This gives me hope, thank you for posting your experience. Ive been going through PPD and PPA since my daughter was born in 2020. It’s like bottom of the depths lowest point in my life mentally and it’s taking a toll on my physical health, I feel like the worst mom in the world most days and also feel like the life/energy is being drained out of me. But each day I’m waking up and trying my hardest bc that’s all you can really do until it gets better.
I didn’t experience ppd but I did experience severe mental health issues as a teenager (Ed, suicidal thoughts) and it hit so hard when you said “it’s a blessing to be alive now” - the feeling of freedom after having gone through such mental health struggles and come out of it better is such a relief. To look back and see how far you’ve come is incomparable. Thank you for sharing ❤
It’s amazing you are sharing how you truly felt. It will help so many new moms. My expectations of being a mom were LOW so I had kind of the opposite experience, but I was 39 too- I felt like you did at 26 for no reason…it is ALL valid. And I went a Prozac for a bit after my divorce years ago- it definitely helped me remember what it felt like to feel happy.
I love you kat! Honestly thank you for sharing you PPD experience, my PPD has been kicking in harder these past few weeks, to the point where i feel voiceless and empty. Seeing this has been a sign that everything is going to be okay. Thank you so much 💖🥰
From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!!! My mom suffered ppd after having me. Back then the Dr's told her she was fine and sent her on her way. She ended up being hospitalized at a clinic for ppd, no thanks to her Dr. Your transparency will help a new mama and for that I'm so grateful that they have your words 😘
I absolutely adore you Kat! ❤️ I just had my second baby 4 months ago and I feel like I am finally feeling myself again. I thank you for sharing your experience and letting other moms like myself know that it is okay, and there is help (which I never seeked and regret it 😔) you’re a beautiful soul! 💞
Thank you for trusting us to open up about this ❤️ I went through it as well with both of my kids (only 14 months apart) and I get it. I fell ashamed and embarrassed and played it off and I refused to ask anyone for help with me or the baby’s. I’d go a week without showering honestly because I was so busy or at such a low point. It’s still hard for me to talk about but we need to learn to accept it and open up to be healthy and truly happy. It’s hard and I wish everyone could understand.
I can’t say enough about you! I watched this and was speechless with how much it resonated with myself. I’m an L&D nurse and also deal with mental health struggles. Your openness is so amazing and your personality is infectious 🥰
Thats so wonderful you had that doctor as your saving grace. My baby was born in 2020 so I didn't get those post appointments. I got one phone call at 6 weeks because the world shut down... and then nothing. Im a year+ out and realizing I need help.
Your doctor is amazing. I had to realize it on my own when I cried violently in the shower for no reason 6 months later. I wish someone close to me helped me realize it sooner. PPD information needs to be spread more
I lied on the depression scale sheet too! I wished I knew about PPD and had gotten help after my first baby. I was so sad for about a year. Just had my fourth baby and now I recognize the signs of PPD and go to therapy. Thanks for being so open and vulnerable ❤️
Thank you for sharing Kat we adore your honesty ❤️❤️ So happy to hear you got the help you needed. My mom has taken Prozac for 25 years and it’s helped her so much, sometimes even though we don’t think we need it, medication can really help. Hope you & MJ are doing amazing💗💗
tho i’m only 17 i still enjoyed hearing your experience as i really look forward to becoming a mother myself one day. loved this video. love you kat and hope that you keep blessing us with amazing content! ❤️😁
Kat you are so open & honest & just the sweetest 😊. You are truly a beautiful soul inside & out. Your an incredible mother to MK & everyone around you is lucky to have you in their life ❤ 😊 Love seeing how happy you have been lately. My heart was breaking for you & what you were going thru but im so glad that everything is going so well for you now it definitely shows! You deserve the world & hope that all your hopes & dreams are coming true 💖 So proud of you & appreciate all the hard work you put into your content 👏 ❤
I didn’t realize what I had was ppd, until after I got through it. I’ve had depression almost my entire life so I assumed it was normal. After I got through it, I was able to look back and see how much I was hurting. I’m still missing a piece of my nipple 5 years later, from trying to force my body to breastfeed when it couldn’t. I felt helpless and like I was the worst mom ever. My soon to be ex husband was a nightmare and was no help. I was basically a single mom while simultaneously being married to a man who wanted a mom, not a wife. I feel for you, and even though I’m older than you, you give me hope. *hugs*
I love your positive energy!!!! Thank you for sharing your personal experiences!!! Keep these videos coming you’re doing great!!! Keep being you and doing your thing😉💖💖
Girl! Friggen THANK YOU for giving me a reason to come back to UA-cam. I’m an OG “Charlie bit my finger”/Jenna Marbles in college days UA-cam fan. Give me so much more please. I love it!😂
Thank you for this! & also I live in Tampa! I had no clue you lived here 🥺 truly made me feel sane with this. Just had my daughter 6 weeks ago & I feel like you just spoke about my exact feelings.
