Thursday, April 12, 2012

The last one...

Well, there it is, the last little pink pill.  You may remember me talking about my journey with postpartum in this post a few months ago.  About three weeks after Graham was born I started some anti-depressant medication.  At first I was shy to talk about it, but not anymore!  This medication was a life saver....a serious life saver!  About a week after I started taking it, I could tell a difference.  My moods were better, I didn't cry as often, and I felt much more at ease with Graham.  Slowly, I've been weaning myself off the medication and tonight, I'll take my last pill.  Of course I'm nervous about it, but I feel like it's time.  I've only been taking half a pill every other day for some time now.  So, your prayers are appreciated as I end the medication and see what my body does on it's own.  I'm more excited to know that I finally feel like me...actually a better version me than I did 6 months ago.  But, I know that if something does get out of whack, I can go back on the medication at anytime.   
So, see ya later little pink pills.  I hope it's the end of our relationship!  You were good to me, though :). 

3 comments:

Mom said...

I'm glad to see that last little pink pill too! But I also know what a life saver they were to you. My heart broke for you those first few weeks of Graham's life but I saw the change to your system the pills brought about. I also saw the confidence you had once your system seemed to get back on track. I hope you don't have to ever go back on them but now we know what to do for you if you ever do need them again. I love you and your honesty to share your heart.

Allison said...

You are such an encouragement to so many. I appreciate your honesty & just being real. I'm so glad you are doing so well & that you were brave enough to seek help when times were tough. You'll touch so many lives with your story! Love ya Kat & way to go!

Chelsie Sargent said...

You are so brave and beautiful. Thanks for sharing your story- I can only imagine all the lives it has touched- including mine:).