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| I am the same way! Have you ever thought about going to your Dr. and getting Depression medicine? I haven't been on mine because we didn't have insurance. Today, our insurance goes into affect!! Yeah, going to get my Paxil filled as soon as I can!! I helps me get motivated and do things. Also, go for a walk it will give you some energy.. I just started working out again about a montha ago and I can already tell the difference.. My husband is happy because he comes home and the house is clean and everything done. Those are just some suggestions.. It also helps that my husbands bestfriend is a shrink!! If you need to talk email me nanfurnace@hot.rr.com |
| posted by Suzanne on 09/23/2008 03:11 PM
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Am I to assume that I cannot take anti-depressants while breastfeeding?
I think I've been depressed for the past 2 years. I haven't taken anything cause I was tryng to get pregnant, then I was pregnant, and now I'm breastfeeding. I feel like Ireally could use some help.
I really want to continue B/F for at least 4 more months. I guess I just have to thread water till then |
| posted by roxanne on 09/23/2008 03:29 PM
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Am I to assume that I cannot take anti-depressants while breastfeeding?
I think I've been depressed for the past 2 years. I haven't taken anything cause I was tryng to get pregnant, then I was pregnant, and now I'm breastfeeding. I feel like Ireally could use some help.
I really want to continue B/F for at least 4 more months. I guess I just have to thread water till then |
| posted by roxanne on 09/23/2008 03:29 PM
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Roxanne,
There are some anti-depressants that you CAN take while breastfeeding. You need to talk with your doctor about which ones are safe. |
| posted by Bonnie on 09/23/2008 04:03 PM
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| Yes, there are some that you can take. Talk to your Dr. and don't wait any longer. The sooner you do this the better. And if the first dosage that he doesn't help you within a month, then get him to up the dosage or try a different kind. Paxil worked for me but, effixer didn't at all even with uping my dosage. So, you will see what works best for you.. Good luck and at least you know you are depressed and need something!Good for you! |
| posted by Suzanne on 09/23/2008 04:16 PM
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Ty so much guys. I guess you're right. At least I know I need help. Don't get me wrong, I'm not too bad, or definitely not post-partum, where I'm dangerous around my child. Just feeling down and no motivation or energy to do all I want to do.
Thank you so much for your concern and suggestions, I will make an appt to see my doc. |
| posted by roxanne on 09/23/2008 05:49 PM
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| its normal to be wiped out when they finally give u a break. lol but im a neat freak and I like things organized too. But maybe you'll get the motivation if you go to like home depot or babies r us and buy some cheap cute storage bins. I just bought some the other day and when I got home I was so excited to use them that the no motivation went away because i had to put stuff in my new cute bins! lol and I just sat on the floor when brenna was asleep and put toys in one, clothes in another ect.. maybe you just need some cute organizer bins as ur motivation! lol |
| posted by christina on 09/23/2008 06:47 PM
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| I am the same as you I think I am depressed. We moved about six months ago and I feel like I have no support here. My husband is in grad school so he does not have much time to spend with me. I am having a really hard time meeting friends everyone seems to be so busy. I get up for the kids and do every thing for my family all day till I am exhausted. We do not have any health insurance so I am taking a vitamin B complex but I need to find myself that got lost when I had kids. Any suggestions? |
| posted by amber on 09/23/2008 11:41 PM
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| Hi Erin! I know people have probably told you this but I always just do a little bit at a time. During the work week ONLY (I figure it's work and it belongs Monday through Friday, so I can relax with my husband on the weekends) I concentrate on one type of cleaning. On Mondays, I do the bathroom and wash the towels. On Tuesdays, I dust and do my husbands' and my laundry. On Wednesday, I clean the kitchen and dining room floor and vaccum, etc. I usually do this either after my son has gone down for a nap or after he falls asleep at night. GOOD LUCK!! |
| posted by Heather on 09/25/2008 02:56 PM
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Erin, Heather is right on. I have "chore days" too. Also we just bought our first house and there is alot of extra work to do. So my husband and I work late one night a week either painting or fixing things, whatever needs done.
Maybe if you get your husband on board you can keep other motivated!! |
| posted by Felicity on 09/25/2008 04:30 PM
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This may sound silly, but can one of you guys write down an example of your full 5 day schedule, and how you make time for those chores and taking baby outside ..
I cannot figure out enough hours in the day to do chores and be involved with my daughter.
She refuses to nap without me, which removes the option of cleaning while she naps. ( maybe you guys can advise on getting her to nap. she's adicted to falling asleep while nursing and when I try to move her to bed she cries hysterically and does not fall asleep in bed)
And at night unfortunately the house we rent is old and all floors creak and you hear everything from room to room and she wakes up if I try to clean.
HELP!!! |
| posted by roxanne on 09/25/2008 04:37 PM
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| Hi Erin! I wanted to respond to you about the sleep issue you're daughter is having. My son was having the same issues. We use to live in a very noisy apartment and the neighbors were constantly waking him up. Then, at a yard sale, I bought this noisemaker (it makes waterfall, white noise, rain, etc.) You can turn it up and it blocks out all other noise around them. It has been my lifesaver. You can get one from Conair for under $30. I hope this helps. My son now sleeps twice a day (sometimes 2 hours for each nap) and sleeps through the night (from 8-8). |
| posted by Heather on 09/25/2008 06:50 PM
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| sorry that message was for Roxanne! |
| posted by Heather on 09/25/2008 06:51 PM
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| WOW...TY SO MUCH..I will deff look into getting one. I'm going to a baby resale this sat. so maybe I'll find one. If not I'll look for it in a store. Thanks a lot |
| posted by roxanne on 09/25/2008 07:11 PM
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| Erin about naps, my first son was the same way untill I started to nurse him with a stuffed animal and used the same one all the time and when we would cuddle so he would associate it with me and slowly he was able to use that to self sooth insted of the brest. He is now five and goes to bed realy well he no longer needs his teddy but if he has a bad dream he can get it. |
| posted by amber on 09/26/2008 09:08 AM
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| Roxanne, set a day for chores (the whole house)! Like I do mine on wednesday. Then, the rest of the week is just little things to pick up or a load of laundry here and there. Then you have the rest of the time with your daughter to play and interact with her. This has been working for me. But, if I just spend one day a week doing housework then I have the rest of the week to spend with my son and daughter. One, day of not entertaining your daughter isn't going to hurt. so, put in a movie and go clean! One day out of the week is great for us. |
| posted by Suzanne on 09/26/2008 09:55 AM
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| Ty so much. I will try to incorporate all your suggestions. Im so glad I asked. I have renewed hope. |
| posted by roxanne on 09/26/2008 09:36 PM
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| Ty so much. I will try to incorporate all your suggestions. Im so glad I asked. I have renewed hope. |
| posted by roxanne on 09/26/2008 09:36 PM
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