Diaper Swappers

purple~princess · 01-31-2009, 04:23 PM

I don't know when your dd was born, so it's hard to say if it's just the usual baby blues or something more. The fact that you suspect you do speaks volumes though. Take care of yourself, and speak to someone ASAP, mama.

I Smile Because Of Them · 01-31-2009, 05:09 PM

Thanks mamas for all the advice. I think I will schedule an appointment with my OB and talk to her about it. I'm 8 weeks post partum, so I'm not sure if it would still be considered the baby blues or something else.

marymom · 01-31-2009, 05:10 PM

Michelle

HadassahSukkot · 02-01-2009, 02:27 AM

I would suggest getting your blood tested, specifically looking at how you are absorbing your vitamins and minerals, and your thyroid levels.

If your thyroid levels are off, I would suggest having them actually to LOOK at your thyroid via ultrasound and see if it is functioning properly.

I was that way with Jonathan and found my thyroid was acting all wonky. It is smaller than it should be and was in overdrive.

I do not absorb vitamins as I should, so I have to suppliment severely from time to time. . . but that is due to my celiac disease and factors like stress... not enough sleep and the like.

Oakleaf · 02-01-2009, 02:54 PM

I would also say to speak to your doctor, but I would personally try non-drug interventions first. Is someone available that can watch your kids for an hour or two while you get a massage, haircut, nails done, warm bath, etc. Are you able to take a walk outside with your kids? Can your husband give you a nice back rub and tell you what a good mother you are and how much he loves you? I would say try to take time every day for you. I cried on and off for the first 6 weeks after ds was born. I was devastated at the amount of change that happened in such a short amount of time.
If you and your doc decide to use medications, you should know that anti-depressants can take up to 6 weeks before they start working. I would advise against Effexor--I have heard horror stories of people that have a difficult time discontinuing that medication. You could also try omega-3s, and getting your thyroid checked is definitely a good idea.
You are doing an amazing job!!!!!

dragondance · 02-01-2009, 05:36 PM

to all of you

ttachuk · 02-01-2009, 08:36 PM

The first sign of depression for me is fighting with DH, and he usually picks up on it before me.

01-31-2009, 04:23 PM	#21
purple~princess Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MT Posts: 790 Ratings: 115 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: How does one know if you have PPD? I don't know when your dd was born, so it's hard to say if it's just the usual baby blues or something more. The fact that you suspect you do speaks volumes though. Take care of yourself, and speak to someone ASAP, mama. __________________ -Shauna- SAHM to three boys 8,4,: and the baby who's almost 1! Check out my stuff on Spots! I ship fast! ISO: NIP new color BumGenius OS

01-31-2009, 05:09 PM	#22
I Smile Because Of Them Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: I'm only passing through here as my real home is in Heaven! Posts: 17,252 Ratings: 101 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: How does one know if you have PPD? Thanks mamas for all the advice. I think I will schedule an appointment with my OB and talk to her about it. I'm 8 weeks post partum, so I'm not sure if it would still be considered the baby blues or something else. __________________ Michelle, mama to Genesis, Abram and Juliette

01-31-2009, 05:10 PM	#23
marymom Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 10,194 Ratings: 330 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: How does one know if you have PPD? Michelle __________________

02-01-2009, 02:27 AM	#24
HadassahSukkot Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 11,633 Ratings: 24 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: How does one know if you have PPD? I would suggest getting your blood tested, specifically looking at how you are absorbing your vitamins and minerals, and your thyroid levels. If your thyroid levels are off, I would suggest having them actually to LOOK at your thyroid via ultrasound and see if it is functioning properly. I was that way with Jonathan and found my thyroid was acting all wonky. It is smaller than it should be and was in overdrive. I do not absorb vitamins as I should, so I have to suppliment severely from time to time. . . but that is due to my celiac disease and factors like stress... not enough sleep and the like. __________________

02-01-2009, 02:54 PM	#25
Oakleaf Registered Users Formerly: t*om Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: At home Posts: 1,866 Ratings: 105 Feedback: 100% My Mood:**	Re: How does one know if you have PPD? I would also say to speak to your doctor, but I would personally try non-drug interventions first. Is someone available that can watch your kids for an hour or two while you get a massage, haircut, nails done, warm bath, etc. Are you able to take a walk outside with your kids? Can your husband give you a nice back rub and tell you what a good mother you are and how much he loves you? I would say try to take time every day for you. I cried on and off for the first 6 weeks after ds was born. I was devastated at the amount of change that happened in such a short amount of time. If you and your doc decide to use medications, you should know that anti-depressants can take up to 6 weeks before they start working. I would advise against Effexor--I have heard horror stories of people that have a difficult time discontinuing that medication. You could also try omega-3s, and getting your thyroid checked is definitely a good idea. You are doing an amazing job!!!!!

02-01-2009, 05:36 PM	#26
dragondance Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dipping a toe in the WAHM pond Posts: 14,571 Ratings: 147 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: How does one know if you have PPD? to all of you __________________ ~Faith, knitting LDS mama to a halfling rogue, gnome barbarian, and goliath cleric Think you've got the LOWEST rate on your phone/Internet/TV/security? PM me & I will find you at least one lower rate (for FREE) or I'll PP you $5!! Discounts on gas & electric coming soon! I cut my own bills almost in half!