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Wow, am i glad you're here. I was on Lexapro for a few years and quit taking it a year ago, as my primary care dr didn't want me on it while ttc or being pregnant. I have issues with anxiety/depression/panic attacks. I'm having a bit of a rough time with the hormonal changes and just general anxiety about the whole pregnancy. Don't get me wrong... i'm so happy, after trying for 2 and a half years and having 2 miscarriages, i think we now have a keeper. I would love to get your email address so we can keep in touch through our pregnancies. I'm 9 weeks and 5 days, how bout you?

Its so nice to know Im not alone... Im about 10 wks as well. Also worrying about m/c, at the same time as worrying about the total change of life we are going to have. (my kids are 11 and 14 and this pregnancy was a total surprise) AND Im in a new relationship and still working on my divorce. :)crazy.
How do we exchange emails without the entire world seeing our addresses?

Ok, so i just tried to post my email address on here but the site doesn't allow it. Are you on facebook or myspace?

search gaerwen on FB. Youll be sure to find me. My dog is my profile pic. send me a note so I know who you are. Can I delete this post after?

sorry to barge in on your conversation, but I'm 11 wks and stopped taking my paxil the day I found out I was preggers. I was still taking it from the ppd I had with #3 who is 20mo. I am so stressed about the fact that this was a very unexpected pregnancy and that I didn't want another child:( I feel guilty and there goes the cycle all over again.......

Gloria.... wow, i can't imagine how hard it must be for you right now. When i got off Lexapro i had some major withdrawls and i can't imagine having the hormones of pregnancy on top of that! You probably don't want to hear it but your baby is a gift from God, and for some reason this is the time He wanted you to have it. I'll keep you in my prayers.

prayn- this is the first time I gave any weight to the paxil withdrawal!! I have been pretty much a basket case since i found out and I just put all of the feelings on it being an unplanned pregnancy, but I bet some of it is from the drug:( I have no real valid reason to not welcome another baby. We're married (12yrs) and stable and I really love being a mom but just making it through each day is a challenge. M/S doesn't make it any easier!!!!! Thank you for your email and your prayers!!! My plan is to deliver and pop a paxil all in the same hour this time around:))))

Make sure your dr. knows about the feelings you're having too. They may want you to do some cognitive counseling. I know mine said they would have me do that if i was having a hard time. At the beginning i was having a real hard time mentally, and i have no clue why. We have been trying for so long to have a child and lost 2 and this one seems to be a keeper, so i should have been over the moon, but i really think it's the hormone imbalance, it really screws with you! People that don't have it don't understand. Luckily my mom suffers from it too so she understands. I am really worried about getting ppd, i know i'm at higher risk to get it and i really hope it doesn't happen to me!

I totally get it GloriaD.... My overall anxiety is less, but this baby is a surprise for me too, my kids are 11 and 14. Im in a bit of a messy divorce and my relationship with the baby's father is new. I know I will love the lil guy, and I sure worry about m/c but, at the same time, Im having a hard time accepting this "gift".
Prayn: youre so right, people dont get it. Most dont even try.Ive been thinking about ppd too, or just a hormonally induced sharp increase in my panic disorder.. I have a severe sensitivity to prescibed antianxiety meds, and have always gone with a naturepath/homeopathic aproach...its not always as effective. Im starting accupunture tomorow, hoping for some relief there.

Oh yes, and most people don't understand my feelings. My sister is 40 and has tried to get preggo for a few years only to be told her eggs are bad:( I'm sure its hard for her to watch this and see me be so "ungrateful." I'm so with you regarding the babes, I know we'll love them but its just such an extraordinary journey:)
I was fine after my first pregnancy but my second and third I did have ppd. I took paxil and actually felt awesome about a week after starting the meds. I did wean off the paxil with the second baby after about 10 months but I didn't get off after the third baby like I said earlier until I got a positive pregnancy test back in March. I am going to the dr. next week and I'm definitely going to discuss this all with her. Just remember that if you need to take the drugs do it. It will make life so much easier and you'll enjoy baby so much more. Thanks ladies for being there, like you know this is so taboo with lots of people:)))

A few years ago an aquantance had a surprise baby, she was 40. I remember telling her it is such a gift, be thankful, appreciate that you have another opportunity to experience a new life...she was ok after she had her baby, and I think its funny now that the shoe is on MY foot!! Serves me right for being so righteous!
I had some spotting last night, went to the doc and all seems OK. Kinda putting things in perspective...I was sure upset thinking I might lose the baby.