Thank you so so much for your words and sharing your experience. It was so relatable brought tears to my eyes. You seem like a beautiful soul. Thank you Kat♥️♥️♥️
I love your videos! I love you! I love MK! Your whole being is just beautiful and inspiring! Keep keeping on! You’re doing so amazing! Thank you for being you ❤️
I don’t think you experienced this trial because you judged others. I just think your perspective has changed. No one knows what it’s like to have a child until they have had their own. It’s just crazy how different experiences can shift your perspective so much. You are amazing and thank you for sharing! 💜💜
I feel like I understand more now this explains why you and Mike got divorced. It was all so fast and you both tried to make it work but you were unhappy which happens, and maybe once you started getting out of your PPD phase you spoke up about how you weren’t happy and wanted to go your separate ways. Hence you crying in that separation video and Mike respected your feelings. Maybe I’m wrong idk. But I’ve had PPD and my mindset after getting past it changed so much, it makes you question everything. Im glad you’ve found your happiness ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing!!! You are such an inspiration and such a light. Thank you for showing me it does get better. Seeing you gives me hope that I can also be that happy one day. Even if I am doing it alone. ❤️❤️ also do you have only one eye with winged eyeliner in this video??😂
Awwww my daughter works close to that hospital!! Love Tampa . Will go back soon! God bless To u , MK and familia!! Saludos desde PR . Im a retired RN ( daughter is an RN) i really enjoy your vlog. So funny, great daughter and Mom. Stay positive and mucho exito!!
Exactly, the Universe teaches us lessons on the daily... I am assuming you know the limerick, You know how to make God laugh? Tell him your plans... You are a Rock⭐
If it doesn’t break the NDA… did MKs dad know how to help you in the way you accept love and healing , or was it not helpful? My ex didn’t give me the care I needed after birth while having PPD . My newest sons father is polar opposite
PPD hit hard for me... my ex was rushing to leave the hospital because of "work". He needed to wait at his moms house in case he was needed for a construction job.. dont even get me started. Lol nevertheless my dauggter was 3 weeks old when I officially became a single mom. I had no family, no friends...
When I dealt with postpartum, I got very angry at my husband and decided to punch the hardwood floor. His family has never heard of postpartum so it made family parties very awkward lol. It wasn’t very hard to hide the massive cast on my hand and I moved out to his family. His family still doesn’t understand postpartum. They just look at me now ready for me to blow lol. Pay attention folks I’m still struggling over here. My son is 3 and my mother in law is traumatized by my postpartum and hasn’t looked at me the same since.
That’s so funny you saying you put perfect on the score sheet. That was literally me, a big ass fake smile and a ten. What a liar. This is why I 100% believe that therapy and signposting should just be there, we shouldn’t have to ask, even for a few weeks. Also some people don’t really realise until it’s too late, or expect it to get better by itself.
