Late onset PPD or hormonal imbalance

So my baby is almost eight months and the past two weeks I’ve just been slammed with depression. I’m trying to figure out if it’s hormonal and I need to see a doctor before a therapist. Nothings “wrong” with my life and it’s summer so things are really fun. I’m working out daily, eating great but I am just not feeling good. Anyone else experience something similar? I just got my second pp period and am exclusively bf.

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I had depression during my pregnancy. I did everything I could to feel better but it didn't help. Do not worry too much on labels just focus on if you want to talk to someone about how you feel. Trust your gut.

Thanks girl I just didn’t think I’d get it so late Post baby, it sucks!

I have PPA and PPD with PTSD , I'm 8 weeks post partum. It is definitely not fun. It's literally the worst and hardest thing I've ever been through. I was diagnosed at about 1 and a half weeks post partum and still struggling. On meds but only time can really heal you. It's the worst. I hope that you feel better and get the help you need. I would recommend talking with your doctor because things can get worse so quickly but it's obviously up to you. I just wish you luck and if you need to talk, don't hesitate to reach out. Sending good vibes ❤️

My PPD hit at 8 months. It hit hard and out of nowhere.

I've just search late onset PPD.. the last few days I have not felt myself.. I'm 7m pp and exclusively pump.. slowly cutting won to stop by a year.

I feel anxious, a bit down some times during the day. My mood seems a bit everywhere... Not sure why.

Is this what you felt like? How are you a year on? Any advice?m

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Peace of mind please

I shot up at 4am last night and had the urge to check my little boy who sleeps in a cot next to our bed.
For the first time he has rolled over and was sleeping on his stomach, my heart dropped.
I was so scared that I picked him up to make sure he was okay and he was just sound asleep…

What are we supposed to do if they roll over in their sleep?! He’s almost 6 months old and I’m prettified of him rolling and it being a different outcome if I don’t wake up..

Just need some peace of mind that this is
okay?

Baby slept all night

Sorry, I just need to post this... my little boy is 12w5d and he slept through from 9:30-6am, woke for a feed and went back to sleep until 8:30!!! I can't believe it. I was obviously up every few hours checking on him and making sure he was ok, so I didn't get a full nights sleep 🤣 but I'm so pleased for him! 🎉🥳 (not a brag btw, I'm just so pleased and wanted to share)

Car seat

This car seat says 0-14 months. We bought it when my baby was around 5/6 months when he grew out of the old one and the lady who sold it to us in smyths toy shop said it can be used up until 4 I believe but why does the sticker on it say 0-14 months then? Does anyone e else have this seat the joie 360 spin?

moving to cows milk

hi! my boy is one next week and changing to cows milk is really confusing me. he is fed to sleep sith formula three times a day, before his two naps and bedtime. how do i change to cows milk, especially if ideally the cows milk shouldn’t go in a bottle? i just so lost and quite dusted by the whole process. i have a munchkin miracle 360 cup and he can drink through a straw or open cup but before bed seems very disruptive to the routine

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Do any mums who breastfeed and co-sleep — especially once baby doesn’t really need night feeds — ever let their baby cry for a bit in the pram to fall asleep, just so you can have a few minutes to yourself?
A friend suggested this to me, but honestly it breaks my heart. I tried it once and it did work, but I’m not sure I could do it all the time. She’s a childcare teacher and said with sleep training you sometimes let them cry for up to 30 minutes… but I don’t know how people do it.
She also mentioned that a lot of mums here on the Gold Coast, Australia do it during the day when their baby’s tired — letting them fall asleep in the pram so they can have a coffee or catch up with friends without having to rush home for a nap.
I just feel like it might not be good for their nervous system and it doesn’t sit right with me… but then again, I’m also a first-time mum.

Would you consider a baby not talking at the age of 1 a developmental delay?

Based off a recent post, someone said that a child that doesn’t speak at the age of 1 is developmentally delayed.

Do you agree?