We need to talk about our postpartum struggles with PPD.

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We are Christina, Katherine, Lisa, Amy, and Lauren Cimorelli, 5 sisters originally from Northern California who are now based in Nashville, TN. We grew up singing in a big family of 11 children and our mom, a classical pianist, taught us to sing in harmony when we were kids. We got our start in musical theatre productions, doing classical pieces in the church choir and performing barbershop harmonies at nursing homes for the elderly (back then our grandma was our agent).
In 2009, when Christina was 18 years old and Lauren was 10 years old, we posted a cover of us singing Party In The USA that ended up going viral. From that video, we were discovered by a manager in London, and shortly after signed with Universal Music Group under Island Records. We moved to Los Angeles in 2010, where we lived and worked in the L.A. pop music world for 5 years, before getting extremely burnt out. We realized a major label deal wasn’t for us, left our label and moved to Nashville, TN, looking for a new start. In 2015, we officially became Nashville-based, independent artists.
Since then, we have written and released 5 albums of original music, toured all over the U.S., South America, and Europe, performed at festivals in Germany, Spain and the Philippines, wrote a book, Believe In You: Big Sister Stories and Advice on Living Your Best Life, started a podcast (The Cimorelli Podcast) and reached over 1 billion views on our KZbin channel. Currently, the 5 of us sisters are embarking on new journeys of marriage and starting our own families (Christina, Katherine and Lisa), and figuring out life as twenty-somethings (Lauren and Amy).
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[@beccac6812]

This is so so so important . As an RN who works with infants I think PPD is MUCH more common than we even know with the statistics: I think new moms are so busy, tired, and overwhelmed they don’t even realize what they’re experiencing isn’t normal and needs treatment .

[@dannahx]

Thankyou.❤

[@Raisingrawlins]

Most definitely! I had it for a year and didn't realize it... But the American healthcare system does not care about us. It won't change

[@jcejhowes]

Yes!

[@shiannejoy512]

I’m not married, I don’t have a baby, I’m not pregnant. I wasn’t sure why I was watching this, but I am SO glad I did, because my sister is pregnant and I am ready to be there for her when she needs me. You are BEAUTIFUL!!! And you are AMAZING! Your children are so blessed.

[@elizabethjarvis4818]

I resonate with Christina’s story so much. the sleep issues, the inability to let anyone help, the obsession over sleep, the screaming baby. I hope other new moms see this because I would have loved to hear this all when I was deep in it.

[@verylizbian]

Katherine’s poem was absolutely beautiful! She is so talented and I’m so proud of both of them!

[@karinamcleod7745]

I love Katherine's poem. So honest and raw. Iv'e never been pregnant, but I imagine it would be so comforting and healing to hear those words as a new mom.

[@Saforra99]

yes, so powerful!

[@kevvgeorge]

kath and christina crying had me in tears! seriously anyone who is going through any form of mental trauma/depression, my heart goes out to you! love and prayers to each one of you! YOU ARE NOT ALONE❤🙌

[@autumnlavin5330]

Watching this as I’m feeding my newborn daughter at 3am and I’ve never related to anything more in my life! Thank you for sharing, it’s so refreshing.

[@rachelmedling8695]

Listening to this with a sleeping newborn in my arms who won’t stay asleep in the bassinet. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. There is hope. ❤

[@selinarebel26]

SO GLAD that you are sharing on this topic. Postpartum is no joke, even when your baby is thriving through that first year: you’re so prone to doubt everything!!! It weighs on your mind all the time. It’s the happiest and the hardest time of your life. And it does gets better!!!!!!!!

[@Atiya201]

Grateful you are talking about vulnerable topics so anyone else who is also experiencing similar experiences is not alone, to all parents who have experienced this you will get through it as time passes by despite how hard it may be for you at the time 💕

[@gabriellethesinger24]

I just had my first son 2 months ago and it’s been pretty rough. I can relate so much to this video and I’m thankful for you guys posting this. I don’t feel so alone.

