A Truthful Mama Tells it Like it Is

I thought this was interesting. I found this comparison between the 5 steps of dealing with death and the steps of PPD on  this blog . She puts it best and I don't want to plagiarize so just click the link and go directly there. You can also copy and paste this into your web browser if the link doesn't work: http://postpartumprogress.org/2011/02/the-six-stages-of-postpartum-depression/ http://postpartumprogress.org/2011/02/the-six-stages-of-postpartum-depression/

How do you know if this is just baby blues or if it's postpartum depression? How long can baby blues last? How long can PPD last? How can I feel better again? All of these questions are running through your mind as you begin sobbing during a diaper change. What's going on with me?! Why I am so sad right now?  I've been there! These questions, along with the scariest question for new parents, is this colic or purple crying? (but that's a different blog post) have swirled around in my head for months. So I decided to do some researching to help you determine what it is. And guess what, if it is PPD, it's not the end of the world! You're not the only one suffering, which I know you don't want to hear right now because you feel like you're all alone and nobody understands. The truth is, many women understand but for some strange reason we all keep it a secret and let our friends and fellow mothers suffer alone. Well, I'm going against the grain and lett...