I dared too

Posted by antigua on December 30, 2004, at 11:09:27

In reply to a long post- read if you dare, posted by bamboomz on December 29, 2004, at 20:54:36

You are not alone!!! Don't underestimate the effect of having a child on your physical and mental psyche. Children are very hard work, especially the first one because you're not always sure you are doing what's right, or even what's going on. The fatigue alone is so draining, so please don't underestimate it. I remember it took me years to come out of the fog (and then bam, I had another one so it started again times two!).
I agree w/everyone else about meds and therapy. Sometimes having a child can tap into feelings from our past that we may not understand. I would also like to add--take it easy on yourself when you can. Let things slide sometimes when you need to rest. You are doing a lot of things that are each stressful in their own right so try to take care of yourself (you'll be a better mother too!)
All that said, enjoy the time with your son. It goes by quicker than you can ever realize.
best,
antigua

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a long post- read if you dare bamboomz 12/29/04
I dared :-) » bamboomz Fallen4MyT 12/30/04
I dared to read too. » bamboomz partlycloudy 12/30/04
I dared too antigua 12/30/04
Re: I dared :-) » Fallen4MyT bamboomz 12/30/04
Re: I dared :-) :-) ;-) Fallen4MyT 12/30/04
Re: I dared to read too. » partlycloudy bamboomz 12/31/04
Re: I dared to read too. partlycloudy 1/1/05
PSSSST BAM Fallen4MyT 1/1/05
not tired of listening anastasia56 1/2/05

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