Mamas with depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders

Second baby, mom guilt and fear. 6 weeks postpartum

Did anyone else feel like this? I had really bad postpartum anxiety and trauma with my 1st and this time I've been much better but I keep having feelings of being afraid I might end up there again. I am on medication which makes me feel guilty

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I'm 35 weeks with my second hoping that I can hold myself together better this time but I'm weepy and sad sometimes. Meds help, but remember that motherhood was never meant to be this ALONE. Accept offers of help and support, seek out postpartum groups in person or online, build your "village"... if you're like me, husband works, family is far away, and fear sometimes that my friends are not reliable. I also felt guilty going back to work so we are saving so I don't have to work the first year. I'll share a piece of wisdom from Islam, "verily with hardship comes ease" and "God doesn't burden a soul more than it can bear". You're strong and capable and you can prevail. Keep investing in your wellbeing and your friendships also. Like, make a phone call today to someone special to you

My first baby was diagnosed with autism and born with a heart defect. When we got pregnant again my boy was 1 and he’s all for his momma. but having my daughter i had horrible guilt. likr my boy would think i forgot about him or didnt love him. but he loves his sister so much and hes made being a mom easy! after a while the guilt does go away and its the most beautiful thing watching them bond

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