Does it get any better? Friendly words needed.....

[fatbetty]

I'm feeling rather alone at the moment at could use some friendly words I suppose. I have three kids: DS1 is 4.5, DS2 is 3, and DD is 8 months. When DD turned 6 months, PND kicked in and have been feeling progressively worse and especially since DS1 finished nursery in July. I suppose I feel like my baby (DS1) has grown up and will now start full time school and having difficulty getting my head around this. Has anyone else felt this way? I feel like I'm crazy for thinking this, but I am constantly near tears every time I think about it. I just hope that this doesn't happen every school year.....can't imagine what I'll be like when he graduates.

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..I'm at a completely different stage in life from you, but all I can say is a little sadness and regret is ok..so indulge yourself a bit..do something memorable even if it's quite insignificant together before he starts school and then get excited about the new stage...because it will be fun watching him grow and turn into a bigger boy and I promise you it doesn't happen all at once..he will still be needing you and his cuddles for a long long time yet

xx

Thanks for that. I do get excited by the new stuff that they can do - but very sad that they are no longer the little boys that you can easily pick up.

sending you a >> I don't blame you for feeling sad your baby is not as dependent on you as before. But if you have PND and its getting worse I think you should go and see your GP and talk about it.

I did see my GP and after a long delibration I decided to go back onto AD (haven't been on them for years!). That was about 10 days ago and I know it takes them a while to really take effect.

HI, thats great news, I'm a big fan of AD's, glad you're getting some positive steps in place, give it a few weeks and I am sure you will see the light at the end of the tunnell.

Hello Betty, how are you today?

I cried loads on DS1's last day at nursery, so know just how you feel there. It is a big big milestone isn't it?

I was sad when DS2 finished, but didn't get myself as upset about his last day because I was in a zombie like state that day as it was the day before my nan's funeral, but I am feeling very upset at the thought of my baby starting school in 2 weeks time!

Good luck with the AD's - I hope they kick in soon & you start feeling a little better.