I'm about 6 weeks postpartum with my first child, and feeling some very strange things that definitely aren't normal but also don't seem like PPD. Basically I want to know if this is in the "it's normal, you're hormonal" camp or "you need professional help now" camp. Snowflake details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 9, 2013 -
23 answers
How do I deal with SIDS anxiety? I have a beautiful, healthy 4 month old baby. During the day I am mostly fine, but at night I have awful fears and intrusive thoughts about SIDS. I am in therapy already - just looking for ways other people have dealt with this. Did it go away after 6 months?
posted by anonymous
on Nov 16, 2012 -
22 answers
Can you give me your best tips, tricks, and general guidance for being a stay-at-home mom of an older baby? As of next week I will be caring for our 8 month old by myself full time, and I'm scared!
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posted by crabintheocean
on Aug 1, 2012 -
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I am the mother of a beautiful, 5 week old baby girl. I wonder if I've made the biggest mistake of my life.
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posted by elizamina
on Jun 26, 2012 -
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Is there any way to make the first few months after our baby is born special and meaningful and not just ruled by exhaustion? Any newborn baby hacks you can share? Bonus points for happy newborn stories.
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posted by n'muakolo
on Sep 6, 2011 -
51 answers
I want to put together an area resource list for my sister who will be having her first baby in November. She lives in the Greater Portland Area of Maine.
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posted by zizzle
on Sep 12, 2010 -
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I have two toddlers and a wife with severe postpartum depression that went untreated for two years, all of whom I love very much. However, I think I'm starting to crack, and am not thrilled about my children potentially having two emotionally unstable parents.
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posted by anonymous
on May 21, 2008 -
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