[@bubblebathskies]

hearing Katherine read her poem was so powerful...being a parent isn't for me personally but i have a nephew & nieces who i love + i've seen my siblings/their partners struggle in the early stages of having those babies so it still hit me in a way (i'm actually sobbing as i cut vegetables for my dinner 😅)

[@all_is_well_Mara]

IT WAS SO CRINGE WHEN SHE READ THAT POEM OMG

[@bubblebathskies]

@@all_is_well_Mara if it's not for you just skip it & watch/read/listen to something else, there's no need to leave rude comments about something harmless that Kath wanted to do 🤷🏻

[@Lmadeofmusic]

Thank you guys for sharing. What astonishes me the most is realizing even though you've been through so much, you are the most positive people I've seen online. ❤❤

[@andreaumba3509]

My heart goes to Katherine and Christina especially to all of you guys who suffers mental health issues. God bless you guys and he'll put you on the right track ❤❤❤❤❤

[@wesleyharris8219]

Thank you Christina and Katherine!! Christina, you bring Cimorelli together with your Leadership and Love! And Katherine you are so Loving and Pure!!

[@LanaMarie]

Thank you for sharing and for never shying away from talking about hard topics like this. Sending much love! 💗

[@LKokoski]

Thank you for sharing your stories with PPD. This made me tear up a little 😢 Christina’s story just made me cry so hard!! 😭😭 Just know that your not alone. Your all amazing! I will always support you girls no matter what ♥️ Love hearing these discussions.. just so emotional.

[@iloveGod1105]

Thank you sooooo much for being vulnerable and sharing this!!! 💛💛💛

[@Angelac.k]

That poem was beautiful

[@Steve-ne7jw]

Aww. Poor Christina and Katherine

[@angrysapper83]

Love and prayers to all going through this today

[@heatherpolonsky9828]

Thank you for making this video. When I was struggling, I couldn’t find anyone else talking about this!

[@hannahbridges2509]

I had a very similar situation with Christina, but with my second child (I guess technically with both since I was taking care of both of them) and also had an uncountable number of times that I wanted so badly to die, but didn't want to basically set my kids up for "failure" by having a mom that killed herself when they were babies. It was like they were the reason and the solution, which is so conflicting. It's insane what therapy (AND MEDS!) can do to help that kind of thought processing.

[@AngieNTheComettes]

As a psychology student Id like to thank U for sharing your experience

[@bekkahjacobschmidt2029]

i also resonate with these things. i have a seven month old, im living with my bf and im far from my family and i feeel super super alone, seeing this reminded me that im not alone so thank you for sharing

[@lizholt1596]

Katherine; your poem. ❤❤❤

[@r3tr0gaming-750]

We will always love you and will never judge you guys just because of your mental illnesses❤

[@naturalcooking525]

Thank you for sharing both of your stories. It was really interesting and educational for myself. I've been wanting to be a mother although im not even in a relationship yet, i've been idealising what motherhood would be like..the cute stuff. But this brought me a more realistic view of what being a mum looks like....its not just all rainbows and flowers (clearly lol) i really appreciate you guys for always being inspirational to people with sharing your vunerabilities and just being true to yourselves. Thats why i love you guys so much.

[@es0s0]

Oh my gosh. I resonate with everything Katherine said. It brought me right back. My kids are now 8&10. But those feelings came right back. Those days were truly the hardest and I only had 1 newborn at a time. Thank you for talking about this. If only I had this 10 years ago.

[@tiarakamalani]

Katherine - your poem was beautiful and brought me to tears. It described my experience with PPD to a tee. Thank you for sharing your story

[@Hannah101b]

Thank you both for sharing this! I wish I had this video 5 years ago but it’s helping me now too…can very much relate. Glad I’m not alone on all this ❤

[@vanessaosborn8351]

Thank you for sharing your stories Kath and Christina!!! I went through postpartum depression but not in that super intense way. But I can def relate to feeling in dark places at times or hysterical. ❤

[@meghan9436]

Thank you for bringing attention to mental health issues to help destigmatize them. I cried right along with you guys even though I don't share your experience. It's looking unlikely that I will ever become a mother, but a lot of the struggles you described are still relatable. The video serves a reminder that intrusive thoughts are not reality, and to reach out for help no matter what it is that you're struggling with. Wishing you all the best.

[@mariajainem4157]

This is so important! I feel this isn’t talked about as much as it should! As a mother myself I had the pregnancy blues and would just cry all day for no reason and felt lonely and alone and felt like I was failing…your transparency is appreciated! Hope it gets better for you girls 🫶🏼

[@shoshanaeri8035]

I'm so glad you guys talk about this openly on your channel-it's something I went thru as well, and it's the worst. So isolating.

