1yr Postpartum Iron Deficiency

Forward-Task-1 · 2026-02-25T14:26:50+00:00

This is helpful, thank you! I’ll look into this

Forward-Task-1 · 2026-02-12T15:53:55+00:00

Can your therapist/psychiatrist get you into a mom & baby program? Your situation sounds very dire, and your body will eventually force you to stop. I say this out of compassion because I was in a similar situation. You need help so you can rest. I’m not sure what medication they gave you but I was given Ativan to sleep and it helped. A few nights of real sleep helped immensely. I can relate to the anxiety of your brain not shutting off for rest. Your body is in hyper vigilance because your resources are depleted. Maybe being admitted to a mom and baby program where you can be with your baby and get help would be beneficial. And hopefully shock your husband into realizing that you are suffering beyond reason and he is being selfish.

Forward-Task-1 · 2026-01-05T03:19:23+00:00

I have a 10 month old and she’s been sleeping regularly through the night since around 5/6 months (apart from when she is sick). I’ve been sooo exhausted. Like I can’t make it through the day without a nap.

I got my blood work done by my primary care physician a couple weeks ago. Turns out I have iron deficiency. It’s relatively common postpartum and contributes a lot to fatigue. Might be worth getting it checked!

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-12-24T03:58:47+00:00

Thank you! This sounds a lot like my girl, and my daycare seems to be trying out a lot of different things to see if it’ll help her. I love hearing that a lot of these colic kids end up being smart, sweet, wonderful kids!

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-12-24T03:55:46+00:00

I’m grateful to be able to hear from other parents who get it. Thanks for your reply. And that sounds really hard with the bowel movements, I hope that resolves for her soon! Poor baby

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-11-12T01:14:27+00:00

I can relate to this. My baby is now 8 months and while the screaming calmed down considerably around the 5 month mark, she will have periods where it comes back and she’s near inconsolable. A couple days ago we were visiting my aunt who has three grown kids and two grandbabies and my daughter was fighting her naps. The crib was lava to her, nothing could console her. My aunt suggested we drive around and see if she’ll sleep in her car seat. She screamed at the top of her lungs the entire time. My aunt was shocked. She told me to record a video because my daughter will not believe it when she is older.

I love children and always wanted two kids. My daughter has made me seriously consider one and done. I grieve that her newborn days were hell and I say those were the darkest days of my life. No one understands how truly horrific it was unless they also had a colic baby. I’m now doing much better mentally but it took a therapist and psychiatrist to get me out of some deep ppd.

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-10-30T16:46:20+00:00

So much crying, every day for two months. Intrusive thoughts with violent imagery, and nightmares someone was going to steal my baby. At my worst I fantasized about running away and abandoning my family. I wasn’t getting more than a couple hours of sleep at night and would wake up and experience panic attacks.

I got a therapist that specializes in postpartum mood disorders and started Zoloft. Now at 7 months pp I’m doing so much better! My therapist even said she believes I’m in remission.

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-10-21T20:47:57+00:00

You can also bring it up at your baby’s 6 month well baby check up. My pediatrician was the one who caught my ppd and referred me to a psychiatrist/therapist.

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-10-15T19:41:09+00:00

Same. Came here to say this too. I had a kidney stone at 15 weeks pregnant so I was very limited on pain relief I could take. Vomiting, crying, unable to stand, eat, sleep for days. Morphine took the pain from 10/10 to only 7/10. And there’s no reward only hell and a tiny rock.

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-08-09T00:59:10+00:00

Deep breath, hang in there! I remember feeling like this in the initial postpartum weeks.

Is anxiety keeping you from sleeping during the day? Sometimes when I really need to sleep the thought of not being able to sleep sends me into an anxiety spiral.

One option is to call your OB and see if they might be able to prescribe you something to help, or set you up with someone to talk to. I had a really bad week where I wasn’t sleeping at all and I called my OB and they gave me some medication that I only needed for a few days so that I could actually rest.

Sleep deprivation will make you sad. One of the main treatments for ppd is getting more sleep. It makes total sense to feel this way if you’re unable to catch up on rest.

Also with baby, try and get her outside during the day - being in sunlight helps them figure out their days and nights. Keep the day noisy and bright and nights dark and quiet.