This gives me hope, thank you for posting your experience. Ive been going through PPD and PPA since my daughter was born in 2020. It’s like bottom of the depths lowest point in my life mentally and it’s taking a toll on my physical health, I feel like the worst mom in the world most days and also feel like the life/energy is being drained out of me. But each day I’m waking up and trying my hardest bc that’s all you can really do until it gets better.
I didn’t experience ppd but I did experience severe mental health issues as a teenager (Ed, suicidal thoughts) and it hit so hard when you said “it’s a blessing to be alive now” - the feeling of freedom after having gone through such mental health struggles and come out of it better is such a relief. To look back and see how far you’ve come is incomparable. Thank you for sharing ❤
you don’t even know how impactful your videos are thank you for sharing
Thank you Shania !!!!
It’s amazing you are sharing how you truly felt. It will help so many new moms. My expectations of being a mom were LOW so I had kind of the opposite experience, but I was 39 too- I felt like you did at 26 for no reason…it is ALL valid. And I went a Prozac for a bit after my divorce years ago- it definitely helped me remember what it felt like to feel happy.
I love you kat! Honestly thank you for sharing you PPD experience, my PPD has been kicking in harder these past few weeks, to the point where i feel voiceless and empty. Seeing this has been a sign that everything is going to be okay. Thank you so much 💖🥰
So glad you had a great doc who caught it and saw you needed help 💗 need more like her
Appreciate her so much!💕
From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!!! My mom suffered ppd after having me. Back then the Dr's told her she was fine and sent her on her way. She ended up being hospitalized at a clinic for ppd, no thanks to her Dr. Your transparency will help a new mama and for that I'm so grateful that they have your words 😘
You are so right!! The universe teaches you lessons! be careful what you put out there because it will come back and you will experience it!!
I absolutely adore you Kat! ❤️ I just had my second baby 4 months ago and I feel like I am finally feeling myself again. I thank you for sharing your experience and letting other moms like myself know that it is okay, and there is help (which I never seeked and regret it 😔) you’re a beautiful soul! 💞
Thank you for trusting us to open up about this ❤️ I went through it as well with both of my kids (only 14 months apart) and I get it. I fell ashamed and embarrassed and played it off and I refused to ask anyone for help with me or the baby’s. I’d go a week without showering honestly because I was so busy or at such a low point. It’s still hard for me to talk about but we need to learn to accept it and open up to be healthy and truly happy. It’s hard and I wish everyone could understand.
I can’t say enough about you! I watched this and was speechless with how much it resonated with myself. I’m an L&D nurse and also deal with mental health struggles. Your openness is so amazing and your personality is infectious 🥰
Why did this make me cry watching this 🥺🥺🥺🥺 5 years later and I still feel you and these raw feelings get it mama “go little rockstar”
A was the same, broke down when the doctor told me that ...I couldn't answer honestly just out of fear.
So happy for you 💓
Thats so wonderful you had that doctor as your saving grace. My baby was born in 2020 so I didn't get those post appointments. I got one phone call at 6 weeks because the world shut down... and then nothing. Im a year+ out and realizing I need help.
wait also my epidural didn't work and WOW roughhhhh, solidarity
Your doctor is amazing. I had to realize it on my own when I cried violently in the shower for no reason 6 months later. I wish someone close to me helped me realize it sooner. PPD information needs to be spread more
Omg when you described the role playing at 2:34 yes!!!!! Exactly how I felt!
I lied on the depression scale sheet too! I wished I knew about PPD and had gotten help after my first baby. I was so sad for about a year. Just had my fourth baby and now I recognize the signs of PPD and go to therapy. Thanks for being so open and vulnerable ❤️
Thank you for sharing Kat we adore your honesty ❤️❤️ So happy to hear you got the help you needed. My mom has taken Prozac for 25 years and it’s helped her so much, sometimes even though we don’t think we need it, medication can really help. Hope you & MJ are doing amazing💗💗
Yes me too and I agree!! Thank you I hope your are doing amazing as well!!!💕
Love you and your amazingness!