[@emmers1021]

Thank you for bringing awareness to this 🤍 FTM as of March 2023 and I feel this video in my soul

[@Cimfamlover]

Thanks so much for sharing this Christina and kath You are strong women I appreciate you sharing this big hard topic that so many women/people struggle with May god bless you and have a wonderful day 😎

[@sierradickinson760]

Omg I will come back to your poem often. That was incredibly moving. Im having PPA, rage and some OCD tendencies. Im struggling so hard. And im so glad that our generation of moms are coming out and being vocal about the difficulties that can come with motherhood. Im in support groups on facebook and in therapy but I wish I had a postpartum specific therapy and groups i could go to in person. I literally have nobody except my partner.

[@susanesquer1520]

God bless you two awesome women and your families as well!

[@TheVideogirl9]

Sorry, you girls have been going through health issues. That's very scary and hard. Sending you so much love, good vibes, and prayer🫶🏽🫶🏽 love you and stay strong.

[@stephanies.3118]

Thank you so much Katherine and Christina for sharing your postpartum depression experience. Praying for you both! 🙏

[@WyliePhenix]

This is an honor to watch such transparent honesty, strength, and beauty.

[@liselottekarotte4689]

I find myself nodding throughout this video just resonating so much! Although my issues looked a little bit different, the feelings you guys described are just the same I felt! I'm so glad you made this video cause I feel like I can share this video with family and friends so they understand better.. thank you so much! Sending you lots of love ❤

[@SusiOfficial]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I've been struggling so much as well. My son just turned 1 and I am finally starting to feel "normal" again. Like I can handle this. But some days are still super hard. So thank you for letting me see I am not alone ❤

[@kaylamelody3710]

Thank you ladies for your honesty. I can’t imagine how difficult it is to live with PPD, but please know you’re not alone and your stories will help others. ❤

[@marlenecress929]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I went through PPD and I didn’t know until I started feeling better. I appreciate you guys sharing your stories and to know that we are not alone in this. And that other women have gone through the same.

[@user-cs9kr2wl6n]

I have a 6 month old and immediately after I gave birth I felt it. It's like my brain broke after I gave birth. I know I'm a good parent and I love my baby more than anything. But when I'm so low and I wake up in the morning and put her infront of the TV in her bouncer and lay back down on the couch while I see all these other parents making it look so easy to function on no sleep and still do so many activities and fully engage. I feel like I'm floating through the days and missing my baby's life because I'm here but I'm really not I have a lot of support and a really "easy" baby so i feel so much guilt for not being able to do things. Im just tired. Im so tired

[@redlollipops8582]

Praying for you. You'll get through this!!!!

[@TheChelseaanicolee]

I felt this way when I had my son. Try to your best to stay off of social media. That comparison to the moms who are ONLY posting the small highlight of their life will weigh on you and make you feel horrible about yourself. Be vocal about how you’re feeling with someone you trust. It really does get better with time. I remember so desperately telling every mom (at every age - even women who we’re grandparents) that I had PPD and PPA just because I neeeeded someone to tell me they had been through it and they got through it and that I would too. It was actually surprising to me how many women didn’t seem to have it. I feel like the older generations didn’t because they didn’t have news and social media. When all your hear in the news is bad and scary stories and you feel like the world is only horrible on one end and then social media where people mostly just post their only happy times (and a lot of times it’s fake), it messes with your mind. My son is 3 1/2 now. Like everyone says, time flies. “The days are long but the years are short”. So true. You’re doing a great job. No one can mother your child better than you can. You are your child’s entire world and they love you and you love them. It’s going to be ok. You will get through this and you will be able to send someone this message and advice that I am now able to send to you a few years down the road. Lots of hugs to you ❤

[@ccupiidel]

Love to all of you, I'm sorry Katherine.

[@rachelandtherest451]

Oh my goodness thank you. Christina thank you for touching on high needs babies who don’t sleep and feeling like you can’t have the big family you wanted because it felt like you couldn’t handle one. Kath, thank you for touching on the fear of people leaving and ever being alone with the babies, and resenting your spouse for leaving.

[@Hayfay27]

I just had a baby on May 9th and I'm part of a FB group with thousands of other mothers that just gave birth in May and I shared this video! It helped me so much and I hope it can also help others!

[@lilygracedoyle9847]

i wanted to thank you girls for making this video and your other mental health video too because i struggle and i still do,. they really do help me know i'm not alone that i can do the positive things for myself and take care of myself when that does happen to me so thank you girls.

