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Thanks for sharing. After my third child I knew s...

2007-04-30T13:37:27.051-05:00

Thanks for sharing. After my third child I knew something was not right but I suppressed these feelings for six months until I couldn't handle it any longer and got some medication... I was so grateful that there are these medications out there-- it saved my life and I was always very open about medication at the time and was very suprised at how many women were experiencing the same things. I just had my fourth a few months ago and was very worried that this might happen again-- and talked to my doctor and I have been very aware about my feelings. I have been okay- but I am not putting it past me that it might happen again. I have learned to let the little things go- and not be so hyper about what others think. I think this helps me take better care of myself and my family.

Thank you all for your kind comments. I certainly ...

2007-04-27T22:55:26.935-05:00

Thank you all for your kind comments. I certainly feel validated and loved by so many of you that I don't even know. I just hope that my experience can help others, and that is why I shared it. {{hugs}}

Hi Tara, was this story posted on your blog origin...

2007-04-27T13:36:59.226-05:00

Hi Tara, was this story posted on your blog originally? Cause I can't find it. Anyway, I just wanted to say you are such a wonderful mom, and I'm glad we're friends. Back when all this happened, I didn't know you very well, and I wish I had known more to help you. I remember you taught a great RS lesson when you first moved here, and I thought how I wanted to get to know you more, and after all! We share the same name! I hope you're doing well this time around--having 3 little ones is busy time for us, huh? ;)

My heart just broke reading your story. Broke. I...

2007-04-25T22:38:35.197-05:00

My heart just broke reading your story. Broke. I have a hard time with the way the medical establishment treats pregnant and post partum women. At a time where we should be supported the most, our wishes are undermined and our agency removed from us. I just wish that when women experienced their first pregnancy and birth, they felt educated enough to advocate for what they wanted vs. what is determined for them.

Your story is a striking example of so many little things going wrong that just created a catastrophy. I hope that I, too, can one day make a difference in the lives of women post partum.

Thank you for your insight.

To my amazing Eldest sister Tara:I love you alot. ...

2007-04-25T00:06:50.455-05:00

To my amazing Eldest sister Tara:
I love you alot. I really enjoyed reading your story. I think you will do amazing things with your knowledge,understanding, and first hand experience of this. I Don't ever talk to you about this, but that must have been so hard for you. I tried to imagin if that was me in your shoes while reading your story. It made me really sad. You have three beautiful children. Who are amazing children of our Heavenly Father. I love you
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i second the gratitude everyone has expressed for ...

2007-04-24T19:43:34.217-05:00

i second the gratitude everyone has expressed for your story. i feel like there is NO shame in what happened to you, and the more that other women are aware, the less they will feel like freaks if and when postpardum happens to them.

It was great to hear the whole story. I had only ...

2007-04-24T16:19:43.235-05:00

It was great to hear the whole story. I had only heard snippets. You have done amazingly well. I'm glad you got help, and didn't suffer alone. you've got a great family and friends who look out for you! I'm glad you got through it and now you have three beautiful daughters!

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I've onl...

2007-04-24T16:14:07.404-05:00

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I've only read experiences 2nd hand or 3rd hand. But to hear it from someone who actually experienced it... wow. You are awesome!

really, tara, you are amazing. you have such an op...

2007-04-24T14:22:18.841-05:00

really, tara, you are amazing. you have such an open and positive attitude about all of this. i especially loved how at the end you talked about how Heavenly Father knows us and loves us. this is such a difficult thing, but i am sure that by sharing your story you are helping more people than you know.

Tara, just a thank you for so openly and honestly ...

2007-04-24T14:02:20.441-05:00

Tara, just a thank you for so openly and honestly sharing your experience. No doubt that someone will read this and it will be just what they needed.

I admire your desire to some day reach out to others who have this experience. You will be a powerful force, since you will empathize with others so deeply. Thanks again!

I was so glad when Tara suggested this topic becau...

