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2008

Too long between up dates

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Well we know she's a girl, which took a bit of getting used to so I'm glad I found out.  This pregnancy is very different from AIlish's, I had very bad intergestion with Aiish and she was bor with mases of hair, so I'm wondering if this one will be bald LOL.

I had suicidal thoughts (I told my hubby as the thoughts scared me, rather than acting on them thank god) so it was decided that I should take Ailish and go home to Merrijig and Mum, whixh we did, we have been in Victoria for about 2 months (since August 18th) and the medical help I am getting here is fantastic, I couldn't even get in to see my GP in Esperance, so needless to say things are majorly improved not that I haven't had very very very rok bottom down times here, but I'm hoping those days are dead and gone.  I am on anti depressents the same as I had for my PND last time, on a half dose they didn't take away the anxiety but I am now on a full dose and the difference is amazing, I feel I can control my emotions like a normal person now and my reactions to things are rational instead of blown out of proportion, I can make decissions where I couldn't before and more to the point I can trust my own thoughts and feelings in order to make decissions again, whcih is a relief, there's nothing worse than not being able to trust your own judgement, it does nothing for what self esteem you might have remaining, it reinforces the useless feeling.  I have a great pschologist here  and my GP/Gyno is terrific very thourough and caring.  Mum has been great of course.  We have had some ups and downs of course, but all in all I don't think I could have made it through with out her and she is great when I am at the end of my tether with our nearly 3 year old tantrum throwing girl, as a result she's behaving a lot better too.

Brett's coming over on Xmas Eve for a month for AIlish's birhtday, Christmas (same day) and the birth which is due for the 7th of january, Ailish was 8 days early, so we'll see what happens this time.

That's pretty much it.  I just wanted to let you know.  When I thought my head wasn't right, I asked and googled but I could find nothing on depression DURING pregnancey, I think it's smething that needs to be more talked about, my marrage nearly ended, and I nearly took my own life and that of my unborn baby and I was looking for answers and help.

It is known as either " Pre Natal Depression" or Anti Natal Depression.

If you hear anyone needing answers at least you might be able to give the right name,  I was looking up During Natal Depression... like I said not thinking straight.

Cheers

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HarrisonsMommy
November 2008 | HarrisonsMommy
Re: Too long between up dates

Oh Chel!  How hard all of this must have been on you.  I am just happy you were able to find the help you needed before something bad happened.  Congrats on the baby girl.  Hope the remainder of your pregnancy goes well.  Take care and let us know how you are.

Angela



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samantha
November 2008 | samantha
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OMGOODNES!!I haven't been by to check your blogs for about a year, and then to read what has been happening!! that's awful!, wow it's been tough for you latelyI am so glad you've gotton the help you need, and your on the road to recovery. 

Congrats on your pregnancy.



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BrightonBelle
November 2008 | BrightonBelle
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Sweetheart I have been where you are and I know how damaging this illness can be. I also want to tell you that I think you are a very brave lady to be so up front and honest about the way you are feeling and you are so right when you say that it is not talked about enough.

I am currently having CBT (Cognitive Behavourial Therapy) its like a talking therapy which helps you to reprogramme the way you think about things hence changing the way you feel, I am also using a great website which is free to help myself - www.lifinglifetothefull.com and even though it is just a website I have found that it is really helping me.

If at anytime you would like to talk about anything then please feel free to contact me.

Clare xxx



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      BrightonBelle
November 2008 | BrightonBelle
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Sorry should have been www.livinglifetothefull.com

I have left an external link.



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JadieLady
October 2008 | JadieLady
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Hey Chele, I hope everything starts getting better for you and that you have such a supportive family. I also hope the rest of your pregnancy runs problem free and you havea a very happy healthy girl :) Take care of you and yours



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cazza
October 2008 | cazza
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Hi Chele..

Have being wondering where you have being and wondering how you  was doing..

Thank God you didnt act on them, and thats great your mum is able to be there for you throughout all this, and all the other  support you are getting is good..

All the best with xmas and the birth of your Baby girl ..

Please if you ever need to chat , minti mail me as we all here for you as well

xx cazza



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      cheleinkal
October 2008 | cheleinkal
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Thanks Caz,

I'm doing a lot lot lot better now.  My Grandma is dieing in hospital at the moment and I am exhausted and I am even coping well with all that, so I think I'm through the worse.

Thanks again though.

Love Chele



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