Posts by july2010mama

I'm a home birthing, AP-ish mama and hope to find a therapist who will be supportive of those things and who specialized in PPD/PPA and relationship issues.  TIA!

I think DH thinks that my parents will come up here for Christmas if we don't go down there - I'm an only child so that is probably true but they've planned a huge party, bought the food, sent out invites for Christmas Day and I don't...

I've suffered from PPD for about 5 months now, although I think a lot of it is related to my resentment towards DH.  Resentment stemming from DH's lack of help during my pregnancy, even labor (he was playing video games)...

I've suffered from PPD for about 5 months now, although I think a lot of it is related to my resentment towards DH.  Resentment stemming from DH's lack of help during my pregnancy, even labor (he was playing video games) and now...

I discovered raised bumps on my 16 week old baby's back today - at least 7 of them. They are almost pimple like but some look like bug bites. We go on daily walks but he's always covered up and if he's not in the wrap his back is...

Earthnut - Your post really resonated with me. DH got home from work and took our little bug out for a walk - he was doing things differently than me and I bit my tongue. Our little guy was just fine with the change in routine and I...

Quote: Originally Posted by corysmilk What a great update. I hope everything keeps getting better. Is babe having bottles of breastmilk? or is he sometimes nursing too? I had PPD and my baby would only sometimes latch...

Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa1970 But with me, if he tried to not hold the baby, I am not beneath standing between him and the TV or even unplugging it. Haha trust me, I'm not either! My DH was...

I really appreciate your kind words - DH agreed to taking shifts with me on weekends and on the nights before he works from home. If he steps up and helps on those nights, I really think that I will be able to function (physically and...

Thank you so much for your responses! Today was hard - I got a grand total of 3 hours of sleep last night and my baby was so fussy ALL DAY. DH got home and for the first time ever actually rocked the baby to sleep - I was pumping while...