Our beautiful baby daughter (10w)was diagnosed with an extremely rare condition out of the blue just before Christmas. She will need intensive therapy for life - therapies which are known to have lots of side-effects. Also a few nasties like a predisposition to some cancers.
We are in bits but trying our best to get through. I am terrified for the future.
During the day I can often feel delighted to have her and my other DC, but at night my mind races and I find it hard to get to sleep once she has gone down - so very up and down I suppose.
She isn't a great sleeper but will go 10pm-2am normally. Last night I just lay there stressing and waiting for her to wake.
My doctor has tentatively suggested anti-depressants to help manage the roller-coaster feelings but I'm not sure. I feel if I could just get some sleep I would be able to manage better. Pre-DC I remember taking valerian which was quite effective. Is this a no-no while breastfeeding? Any other advice?