[@rebeccawallace3506]

As a fellow mum, who suffered from postpartum depression, anxiety and ptsd. Thank you for sharing this ❤ And for your vulnerability. Christina - your personal video on your channel, resonated so strongly for me and motivated me to get help x ❤ both of your honesty and doing this - will save lives ❤ Thank you xxx

[@laurad8077]

I had a placental abruption too and my daughter was in nicu for 2 weeks. The trauma is so real and stays with you. Thank you for being so open. Also no one talks about how difficult breast feeding is the first 3 months! Thank you for sharing and the poem was lovely. Hugs and so glad to be past such a hard season of life ❤

[@chrispleasantable]

Adam Busby experienced male postpartum depression in 2017, almost 2 years after his wife Danielle gave birth to the quints. He spoke about it with his wife, 2 pastors, a therapist and his 2 brother-in-laws Dale Mills and Nick Mowbray

[@mrs.lastminutelynn2514]

Thank you both for sharing ❤ I don‘t have a child. But my sister has a son. Now I can more understand how it feels to be a mom. Now I have so much more understanding for my sister 😊

[@urbpro]

Omg, I'm only partway through Christina's story and it is so similar to what I experienced except that mine was antepartum psychosis. So I went through this during pregnancy, not after. I was paranoid and suffered from OCD and intrusive thoughts, but mostly I convinced myself that God was going to kill my babies because I cried when I found out that I was having a second set of twins. I was so sure that it would happen and the worst part is that I can look back now and see how wrong it was but at the time, it seemed so logical. It's scary what my mind tricked me into believing. I was afraid to be around other people because I didn't trust anyone other than my husband but I was also afraid to be home alone in case anything happened, and I didn't have any help. I am so grateful that I didn't end up hurting myself or my other kids.

[@Cimfamlover]

There’s nothing I hate more than seeing these girls cry But unfortunately this stuff needs to be talked about And it’s ok cry to cry I really get emotional seeing Cimorelli get emotional 😭

[@mimichellu]

👏 thank you, I think all women should watch these kind of videos before deciding wether they want to have kids or not

[@isfpoisson]

I am so thankful to see you guys talking about this. I relate so much to these stories... Feeling like I'm not myself, like I'm a horrible mother for not loving my child enough (because if I did, how could I feel this way?). I didn't take action until a few months in when I realized I was becoming suicidal. It's still rough sometimes now (9 months in) but I finally realized that this stage of parenthood is not forever. I am not very talented when it comes to parenting an infant, but it's better than it was, and I genuinely believe it will only get better in the future!

[@angeliecomtois4644]

I’m 2 weeks PP and I spent all day yesterday crying because I was so upset my body couldn’t labour naturally and I ended up having a non-emergency c section after 2 days of trying to induce with little to no progress so eventually I had to say yes to a c-section and I know that there’s nothing wrong with it, knowing my son came out at 9lbs 5oz it was probably best for both of us but I can’t help but feel like I failed, which I didn’t because I carried my son for 9 months and he is perfect and healthy. Looking at his face my heart is so full of love I could never had imagine but that unplanned c-section is so hard on me for some reason… although I’m very very thankful it was not an emergency

[@reahsahpagel3354]

Your feelings are valid. Take it easy on yourself. your body grew another human, and went through an traumatic experience. You got this mama ❤️

[@kikinationforever]

I see this all of the time whenever Mama Doctor Jones reacts to 'I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant'. They always show the shock, of course. But they always show the happy side of it. Rarely do they ever show the 'darker' side of that. It's not bad if you don't have the doe eyed reaction. You may have made them, but you don't know them and they don't know you. Once you get to know them, then you develop that first love reaction. My mom went through this three years ago. I felt really bad.

[@Bellavlogs237]

I struggle with anxiety and depression All my life I survived 2 fainting issues and here I am still alive I try to look on the bright side not the negative side my body was already harming me naturally my mind had sent me a signal that one is coming prepare myself

[@DemiDawn]

