Depressed

[BabyWidmer]

Today I woke up and realized I've been this miserable person here within the last few weeks. My husband and I got married 7 months ago. We are a combined family of 7 and 1 on the way. I don't have friends as I'm a stay at home mom (where the blep do you meet people?). My family is of no help and we have become so distant. My husband and I have maybe been on 2 dates since we have been married and it's getting to me. We have no help. I have my husband to lean on and support me but I've felt so lonely especially when he is at work. Sometimes he comes home and I'm crying because I've had a super stressful day while running on no sleep. I'm not even excited right now about being pregnant. I've been thinking about everything, questioning everything. Am I too fat now? Will our kids hate us? Can I still be  Good mom? So on and so on and just want to be my happy cherry self and this stupid dark hole has swallowed me whole.... I'm sorry for the long rant but if I keep running everything thru my head I'm gonna go crazy.

[BabyWidmer]

I've taken my youngest 4 to the library and all they do is fight and yell.. Our youngest 4 stay home with me. Zoo is a good hr 1/2 byt? Im always coming up with crafts and making fun foods with them. Our town has nothing :(. I will look I to it! I have a sono on the 5th, I will ask my midwife then.

[LoveCake98]

Do you go to your local library?  Take younger kids there.  You can meet people at the Y or take some classes at your closest zoo.  It's cold here too but bundling up & going outside in the sun will really help with depression.  Activity & sunshine are some of the best things you can do.  Does your hospital have a mom's group or any other community classes?

[BabyWidmer]

Thanks girls! Where we live it's extremely cold and snowy. Summer can't come fast enough! But there is bright news. We get taxes Friday and my husband and I are going on a much needed date. I think sleep helped my depression lol. Hope today is a good day. Really appreciate  the advice ladies.

[Nickley3]

Maybe try making friends with the parents of some of the kids your kids play with at school? Don't sink too deep, whether they always show it or not your kids will always love you and they and your husband will be the best support system right now. Maybe one evening you can take the kids to a park or something so they can all play and you and hubby can have some one on one time without needing a baby sitter.

[MommaEnough4_3]

Just breath momma. In life, we are never given more than we can bear. If you can, start getting some sunshine. Go sit in the park and notice how nature has no concerns...know that you and your family will be more than ok.

[BabyWidmer]

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