tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post3415548765907687091..comments2023-06-11T01:33:24.124-07:00Comments on the outdoor wife: A post about Postpartum Depression.Nishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02647084826772281378noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-79300858292739725542010-06-12T10:50:13.918-07:002010-06-12T10:50:13.918-07:00I appreciate the point that while medication CAN b...I appreciate the point that while medication CAN be a part of the answer for some people, it's not the ONLY thing out there that will help.<br /><br />When I was expecting my first, many parents (men and women) told me about that incredible, overwhelming feeling of love for their child the moment they first saw them. Well, I didn't experience it. Neither did my husband. But over time, as we cared for our son and got to know him, that love grew. It's sad that mothers and fathers think there's something wrong if that feeling isn't instantaneous.<br /><br />Thank you for your honesty in all that you said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-8817526954648949482010-06-10T09:34:54.666-07:002010-06-10T09:34:54.666-07:00I have taken depression medication for quite some ...I have taken depression medication for quite some time now (like waaay before Claire) and had to get off of it while pregnant and nursing. <br /><br />It was only because of the constant support of my wonderful therapist, husband and family that I did not become a victim of PPD.<br /><br />I so respect your thoughful prayer and consideration into this post. And as always, I adore you and your blog!Ginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03876593720589675451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-49007443332335353462010-06-10T09:27:55.139-07:002010-06-10T09:27:55.139-07:00A honest and truthful account. I had PPD with my t...A honest and truthful account. I had PPD with my third child and it was the feeling of failure which stopped me from asking for help, this left me in a very dark place. I am glad people are being so open about their experiences so others wont feel so alone. xxSara xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060884332479801540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-77346983158921169652010-06-10T08:07:47.959-07:002010-06-10T08:07:47.959-07:00I went through it with the births of both of my ch...I went through it with the births of both of my children, and it was so hard to even try to talk about it with anyone. It took a lot of work and by the grace of God I was able to overcome it. Thank you for addressing it so clearly, because so many people just don't understand.Dawnhttp://www.5kidsandadog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-26764411838853823812010-06-10T06:39:48.963-07:002010-06-10T06:39:48.963-07:00Thanks for this! So important to talk about.
One t...Thanks for this! So important to talk about.<br />One teensy note to add:<br />Not all PPD looks like stereotypical "depression." for me it was ANXIETY ... hardcore. To the point I could not sleep at all and had to be sedated. Just a side note. <br /><br />Love your blog! Thank you!gracehttp://arms-wide-open.squarespace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-55054232613592462102010-06-10T06:37:42.851-07:002010-06-10T06:37:42.851-07:00THANK YOU for writing this! You captured so beauti...THANK YOU for writing this! You captured so beautifully what often can be SO difficult to put into words. I'm new to your blog -- and a PPD survivor myself -- so I'm THRILLED to have discovered you!Suzanne from pretty*swellhttp://prettyswellblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-40543472890189392072010-06-10T05:55:17.089-07:002010-06-10T05:55:17.089-07:00You are a beautiful writer and i never take offens...You are a beautiful writer and i never take offense to anything you say. Thank you for the post and the prayers that i am sure went before it :)Alyshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058458673042773981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-34659508224218618772010-06-10T05:42:02.565-07:002010-06-10T05:42:02.565-07:00Thanks you for this post. So much of the discussi...Thanks you for this post. So much of the discussion this week to which you refer has been incredibly hurtful, if only for a lack of understanding. Thank you for lending an articulate voice to raise awareness.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-15202441432366403712010-06-09T20:02:08.012-07:002010-06-09T20:02:08.012-07:00written with honesty, grace, truth, and beauty. wh...written with honesty, grace, truth, and beauty. what a great encouragement this post will be to lots of mamas out there!amersonsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-46035536330322414872010-06-09T19:46:12.388-07:002010-06-09T19:46:12.388-07:00Thank you for your honesty and shedding light on a...Thank you for your honesty and shedding light on a topic that needs more light. I'm a new follower!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17906547574110979085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-50106290854608972342010-06-09T19:26:19.393-07:002010-06-09T19:26:19.393-07:00GREAT post. Thank you so much for sharing, educati...GREAT post. Thank you so much for sharing, educating, and empowering so eloquently.Lauren Halehttp://www.mypostpartumvoice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-42916608014870408162010-06-09T19:25:22.730-07:002010-06-09T19:25:22.730-07:00thank you for this post. it brought tears to my ey...thank you for this post. it brought tears to my eyes. i found your blog through AllisonO's twitter feed. i am glad i did!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02371069168564017564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-30577033382036922482010-06-09T18:34:46.853-07:002010-06-09T18:34:46.853-07:00Wonderful post! You've got a new follower/sub...Wonderful post! You've got a new follower/subscriber in me!Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702715864474921159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-37636503879186664602010-06-09T18:28:56.024-07:002010-06-09T18:28:56.024-07:00I too am a survivor of PPD.
THANK YOU!
This was...I too am a survivor of PPD. <br /><br />THANK YOU!<br /><br />This was wonderfully written and so soso true.Melissa Haakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692372175623299858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-77807955696167223172010-06-09T18:16:07.241-07:002010-06-09T18:16:07.241-07:00Thank you!!! Truer words have nearly ne'er be...Thank you!!! Truer words have nearly ne'er been written about PPD (especially by someone who doesn't focus their writing on it typically).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17489767007709391099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-53873846732409147042010-06-09T18:13:19.021-07:002010-06-09T18:13:19.021-07:00Yes. Light. You have shed light in your beautiful ...Yes. Light. You have shed light in your beautiful way. This is perfect. Thank you for it.AllisonOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11890270479390571720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-36382703715989933742010-06-09T18:11:27.433-07:002010-06-09T18:11:27.433-07:00great, honest post. You're right...all of our...great, honest post. You're right...all of our stories are different, but for me the guilt and the snap mood changes were big too. I'm glad you wrote this. the more it's out there, the more it doesn't have to be "taboo". Thank you!Katiehttp://www.sluiternation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-63964514694955914902010-06-09T18:08:11.370-07:002010-06-09T18:08:11.370-07:00Amen.
& as someone that needs a hell of a lot...Amen.<br /><br />& as someone that needs a hell of a lot of strong medications, they are awesome if you need them. Zero shame in it.Beth Annehttp://theheirtoblair.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169789084544267001.post-35685413015626952432010-06-09T18:05:08.154-07:002010-06-09T18:05:08.154-07:00beautifully written. As a mom who has struggled no...beautifully written. As a mom who has struggled not only through PPD twice and dealt with depression generally for 21 years, I appreciate ANYONE who sheds light on the subject. It doesn't need to be taboo. I truly believe part of the reason I'm still on this Earth is to share my story, of which battling depression has been a large part! Thank you!Christi Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01667980399378358248noreply@blogger.com