I remember your first UA-cam video about the birth experience, this feels really different.
tho i’m only 17 i still enjoyed hearing your experience as i really look forward to becoming a mother myself one day. loved this video. love you kat and hope that you keep blessing us with amazing content! ❤️😁
Thank you so much Netta! It is one of the greatest blessings when that time comes❤️ love you thank you for being here !!
Kat you are so open & honest & just the sweetest 😊. You are truly a beautiful soul inside & out. Your an incredible mother to MK & everyone around you is lucky to have you in their life ❤ 😊 Love seeing how happy you have been lately. My heart was breaking for you & what you were going thru but im so glad that everything is going so well for you now it definitely shows! You deserve the world & hope that all your hopes & dreams are coming true 💖 So proud of you & appreciate all the hard work you put into your content 👏 ❤
I didn’t realize I had ppd and thought I was just crazy. I’m so glad you shared this because I’ve been feeling so much guilt! ❤️
So proud to see how far you've come, Kat 🥰
Thank you so much !
I can’t tell you enough how thankful I am that you shared this. I went through the exact same thing!
I didn’t realize what I had was ppd, until after I got through it. I’ve had depression almost my entire life so I assumed it was normal. After I got through it, I was able to look back and see how much I was hurting. I’m still missing a piece of my nipple 5 years later, from trying to force my body to breastfeed when it couldn’t. I felt helpless and like I was the worst mom ever. My soon to be ex husband was a nightmare and was no help. I was basically a single mom while simultaneously being married to a man who wanted a mom, not a wife. I feel for you, and even though I’m older than you, you give me hope. *hugs*
I love your positive energy!!!! Thank you for sharing your personal experiences!!! Keep these videos coming you’re doing great!!! Keep being you and doing your thing😉💖💖
Thank you so much Lora💕appreciate you being here!
Girl! Friggen THANK YOU for giving me a reason to come back to UA-cam. I’m an OG “Charlie bit my finger”/Jenna Marbles in college days UA-cam fan. Give me so much more please. I love it!😂
Thank you for this! & also I live in Tampa! I had no clue you lived here 🥺 truly made me feel sane with this. Just had my daughter 6 weeks ago & I feel like you just spoke about my exact feelings.
You inspire me so much. Thanks for speaking on this 💖❤️💖❤️💖
Thank you for being here !🥰
I’m here for the Dyson! Love you Kat ❤️
Thankyou for sharing this Kat! This really pulled my heart strings and touches home for me. UA-cam hugs X lol ❤️
Ur videos r the highlight of my week
WOW! Thank you so much Cora!💞
Mine too! I took a random survey and one of the questions was "Who is your favorite social influencer?" I put Kat!❤
That is exactly how I felt. Our story is identical!
I love you and my so much! Your so strong and a truly amazing woman! I hope to be just like you when I grow up and become a mom!❤️❤️
love you!! Thank you so much that is so sweet! Oh my goodness❤️ It is such a learning process so that means the world to me !
