https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:22:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-depression#post-4484 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:53:59 +0000 looch 4484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was concerned about having some kind of depression after the birth, namely because I was due to give birth in December and we get lots of snow. I had a huge amount of anxiety about being home all of the time (used to work full time, 60 hours a week on a regular basis) with no one to talk to. What helped was getting outside, thankfully we had a mild winter and DS had a bunting.<br /> If I could go back and do it again, I would have spent more time with an LC before DS was born, and in those days right when we came home. I was suffering from extreme back pain and couldn't get DS to latch, which meant I spent too much time pumping and obsessing over how few ounces I was producing. Failing at breastfeeding sent me into a black hole. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-depression#post-4474 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:23:42 +0000 bakingAbug 4474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a little nervous about PPD because I know how easily hormones affect me. I went through some amazingly bad mental moments coming off BC so I am afraid that cutting off the baby hormones will be a little challenging for me. I guess I'm a little paranoid so I've really researched and put a small treatment plan in place just in case.</p> <p>So far I've decided to encapsulate my placenta and see if that helps at all. Supposedly it does a lot of good for PPD and I'm up to try something new. I also have a therapist I've worked with in the past on standby for sessions. I also have a very supportive family and husband who are well versed in the signs of PPD and will help me to help myself get any help I need postpartum. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-depression#post-4422 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 22:41:41 +0000 MaisyMay 4422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rubies - Thanks. It's been a trying summer, and now we're TTC again. I've gotten a new job that's only part time and am looking for another. The funny thing about all of this is that it really has brought Hubs and I closer together, and that's been great. I think we've realized how rough life can get and how you can lose the very things you have previously counted on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-depression#post-4417 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:57:23 +0000 MegWag 4417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't had my baby yet, but I did used to work as a depression researcher. Even if you don't think you qualify for full-blown PPD, you can still benefit from counselling and learning skills (like those taught Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). And seriously- getting out there and stopping yourself from feeling isolated is a great start! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-depression#post-4416 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:22:10 +0000 Coastinganon 4416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh...so many typos...dumb iPad </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-depression#post-4415 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:21:04 +0000 Coastinganon 4415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looking back at that first year after my son was born, I can recognize that I should have talked to someone about how I was feeling. Instead, I relied heavily (perhaps a bit TOO heavily) on my friends. I think at the time I was going through it, I was not only self conscious about the stigma, but I also didn't think I was that bad and somehow thought that by going to see a Dr, I would be spitting in the face of those who actually HAD a problem. I also remember feeling a distinct frustration at the thought of having to explain my whole life to a stranger just to 'catch them up'. Lastly, there was a fear that someone would try to take my kid away from me because I admitted that it wasnt all perfect. Again, in hindsight, I can see how all of that was silly. </p> <p>Now that I am about to have baby two any day now, I have made it a point to make sure that if I find I'm feeling that way again after her birth, to contact a therapist right away. I am fortunate to have a wonderful recommendation from a friend of mine here in the Boston area should I have to contact someone. And I am hoping that being more aware of the situation will make me more apt to do something about it.</p> <p>I do suggest connecting with a mommy group. One thing that I learned with the first baby,over and over again, was that I wasn't the only one struggling. That first time I went to a mommy group was so nerve wracking but after that I never looked back.</p> <p>Best of luck to you and know that PPD isn't something that is easily defined by one set of feelings or emotions or symptoms. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-depression#post-4404 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 07:38:41 +0000 Rubies 4404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Reggie: I'm a high school teacher, too! And I miss the hustle and bustle of it all...And I miss my friends...And only some of the students (heh heh). But everything you described is me to a T! But yeah, it's the lonliness that gets to me...And the lack of adult conversation!</p> <p>@Maisymay: Thank you for your comment, you're very kind. You went through a lot in such a short period of time - If YOU need to talk, let ME know! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-depression#post-4397 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 22:47:13 +0000 MaisyMay 4397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an appt with a doctor this past week because I've been feeling depressed, and when he heard about the miscarriage he said that what I've been going through is essentially another form of post-partum, so I've been feeling the blues, but a little different. I lost my job, got pregnant (planned), lost the baby, got an unrelated infection, landed in the hospital, got out but wasn't allowed to work, went back to work, and essentially was laid off, all from June to the middle of September. If you need to talk, let me know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-depression#post-4367 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:53:51 +0000 Rubies 4367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, Bee! There is a place close by my house for moms and babies but I'm still a little too shy to check it out. I'll have to bite the bullet and just go, right? :o) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-depression#post-4366 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:53:49 +0000 reggie 4366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I totally understand! I was so weepy the week after Eli was born... pretty much I can cry on cue. And now, I am still on my maternity leave so I am taking care of him full time at home... it is so draining. I don't see anyone... don't talk to anyone... don't do anything but diaper, soothe him to sleep, feed, repeat :( I am so obsessed about his schedule and his naps (b/c he doesn't nap well). All I can talk about to my husband is Eli... of course.. what else do I have to say? I really miss working... I'm a high school teacher and I can't wait to go back to work after thanksgiving... although I know I will be very stressed out about having my MIL taking care of Eli while I'm gone :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-depression#post-4360 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:43:27 +0000 Mrs. Bee 4360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i have a history of depression and anxiety and expected to suffer from ppd after having charlie. i did experience some baby blues, but it wasn't full blown ppd. but i also had a ton of support with my mom and then a baby nurse helping out. baby blues are totally normal, especially since being a new mom can leave you feeling lonely and alone.</p> <p>are there any local mom groups you can join? i was part of one and we met once or twice a week. all our babies were born in the same month, and it was great to be able to connect with other moms who were going through the same thing i was. you can probably find one through a local messageboard.</p> <p>good luck! you're not alone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-depression#post-4357 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:42:40 +0000 Rubies 4357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a really bad case of the blues following the birth of my daughter. She is now 2.5 months old and things are slowly getting better. I never believed I had PPD and my OB agrees but she does think I am more stressed out that I am letting on and has sent a referral to a psychiatrist for "post-partum counselling." Is there still stigma for PPD? Has anyone else received counselling? </p> <p>I know that one of the reasons I feel the way I do is because none of my friends have babies yet and I feel very lonely/alone and have no one close to me to share in the difficulties of being a new mom.</p> <p>Anyone care to share their thoughts/experiences? </p>