Comments on: Little Sugar & Cloth: My Third Trimester Update & Antepartum Depression

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:10:13 +0000

I was on Zoloft during my 3rd pregnancy, got super depressed after my first pregnancy and had to go on meds then too. I also gained more than 40 pounds each time, for me it was water retention at the end. I peed off 15 pounds of water in the first 2 weeks after my 3rd one. There is no “right” way to be pregnant. The goal is a healthy baby and you’ve got this.
I will say, pregnancy changed the way my body handled my mental health. Pre parenthood, I could manage without medication. Post, there is no way in hell and I developed an anxiety disorder. I am the best kick butt Mama ever, and medication therapy and self care continue to be part of the equation. It took me a long time to get over the shame of it, but it’s good now. Kids are 17 14 and 10. And I lost all the weight each time without killing myself worry about it. You will be fine, and your baby won’t care how little experience you have. To her, you will be Mama, and the center of her universe.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 22:00:51 +0000

Bravo for the honesty! I’ve always dealt with anxiety, depression and phobias. After having my son, anxiety and phobias hit in really hard, but felt so differently than in the past. I didn’t realize at first what it was and didn’t get help as soon as possibly. Luckily, I had a great support group for moms with babies under 4 months old. I was able to talk about a lot of my fears and it provided that crucial outlet to get out of my head and connect with other people. After getting back into therapy, I’m doing great. Obviously, there are good days and bad days, but I’m really grateful for the opportunity to be a mom and wife and confident in my ability to be both. Hugs and good luck to you all!

By: Eva

Eva — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 05:40:03 +0000

You were so right to get help. I so agree that most people would benefit from talking to somebody outside at hard times. It should be encouraged & be a normal way of coping with life.
Good luck & all will be well.