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So I was sifting through some of the older threads that my DH and I had either started or posted in on CF. I came across this old thread. I figured I would give those of you an update on it.
Christian Forums > Ministry > Life Stages > Married Couples > Married Couples - Personal Topics (read only)
Not sleeping in the same bed?
David (aka KOL) and I are doing great. We will have been married 4 years this coming May. We have had our fair share of couple's arguments and disagreements but nothing that we couldn't or won't overcome.
I have however taken a bit of the advice from this former thread. To those of you who suggested getting help for PPD I thank you. I didn't realize how bad I truly was. I wanted to tell myself that I was not depressed but in truth I really was unknowingly.
It was only when I had gotten to the point of sitting in my car and thinking about driving off a cliff (aka my back yard) that I realized that I needed help. Of course as my DH posted in the previous thread. He and I talk about everything so it was not abnormal for me to immediately tell him how I was feeling and to seek his advice on it. He may not have understood it but he was able to sympathize with me and understand that I needed help.
I asked my doctor what to do. His reply was not as simple as I had hoped for it to be. My hormones were out of control due to an implant known as IMPLANON! It's a small hormonal birth control that gets implanted under the skin. Usually under an arm. This Implant had so messed with my hormones that it had started to affect my thyroid as well.
After speaking with the doctor on the matter I ended up scheduling a minor surgery to have the implant removed. The Doctor had no problem with removing the implant and I immediately found myself feeling better. Not saying I felt better all at once but I felt better. Gradually I have begun to love life again.
Seeing my baby grow has been one of the most amazing experiences for me. He is two now and I wouldn't trade him for anything in the world. David and I are doing great as well. He is very attentive to my needs not only as a mother but as a wife. Although he doesn't fully understand my motives sometimes he usually respects a decision that I make in the way of raising our son. I am grateful for such a wonderful man.
Back in January 2011 we miscarried and I was devastated. It took a toll on me and I was depressed for a bit. David helped me through that depression by allowing me to feel my emotions and being sympathetic to them. In June we found out that I am expecting again. I was so scared that we were going to lose this baby as well. I took things really slow and easy and even quit my job because of complications.
As far as right now. It's the middle of December and if all goes well, David, Alex, and I will be introducing a new baby girl named Amberly Elizabeth into the world.
My family is all I have and they mean the world to me. I thank each and every one of you for your advice on the previous threads. I know my DH can be a "KNOB" and a regular pain in the behind with his "TROLLING" but he means well.
So thanks again for all of you who posted. Feel free to post on this thread if you have any ideas of how to get some rest though. I am 8 month's pregnant and it's like this pregnancy insomnia is killing me. I can't seem to get rest and I keep feeling like I am going to pass out.
can't stand up for more than ten minutes without just completely blacking out. I was out at walmart earlier today and I had no sooner made it through the front door and to the restroom before this hit. As I came out of the restroom I felt my face go hot, my feet go numb, my eyes (although they were open) were black and all energy just left me. Thank the Lord there was a buggy beside me. Otherwise I would have hit the floor. I managed to make it to a chair and call for help. A friend came and got me and brought me home to DH but that was waaay to scary for me. I had my 2 year old with me. I hate to think of what could have happened had I hit the floor and him standing there. I am just lucky. I think I will be staying home from now until little Amberly is born though.
BUT if anyone has advice on getting some sleep it would be great. . . I very much could use it. . . Getting 2 hours here and there or 4-6 hours in a 48 hour period is really starting to drain me. . . Any ideas?
Christian Forums > Ministry > Life Stages > Married Couples > Married Couples - Personal Topics (read only)
Not sleeping in the same bed?
David (aka KOL) and I are doing great. We will have been married 4 years this coming May. We have had our fair share of couple's arguments and disagreements but nothing that we couldn't or won't overcome.
I have however taken a bit of the advice from this former thread. To those of you who suggested getting help for PPD I thank you. I didn't realize how bad I truly was. I wanted to tell myself that I was not depressed but in truth I really was unknowingly.
It was only when I had gotten to the point of sitting in my car and thinking about driving off a cliff (aka my back yard) that I realized that I needed help. Of course as my DH posted in the previous thread. He and I talk about everything so it was not abnormal for me to immediately tell him how I was feeling and to seek his advice on it. He may not have understood it but he was able to sympathize with me and understand that I needed help.
I asked my doctor what to do. His reply was not as simple as I had hoped for it to be. My hormones were out of control due to an implant known as IMPLANON! It's a small hormonal birth control that gets implanted under the skin. Usually under an arm. This Implant had so messed with my hormones that it had started to affect my thyroid as well.
After speaking with the doctor on the matter I ended up scheduling a minor surgery to have the implant removed. The Doctor had no problem with removing the implant and I immediately found myself feeling better. Not saying I felt better all at once but I felt better. Gradually I have begun to love life again.
Seeing my baby grow has been one of the most amazing experiences for me. He is two now and I wouldn't trade him for anything in the world. David and I are doing great as well. He is very attentive to my needs not only as a mother but as a wife. Although he doesn't fully understand my motives sometimes he usually respects a decision that I make in the way of raising our son. I am grateful for such a wonderful man.
Back in January 2011 we miscarried and I was devastated. It took a toll on me and I was depressed for a bit. David helped me through that depression by allowing me to feel my emotions and being sympathetic to them. In June we found out that I am expecting again. I was so scared that we were going to lose this baby as well. I took things really slow and easy and even quit my job because of complications.
As far as right now. It's the middle of December and if all goes well, David, Alex, and I will be introducing a new baby girl named Amberly Elizabeth into the world.
My family is all I have and they mean the world to me. I thank each and every one of you for your advice on the previous threads. I know my DH can be a "KNOB" and a regular pain in the behind with his "TROLLING" but he means well.
So thanks again for all of you who posted. Feel free to post on this thread if you have any ideas of how to get some rest though. I am 8 month's pregnant and it's like this pregnancy insomnia is killing me. I can't seem to get rest and I keep feeling like I am going to pass out.
can't stand up for more than ten minutes without just completely blacking out. I was out at walmart earlier today and I had no sooner made it through the front door and to the restroom before this hit. As I came out of the restroom I felt my face go hot, my feet go numb, my eyes (although they were open) were black and all energy just left me. Thank the Lord there was a buggy beside me. Otherwise I would have hit the floor. I managed to make it to a chair and call for help. A friend came and got me and brought me home to DH but that was waaay to scary for me. I had my 2 year old with me. I hate to think of what could have happened had I hit the floor and him standing there. I am just lucky. I think I will be staying home from now until little Amberly is born though.
BUT if anyone has advice on getting some sleep it would be great. . . I very much could use it. . . Getting 2 hours here and there or 4-6 hours in a 48 hour period is really starting to drain me. . . Any ideas?
