tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post4522092077246229468..comments2024-03-21T05:41:34.329+00:00Comments on Tantrums To Smiles: 19, A New Baby and Postnatal Depression. Tantrums To Smiles (Jess)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17105971233222204429noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-73759831049875471272019-04-01T22:30:24.944+01:002019-04-01T22:30:24.944+01:00I had PND with all of mine and got incredibly poor...I had PND with all of mine and got incredibly poorly at one point, and was admitted to hospital. There is no shame in admitting it, I think it's brave to share our stories. Laura Dovehttp://www.fivelittledoves.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-55354385059861589162019-03-21T19:55:55.437+00:002019-03-21T19:55:55.437+00:00You are helping so many people by simply sharing y...You are helping so many people by simply sharing your story and helping to break the stigma. Thank you for sharing and I’m glad to see you’re doing great xAmanda Milliehttps://www.amandamillie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-61847817196366018992019-03-20T22:27:39.898+00:002019-03-20T22:27:39.898+00:00This is such an important topic to be sharing and ...This is such an important topic to be sharing and hopefully someone feeling the same will realise that’s it’s ok to ask for help and that it’s there for them. Jennihttps://chillingwithlucas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-92052044706388249612019-03-20T16:14:39.625+00:002019-03-20T16:14:39.625+00:00I had my daughter at 18 and had no experience of c...I had my daughter at 18 and had no experience of children and babies and was on my own, so really struggled. Thank goodness I had some amazing friends around meKarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913596958120846642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-1182130600237787852019-03-19T20:04:20.410+00:002019-03-19T20:04:20.410+00:00I’ve had depression and anxiety for years and when...I’ve had depression and anxiety for years and when I was pregnant this was one of my fears that I wouldn’t be able to love my daughter or cope. I like you found the birth and aftermath of becoming a mum incredibly overwhelming and as we had to spend 2 weeks in hospital after my birth both me and my daughter had health issues I did get really down. Help is always there for everyone xKirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376861033161883852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-75193791110494612162019-03-19T11:50:08.542+00:002019-03-19T11:50:08.542+00:00Those early days are the hardest arent they, not s...Those early days are the hardest arent they, not sure you are doing everything right and questioning everything! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17505076756506026526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-63264818075228329502019-03-19T11:12:49.581+00:002019-03-19T11:12:49.581+00:00My cousin had prenatal depression before her first...My cousin had prenatal depression before her first child. It was a tough time for her and so many people go through it. It’s amazing that you feel you can share your story so honestly - it will help a lot of folk going through a pretty common thing. Lewisherelewistherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274160566658339558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-31803181360021367012019-03-19T07:15:34.981+00:002019-03-19T07:15:34.981+00:00So sorry to hear you suffered from this. hopefully...So sorry to hear you suffered from this. hopefully your post and honesty will hep those who need it.Michelle Murrayhttps://www.playdaysandrunways.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-77420115119260474982019-03-19T06:39:20.648+00:002019-03-19T06:39:20.648+00:00What a moving story Jess. XxWhat a moving story Jess. XxA Modern Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15632406403657444930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-34838927336478674082019-03-18T22:39:05.721+00:002019-03-18T22:39:05.721+00:00I am so sorry you went through this, I am sure you...I am so sorry you went through this, I am sure your story will help others that are feeling the same. I think it affects so many more people than we realise. Your honesty will really help them xMudpie Fridayshttps://www.mudpiefridays.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-30054713550236574322019-03-18T20:33:32.518+00:002019-03-18T20:33:32.518+00:00Nothing can prepare you for that feeling of not ha...Nothing can prepare you for that feeling of not having a clue what to do when you take your baby home. I was 30 when I had my first baby and found it utterly terrifying! I'm glad you had a better experience second time around.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15069268832334604623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-56084307072283145162019-03-18T15:51:55.300+00:002019-03-18T15:51:55.300+00:00I'm really sorry you struggled after your elde...I'm really sorry you struggled after your eldest was born, but I really appreciate you sharing such an honest post. I'm sure that many people can relate to what you've said and your words of encouragement!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971208965149833601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-55915205887117663702019-03-18T13:55:22.940+00:002019-03-18T13:55:22.940+00:00Thank you for sharing this, I think find that most...Thank you for sharing this, I think find that most of us have this idea in our heads that it will work like in the movies. Thanks for your honesty.Anosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10637196266202729425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-42202260778079302019-03-18T13:01:59.545+00:002019-03-18T13:01:59.545+00:00I remember the early days of motherhood being very...I remember the early days of motherhood being very tired. The days went very quickly though. I enjoyed reading your experience. fashionandstylepolicehttps://fashionandstylepolice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-19246368209338576832019-03-18T10:05:51.726+00:002019-03-18T10:05:51.726+00:00I can remember those early days as a new mum, so i...I can remember those early days as a new mum, so incredibly lonely as the world around portrays that mothers instincts should just kick in but it's such an overwhelming timeSarah | Boo Roo and Tigger Toohttps://www.boorooandtiggertoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-60625312426874739342019-03-18T07:40:12.961+00:002019-03-18T07:40:12.961+00:00It's such a false perception that pregnancy, d...It's such a false perception that pregnancy, delivery and motherhood are all flowers and rainbows. I struggled with prenatal depression with both my boys once they were born I was absolutely fine but during pregnancy I was miserable. It's a huge thing for our bodies and minds to go through.Sophie Gillum-Webbhttps://www.sophobsessed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-59208342981100678972019-03-18T03:16:35.466+00:002019-03-18T03:16:35.466+00:00As someone who would like to have a child in the n...As someone who would like to have a child in the not too distant future, I really value your honesty in this post xxxWhatLauraLoveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452374478287791220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-85429619007532752702019-03-17T21:52:15.820+00:002019-03-17T21:52:15.820+00:00I was 34 when I had my first child, having believe...I was 34 when I had my first child, having believed for most of my adult life that I couldn't have them. I felt a bit like you did - it was just too much to take in, overwhelming. But we've got there haven't we :) xPackThePJshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00862647915745188147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092262512198791277.post-44031147222699904912019-03-17T21:18:42.560+00:002019-03-17T21:18:42.560+00:00Thank you for such an honest post about your exper...Thank you for such an honest post about your experiences! I think all these problems are more common than people realise, but perhaps most people are too embarrassed to admit itHannahhttps://crunchandcream.comnoreply@blogger.com