It may be our time

[daisymelan]

I'm having to make a big decision.

As you may know, I just started my antidepressants.  Dp just admitted that he's wondering if it's a good idea for me to continue bfing.  He knows that only a small amount gets through to ds, but ds has been acting different since I started them.  My goal for bfing was a year, but I knew that as long as I did 6 months I would be pleased with myself.

I also think with everything that is going on, that it could be our time.  Dp and I also want to TTC again, but as AF has not returned, this is not really possible.

Ds was up way past his bedtime last night and I have also been having troubles sleeping and I am pretty sure it's because of the Celexa. 

Just wanted to share.  I'm open to opinions and advice.

TIA

[isaac'smom]

Hi,

It sounds like ds is being affected by the meds too, which would make me want to stop bf or stop the meds. My biggest concern would be  that the medication was affecting ds. If the meds are really helping you feel better, then I think you should continue with them since one's mental/emotional well-being can affect how they parent and interact with their child. However, if you aren't seeing any improvement, then I would try to get off them and continue bf.

You have given your son 8 wonderful months of bf and you should be proud of yourself for your commitment! I think it would be less 'harmful' to start on formula than it would be to expose ds to the Celexa through the bm. Since you want to start TTC, it might be time anyways, as you said.

[Samuel's mum]

From the little I've read about Celexa (after you mentioned it) I can see there are a few concerns. It sounds as though what you describe could be linked. However it does say on Kellymom that the main concerns are when babies are 3 months or less and with the older baby 'there is little concern'.
You should follow your heart, Jodie. If you stop now it is for sensible reasons and you have every reason to feel pleased with yourself, as you say. Your LO would want a mummy who feels like she's herself and if that means an end to Bfing then so be it. I would get a few more opinions and don't feel you have to decide immediately. Did your doctor have a view?
Whatever you decide I hope we won't lose you from this board! Not least because it would be actually quite useful to have a moderator who has weaning experience!

Lots of Hugs

[GraceKellysmom]

Hmmmmm TTC? Does that feel right to you in these circumstances? I personally would want to feel well before I ttc again.

There are other options out there for meds. Most will take a few weeks to see the complete effect, and know what the expected side effects will be. Unfortunately, sleep problems are a pretty common side effect. You could ask to try a different med from a different group of antidepressents.

As for weaning, think about it for a few weeks and see what you want to do then. Don't make any big decisions before your meds kick in fully. It isn't something that you can go back on. I say this because I weaned ds and then wished I could nurse him again a mere four weeks later when I miscarried. He had already forgotten how, and my milk had dried up, even pumping didn't work. 

[daisymelan]

Thanks for all your words ladies.

Ds slept much better last night and I only did an 8am feeding and a noon feeding, so I think I will try the same again today and see if my body can adapt to this.  Plus it will take the pressure of my breasts as they are pretty full right now.

Stacy, I know TTC doesn't sound like a good ideal, and you know everything that's going on.  But I can't imagine doing this when ds is older.  I had hoped for two close together.  You always have wise words to offer, and it is true that I should be healthy.  I imagine with keeping the two feeds just for now or until he shows signs that the meds are still bothering him, I likely won't get AF back.  So I guess it's not a great concern right now.  I was on meds when ds was conceived and the lovely pregnancy hormones kicked in and I was as good as new...   maybe I should be pregnant all the time... LOL!

Thank you again.