Hi All. I am a mom of a 34 year old daughter who is suffering from PPP but is hopefully on the road to recovery. It has been an absolute rollercoaster for our entire family. Her second baby was born last August and since September the PPP has been building, escalating to a hospital stay late Feb early March. Just looking for support from moms with daughters or even any of you strong women who have been experiencing PPP. God Bless each of you and thank you for lending your support here.
Gigi
Evening Gigi2017,
I’m so so sorry to hear about your daughter, it sounds as though you’ve had an awful time as a family.
Im glad to hear that things are looking a little better for your daughter and that she’s been receiving the support she needs.
I had PP back in 2016 after the birth of my first baby. It is an absolutely shocking experience for the whole family - including our own Mummies watching what should be a joyful time turn into a nightmare. I personally don’t know what I would have done without the love and support of my Mummy, she was EVERYTHING to me, and she still is.
But it was also horrific for her to see, so I really hope you’re ok. Mummies are selfless beings aren’t we! So try not to forget yourself in all of this. I hope that you have support around you, and that you’re taking care of yourself too.
I don’t know if you’ve read the APP guides at all on the website. You can see them here: app-network.org/what-is-pp/...
There is a guide for partners, but a lot of the content is applicable to any family member.
APP also offers peer support to relatives, including grandparents - so if you did think you might like to speak with someone do get in touch.
And there is also a virtual cafe group for Grandparents, which you might like, perhaps.
In my experience there is nothing like speaking with someone who has been there, and who just intuitively gets it.
Do write here anytime, there are grandparents amongst the forum, who I’m sure would be only too happy to wrap their words of support around you.
Take care, sending best wishes to you and your family.
Rachel x
Peer support request via website: app-network.org/one-to-one-...
Dearest Gigi2017,
"mum of great daughter" I welcome you on this forum. Congratulation on your grandchild.
How is your daughter at the moment?
Setting up a support network within the family has been so important for my partner in 2010, who had to look after a new born baby and visiting mum daily in a Psychiatric hospital.
I was sectioned.
How is your daughter coping? The after care for me was much better as I had a health visitor for 2 years, a care co-ordinator, a brilliant Psychiatrist and GP.
Unfortunately, my mum could not cope (nor my dad) at all with my situation and stayed only for 2 days with my partner. I never seen my parents again till my son was well over 1 year old.
I am always grateful for my partner, he is my soul mate and shining star. In addition his mum was like a rock. Unfortunately we lost Josh's grandma and my dad.
My son is 11 now and we are a happy family unit. Despite those very traumatising times, happy memories are outweighing those difficult times. The momentum of making footprints means to enjoy every second...
APP has been always a wonderful experience for me, where I could exchange and learn so much. I am sure some grand parents will be responding, I believe there is some sort of peer support/café group for grand parents. I am sure some other volunteers or admin will guide you...
Wishing you well, and yes I can sense you are an incredibly strong, caring and kind lady...please look after yourself, too...x
Dear GigiBless you. I know exactly what you are going through on this journey.
My beautiful daughter in law had PP after her first child three years ago. At the time I had never heard of PP but APP helped me no end. With professional support and your support your daughter will come out the other side of this.
It is so hard to see the people you
Love most in the world suffer but I know you will offer the love and care for them which they need . It may be she will
Need a shoulder to cry on or practical help. She may not always know what she wants or needs but she knows you are there for her and that is priceless.
Remember you are not alone
The very best to you all x
Thank you for your kind words. I am at a loss where to get her the proper therapist and psychiatrist. She has been out of the hospital almost 5 weeks, medicated but doing better but told me she is still having some intrusive thoughts of harm to the children and she is honestly the best mom. Her therapist says she hasn't the experience in PPP. All the psychiatrist does is prescribe meds but no counselling. Trying to get her into a program at a downtown hospital that specializes in PPP. How did you all move past the intrusive thoughts or did you all have those? Please let me know what to do. Gigi
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