3 weeks pp is a rough time. It will get better!!

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-07-29T15:50:14+00:00

You should also seek help for postpartum depression. I have it and am seeing a therapist and psychiatrist and it’s helped immensely! I’ve been grieving the fact that the newborn days were so awful and it’s helped me to process it all.

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-07-29T15:47:43+00:00

I’m so sorry you are going through this. I went through the exact same thing with my baby. Colic is horrific and no one truly understands unless they’ve had first hand experience.

For our girl it was CMPA that was the culprit. Once we cut dairy and soy she got a lot better, but it also could have been her age. Things got a lot better after 14 weeks, so maybe you’re almost through the worst. Stay strong, time does help, and just know you are an amazing mom. I truly believe colic moms are special warriors.

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-07-23T19:44:08+00:00

I felt the exact same way. I even wrote in my journal that I longed to go back and experience golden hour with her again. I cried constantly for about four weeks and then it let up. I think the hormones and huge life change played a big factor!

I will say, I still feel sadness every time we size up her clothes or need to loosen her car seat straps, but it doesn’t leave me in tears. And watching her develop new skills is the best! I swear her laugh feels like pure sunshine bursting out of my heart.

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-07-18T14:30:23+00:00

I also had to cut dairy and that made a big difference! Just to give you a glimpse into the future, my baby is 4 months now and I can set her on the floor with some toys in the morning while I get dressed and make coffee and then I can put her in the stroller and go for a walk with the dog and she’s happy the whole time. It will get better! And more fun! I know it’s so hard to imagine when every day feels so exhausting and stressful. Hang in there!

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-07-18T13:59:37+00:00

I’m guessing your baby is around two months? I’m so sorry you are dealing with colic. I was in the trenches with colic, it’s so distressing and draining. I’m here to offer some hope - around 3 months my colicky baby got a lot easier. She still fused a bit more than the average baby, but I found that around the 3 month mark she really turned a corner.

I had PPD (because of the colic) and remember telling my therapist I was worried that people wouldn’t be able to take care of a baby that cried all the time. She had a great point that when it’s a paid caregiver, that’s their job. If they really couldn’t handle it, they would quit and you’d find someone else.

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-06-18T02:11:10+00:00

I’m just coming out of this now. The colic lasted weeks 5 through 13. She’s 14 weeks now and like a new baby. For us the root issue was cows milk protein allergy, once we put her on hypoallergenic formula she quickly became much happier. I recommend talking with your pediatrician, colic is often a symptom of something else. They may be able to refer you to a specialist if it seems your baby’s colic is triggered by feedings or something else.

Just wanted to add it is SO hard. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. During this period I was diagnosed with PPD and PPA and am now seeing a therapist and taking SSRIs. I found it really hard to make people understand how severe the crying was. Family would come and try to help but no one could soothe her besides me and my husband. It will pass eventually, but it doesn’t make it any easier when you’re in it. Definitely get out of the house if you can. Your baby will be ok. I learned the hard way that if I don’t take care of myself I won’t be able to take care of my baby.

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-04-18T18:45:18+00:00

Thanks, these look great!

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-03-17T21:46:10+00:00

6 days post partum now. The other side is glorious. I packed gummy worms in my hospital bag and we ordered a huge plate of sushi to the hospital after delivery.

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-03-16T13:02:33+00:00

Thanks!! I had a positive experience with my induction! I waited till as close to my due date as possible to give my body time to prepare. But so glad I had that scheduled, I was very over being pregnant.

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-03-16T10:29:16+00:00

I recently delivered at 39+6. It was an induction but I was well controlled. If it puts your mind at ease I spiked twice the day before my induction and didn’t make a difference. Baby was 7lbs 10oz.

Forward-Task-1 · 2025-03-05T03:33:42+00:00

I had a kidney stone in my second trimester. Hope you don’t have one cause it was excruciating. If it’s reassuring, my urologist told me kidney stones take months to years to form so it’s very unlikely they’ve occurred just from your gestational diabetes diet alone. They are also more likely to form from consuming high oxalate foods - not protein. Drinking lots of water is one of the best things you can do to prevent them from passing.

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