UPDATE on me (admitted for PPD in July)

[BaliHai]

She is absolutely beautiful. I know you don't "know" me, but I just wanted to say I'm really proud of you for seeking treatment for your PPD, and I hope you're proud of yourself, too.

[cuddlyevil]

She is adorable.

I'm so glad you're doing so well!

[Deleted]

As someone who suffered from PPD with my first child I can relate to all of this. I am SO Happy for you. So glad you are doing well. Your dd is gorgeous.

[Nicole]

Your daughter is so freakin cute! And bravo to you for being brave and courageous enough to get the help you needed to feel better.

[runforrest]

So glad things are getting better!

[Deleted]

I'm so glad you're doing well and your baby is too adorable!

[lilafowler]

I am so happy to hear this! Your girl is gorgeous and I'm so happy you got the help you needed.

[rageragerage]

She is a doll and it sounds like you are advocating for yourself which is wonderful news!

This is a great update.

[malibu]

I am SO glad you got the help you needed. She is awfully adorable

[sugarbear]

This is such a great update!
I didn't deal with PPD, but I did have a traumatic birth and have had to seek help to process it and deal with my feelings of jealousy.

I am really glad you've gotten the help you needed, and that your DH seems to be (getting) on the same page.

[pantsparty]

It's great to hear you're doing well. You should be really proud that you took the steps to address your mental health. Big hugs to you!

[whitemerlot]

What a great update! She is absolutely beautiful!

[sparkythelawyer]

What a great update, I am glad you are making such strides!

And that little girl is precious! I love all her hair!

[speckledfrog]

This a wonderful update. I'm so glad.

[meij]

Your baby is adorable! I really admire you for getting help. I didn't and suffered for a long time. I totally understand feeling cheated out of your babies babyhood. I felt like that too. Finally I realized we had so many more months ahead of us to 'make right' than we had behind us that I felt I messed up.

[luckyval]

This all amazing - I am so glad you are doing better.

[hausmaus]

Thanks for sharing. I've been in what feels like a fog the last six months. I finally started meds last week for PPD and hope it gets me back to myself. I feel like I'm missing out on so much with my kids, but can't break out of this cycle. Your story gives me hope. Enjoy your little one!

[gogadgetgo]

So many hugs. I'm glad you're feeling better and your daughter is beautiful. What a little munchkin!

[rex]

i am so happy to hear that you are doing better. it was so brave to seek help, and it is so brave that you continue to advocate for yourself. with your sil, just remember we all have different experiences and it might not be as happy as it seems for her sometimes.

your daughter is SO cute, omg.

[isabel]

I hope you feel proud of what you've accomplished. It's pretty incredible! Keep advocating for yourself. And congrats on your daughter. She is gorgeous!

[bcv513]

You are amazing. I hope you know that. You have handled this situation with such grace and courage. And your baby is absolutely beautiful!

[Eagles]

I'm so happy for this, and your daughter is just gorgeous!

[MixedBerryJam]

Nov 21, 2014 16:32:09 GMT -5 kevin arnold said:

And how you dealt with that with your H, showing him exactly where you were and what needed to happen, was incredibly brave of you. I think the fact that you were able to recognize that you needed help shows how much you've already conquered. Reaching out is sometimes the hardest part. You're a rockstar!

I was just coming in to say this, too! The fact that you recognized the need to handle the situation differently -- and then actually handle the situation differently --  that's so cool of you! You should be really proud of the progress you've made. Your baby is just beautiful, she looks very loved and lively! 

[noodleskooze]

Thank you for being so candid. Glad to get an update from you!

And that little girl is precious!

[Monica Geller]

I'm glad you're on the upswing. And your daughter is beautiful!

[Deleted]

Very good update. I hope things continue to go well for you.

[happyholiday]

Fantastic update! You are one strong person!

[hausmaus]

Nov 22, 2014 0:30:54 GMT -5 luckydog said:

Nov 21, 2014 18:50:21 GMT -5 hausmaus said:

Thanks for sharing. I've been in what feels like a fog the last six months. I finally started meds last week for PPD and hope it gets me back to myself. I feel like I'm missing out on so much with my kids, but can't break out of this cycle. Your story gives me hope. Enjoy your little one!

My other SIL described what you describe. She never told anyone. She wishes she was able to seek help. Have you looked for any moms groups? I found one at no cost at the Children's Hospital. They also have some pretty intensive programs too but I only did the moms group and I really liked it. Actually, all of the moms groups I found were no cost. I highly recommend it.

We just moved cross country, so I'm looking for something to join. I never thought of looking into the Children's Hospital. Thanks for the idea :-)

[nursewife]

Wow. You are one strong, amazing woman. I found it was so hard to advocate for myself post partum, but you did an amazing job. Seriously, your an inspiration. I hope things continue to go well for you, your H and your new kiddo. Writing that down was amazingly brave. It's so hard to put that info out there due to stigma.

[underwaterrhymes]

I'm so glad you're doing better and that you recognized you needed a little help. xo