RelliMc replied to topic How long did your swollen tummy last after your caesarean?
I don't want to be a downer, but you've had the muscles in your lower abdomen cut open there is a high possibility that you will never have a flat stomach again. Average of two weeks to g...
RelliMc replied to topic Medications prescribes for postnatal depression (cymbalta)
I haven't been prescribed this for PND, but I am on it atm for Fibromyalgia a pain disorder. I have found it great for depression, with little side effects. It's worth a try, but everyone reacts to...
RelliMc replied to topic c/s after a c/s
My first son was breech and I had an elective c-section. With my second I pushed for a VBAC. I did try but ended up having an emergency c-section due to not progressing past 5cm dilation. The whole...
RelliMc replied to topic Any Mums in SW Vic? (Portland, Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds)
Hi All, Im new to Warrnambool, been here since sept 2011. Own a business here also and am searching for new friends too. I have a 6 yr old boy (7 in sept) and looking to catch up with other mo...
RelliMc replied to topic elective caesar...but
My DS was born by elective c-section due to him being breech. I tried for VBAC with my daughter, she was 10 days over cooked and well an truly engaged. But because of the scar tissue from my previo...
RelliMc replied to topic Beginning of my journey
I've had anti-natal depression with my last two pregnancies and Post Natal Depression with all 3 babies. There are anti-depressants that you can take during pregnancy that work well. It's up to you...
RelliMc replied to topic new mum in warrnambool
Hi all! I'm a new first time mum of a 10 week old little girl and I've been trying to get into the new mums group through my health nurse with no luck because she says they have finished for the y...
RelliMc started new topic May be moving to Hamilton, anyone in the area?
My husband is applying for a job and we may have to relocate to Hamilton for him to take up the position. Was just wondering if there were any Huggies mummies in the area:)
RelliMc replied to topic Back Pain after an Epidural
I had horrible pain after my epidural. They told me that it would go within a few weeks. It was more like a few months. I would maybe go back and ask questions, because I'm pretty sure it shouldn't...
RelliMc started new topic Moving to Geraldton area next year
After a holiday in WA my husband has fallen in love with the state and we have decided to move. He is currently an interstate truck driver that drives up and down the east coast of Australia. He's ...
RelliMc replied to topic PND
I would be going to see someone about it. Because you have had such an upheaval with moving and being a new mum it's hard to say if it's PND or not. Even if you can get onto some counselling to hel...
RelliMc replied to topic Pregnancy and antidepressants
Make an appointment with your Dr before you start TTC and they will have the information on which ones are safe during pregnancy.
RelliMc replied to topic Anyone taking Lexapro?
Reneex2 is spot on. A supportive partner does make all the difference. Sounds to me like ur DH is very uneducated when it comes to antidepressants as most of my family and friends were too. They a...
RelliMc replied to topic Anyone taking Lexapro?
I've had Lexapro and mood wise it was good. The main reason I went off it is (this may be TMI) it's a libdo killer. You can function sexually, but no orgasim. Everyone has different reactions or si...
RelliMc replied to topic Just need help
Yes as the other girls have said definitely not alone. I remember feeling that way with my first. I let these feeling go on for 7mth. It all came to a hear one night when DS wouldn't sleep because ...
RelliMc replied to topic Nervous/anxiety/who knows what....
Yes there are anti-depressants that are safe to take while pregnant. I was taking Effexor XR from 29week into my pregnancy with my second baby. I was prescribed Zoloft for my last pregnancy, but di...
RelliMc replied to topic Nervous/anxiety/who knows what....
Yeah CL I did get that PM, but when I tried to answer it the stupid computer come up with an error or something and I couldn't post it. So I posted it here and it worked. Yes my first one was a spi...
RelliMc replied to topic Nervous/anxiety/who knows what....
Maybe when you book into hospital talk to the Midwife. Might be worth getting them to take you through what will happen before the c-section, so that you are more relaxed on the day. You can still ...
RelliMc replied to topic Any advice please !
Sorry, meant to say......how do you find the post in this section about the ladies in your area ??? Go into forums and look under Communities, it has a list of states. Click on the State your ar...
RelliMc replied to topic Any advice please !
Yes I've had lexapro in the past, it worked well for my depression, but killed my sex drive lol. Suicidal thoughts is a common side effect of Zoloft. Keep your head up and you will get there. But I...
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