Originally Posted by thpinkpussycat

You must have the patience of a saint!! My MIL came to stay the day I came out of hospital with Maryann should have stayed a week - lasted 3 days

Did you find the Balieys

Sam

Originally Posted by iPom

You're probably going to kick me for this reply yacking on about thyroids again, but just before you have a baby, you get this massive boost of thyroid activity (people call it 'nesting') and then after the birth, the thyroid takes this massive drop in activity and basically does bugger all. I don't know why that is yet as I haven't read that far, but it can take 6 or so months to recover after the birth. Basically, due to this drop in your thyroid after birth, you can get all sorts of nasty hypothyroid symptoms, one of which mimics depression, which is a pain because many docs don't always test for low thyroid when dealing with post partum depression. I got given some anti depressants which made the matter worse and it was only a year later I got someone to check my thyroid!

Anyway, after your thyroid's done this big dip thing, it will recover, but you can help it along by taking some selenium, which is hugely important and will help you convert your T4 to T3 within your cells (and therefore you will have more energy)
If you look here you can find some more excellent supplements you can take which will help your thyroid.

This isn't medical advice as I am not a trained practicioner or anything vaguely resembling that, but I'm just talking out of experience. I'm not saying it IS your thyroid either, but just giving you some info why you might be feeling so cruddy. Post partum depression, whatever its cause, is a bugger to get through and I know how desparate you are to feel 'normal' again. I really feel for you.

I hope you're feeling better soon... Whoever gave you a hard time - well sod them. They're probably very unhappy and miserable. You deserve better, honey.

Now chin up and go check out those supplements and look after yourself. Be kind to yourself... you just did an amazing thing by bringing that babe into the world. Don't do too much and take it easy if you can (easier said than done, I know, with more than one child!) .

If you continue to keep feeling depressed, do get the doc to check out your thyroid for you. If you need any help, drop me a line.

Originally Posted by Professional Princess

You might have to have a word with Algeria, they are the cause of the hold up.

Originally Posted by mrsperthforme

I've put up with her for 3 months i can remember why i walked out of her front door at 17 and said "I need room to breathe" then whent and lived with a bunch of hippys/the great unwashed. nothing so drastic this time, going to make sure i have my gun licence for the next visit.
Mil will be here in 9 weeks for 20 days
dad will be here in july (maybe) for 2 weeks
brother in law in oct for 2 weeks

I think i'll go to maccydees need a mcflurry

Originally Posted by mrsperthforme

I've put up with her for 3 months i can remember why i walked out of her front door at 17 and said "I need room to breathe" then whent and lived with a bunch of hippys/the great unwashed. nothing so drastic this time, going to make sure i have my gun licence for the next visit.
Mil will be here in 9 weeks for 20 days
dad will be here in july (maybe) for 2 weeks
brother in law in oct for 2 weeks

I think i'll go to maccydees need a mcflurry

Originally Posted by Wendy

It all makes sense now. God your good, wish I'd known you when I had my daughter!!

Originally Posted by Dizzillusioned

are all these relatives there to help or to hinder?
I reckon you will feel better after the Mcflurry

Originally Posted by Nick11

Forgot to say, quite often these so called ladies who say bitchy things are usually the most insecure and unhappiest people around.They get a kick out of hurting,which boosts their egos.Well that's my take on it.

Originally Posted by thpinkpussycat

Has she used the line "we didn't do it like that when you where a baby.....but I suppose you know best!"

Originally Posted by mrsperthforme

I can honestly say that 99% of people i have met on here our fab and they know who they are but theres 1% who are so up there own arse's you would not believe. I call them the stepfords cos thats who they think they are

Originally Posted by blowfly

Yes this is very true. You described my mother in-law do you know her?

Originally Posted by Dizzillusioned

I think I'm missing out on something here, my mum was the best ever and my MIL is pretty good as well, never mind, I'll find something else to whinge about (as is my right being a Pom)

Originally Posted by Nick11

My MIL is okay, but wouldn't want her in my house for a night, never mind 3 months!!! Reason 143 for leaving the UK!

Originally Posted by herrchook

Have pmd you. Hang in there, we're all here for you til Steve gets back.

Gill