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Pregnant and depressed with a toddler

Pregnant and depressed with a toddler

I'm struggling today and finding a lack of support from my usually supportive husband who is having a difficult week at work. I'm 26 weeks pregnant with my second. Have an almost 2 and half year old who is a burning ball of energy. I've started on antidepressants with help from my doctor. The last few weeks I seem to have leveled out with out so many ups and downs but this last week I feel like I've slipped back. We just put my son into a big bed and he's challenging it as expected but I'm exhausted. Yesterday I felt brace and took him for a walk with him riding a balance bike for the first time, it was a success and I felt good. But today he woke early wouldn't go back to sleep and I'm tired. Right from the get go I've not felt like engaging him and he picks up on this. He acts out when I'm feeling like this and I know it's because he picks up on what I'm going though. I can't stop crying, just want to rest, no idea what to do with him, the weather is crappy and all my family are working. There's so much I need/want to do and I have zero motivation. Has anyone else experienced depression in pregnancy? I feel like there's no way I can handle another baby with the way I'm feeling

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Welcome aboard @Lincolnsmummy. This is right up my alley, a brief history from me. I'm middle age, have husband, 2 kids, 18 yrs & 11 yrs. I first suffered depression when I was 16. When I had my first child I had post natal depression, put on meds & went on my merry way. When I had my second child the post natal returned & admitted myself to hospital (St. John of God, Burwood). I was there for a month, came home for a few weeks then went back for 2 weeks. I am now working through anxiety. I've been on meds basically since I was 16 although they have changed. On & off counselling as well. Yes, I haven't been pregnant & had a toddler but I imagine it must be exhausting. A couple of suggestions are, is there a playgroup/mother's group in your area? Also, pace yourself, try not to do too much in one day. I can empathise, you just want a "fairy godmother" to drift in to help, so you can have a rest. At least your husband is there even though he is pre-occupied with work. Just remember, you are not alone & coming here is a good start. Take care. 🌻☺

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