tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473361327110197457.post5445390925128175873..comments2024-01-26T08:33:52.678-05:00Comments on Stephanie Cooks: The Honest TruthStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14079349355358566720noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473361327110197457.post-40853302909388837052016-10-07T14:09:32.388-04:002016-10-07T14:09:32.388-04:00No you did not have to write that post but hooray ...No you did not have to write that post but hooray for you.Unfortunately, our society often finds shame in anything remotely involved with mental health. I experienced depression but not after child birth. I can add a phrase to your description, I wanted to hide under the covers. I am really enjoying your recipes. Baking garlic cheese quick bread now ! Stay well...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473361327110197457.post-5031721628653572852016-04-28T15:28:22.803-04:002016-04-28T15:28:22.803-04:00I just wanted to say thanks for publishing this. ...I just wanted to say thanks for publishing this. It was the push I needed to get help and found out I was suffering from PPD and PPA. I'm glad you got the help you needed and I hope you're back to enjoying your family the way I'm starting to! Thanks again! Una giovane signorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05606934611731279028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473361327110197457.post-53675516143572954142016-03-08T00:56:42.473-05:002016-03-08T00:56:42.473-05:00I've been following your blog for a long time....I've been following your blog for a long time. Thank you for sharing, I can only imagine how hard that must have been. I'm glad you got help and are feeling better. Your family is so cute!BetsyAnnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473361327110197457.post-66724001805399916102016-03-07T09:59:40.323-05:002016-03-07T09:59:40.323-05:00Thank you for sharing, the more people that public...Thank you for sharing, the more people that public share their experiences with PPD, the more people it helps!This Mama Knowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06173993014484037495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473361327110197457.post-54590497561552307452016-03-06T20:56:05.702-05:002016-03-06T20:56:05.702-05:00Stephanie....I went through the same thing with my...Stephanie....I went through the same thing with my second. It's actually the reason we are pretty set on no more babies. I was numb, detached, couldn't bond, and I also had the sad times. I had a hard time believing it was PPD because that's what moms who hurt their babies have. That wasn't me. I didn't want to hurt anyone; I just didn't feel. And I would cry because I knew I SHOULD. To add to it, my little one decided there was no one else in the world for her but Mommy. When I just wanted to hand her over, she was saying "No way. You're my person." I finally got counseling and a great support network. She just turned 2 and we are doing so much better. I'm still #1 (my hubs jokes that I'm number 1 & 2 and he's a distant third) but I look back now and can't believe how far we've come. I sometimes struggle with how much I'll tell her when she's grown but I try to always look out for other mommies that might struggle silently now. I'm proud of you for realizing you needed help. I'm glad to see you back too. Congratulations on your princess.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010983749091435602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473361327110197457.post-44976474783235902792016-03-06T19:58:48.265-05:002016-03-06T19:58:48.265-05:00I am SO PROUD of you for being real, for being YOU...I am SO PROUD of you for being real, for being YOU. And I'm so happy that you FEEL like you again. You are a role model and I'm honored to call you my friend!<br /><br />Now... let's go eat and shop for makeup. :PLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18210524656100220034noreply@blogger.com