This is something that I have been thinking about for a long time so I'm not jumping into it. I really think it is time. I have also figured out that it may be playing a role in my weight frustrations.
My weight gain has completely baffled me lately. I watch what I eat, I exercise, I run after a baby all day, I still breastfeed but I was still slowly packing on the pounds. I actually talked to Mike about it last weekend and told him that I was going to call our doctor about it. My mom has thyroid issues so they know to be on the lookout with me and I was actually tested when I went in to my OB for the ppd because that is often the cause but it apparently came back clear. I figured it didn't hurt to have it checked again though because I couldn't figure out what else it could be.
The next day I started looking things up on Dr. Google and realized that a lot of people taking Zoloft report weight gain. Even though it is not officially a side effect of the drug, many people seem to have this same problem. I'm certainly not knocking Zoloft though. I feel it really did help me pull myself out of a really dark place, I just don't think the side effects are worth continuing now that I'm feeling better.
Mike knows to keep an eye on things and will let me know if he notices anything going on with me. I also decided to stop taking the Zoloft when I still had some left so that I had it on hand if I found that I really wasn't ready.
I stopped two days ago and so far, so good! Despite some withdrawal symptoms, such as some severe bouts of dizziness and headaches, I actually feel really good. As a bonus, I have dropped 3.5 lbs in the last two days! I know that could simply be a coincidence; but it also may not be.
Brooke, to answer the question you left as a comment on my last post: I am not seeing a counselor right now. I had wanted to and still might try but with being a (basically) single mom through the week and not having anyone around here to watch Weston, it makes it nearly impossible. I really don't think it would be beneficial to take him with me because I would be so focused on him and what he is getting into that I wouldn't be able to concentrate on the appointment.
I do know that I need to go though. I do have some residual childhood issues as well as feelings about the birth that would be nice to work through. I'm finally getting close with some other moms around here that I may feel comfortable with watching Weston soon. We'll see. Either way, it seems more and more likely that we will be making the move back to PA at some point so I know I will have tons of people dying to babysit!
In other, more light, news; Weston is going to be ONE in less than TWO months!!!! Where did my squishy baby go? I booked the place for his party the other day and have been working really hard to get some diy things done. I'm really excited but also sad to see him grow so fast.
I have been working on the slideshow for Weston's birthday and it is at 45 minutes! I will post the full one here with a warning so you can settle in with some popcorn. I do plan to make a shorter one as well to share on FB and such. I get so weepy when I watch it. Oh, my sweet baby boy.
And, here's a picture for your time.
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