Dear Katherine and Christina, As you predicted, there are in fact people who needed to hear this - one of them being me. I'm newly post-partum (2.5 months) and very much in the thick of it. This video could not have come at a better time. While I do not have PPD or PPA to the extent that you've described, I can definitely relate to a lot of the things you're saying. I too had an emergency c-section and I had a very difficult recovery. I'm only now starting to have pain-free days, but the internet told me I should be painfree after 6 weeks. All the other online moms seemed to be off medication after a few days, while it took me 4 weeks. Not being able to sit up, pick up or carry my son the first few weeks was absolutely heartbreaking. I specifically relate to dreading the nighttime, I still have that every now and then and it's really bad. It got to a point where I asked my husband to put our son in our room (he cosleeps with us) when I was sleeping just because having him next to me while I was getting ready for bed was too anxiety inducing. Now, we're doing better, but when my little boy cries in the middle of the night I still get a surge of anxiety. I also very much relate to feeling like whomever holds my son will hate it. The thing is, I didn't realize I had those thoughts until i watched this video. It was pretty subtle and I was just unconsciously thinking it. The thing is, my son also probably cries more than average (though I have no comparison as he is my firstborn) so when someone holds him and he starts crying, my thoughts instantly spiral. In those moments i truly believe that the person holding him must hate holding him, must be so stressed, must think I'm a terrible mother, etc. etc. The thing that I wanted to thank you most (that brought me to tears) was saying that we'll get through this. I have so many people saying that I should enjoy this phase, that it only lasts so long and that I should soak it all in but I really (and still sometimes) just wanted it to pass. I finally feel a bit more like that's okay to say, just because you were both so encouraging that this too will pass and it does get better - rather than telling me to enjoy this phase that I don't love. Your video definitely provided me with a step towards healing. I still have many to go, but I feel lighter already. Thank you.

[@cimorellitheband]

Wow! I relate so much to your story. I’m so so sorry you’re having such a rough time. I want you to know that many people have this same experience and it’s just one of the possibilities when it comes to newborn life/postpartum 😩 people just don’t seem to talk about this that often so it can feel SO isolating and like there’s just something wrong with you or your baby. It’s absolutely okay to not love the newborn stage. You don’t need guilt on top of what you’re already going through! It is what it is and we can be honest about the hardships and still be so grateful to be a mother and love our baby so much. Things will change and get better and this will just be a part of your story! Hang in there and know this is just a season and a new one is around the corner. -Christina 💗

[@DemiDawn]

@@cimorellitheband Thank you so much, Christina. And mostly thank you both for sharing your stories. You have no idea how valuable it was for me to hear it

[@sammylg22]

I've followed cimorelli since about 2010, and I love watching your videos. As someone who hasn't had kids but wants a big family, thank you for this. Moms need to hear the truth no matter how hard it may be. Kath and Christina, I know you may not feel strong, but you've just done the most courageous and bold thing by sharing this. You're helping so many people. I pray for all the new moms out there that you would lean into God and remember his truths. The devil wants you to feel these horrible things and they're lies. Children are a blessing from God, and He knows how much you care.

[@lisah28]

Holding my 11 month old who is viciously teething and very needy but I’ll take this any day over the first 6 months. Thank you for making this video…I wish I would have known. I struggled so much because I moved to a new city and had no family or friends. we’re not made you do this alone. To do anything alone but especially motherhood.

[@elizabethjoy3830]

Love how you mentioned the different temperaments even in newborns. I work in NICU and see this often and know exactly what you mean about the blood curdling screams. Mums I know who have had “easy” babies don’t seem to understand. I’m pregnant now and I worry often about my baby being that way because of what I know and have seen but it’s awesome to see that you got through it. And to see that your second was not the same experience!

[@907Tia]

Omg Katherine's poem really got me 😭😭😭 I'm 4m pp with my second and yes... sometimes even now I just want someone to see me... to help me while I'm struggling with my crying infant and my crazy 3yr old... it can be a bit much sometimes. Especially when the only help you have is from your husband and he doesn't even help you most times. You feel like he's completely content with watching you drown. I'm in therapy once a week and she's really helping me. But yes, it's all worth it and it does get better.

[@kolibri7712]

This is part of what makes me so scared to have kids. If your job doesn’t offer good maternity and paternity leave and you have to go through this, it just seems impossible. Not to mention prepartum mental health, which is talked about even less. All the money this requires is honestly just terrifying, and it is so deeply upsetting to me that in the US we don’t receive sufficient social support from the government for this. And people actively fight against it. I just don’t know how we’re expected to survive.

