mommaoftwo

I just honestly need some encouragement. I have a two year old and a 2month old. I am nursing my new baby 24/7. She won’t rest unless she is on my chest or in my arms. It’s so exhausting. My first was breast fed for her first year, but I was able to lay her in her own bed and have some space during the day and night. Not so with my sweet new babe. I feel spread so thin.

I suffered sever postpartum depression without getting help or telling anyone after the birth of my first child. This time I started medication before my baby was even born. I feel ashamed and wonder why I need help feeling okay and loving my family. Ugh. I’m just at my end. #mommaoftwo
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Wow! I am so happy I found this site. I have been trying to find a community of others with bipolar disorder that would embrace me with open arms. I have been struggling since around the time I was diagnosed at just thirteen years old. I am now twenty-seven and I mother of two. I have suffered significantly since having children; I have been hospitalized involuntarily twice since becoming a mom to my two toddler-aged children. I suffer from Type II, so I mostly deal with depression. I keep a mental health blog and it is extremely therapeutic to me. The blog address, for those interested, is thelotusletter.blogspot.com

I am eager to hear all of your thoughts about Bipolar and your experiences. I am feeling truly grateful to be a part of this group.