2007-04-24T13:51:09.355-05:00

I was so glad when Tara suggested this topic because it's something that I haven't personally experienced but that has touched so many people around me. (And probably even more that I don't know about.) As with all mental illness, sometimes getting help is ultimately in the hands of others because society and our own expectations often tells us we can fix these sorts of problems on our own. As if one can control their hormone levels at whim!

Let's hope this helps us all keep our eyes, ears and hearts open to see if anyone we know is suffering.

Thanks again!

I think it is wonderful & important for you to sha...

2007-04-24T13:30:08.888-05:00

I think it is wonderful & important for you to share your story. Too many people don't undesrtand or really believe in any kind of mental illness & especially PPD. I think it's great that you had a great support system with your family & friend. What a wise & hard step for your friend's husband to take, to suggest you seek help. My husband and I lived in a mortuary while we were expecting our daughter & one day we did a funeral for a women who lost her battle with PPD. She tried to work through hers on her own & didn't really voice her feelings to their extreme extent & her husband didn't see the warning signs in time. After 5 months she took her life. Her husband made a big deal about seeking help for PPD & how it's so critical for the husband to watch for those signs!! So again, thank you for sharing!

Thanks for being a voice for this topic. I really...

2007-04-24T12:51:42.584-05:00

Thanks for being a voice for this topic. I really appreciate your willingness to share your experiences. There is such an unnecessary stigma surrounding depression and other mental illnesses that will hopefully be removed once people hear first-hand accounts like yours.

Thanks Tara. You are great to share to make us al...

2007-04-24T12:28:58.513-05:00

Thanks Tara. You are great to share to make us all more aware. I've had a little PPD with my 2nd and it is so hard to get help because I too felt weird and ashamed. But it is worth it to for my kids. And the thing that helped most was knowing others went through it. Thanks!!

thanks so much for sharing your story, Tara. It t...

2007-04-24T12:10:00.531-05:00

thanks so much for sharing your story, Tara. It takes strength to share such deeply personal things. I remember Camille L* speaking at an Enrichment night about the struggles of LDS women inparticular - the feeling that we have to do it all and with a smile on our faces. One of the greatest pieces of advice she has offered me in the five years I've known her is to watch out for each other as women - the sometimes small indicators are often overlooked by even the most loving husbands because they are sadly not with us all day. One of the million reasons close girl friends are so important in our lives. Tnanks again for this post.

What an amazing story. Thanks so much for sharing ...

2007-04-24T11:39:30.863-05:00

What an amazing story. Thanks so much for sharing that! I'm so glad you made it through and can see the positives from the experience. You are one strong woman!

What an experience. When I had my son I felt so o...

2007-04-24T09:56:30.794-05:00

What an experience. When I had my son I felt so overwhelmed and unsure of myself. I used a midwife rather than an OB and they were so kind and understanding. I went in to my midwife a week after having Liam I must have looked like a crazy mess. My family kept telling me that Liam was such a good baby and I was so lucky...but then why did I feel so strange? I spoke to my midwife and we had a long talk about PPD and what I could do. Just talking about it and knowing I had choice changed everything for me and I felt much better. My experience of course was nothing like yours, but it is good to get the message out there so that moms know that they have options. Thanks for sharing.

Wow, Tara. Thank you so much for sharing that. I r...

2007-04-24T08:05:22.728-05:00

Wow, Tara. Thank you so much for sharing that. I remember Dave coming to church with a newborn little Hannah, but without you, and feeling so much concern for him and you. I didn't know you very well, then, and only heard snippets of information about you being in the hospital because of severe PPD, and worrying so much for you. I had no idea your experience in that facility was so terrible, it must have been so nice to get home. Was Dr. P your Dr then? Did he treat you post-partum or was there a Dr. at the facility where you were?
Was it hard to make the decision to have more children? Were you & Dave scared it would return?
All my love to you and your beautiful babies. :)