[@ib4660]

A good show that portrayed some of these struggles is virgin river

[@MomandTell]

We have 5 kids under the age of 7 (including twin 10 month olds) - all girls -and I can honestly say 2 under 2 was the hardest part of motherhood for me. Newborn phase is definitely not my favorite and I do not do well with sleep deprivation I found out early on so I tossed out all my parenting style preferences and sleep trained and it was LIFE. CHANGING. Five kids in now and I can say I know how to get babies to sleep! Now as my children are coming more into their own personalities I'm having a blast! Don't give up! Don't fall into the forever trap! You are not alone and I do believe God hears our desperate cries for help at 2am. He's there with us.

[@juliannazapotoczny9134]

As a single Mom, this hits home. I suffered bad from all of that and sucked. I couldn’t rely on it on another individual. I went almost 2 years raising my boy Luke by myself. Days/Nights, I couldn’t even remember the days because they went by fast and I was so caught up in the moment I haven’t had time to slow down and take it all in. My son was born 12 weeks early. He was in NICU for 3 weeks. I went in and hospital feeling horrible because I couldn’t do anything. He was 3.2 when born and when we left he was 5.11. Having to do this alone sucked. I remember being hopeless not being able to have that bond and breast feeding. Learning he’s a colic baby and trying to go day by day wishing it was a new day and a new opportunity for something good to happen. When nights were tough I would rock in to sleep and cry. I finally took myself back to the hospital for my mental health. And got help. I’m not in this single moms group and every Wednesday we go out for lunch and park. It’s been 2 and half years since he was born. Yeah I feel alone and doing this on my own but I know I got this and I can move forward because I have better sources. He’s at the age where I can understand and he can communicate what is wrong. Motherhood isn’t easy but as time go on it will get better and I push forward. I want my son to have a better life and I need to show him as a single mommy I can do it. I want him proud of me!

[@coffeegirll]

Thank you SO much for opening up about this!!! God bless you and your beautiful children🙏🏽❤️

[@fredrikarasmusson]

The poem was so extremely beautiful❤️

[@laural4129]

There is a Dutch movie and book about postpartum depression. It is a very intense story, but definitely a beautiful story. It is called de gelukkige huisvrouw (or in English: The happy housewife). The book is written by Helen van Rooyen and I think it is translated in English as well.

[@msspeakswithhands]

Oooo... I am 3 weeks postpartum and that poem hit me hard. 😭 I felt every word of that. Thank you.

[@courtneyhenion2683]

I’m so glad you guys are talking about this. PPD is such a real thing. I’m 99% sure I had it after I had my second child. And as a Christian it was even harder. Not being able to feel like you measure up as a mom, not wanting to get out of bed, and just the normal struggle with PPD but then having the battle of knowing Christ doesn’t call me to be like this. He gives us joy and peace and I didn’t have it. I never reached out and I never went to a therapist so I never got officially diagnosed. But anytime I though about reaching out but then I would doubt being able to reach out because Christ says I should already have the victory. The battle in the mind is such a real thing in this. But like you said, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Things do get better!! Thank you for talking about this subject and helping ti bring light to such a sensitive and I talked about subject.

[@EmilyLowe-Wylde]

It hit me when the nurse discharged me from the hospital. She walked out of the room to start my discharge paperwork and I felt this overwhelming sadness and doom come over me. My brain started listing off all the ways in which I wasn't prepared, I saw images of me tripping while carrying my daughter, etc. PPD has been this intrusive way of thinking that suddenly came about. Sometimes the thoughts make me so sad I have to just squeeze my eyes closed and tense my muscles to get through them.

[@BunnyInspireUnicorn]

ive had two babies, 14 months apart and its been hard, dont ever forget that PPR, postpartum rage is a real thing and i got it with my first, i feel im gonna get it again. if you are angry all the time or your moods change dramatically or just in general you are feeling so much hatred, please also get help, i was lucky enough to be able to catch it quickly and stop it without medication but if you need that medication and it will help you, take it, its so hard and for those mums who think others make it seem easy, trust me, they most likely are feeling the same way you are, so def msg them and see how they are also doing

[@everydayisricenewday]

I can totally relate ♥️ I had PPD for at least 1.5 yr after having my daughter and the nights were definitely the worst for me too, especially living in the Midwest, I had my daughter in Fall and the sun settled earlier and it got darker faster and because there was snow, it was hard for others to come visit us. I also didn’t have much help from families and struggling so much. I joined a mother’s group online and a mother’s/ women’s Bible study group too and it made things so much better. Mommas, we are not alone! And I agree, things do get easier!!!! And it gets better ♥️

