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Mommyhood: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
by Fran LoBiondo
I find myself awaiting the graduation days of my two sons this spring.
My firstborn, George, age 24, will graduate from law school in May and immediately start studying for the New York bar exam. He lives there now and will stay there at least another year to work as a clerk for a U.S. District Court Judge. It’s a great opportunity and an honor to be chosen, and I am in awe of our son’s fine work ethic. Surprised, too, because growing up, he was not so motivated. His bedroom was so cluttered with his detritus we marveled that he didn’t lose his books in there.
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Baby Blues, Depression and Beyond
While you expect to be brimming with joy over your precious newborn, you find yourself sniffling over a sitcom or sobbing over a sink full of dishes. And you're not alone.
If you find yourself in a similar situation, you are likely experiencing postpartum depression. “There are actually three levels of postpartum depression or PPD. The most common form, the ‘baby blues,’ affects about 80% of mothers. It usually begins one to two days after giving birth and lasts for about two weeks,” said Larry Rosen, MD, Virtua Voorhees Obstetrics & Gynecology from Women’s Health Associates of Voorhees and Turnersville. “These women can experience unexplained crying spells, fatigue, mood swings and irritability. This form is also marked by temporary sadness and difficulty concentrating.”
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