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From: Felt It
Date: 12/22/06
Time: 10:27:21 PM
Remote Name: 75.20.218.26
I went through the same thing. My son was younger when it happened so we both suffered through it. I told me son, who is now 7, that some times mommy feels sad. I explained that IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH HIM. I tried to explain as innocently as I could that when women have babies they sometimes feel sad for a while because of the hormones in their bodies. I don't know how much he understood but he at least knew that I wasn't mad or hurt and that I still loved him. Some people may think it's inappropriate to talk to an eight year old about these kinds of things but if they have to experience the depression with you they might as well know a little bit about what's going on. As for feeling overwhelmed, well you are! Ask for more help. Open up to a close friend and I bet they'll be willing to help. You are not alone. K., Certified Childbirth Educator