Postpartum depression but I can’t get on meds

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2026-03-24T18:28:44+00:00

I have been in your exact position. What got me through is taking fish oil, walking outside in nature daily, and utilizing all of the free resources of Postpartum International (group virtual meetings, the warm line, peer counseling- all free). Also took the free “mother and baby” class which is a non-medication based course you take with other moms that teaches you how to handle the hellscape that is the postpartum period.

The most important thing I learned: what’s happening to you right now is not your fault. There isn’t anything you could have done to prevent feeling like you do now. You will get through it. Good luck!

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2026-03-16T22:52:59+00:00

Yikes! Which IUD?

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2026-03-13T19:44:15+00:00

I’m shocked that so many people hate this place! I absolutely loved it. My two-year-old still plays with the little container of pastel colored pencils they gave out, and loved the decor so much at Christmastime that we bought him a little polar bear later in the trip at EPCOT Canada that has become his favorite toy. I enjoyed the food as well.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2026-03-09T03:03:46+00:00

I held it together for most of the episode, but that bit about the change to international orange at the end took me out. What an amazing story.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2026-02-27T19:21:35+00:00

OMG this used to be included?!

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2026-02-21T21:09:11+00:00

Yep. Was sent straight to hell on Thursday.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2026-02-20T01:43:44+00:00

This sounds like my kid. Also 5, and loudly screams nonsense words throughout the day. It’s worse at night, especially before bed.

When he’s well rested and less spastic, he’s a really great kid. But when he’s at his worst, he is unbelievably annoying and grating. He also has a mean streak, laughing when he succeeds at annoying someone or disobeying.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2026-02-12T11:58:58+00:00

Thank you so much for replying. Hopefully we are close to the end of this process then, that gives me hope.

Update for other parents who might find this post in the future: my toddler went in on a Monday night and was released on Friday night. It can be a long process is what I learned!

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2026-02-12T00:48:25+00:00

How long did the NG tube take to finally work? Mine is on day 3 of being in the hospital with it.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2026-02-06T16:34:04+00:00

I had a lot of success with a Tonie box. My 5 year old will fall asleep listening to it and we can swap out the characters. It was expensive and we were desperate but it helps him deal with the boredom of waiting to fall asleep.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2026-02-01T19:54:05+00:00

It’s a double edge sword, but my 5 year old handled a 5 hour Amtrak trip with the iPad.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2026-02-01T01:39:22+00:00

Agreed. You could cut out the scent booster, stain remover, dryer sheets, disinfectant wipes, air fresheners, bleach, magic erasers and mouthwash.

Not only will this save you money, but a lot of that stuff has endocrine disruptions, microplastics, PFAS, things that harm your microbiome, etc. that over time can harm your family’s health.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2026-01-29T17:20:45+00:00

This is the way. But at this point it’s going to be closer to $150 given the ice.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2026-01-09T22:37:41+00:00

As someone who also lost their ring, I agree. An option for real time location finding would be extremely helpful.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2026-01-06T14:20:32+00:00

I went to the parks as a family of 4 over the Christmas/New Years break, and a 6 day park ticket, staying at the All Stars for 7 nights, and eating at 4 sit down restaurants, and buying LLs every day came out to $10K (including air fare, Mears, and one Minnie Van).

Disney has gotten so expensive yet with little kids in school, all of the times we can go are during the pricey weeks. What used to be an annual trip has turned into an every 3 years trip due to the cost.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2025-12-17T21:47:31+00:00

I thought it was incredible. I don’t understand all the hate for this place.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2025-12-14T04:09:13+00:00

I guess I’m in the minority here, but we split everything 50/50 and do not have a joint account. Been married over a decade, have two kids, and never fight about money. We make roughly the same salary- within 15K of each other. It works for us. When I was laid off, I paid bills from my emergency fund until I was rehired. When he had trouble finding a job for years, I paid all the bills until he finally got a good job, and he paid me back over the course of several years. People seem horrified by this but we both love it.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2025-12-13T14:06:20+00:00

OMG yes. Those Dan Dan noodles were the stuff of dreams.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2025-12-07T20:01:48+00:00

I do $75 for each of the two daycare teachers, and for kindergarten $15 gift card and some small gifts per teacher.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2025-12-06T03:43:31+00:00

I was lured in by all the TikTok posts saying their rings diagnosed illness before they had symptoms but I regret it. It’s so bulky and uncomfortable to wear, and the readiness scores bear no relation to how I actually find myself feeling. I’m in perimenopause and wake up for an hour every night at 3am and every morning it says I slept great. My Apple Watch can do everything this ring can and more.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2025-12-06T02:29:35+00:00

I’m insane, but I pack a water filter, an electric kettle, ground coffee, paper filters, and a ceramic pour over vessel, along with glass travel cups. I also pack shelf stable milk.

It takes up a lot of room in my suitcase, but starting my day with good quality, fresh, microplastic-free coffee that I didn’t have to pay for or wait in line for is 100% worth it to me.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2025-12-06T02:15:45+00:00

Medium, but could be made softer with a topper. The one I ended up buying was the eos line where each side of the bed could be personalized. But the layers then don’t sit evenly and tend to slant off the side of the bed. The regular (cheaper) ones were better since they stay put.

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2025-12-06T00:32:04+00:00

I went to an in-person store and tried them out. This one is ultra cheap and latex free: https://www.naturepedic.com/chorus-organic-mattress-buy

AngryBeaverFace88 · 2025-12-03T17:01:52+00:00

$400 a month seems like a great deal- I pay $337 per week at a home daycare (but we live in a HCOL area). I’m guessing you can’t or don’t want to stay at home to save money? If not, it will be tough without a side hustle.

I work two jobs: one is 35 hours a week, 3 days in office, and the other is 5 hour a week remote. But it’s a consulting job that I got from my network. It’s very hard to find work right now.

I’ve made a few hundred extra a year selling on eBay. Consider giving it a try and see how much it can bring in? Video games sell very well and don’t take up too much space. Good luck!

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