Hi everyone, Just thought I would let you all know that I had my gorgeous baby boy on 28th April, 6 days late!! We have called him Jakob Jon and he weighed 7lb 15oz. As some of you will know I suffered from horredous post-natal depression, anxiety and panic attacks after my last child was born in 2000 and it took me 4 years to get over it and I said I would never have any more children so was shocked and scared when I found out I was pregnant again in August last year after the coil failed to do its job!! Anyway I have had 9 months of worry and anxiety wondering if everything would be O.k and if I would suffer the same this time around but up to know I am feeling great in fact I feel better than I have done for the last 5 years. I still get a few anxiety symptoms but at least I know what they are now and know that they can't hurt me and I am determined not to let them get the better of me and spoil the happiness of having my new baby and I am determined to enjoy every second with this one. I am still very aware that the post-natal depression could return at anytime as it is still early days yet and he is only 2 weeks old (it started when my son was 4 months Old last time) but at least I will know the signs this time and will be able to get immediate treatment, I certainly am not going to live my life thinking what if. Anyway at least I know I have the support of everyone on this site now and only wish I had it when I first became ill as I don't think I would have suffered in silence for so long, it truly is an amazing site and has helped me so much in the past and I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has given me support and advice and I hope I will still find the time to offer help and support in return.
I just want to say to everyone who is suffering with anxiety, panic etc that there can be a happy ending and there is definately light at the end of the tunnel just never give up hope and keep smiling.
Love Lisaxx
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