I Need To Vent

atowinram

I am BPII (20 years since diagnosed; stable for 12 years)...pregnancy & bipolar are tricky, so don't beat yourself up too much. If your prenatal vitamins make you nauseated, you can take regular b-complex to at least help offset the depressive swings. As for the slightly manic/anxiety swings, the antihistamine is the best option. Benadryl has saved my butt more than once. That being said, you would be amazed at the power of a strategically placed wash cloth & ice pack! Lay down in a darkened room (put on some relaxing music if you like), place a cold washcloth over your eyes, and place an ice pack at the base of your skull. Sounds corny, but it helps a lot! Hang in there...that little one is totally worth it!!

janejellyroll

elphie754 wrote: »

I feel so guilty and yet can't stop laughing at the same time. This AM I woke up with all intentions of going to work, but got really really right after I woke up. We only have the one bathroom, so was trying to be nice and let her finish showering and brushing teeth before I barged in an showered. Instead, she ended up opening the door and I threw up all over her . I feel horrible.

This is just so funny! I would hate getting thrown up on, but I would have to laugh too. And this is the kind of story that just gets better and better over the years as you tell it.

elphie754

Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »

I'm glad you talked to your SO's but here's a few things.
If you are diagnosed BP it's essential you get back on your meds ASAP after the baby is born. Talk to your OB about it. Even if they mean you can't BF (actually in your mental state I would recommend you don't BF at all as it's an added stressor and means your SO's can't really help you out in the first few weeks). Giving birth results in a huge crash in hormones for all women and in your case you need to work out ways to manage it ahead of time. PPD is no joke.
Big hugs to you.

It is already planned to go back on medication ASAP.

ladyreva78 wrote: »

elphie754 wrote: »

I feel so guilty and yet can't stop laughing at the same time. This AM I woke up with all intentions of going to work, but got really really right after I woke up. We only have the one bathroom, so was trying to be nice and let her finish showering and brushing teeth before I barged in an showered. Instead, she ended up opening the door and I threw up all over her . I feel horrible.

I'm sorry... I really shouldn't... but this has so much comedic potential... I just can't stop laughing at the scene playing out in my head.

*hugs* because you shouldn't feel horrible for having your body rebel against you.

I felt so bad but now I can't stop laughing.

zyxst wrote: »

elphie754 wrote: »

I feel so guilty and yet can't stop laughing at the same time. This AM I woke up with all intentions of going to work, but got really really right after I woke up. We only have the one bathroom, so was trying to be nice and let her finish showering and brushing teeth before I barged in an showered. Instead, she ended up opening the door and I threw up all over her . I feel horrible.

You're just preparing her for the baby's Exorcist vomiting. Good job.

Haha

elphie754

atowinram wrote: »

I am BPII (20 years since diagnosed; stable for 12 years)...pregnancy & bipolar are tricky, so don't beat yourself up too much. If your prenatal vitamins make you nauseated, you can take regular b-complex to at least help offset the depressive swings. As for the slightly manic/anxiety swings, the antihistamine is the best option. Benadryl has saved my butt more than once. That being said, you would be amazed at the power of a strategically placed wash cloth & ice pack! Lay down in a darkened room (put on some relaxing music if you like), place a cold washcloth over your eyes, and place an ice pack at the base of your skull. Sounds corny, but it helps a lot! Hang in there...that little one is totally worth it!!

Other than folic acid, I stopped taking prenatals. It just wasn't worth it.

janejellyroll wrote: »

elphie754 wrote: »

I feel so guilty and yet can't stop laughing at the same time. This AM I woke up with all intentions of going to work, but got really really right after I woke up. We only have the one bathroom, so was trying to be nice and let her finish showering and brushing teeth before I barged in an showered. Instead, she ended up opening the door and I threw up all over her . I feel horrible.

This is just so funny! I would hate getting thrown up on, but I would have to laugh too. And this is the kind of story that just gets better and better over the years as you tell it.

I agree. We are both laughing about it now.

elphie754

Geez. When it rains it pours when it comes to bad things happening in our family.

So a few weeks ago, his car was stolen, from in front of a police precinct. Okay, we can deal with 2 instead of three cars. But nope! Sometime last night one of the other cars was broken into and they actually stole the car battery. Like wtf?!? On top of everything else going on, it's been a bit crazy here.