{Team D}
I had a handful of emails last week asking me how I dealt
with my ( gasp) postpartum. My apologies I should have addressed that in the previous
post. My OB put me on a low dose anti-anxiety medication that I used for about
6 months. I also started to get more rest and reached out to a few support
groups.
After Coopers diagnosis I had some of the same struggles
with anxiety and depression ( at some points a million times worse than the postpartum,
since I felt so out of control with the situation and outcome) so I made the decision to start taking the
medication again and see a therapist. Talking to someone who is not involved in
the situation helped me find peace and clarity with the diagnosis and the hard
road ahead. I have also joined a great support group for Williams Syndrome
parents on facebook which has been very helpful.
Dusty and I felt so alone when we started this journey. Most
people (truthfully…. Almost everyone we know) had never even heard of Williams
Syndrome, connecting with people who were on our same path as made all the difference.
All of this sounds so melancholy! Over the last
few months we have been in a very good place. The journey has strengthened our marriage
and our friendship more then we could have ever imagined. Life comes into full view and the importance
of family is more evident to us than ever before. So, I guess you can say that
the beginning of this journey has been a blessing.
3 comments:
You guys are an amazing family! I remember when I was struggling with Ellie as a newborn, a very wise and sweet friend said something that helped me so much, and I will never forget it. She told me that God would NEVER give me more than I can handle. And now I want to say it right back at that lovely friend...God would never give you more than you can handle!
Ash, you are amazingly strong and brave. You have an interesting road ahead of you with Cooper...one that you could have never planned for. But I know you guys will be fine. You guys have so much love between you and around you. And that will carry you through everything and anything life throws you!
xoxo
♥ Kyna
p.s.- and I'm totally serious...you telling me that when Ellie was born helped me with so much through her first year of life. I will never forget those wise words of yours!
You don't sound melancholy...you sound totally honest. I think all the layers of what you have done and what you are doing are making your family stronger than ever. You are wonderful individuals but even more spectacular as a family.
There is a reason for all of this with Cooper, and I believe you are going to be extremely instrumental in bringing understanding, happiness, and peace to many, many people. I adore all of you.
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