Comments on: So This Is What Postpartum Depression Looks Like

By: Pam

Pam — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 16:07:40 +0000

Mandi, I too had postpartum for the first seven months that my son was born and I commend you for sharing the struggles here. As a new mom, we put so much pressure on ourselves to be perfect that there isn’t enough room to discuss how we really feel for fear of judgment. To hear you talk about it is amazing. The fact that you recognized and sought help means you’re doing everything right. You are a good mom and amazing woman.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 20:23:26 +0000

Mandi!
We are same, girlfriend!!! I got PPD baaad with my 4th child. But i later found out that it was more tied to Situational Depression. Turns out my husband was being emotionally and mentally abusive. I was just so brainwashed by his words that I couldnt see it. My PPD went away withing days of leaving him…. So thats my story! I am just glad that I got PPD as bad as I did, so I could learn the true cause of it.
Hang in there girlfriend!! Those thoughts are not you 🙂

By: Bernadette

Bernadette — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:41:00 +0000

You are so out there girl! Good job; us girls need to network and support each other. I’ve just stumbled across your space (loved all of the Nugget info; it turned out so well). I wasn’t going to tune in to your post partum depression notes because its not where I’m at, but I wanted to say I will keep you in my prayers. Take care, keep us posted.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 21:39:54 +0000

Mandi- you are such an inspiration! You are my all time favorite blogger hands down! I love how real you are. I just had my second baby 2 weeks ago- she came 3 months early. She is doing really good for her age, but it’s definitely hard to stay strong all the time as a parent. I’m also 6 hours away from my husband and 2 year old- so it gets rough at times. I have my good days and bad days, I always have to tell myself that this is temporary, we will have a normal in our family again eventually. Stay strong and never feel like depression is something to be ashamed of, I have dealt with it many times in my life, and it’s not fun. Just remember that you have so many people who care. 🙂 Since I have been cooped up and having to lay low after having my little baby girl.. I have been watching HGTV a lot. It’s very entertaining to me but I keep thinking, “Mandi from Vintage Revivals should be on here!!!” I don’t love any of the designers style and many of them lack creativity. I’m telling you- you would completely HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK on that show!! You are extremely creative and have such a fresh style! Honestly.. you should call them and tell them to consider you and your husband having a spot on that show! 🙂 Love you Mandi!

By: tiffany

tiffany — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:50:46 +0000

I just had a dear neighbor and friend lose her life because of PPD, and anxiety. You should check out “The Emily Effect” Her husband is trying to bring awareness to this, and create a center where women can be taken care of! One of the keys is to talk about it, and stop feeling shame because of it. Kudos to you for bringing more attention to it!

By: Shelley

Shelley — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:52:32 +0000

In reply to Carina. Read up on Omega 3 fats??? if worried about meds :))

By: Nikki

Nikki — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 13:57:09 +0000

So glad you sought help! I had PPD/PPA after my second, that didn’t “look” like I thought it would, so it was left untreated for many months. I felt extremely close and protective toward my baby- but thought my husband hated him. I really, truly believed that, and it wasn’t until I was making a scrapbook for Father’s Day to send him (he was deployed), and pulled up picture after picture of my husband holding him, playing with him, laughing and smiling, etc., that I realized there was something REALLY wrong. I was floored when I saw them. It is amazing (and so scary) how my ‘reality’ during those first nine months was SO far off. Other, more typical symptoms followed, but the first, and most pronounced, was the absolute certainty that I felt about my husband and son’s relationship. Very eye-opening.

By: Mandi

Mandi — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 22:29:42 +0000

In reply to Michele.

Not sponsored at all, just something that works for me! I’m very proud and excited about the partners that I do have and am happy to always disclose partnerships. (so you never have to worry that I’m “pulling one over on you”)

xo
m

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 22:05:47 +0000

Thanks for sharing! I wouldn’t wish depression on anybody, but I’m grateful when normal, ambitious, amazing individuals share their stories of depression. I appreciate your openness and hope you continue to feel more like your self and can move forward with the things you love! You are wonderful!

By: Ginger

Ginger — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 17:44:56 +0000

WOW!!! Thank you so much for sharing . Your always honest and real and thats why I keep coming back for more and the fact that your a decorating junkie ,project queen ,and DIY diva is a huge bonus 🙂 I had an unexpected 3rd child when I was 37, it had been ten years since my last pregnancy ,my daughter was 12 and son 9. Never experienced PP with either one of them , magic #3 encouraged me to have tubes tied so no more surprises 🙂 I began experiencing the very emotions you have described and because I’m a fighter , I do it all, nothing can shake me ,I thought it was the tubal and realizing i can no longer become pregnant on my own. Did I make a mistake?? I bonded with my baby, I had no feelings of hurting either one us etc. Just in the fog as you describe and the constant self doubt, the torturing myself with all he thoughts am I good enough and more!! Although I did not go to the dr even with everyone saying you have PP go get help, i did start meditating, completely changed our food lifestyle ,we became somewhat Paleo and starting juicing on a daily basis and I started to exercise. All of this combined with tons of prayer from me and my mama , i was able to pull myself through . My baby is 6 now and life is still just as crazy but I am me again:)) I am so thankful for women like you and the others posting on here, we try to do it all and be everything for everyone and so often neglect ourselves. I will keep you close in my prayers , send you lots of positive vibes, and much strength !!!!! Your amazing girl !!!