SIL follow up, part deux

[Deleted]

I don't have much, but thought you guys would like to know.


SIL has seen the counselor, and likes her. Per MIL, she will attend three days a week until the baby comes. After the baby is born, the counselor will come and counsel at SIL's house. (I didn't know this was a thing, but I think that's awesome) The counselor assigned SIL and BIL to a infant care class, and suggested she meet other new moms so she didn't feel so isolated. 

I'm unaware if she's on any medication, but MIL thinks they might have put her on something for anxiety. The counselor did speak to MIL and says that basically SIL was under intense duress and debilitating anxiety from fears after trying to have a baby for so long, and all the hormone treatments escalated things to a near psychotic issue. The gender preference obsession is just how it manifested, so they're working less of that and more on general anxiety. 



We saw her this Sunday and Monday for the wake and funeral of H and SIL's great grandfather. We brought O to the wake Sunday, and SIL and BIL HELD O and were really sweet with her. We even did dinner with them afterwards. It went really well. SIL talked a lot about her baby care class, and I think that's helped her so much. 

[TrickyBob]

I'm really glad she got help and seems to be doing well with it.

[MWOS]

my god, this is a fantastic update.

[dottyblue]

I have been following this and I am SO glad.

[adhdfashion]

I'm so glad.

[Deleted]

Oh, and the only thing SIL mentioned to me is that she was doing this new meditation/breathing thing and it was helping her sleep better.

[eddy]

awesome

[lola]

This update makes me so happy. Dealing with IF is so hard and complex, and I can imagine her fears and anxiety. I'm so glad she has such an awesome family (even if her H does suck [do I remember that right from your OP? I really hope so!]) and support network in place.

[JayhawkGirl]

I am so happy for her, that she accepted help and is making what sounds like great progress. Good for your family for taking the steps to get her the help she needs.

[BaliHai]

SO happy to read this. Good job again on helping to get the ball rolling; I said this last time, but you really did a wonderful thing.

[juliagoulia]

I want to give you a really really giant hug for being so understanding and helpful for your SIL. She is unbelievably fortunate to have gotten some support and help, really. I'm so glad your mil/bil seem to be understanding the seriousness of her mental state a little. I'm also glad she was able to hold and love on O. This is a great update!!!

[underwaterrhymes]

I'm so glad to see this.

[CurlyQ284]

So glad to read this. So so so glad she's doing better. I'm being a big baby and holding back some tears.

[Waffles]

I'm glad she's getting help. You've been a really good SIL to her by the way, really!

[SKP82]

I'm so happy to hear this update.

[Miss Phryne Fisher]

Such a wonderful update. You have really been great here. Your concern and compassion are really wonderful.

[nomad100]

So happy to hear this positive update!!

[poppyseed]

So happy to see this update!

[Deleted]

This is a great update. I am so glad she is getting the help that she needs! Meditation and breathing really can make a huge difference.

You are a wonderful SIL

[lauralala]

This is such a great update. I didn't know some counselors made house calls, either - that is awesome!

[ECB]

Good, good, good, good! Glad to see this.

[tacocat]

This is such a good update! I hope she continues to make good progress.

[Deleted]

This is such a fantastic update! I hope that things continue to improve for your SIL.

[styme46]

This update makes me so happy! I'm glad things seem to be looking up for her!

[Deleted]

You are a wonderful SIL. I'm glad sea getting help. ((Hugs))

[rex]

This is such a great update. I hope she continues to get better! She is so lucky to have such a supportive family.

[Yankees21]

I am so glad to see this update! I hope the counselor continues to help her.

[sugarbear]

This is an excellent follow-up.
How scary for your BIL and SIL.

[Deleted]

Thanks, you guys. The counselor seems pretty on the ball. I'm SO HAPPY for SIL.

[candreco]

This is great! She is SO lucky to have you and your H to get this started for her.