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Getting over the time

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Having just recovered from ppp , the hardest part was the chunk of time this illness too from my life. I've missed 8 weeks of my son growing up which will never come back. I'm very grateful to God that I'm fully recovered .

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Hey, it's so tough isn't it, I'm sorry you've had so long apart. Photos are a great way of keeping up. I missed 3 months with my son & It was awful, but as long as your baby is loved and looked after while he's not with you, he will be fine, it will be ok & you have so much time from now and onwards to continue building an amazing relationship with him.

Onwards and upwards

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Mind_1 in reply toBipolarbutterfly

That's very kind, you're right he'll be fine, for me it was literally a mind blowing experience which I don't wish to happen to anyone.

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Bipolarbutterfly in reply toMind_1

I know, mind blowing in a bad way 😕 How old is your son?

you will be fine too x

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Mind_1 in reply toBipolarbutterfly

He's 12 weeks now...All the feelings of motherhood that I missed out on came flooding in and I'm so enjoying it. My experience was very scary as I came close to dying ..I owe it to the perinatal team that I have my life back

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Bipolarbutterfly in reply toMind_1

That's such good news - it just keeps getting better - I love when they start to sit & you get to play with them & see their little personalities develop ❤️ My little boy is a chatterbox now and blows my mind how I can have such great conversations with him! I hope you stay well & continue to have fun with your little one! I found baby carriers such a nice way of bonding for walks when he was older as I couldn't breast feed. All the best xx

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Mind_1 in reply toBipolarbutterfly

Same thoughts because I couldn't breastfeeding feed too.

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chadlink

That is great you are doing better! How long ago did you experience PPP? Try not to feel bad. Focus on yourself and be sure to ask for help!

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Mind_1 in reply tochadlink

Just got out of hospital 2 weeks ago .my husband opted against a mbu as it would have been very far ..so I was on an acute psych unit and had frequent visits from the family to bring my baby boy.

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DownUnder91

Hi, I'm finding that part hard too. Although I was never actually separated from my daughter, the illness affected my memory so that I feel like I've missed a lot during those weeks that I was unwell. I agree with Bipolarbutterfly, photos of that time are hugely helpful, and taking the time with her to really take in what she's like and what she's up to now is also helping. I'm glad you're recovered now! I hope you'll be able to build many memories and a close relationship with your son now you are better.

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