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July 19, 2008 by chezperky

I think I am getting mastitis again. Ugh. This would be episode number 4.
My doctor thinks I have premenstrual dysphoric disorder. I’m pretty sure the shoe fits. This is ridiculous. Before I had the babies, I never got my period, never ovulated. Now I’m breastfeeding three babies. THREE. I should have a "get out of PMS free" card, and do I have one? No. Instead, I get PMS on crack. She’d give me Sarafem, but isn’t overly keen on doing so while I’m nursing without buy-in from my pediatrician. I’m not overly keen on talking to my pediatrician about this, and Seth’s minimal research on the subject has led me to suspect that I may be better off waiting the few months that are left until they’re not nursing anymore. I dunno.
J’s medication seems to be doing a brilliant job. Brilliant.
The babies? Still cute.
My family (including inlaws)? Completely screwed up.
Too tired for a real post.

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on July 20, 2008 at 1:00 am | Reply My Reality

Is it possible that your incredible weight loss is responsible for your regular cycles? I know weight loss can help PCOS and you totally rocked the triplet diet! That being said, regular cycles would lead to regular PMDD. I know I have it, pretty bad. But the antidepressants help with it.
on July 20, 2008 at 2:06 am | Reply Bea

Teething? Viruses? Menstruation? NICU programs? Social events? You mean you’re tired? Why on earth would that be?
Bea
on July 20, 2008 at 12:57 pm | Reply Cadi

I can totally relate, not with the mastitis, thank God, but I have moments that I feel completely hopeless. Everything is wrong. My kids are driving me mad, I can’t stand my husband, I wish I could go back to work. Just when I can’t take it anymore, I suddenly can’t figure out what I was complaining about. It seems to happen about once a month. Do we see a pattern here? I’ve tried BCP and anti-anxiety meds but so far the side effects of every one have outweighed the benefits. Let me know if you find something that helps. For me, like you said, time off away from the real world makes a huge difference.
Glad that J is doing to great.
on July 20, 2008 at 5:09 pm | Reply Julie

Weird…I was just diagnosed with PMDD on Thursday. Never “knew” anyone IRL or online that had it. I’m still toying with the idea of meds, but I took zoloft ater my daughter was born for PPD and it made me feel so….flat. No mood – bad or good. So we’ll see. But I’m with ya – you’re not alone, that’s for sure.
And glad to hear J’s meds are working for him. Such a blessing!
on July 20, 2008 at 5:25 pm | Reply Alex

I don’t blame you for not wanting to take anything…I use to put off even taking a cold and sinus pill that was “very safe” for breastfeeding while taking it, until just after I nursed my son for the last time of the day, when he as only breastfeeding once a day. And I’d just suffer through the rest of the time. I don’t know what that medication you mentioned is…but unless its a serious health risk by not taking it…I’d err on the side of caution and wait. But you really DID deserve a break with all your nursing 😦
And honestly…my extended family and inlaws are completely screwed up too…so you aren’t alone…not by far!!
on July 20, 2008 at 7:37 pm | Reply Not Me

I thought I had that – turns out my thryroid was wacky. A few years later I thought I was in early menapause – turns out my B12 was low (due to prilosec). It’s taken 7 months of lots of B12 before I have felt normal before my periods (my other low B12 symptoms resolved within 1-3 months). I’m thinking all that breastfeeding could take a toll on your vitamin reserves, even with the prenatal vitamins. Just a thought.
on July 20, 2008 at 10:41 pm | Reply Karen P

Great news about J’s medication!!!!!!
on July 21, 2008 at 8:00 am | Reply Susan

My family (including inlaws)? Completely screwed up.
Your’s too! Only I title mine neurotic…