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Tuesday, March 03, 2009

PPD and good news about blogging:-D

 Thank you so much for all the feedback I got about PPD.  I guess I should have been more clear about what I am going through because it really is nothing bad at all. 

Always during the 3-5 months postpartum period, I start having some symptoms of PPD.  My hair starts falling out in clumps and I feel fatigued.  I have good days and bad days. 

On the bad days I'm mostly just a little disinterested.  I just don't feel like doing anything, even the things I love to do.  I know I'm going to have a bad day when I have that thought, "I'm just burnt out on life".  Know that feeling?

I get very upset and emotional very easily; I overreact and blow things out of proportion.  For example, my husband and I will have what most would consider a small disagreement, and I'll get so upset that I'll start looking up flight fares home.  A few hours later I'll realize how silly I was. 

I get a feeling of being out of control, even though things really aren't so bad.  I get a feeling of hopelessness, but it doesn't last very long.

Thankfully, now that Cara is more than four months old, the good days far outweigh the bad days.  I'm also starting to feel a bit more organized and I think I'm ready to get back to my old love, blogging.  However, Xanga is not inpsiring me at all, so I'm doing what I've been thinking about doing for a while--moving!  This is my last post here at good old Xanga.  I will post the address of my new blog soon!  Old readers and xanga friends, please follow me there!  I don't want to lose your valuable comments and encouragement!

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So sad to see you go ,you will be missed come by and visit me sometime:) Teresa
Posted 3/4/2009 5:58 AM by homesteadingtess - reply

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Thinking of You...
Let me know your new blog address so I can bookmark it!

I'm with you on PPD...that is pretty much how I am as well. Hopefully you are on your way out of it now!
Posted 3/4/2009 6:52 AM by Lydrock Xanga True Member - reply

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I have really enjoyed reading your blog since finding it through your Aunt Beverly's site...so hard to believe she's been gone nearly a year and a half now...I always loved reading her posts, so filled with wisdom....and I have seen the same in your writings as well.  I know all to well how over whelming life can be with children, house, chores, husband, ect, ect, ect.  It used to be that Xanga was a place of almost escape for me and probably for you as well. But like you, I have really become disconnected with Xanga in the last year or so....so many changes.  I hate to leave it entirely, because like you also said...it's a record of my life for the last three years...lol.  But, I just don't have the time to get here as often as I would like and when I do there's really nothing that interesting to write about and it takes forever to catch up with everyone...and I have just discovered the whole Facebook thing.  At first, I couldn't see the whole hype over it, but after being there for a month or so, I can see that it really is a quick and easy way to keep up with friends and family. All that said, I will absolutely follow you to your new blog....and mind if I add you on facebook? 

Blessings and Hugs, Sandra

Posted 3/4/2009 8:18 AM by My3girlsandtheboy - reply

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I will keep you in my prayers! I am excited to hear you will be blogging again, even if not here on xanga.  I have thought about moving as well, possibly to homeschoolblogger or homesteadblogger...i sometimes feel i may feel more at "home" there. you are such an inspiration as a wife and mom! God bless, and see you around!
Posted 3/4/2009 8:20 AM by JEK06 - reply

Visit Stacey's Xanga Site!
I know you're on Facebook too, can we connect with you there, or do you only keep that for "real life" friends?  I can't believe Cara is over 4 months already!  Wow, time flies!
Posted 3/4/2009 8:27 AM by Stacey Xanga True Member Xanga Lifetime Member - reply

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I will miss your posts here, but look forward to reading your posts just in a new place...have a good day!!
Posted 3/4/2009 4:05 PM by floflo1981 - reply

So glad you're on the last leg of the PPD, and I do know exactly how that feels!  With both PPD and PMS, I have these moments where I simply can't stand my husband!  For little to no reason.  I don't like the way he walks, talks, chews his food, breathes, etc.  Then, a few hours later, I'm thinking that he's the greatest guy on earth!  I've learned over the years not to verbalize my dislike for him during those moments, it keeps my dignity and I don't have to sheepishly apologize. Ugh- hormones!

Look forward to seeing you blog again, I always loved your posts.  Hypocrite that I am, I've never been able to keep up with my own blogging, but I consider myself a really good commenter!

There's a lovely blog that's been keeping me inspired during your absence, I think you'll find a lot in common with her!  It's www.xanga.com/resolved2worship  

Praying that the last PPD month goes by quickly, but that you're able to slowly savor Cara's babyhood during that time.

Shelly

Posted 3/4/2009 4:20 PM by Shelly - reply

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Is it blogger by any chance??
Posted 3/4/2009 10:08 PM by celebratinglifeandmotherhood Xanga Premium Member - reply

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@Stacey - 

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Yes, I love blog friends for facebook friends!
Yes, it's blogger
Posted 3/4/2009 10:17 PM by homekeepingheart Xanga True Member - reply

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So, hair coming out in clumps is a sign of PPD?? I had no idea. My husband has been concerned about the way it is coming out lately. (it always does a great deal but this is even more than my 'normal") I never thought of something like that.
Posted 3/5/2009 7:23 AM by livingtoglorify2 - reply

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Take care of you!
Posted 3/5/2009 11:37 AM by MSheriff - reply


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