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I know it’s not for everyone so ignore me if it isnt but have you tried leaving her for 2/3 mins? Before going back in. X
 
She sounds like mini Waka, will do anything to avoid sleep. I had to go back to the Ferber method last week so we went into the bedroom every 5 mins to reassure her we were there, hug over the cot, kiss on head lay down and shhhhh with light pressure on her chest and repeat until she relaxes herself to sleep. Next night I went in but took longer, Took her 2 nights to get herself back to sleep by wiggling til she falls asleep.
Night waking is a different matter lol
 
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When B is hard to get down, I will sit with my back to him until he calms down. Sometimes I stay, sometimes I leave, and if he goes mad, I will go back and sit on the floor. Would this work when she is like this?
 
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There are absolutely places who specificy counselling for those diagnosed with BPD. I'm so sorry you've been told not to mention it

Who ever diagnosed you could of put you on a CPA (Care Programme Approach) there's alot to read, but I've attached the link if it's something you could possibly explore with your GP, I don't want to clog up the thread.
You are deserving of help and to work through everything you have experienced, the system shouldn't be failing you

 
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Thank you
It's more the childhood trauma part that they keep wanting me to deal with first.
But nowhere seems to specialise in that anymore. It used to be Rape Crisis but they now only deal with current sexual violence where as before they covered all kinds.

It seems to be that all these places will deal with 1 thing but want the other parts dealing with first.
And it makes you feel completely broken because nobody can help you.
 
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Add me into the lonely crew!

I had a friend due 3 weeks after me. Long story short she gave birth at 28 weeks. Baby Neo was born at 34.
Baby Neo smashed life for the first couple of weeks. My so called friend made a big deal about how hard it was for her to hear how well my baby was doing when hers was in NICU (which I was completely sympathetic to).
So I took a massive step back from my friendship group. And I’ve learnt how on my own I really am. But I’m happier without her twatish negativity.
 
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As part of your Care plan they could ensure that was covered.

I hate that the system is such a mess, because this is what happens it leaves people feeling so isolated and broken.
I wish there was a magical fix.

Not to get into it too much as I don’t want you to feel worse, but are you aware the NSPCC has an umbrella and does cover historical abuse? National Association for People Abused in Childhood.
I dont know if it will help, but they do offer counselling, it doesn't seem to be well advertised I'm only aware of it as my mum applied for a job there many moons ago as its something she's quite passionate about.

You definitely deserve the support and you shouldn't have to fork out on private treatment!!

Thank you!

Sorry to be a mood killer
A mood killer is something you are not!

Sorry to speak on everyone's behalfs, but you're our friend and we just want to be able to support you & show you, you are amazing, even when you can't see it yourself xx
 
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That’s awful!

I’ve really struggled with my old friendship group. They only ever message when they want to go out drinking cocktails and don’t seem to get that I can’t just drop everything to go and do that (my husband works shifts and weekends too so it’s not easy). One of them has just been off work for over 2 weeks. I’ve messaged three times trying to arrange a (daytime, no alcohol involved) meeting and just get blown off each time, but she never suggests another day or time that suits her.

Don’t get me wrong, when we do manage to arrange an evening meet up it’s great but I’d like them to actually get to know my baby too? They’ve only met her about 3 times and it makes me sad.

I love this community we have here and I’ve actually made a great group of friends at the local baby group - which I really didn’t think I’d do after putting off going and then feeling so awkward at the first meeting.
 
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Sending those virtual coffees (or hot chocolates at this time of night) and hugs to everyone in the group who needs a virtual friendly hug in this group this evening. xx
 
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I've never heard of that actually, thank you!
I will look into it!
I really appreciate it!
You've already been more help than any of the actual professionals I've spoken to in the past
 
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My man child works away, sometimes for weeks/months so I get this, massively. I’ve come to realise when we think oh he’s home today, we’ll get some time together at such a time and it’ll be lovely - they just don’t fucking think the same for some reason. I thought it was just mine until I mentioned it to my sister but hers is the same too! I’d definitely hide his Xbox though, walk past the tv naked, say good nights and see how fast he’ll forget about his party chat!

You definitely have friends, this thread is full of funny fuckers who adore you xx
 
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I've sent them an email, thank you
 
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Mental health services are completely shit, I'm assuming you've gone via iapt too? You can't access the right help unless you're unwell enough but then if you get too unwell while waiting you can't access treatment because you're not stable enough. Pile of shite.
Hopefully you're still able to look after yourself and find time to do the things that help keep you well every day between looking after the kids
 
Iapt is where I originally went to be told that they can't help me until I deal with the childhood stuff
 
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Iapt is where I originally went to be told that they can't help me until I deal with the childhood stuff
Aw it's so shit, you have to be the right level of unwell with the right diagnosis to get help sometimes and it's so unfair! Charity support tends to be less discriminatory probably cos they won't have your notes! Are you still in work? Sometimes occupational health or a union gives access to counselling.
 
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