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cheleinkal | June 13th

Is there such a thing as pre natal depression????

Hi, I'm nearly 11 weeks pregnant, if I had already given birth I would be thinking I have PND again, My brain is ALWAYS tired as is my eyes, everything is a major chore to do and yet I have trouble sleeping at night, I am paraqnoid that all my friends have dumped me, I have also quit smoking in the past 10 days soI don't kow if thats got anything to do with it and I burst into tears all the time and am moody, I havn't got another Doctors appointment until next month (the Dr's here only see you once in the first tri-mester........ there's a Dr shortage.  I thought last night that maybe I am low in iron and thats why I'm tired all the time.  I know being pregnant makes you tired but I'm talking could be on the couch ALL day and still be tired, almost chronic fatigue tired, not what I would think of as normal.  This is my 2nd pregnancy I was sad in my first because my Dad died of cancer when I was 5 months along.  I was hoping this one would be a happier experience, but so far it's just as sad and depressing.  Any advice or knowledge will be appreciated.

Thanks

Chele



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Arna
June 15th | Arna
Re: Is there such a thing as pre natal depression????

Pre natal depression is actually just as common as post natal depression now.

What you are experiencing is exactly what I go through, but I have always put it down to hormones or my existing mental complaints ( I refuse to call myself ill, 'cos I don't need respite care! lol).  I was actually told by my midwife just on Friday that she reckons I would have had this with all mine, but have learnt to deal with it (????).

Oh boy, quitting smoking is probably not the best thing for you right now.  Cutting back both strength and amount is better, as it not only upsets your brain, it can also make your bubs grumpy.

To me sweetie, it sounds like you are right on track for a normal pregnancy.  Yeah, like we feel normal.



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Aaliyah
June 13th | Aaliyah
Re: Is there such a thing as pre natal depression????

Yes!  There actually is.  I personally suffered from it and the doctor told me it was to be expected because of the last pregnancy I had where I suffered from post-partum.  It would be best to see your doctor regarding it and keep in mind, you are in the beginning stages and your hormones are gonna be out of whack for a bit until they level out and then you will have to go through a sudden withdrawl from the hormones once you deliver.  So really have a chat with your doctor to see what some things are you can do.  For me, they put me on Lexapro which they stated would not have side effects....and they also said the benefit outweighed the risks if any.  My son turned out great and is a normal little 3 year old!  I hope it helps a bit and just know you are not alone from the looks of the other posts XOXO

aaliyah



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lonely28
June 13th | lonely28
Re: Is there such a thing as pre natal depression????

Would it help to know that someone is in the exact same boat????? Yep, I'm right there with ya hunni. I'm 11 weeks and 1 day along and all I want to do is sleep. I get out of bed and about an hour later I want to sleep again. I've asked my doc about it and he said that what I'm going through can be quite normal for Mum's to be. I never went through this kind of tiredness with my first ( not that I remember anyway). I cry at the drop of a hat... the list goes on. I am looking forward to this baby I really am... but part of me can't stop thinking about the little bit of freedom I'm going to loose when this one comes along. Don't you worry at all, you are definitely not alone. Hormones is what my doctor put it down to...... ooohhh how I love hormones.

take care,

fi xoxo



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      cheleinkal
June 13th | cheleinkal
Re: Is there such a thing as pre natal depression????

Hi Fi, That does help a great deal thank you for telling me I'm not alone and not insane, I was even worried I might be Bi-Polar or something.  Does it feel as though the front part of your brain is being compressed????    maybe we should be support people for each other LOL.  I even thought I might get tested for thyriod imballance (I still might, can't hurt, it's just a blood test)  I can't believe what a chore everything is.  Today is actually a lovely day out for a change and I should take our 2.5 year old for a walk to the park, but I'm so tired I'm fighting just not going back to bed.  Coffee, Sugar, Low Gi Foods, and extra vitamins don't work, I hate men, they enjoy the insemination and then nothing else happens to them, where's the justice.  Why couldn't I have just 1 nice happy Angelina Jolie style glowing pregnancy.  I don't even feel pregnant.  At leat the first time I did feel pregnant and special, this time I keep forgetting that I am pregnant and I just know we're getting another baby, we may as well be going to adopt or foster for all the bond I have so far.  It's all just so bitterly dissapointing.  This is the last baby we'll have and I had such hopes of enjoying it properly this time, and so far it's just the opposite. sigh and sob.



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           Dionire
June 14th | Dionire
Re: Is there such a thing as pre natal depression????

it might seem disappointing now but it's only because of how you're feeling atm with the tiredness, and not feeling pregnant etc. the tiredness i'll most likely put down to hormones, you should be taking a folic acid and iron supplement everyday of your pregnancy anyhow, but you can still be low in iron, so i'd get your iron, and thyroid checked (your thyroid over the course of your pregnancy will slow down anyhow).

i didn't feel pregnant in the beginning of my pregnacy either, i could feel all the symptoms like the nausea and tiredness and really sore boobs, but until i could actually start feeling the firm ball that was my uterus i just felt like i was sick (i was also feeling very disappointed as my bf at the time broke up with me as soon as i told him i was pregnant, cos i had to go it alone), but i felt differently once i actually "felt" pregnant, where i could feel and see my stomach and feel the kicks. it might help to keep telling yourself YES i am pregnant and thinking pregnant, it might help to change your point of view.

it could very well be that you are depressed, i know i was feeling a bit that way with my situation a the time and on that note there are resourses available so i'd go to see a doc, but i waited it out and felt a lot better once the tiredness and nausea went and i actually FELT pregnant and it all seemed real.



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           lonely28
June 13th | lonely28
Re: Is there such a thing as pre natal depression????

I am there with you 10000000000%.... I've either had my brain removed or it's on long service leave. Somehow I just got the energy to drive 2 minutes to take G to a birthday party!!! I tell ya what it get's to about 8:30 p.m and that's me done. My mind is willing but the body just does not want to do it. It takes me at least an hour of talking to myself into doing the simplest things. Then I do whatever it is in a daze...... I feel like a zombie that just wants to sleep and cry!!! As for men, sheesh don't get me started. Mines away at the moment so I am blaming him for everything.... he just doesn't realise it lol. Don't forget you are not alone in this one...... I know only to well how you feel....... women get the raw deal that's for sure.

fi xoxo



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