i'm presently 8 weeks pregnant for my second child. And I can't seem to figure out why I was more excited about my first when he wasn't even planned. I have been unusually emotional because I know alot is going to be changing in my life. My husband is going to be joining the army shortly and I'm going to be working and raising our son while he's at his training.I've been having a really hard time, and I think I reached the point where I need to see a doctor about depression. I just don't know what doctor I should see, a therapist or my gyno.?
I'd be inclined to see a therapist and a certified nurse midwife (CNM). They're a bit more personal and gentle then your run-of-the-mill obgyn. Most insurance plans cover CNMs ((((hugs))))
uh, your husband is joining the army, and there's a war going on with no signs of ending soon! You have every right to be emotional right now. I would be beyond emotional probably past that thin line into insanity if I were in that situation. I'd see a direct entry midwife for the pregnancy. I would not choose a CNM or an OB ever again. Then I'd get my unhappy butt in therapy. I never have understood why gynecologists are allowed to prescribe antidepressants and other such drugs, they aren't head shrinkers.
