6 Months with Postpartum Depression
She is not about the selfies. 6 Months with Postpartum Depression An honest update on my last 6 months from a mom, who never wanted to be a mom. Today is my sweet baby E’s six month birthday. Six months ago, she made me a mother, despite my months of protest. Six months ago, I stopped being the woman I was and began growing into the woman I am meant to be for her. If you haven’t read my first post on the topic of never wanting children, you can read it here . I Didn’t Want to Be a Mother . I honestly discuss my devastation when those two lines appeared on that First Response pregnancy test, and the tears I shed from that moment until my baby was born. I was diagnosed with Postpartum Depression (PPD) at my eight week postpartum check up and six months later I’m seeing the light at the end of a very dark tunnel. All with the help of my doctor, depression medicine and a very understanding spouse. Taken from the AHN Women website My Experience with Postpartum D