Thank you so so much for your words and sharing your experience. It was so relatable brought tears to my eyes. You seem like a beautiful soul. Thank you Kat♥️♥️♥️
I love your videos! I love you! I love MK! Your whole being is just beautiful and inspiring! Keep keeping on! You’re doing so amazing! Thank you for being you ❤️
love you too! Thank you so much for your support ❤️
@@katstickler5757 definitely didn’t think you would see this and I am hardcore fan girling now omg!!! ❤️🥺
U are literally so so strong
I don’t think you experienced this trial because you judged others. I just think your perspective has changed. No one knows what it’s like to have a child until they have had their own. It’s just crazy how different experiences can shift your perspective so much. You are amazing and thank you for sharing! 💜💜
I feel like I understand more now this explains why you and Mike got divorced. It was all so fast and you both tried to make it work but you were unhappy which happens, and maybe once you started getting out of your PPD phase you spoke up about how you weren’t happy and wanted to go your separate ways. Hence you crying in that separation video and Mike respected your feelings. Maybe I’m wrong idk. But I’ve had PPD and my mindset after getting past it changed so much, it makes you question everything. Im glad you’ve found your happiness ❤️
she is just an icon living
Thank you so much for sharing!!! You are such an inspiration and such a light. Thank you for showing me it does get better. Seeing you gives me hope that I can also be that happy one day. Even if I am doing it alone. ❤️❤️ also do you have only one eye with winged eyeliner in this video??😂
Awwww my daughter works close to that hospital!! Love Tampa . Will go back soon! God bless To u , MK and familia!! Saludos desde PR . Im a retired RN ( daughter is an RN) i really enjoy your vlog. So funny, great daughter and Mom. Stay positive and mucho exito!!
Love your channel! Thank you so much for sharing💗
You’re amazing kat 🥰
you are Stephanie!
So happy you have a youtube too ☺ 💖 Just found it & subscribed yeah more videos lol
Can you do A Day In The Life?
I relate to everything you said... and tenfold.
Exactly, the Universe teaches us lessons on the daily... I am assuming you know the limerick, You know how to make God laugh? Tell him your plans... You are a Rock⭐
Ahhhhh yayyyyy ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for sharing this!
Thank you for being ! 🥰
You should do an imitation of your brother passing out hahaha I love you, thank you for sharing 🥰
If it doesn’t break the NDA… did MKs dad know how to help you in the way you accept love and healing , or was it not helpful? My ex didn’t give me the care I needed after birth while having PPD . My newest sons father is polar opposite
I was born at Tampa General too!! Woop woop!
I love you! Thank you for this ❤️
Love you Jessica!
PPD hit hard for me... my ex was rushing to leave the hospital because of "work". He needed to wait at his moms house in case he was needed for a construction job.. dont even get me started. Lol nevertheless my dauggter was 3 weeks old when I officially became a single mom. I had no family, no friends...
Thank you for this Kat 💛
When I dealt with postpartum, I got very angry at my husband and decided to punch the hardwood floor. His family has never heard of postpartum so it made family parties very awkward lol. It wasn’t very hard to hide the massive cast on my hand and I moved out to his family. His family still doesn’t understand postpartum. They just look at me now ready for me to blow lol.
Pay attention folks I’m still struggling over here. My son is 3 and my mother in law is traumatized by my postpartum and hasn’t looked at me the same since.
Do you still have to take medications?
Love youtube! Keep making on here please.
Felt all the same feelings. Thank you for sharing💛
Thank you for being here ❤️
That’s so funny you saying you put perfect on the score sheet. That was literally me, a big ass fake smile and a ten. What a liar. This is why I 100% believe that therapy and signposting should just be there, we shouldn’t have to ask, even for a few weeks. Also some people don’t really realise until it’s too late, or expect it to get better by itself.
kat i need to know what lashes you wear
TGH is the best!
Are you more susceptible to PPD if you have been depressed before?
I just googled it and it says yes, but definitely something to ask your doctor!
@@katstickler5757 Thank you for responding! I love your content and MK is so cute and sweet! I wish you and your family all the best 😊
ily girl
I had 2 epidurals and they both wore off.
My epidural also basically didn’t work 😂 Lemme tell you when I say I was in SO MUCH PAIN😂😅
Were you single when you had your baby? Or still with the baby daddy??
She and MK’s dad, Mike, were married at that point.
Thank you for sharing this
Epidural only worked on my right side lol
What does MK stand for?
Mary Katherine :D
@@catalinb7063 thank you!
We need to know if girl that lives there now is actually pregnant 😅😂
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IS SHE PREGNANT💀💀💀
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