Comments for Postpartum Progress

Comment on Lindsay Maloan: On Why A Mother’s Arms Are Home by Catherine Gallagher

Catherine Gallagher — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:41:47 +0000

What a great site. Thank you Katherine for the making of it. You were inspirational at the Hudson Valley Birth Network conference on PPD. I learned so much from you and will use the power of the shared knowledge with the patients in our practice. YEAH FOR WARRIOR WOMEN, all of them/us.

Comment on Frelle: On The Variety of Symptoms of Postpartum Depression by JK Steven

JK Steven — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:38:14 +0000

I hate to play the blame game, but why are ob/gyns so silent about the reality of childbirth and post partum issues? I wish I had known how scary the whole process would be and how incredibly lost I would feel when I left the hospital. More than that, I wish someone had told me that there is a difference between sleep deprivation because I am up every 2 hours feeding the baby and sleep deprivation because I am having panic attacks every time I come anywhere close to REM sleep. Thank God for medication, friends who finally decided to be honest about their silent hells, and letters/articles like this. Thank you so much!

Comment on Kathleen Schmidt: On Feeling Like You Can’t Be A Mother by JK Steven

JK Steven — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:18:27 +0000

I was never supposed to get married, and I CERTAINLY wasn’t supposed to have a baby. And yet here I am with a husband and a baby girl (b. 3/8/12). The idea that I can’t be a mother plagues me daily. Thank you for this honest account and practical advice.

Comment on Robin Farr: On Being Worthy of Celebration This Mother’s Day by jenrenpody

jenrenpody — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:17:38 +0000

Robin, thank you for this. I had a tough night last night, and all I could think was that I am ruining my girls’ lives due to the leftover rage rearing its ugly head again. I am so glad that I have gotten to know you this past year. Your love and support was a shining light in those early dark days.

Comment on Jenni Chiu: On Replacing the Judgy Pants With Talky Pants by jenrenpody

jenrenpody — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:12:58 +0000

I too had the judgy pants before I had my first and even after she was born. I felt like I needed to defend my parenting choices. With my youngest came the PPD and PPA. I only used the judgy pants on myself, but now I live in the talky muumuu. So glad that you are getting help.

Comment on Lindsay Maloan: On Why A Mother’s Arms Are Home by jenrenpody

jenrenpody — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:04:32 +0000

“You do not have to accept no for an answer.” This is so powerful. Your courage inspires me daily, Lindsay with your honesty and transparency. I knew something was not right very early on, but I could not articulate it.

Comment on Frelle: On The Variety of Symptoms of Postpartum Depression by jenrenpody

jenrenpody — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:01:52 +0000

Jenna, this is so beautiful. I too experienced that rage and irritability. I always thought of depression as just sadness and crying all the time. Thank you for reaching out to me on #ppdchat. I love how clearly you boil this down to wonky brain chemistry. “You don’t have to endure this alone.” So glad to have you in my life. Hugs.

Comment on Jennifer Gaskell: On Postpartum Depression’s Black Clouds of Despair by jenrenpody

jenrenpody — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:54:43 +0000

It was so eye opening to realize that I was not alone in this fight. Once I sought help and guidance, I felt relief and a tiny glimmer of hope. xo

Comment on Erin Margolin: On What You Should Know About Antenatal Depression by Rae

Rae — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:03:21 +0000

Im so glad I found this website. I recently had a baby in Feb 2012 and ended up “imploding” aswell. Noone including myself recognized the symptoms of Post Partum Psychosis. It is a rare condition similar to post partum depression but with distinct differences similar to bi-polar disorder. Unfortunalely because my illness went undiagnosed for several weeks I ended up getting hospitalized. Dept of Social Services took my baby while I was getting treatment. After I was released, DSS refused to give my child back to me. I am currently going back and forth to court fighting for custody. My Psychiatrist already cleared me but Social Services still has custody of my 4 month old son because they feel “he is at risk of being neglected due to moms mental health history”. I never hit or injured my son. Social services noticed my son had a Diaper Rash and claims that this is neglect. I dont think what they are doing is fair but I cannot afford a lawyer. My court appointed attorney is a male and hasnt been very useful. Please Help!

Comment on Erin Margolin: On What You Should Know About Antenatal Depression by Rae

Rae — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:03:03 +0000

Im so glad I found this website. I recently had a baby in Feb 2012 and ended up “imploding” aswell. Noone including myself recognized the symptoms of Post Psychosis. It is a rare condition similar to post partum depression but with distinct differences similar to bi-polar disorder. Unfortunalely because my illness went undiagnosed for several weeks I ended up getting hospitalized. Dept of Social Services took my baby while I was getting treatment. After I was released, DSS refused to give my child back to me. I am currently going back and forth to court fighting for custody. My Psychiatrist already cleared me but Social Services still has custody of my 4 month old son because they feel “he is at risk of being neglected due to moms mental health history”. I never hit or injured my son. Social services noticed my son had a Diaper Rash and claims that this is neglect. I dont think what they are doing is fair but I cannot afford a lawyer. My court appointed attorney is a male and hasnt been very useful. Please Help!