Medication and threatened preterm delivery

[mumtobe01]

I had to start back on to one of my antidepressant medications on Thursday 24th and have been warned that it does state it can cause preterm delivery.
I was just wondering when should I be on the look out for this?

 

[krockwell]

I had to start on my anti-depressant on wednesday as well, I wasn't under the impression it could cause pre-term labor.

I'm not sure what the symptoms would be, but I just wanted to give my support as we're in similar situations.

 

[mumtobe01]

Thankyou hun, sorry to hear you are suffering too
Which one are you on?

 

[krockwell]

I've been put on Citalopram (which is the generic, or Celexa is the name brand). I was on it about for about 2-3 years, and then I've been off it for over 3 now, and bam - this has hit me and hit me hard!

I see we're due on around the same day! that's kind of exciting! Maybe we can be a good support system since we're due the same time and dealing with the same type of situations.

 

[mumtobe01]

Aww hun, it is awful isnt it, what do you suffer from if you dont mind me asking?
Would you like to buddy up?

 

[krockwell]

Would love to buddy up!

I'm suffering from Depression, and I have a lot of anxiety, although I haven't talked to my dr about it this time. I try to deal with it as best I can on my own, but was on ativan years ago to help with it, but don't want to be on too many medications if I can help it with the pregnancy.

It's so hard dealing with my son (13 months old) and being pregnant and then being hit with the depression I thought had left me a few years ago It's exhausting... I'm hoping that the meds will kick in sooner then later and I'll get back to feeling like myself again... but I know that could take a while. Can be hopeful though right?

 

[mumtobe01]

Aww hun, I can only imagine how hard it must be for you at the moment but please remember you are not alone. ((hugs))
I am having an awful day today, just spent 3 hrs in the bath cause I feel contaminated.
Doctor has put my meds up again today, so now on 40mg Amitriptyline.

 

[krockwell]

Sorry hun. I hope the upped dosage helps quickly and gives at least somewhat relief.

Today seems to be ok so far for me, it tends to get worse a little later in the day, OR first thing when I wake up in the mornings.

 

[mumtobe01]

I wish it would ease the symptoms, my ocd has honestly never bern this bad, it has such power behind it
Do you feel that your tablets have started to work yet? I have taken 34 tablets over the past 13 days and still feel terrible xx

 

[krockwell]

I've only been given 10mg/day so 1 pill a day, and it hasn't been a week yet for me. I think part of my feeling a bit better is the hope that I put behind the pills to be honest. I want so much to be different, and I didn't let my depression get too far gone this time (as opposed to the last time I went on them) - so I think that it's better based on that alone. I've heard that they can take up to a month to fully kick in though, so you've still got quite a while left for the pills to kick in for you.

Don't give up. I'm not too familiar with OCD myself, but I do hope that it settles down for you to where it's more manageable.

 

[mumtobe01]

Thankyou hun, I saw a consultant today who thinks it may be wise for me to start back up on another one of my medications

 

[krockwell]

maybe it will help? I hope so. You deserve to feel happy and your son deserves a happy mom too!

I hope that this is the right step for you.

 

[mumtobe01]

I hope so too I want to be well and able to look after little Jack when he arrives... Feels so weird knowing I am growing a little boy!

 

[krockwell]

Boys are so much fun! My son is a little gem. I'm not sure I would have known how to handle a girl first. I mean, I'd figure it out, but little boys seem so much more sturdy, and he's defo a mommy's boy. It makes my heart melts.

We're not finding out the sex of this baby (we didn't with my son either). I looooove to have the surprise at the end of it, makes all the hard work that much extra special.

Are you going to try delivering naturally? Induced or have a planned c-section?

With my son I was induced, I'm hoping this time around I'm either induced again, or go naturally, I'm terrified of c-sects.

Hope today is going good for you.

 

[lizziedripping]

Hi ladies, hope you don't mind me "gate crashing" this thread? I just wanted to say, that after reading thru your posts, I am really moved by your circumstances, and my heart goes out to you both struggling with depression and anxiety, especially in pregnancy.

Pregnancy and childbirth is a real life adjustment anyway, and to have the additional strain of battling depression must be so tough - respect to you both x

As regards your original message asking about the signs of PTL - they aren't too dissimilar from full-term labour. There are the usual contractions, sometimes bleeding and show of waters. The risks however are probably small, and I'm sure everything baby-wise will work out ok for you lovely ladies. Take care, and hugs to you both xxx

 

[krockwell]

Hi ladies, hope you don't mind me "gate crashing" this thread? I just wanted to say, that after reading thru your posts, I am really moved by your circumstances, and my heart goes out to you both struggling with depression and anxiety, especially in pregnancy.

Pregnancy and childbirth is a real life adjustment anyway, and to have the additional strain of battling depression must be so tough - respect to you both x

As regards your original message asking about the signs of PTL - they aren't too dissimilar from full-term labour. There are the usual contractions, sometimes bleeding and show of waters. The risks however are probably small, and I'm sure everything baby-wise will work out ok for you lovely ladies. Take care, and hugs to you both xxx

Thanks so much for this note, means a lot to me that both of us aren't judged by everyone out there.

 

[lizziedripping]

In my experience hun, it is those who stand in judgement who have the bigger problem, and really aren't worth the "air time" xxx

 

[nullaby]

Hi ladies, the symptoms I would look out for are cramps and backaches. Or if you have a huge increase in discharge as that was my only indicator. Good luck to you both