[@ShawnWilliams1987]

I love you, Cimorelli

[@alovegreaterthanlife]

Anxiety in pregnancy, parent gets diagnosed with terminal cancer, traumatic birth, feeding difficulties, colic, anxiety around SIDs due to experience in my job, mental abuse from close family, parent dies, trying to buy a house. My daughter is now two and I only just feel like I am healing. ❤

[@Vania.Carolinaa]

Girls… i can’t thank you enough for this! So so important to hear this message! The poem was beautiful and too relatable🤍

[@katelyn.perlin]

I love you guys sm💗grief and love to you both

[@sherbetstraw]

Oh Kath thank you for sharing I’m crying with you as I watch 😢

[@mariapenaranda209]

EVERYTHING Katherine said, this is me for 8 year now! This is me as a mom and trying to manage everything all at the same time, work, house work, been a present mom, trying to be a wife, when the baby comes is not only them been born it is also us as moms.

[@tanyagermain5435]

I’ve been through PPD. It was soo bad that I had the guilt, absolute fear, dark thoughts and severe anxiety. I remember begging God to help me and u would get mad at God. This lasted a year. What helped me was talking with people I trusted which was very few and other moms who went through the same things. Also constant Christian songs, holding my baby and reading verses from the Bible over and over again. Jeremiah 29:11 helped me so very much. The phrase false evidence appearing real(FEAR) helped me remember that these were lies and it was fear controlling me.

[@Kayash1D]

I wish women got the help they deserve when it comes to postpartum and mental health.

[@KristinaLove0120]

Felt this to my core.. 😢 it is the hardest season I’ve ever gone through and it does get better!!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@sarabutler2646]

I relate to both of you so much. My baby was not a good sleeper and had a terrible witching hour that lasted 5 hours at a time. I didn’t know what to do. I felt so alone and depressed. Once anyone left the house the amounts anxiety I had was overwhelming. Things have gotten better but I’ll never forget those moments.

[@bonitabethel]

sending so much peace and joy and love to you guys. youre doing amazing and God will continue to be your strength. he’ll nevr give you more than you can handle ❤️❤️❤️🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@ariannal9844]

Yes!! I was diagnosed with it after giving birth. My baby is now 4 months and I still haven’t gotten treatment..

[@medientroscha341]

you are so brave! You are great! Thank you for sharing this.😘😘😘😘😘

[@BCSchmerker]

+cimorellitheband *Postpartum panic, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression were three o' the feeds for:* *SKIN / CIMORELLI* ( Katherine Cimorelli / Lauren Cimorelli / Christina Cimorelli / Amy Cimorelli / Lisa Cimorelli ) Eleven Productions LLC, ASCAP

[@Cimfamlover]

I love you girls 😢

[@Cimorelli102]

same

[@askerman3]

social media ! she said that. Its affecting lives without knowing

[@katiestott7120]

I cried listening to this😢

[@katerinaml8988]

hi christina my baby is 10 months old and still screams in the car seat, pram, high chair and anything that has a seat belt. when does it get easier? watching your story had me in tears bc i feel like everyone else is a better mum and has it so much easier. they go on strolls, coffees and i can't cos she fusses so much and its so isolating and i start to resent my life. I'm so ashamed

[@cimorellitheband]

I’m so sorry! I get it!! There may be an underlying problem causing your baby pain like reflux or something else so make sure you ask your doctor and keep an eye on when your baby is most upset and anything that changes things so you can basically be a detective adding up all the clues and figure it out! It’s so difficult when they can’t communicate it to you with anything other than crying so you just have to guess 😩 I would guess things will become easier pretty soon when your baby can communicate with words or even signs! Have you looked up baby sign language? Watch a KZbin video on it! There are a few simple signs you can teach your baby and now is the perfect age to start! They often will start using signs before they can talk and then they can communicate more to you which I think makes things a lot easier! I would look into the books “the fussy baby book” and “raising your spirited child”. These have so much helpful info you wont find most places because most babies aren’t quite as fussy so people don’t have the best advice (as I’m sure you’ve noticed). My son also hated to be contained in any of those things so I totally get it! In the stroller, I had to have a clip on toy and a constant stream of snacks I have him! And he just hardly used the high chair and say in a chair at 1. For the car seat, often times when they switch to the convertibles car seat they are more comfortable - make sure you have everything properly fitted in the car seat! You can join a safe car seat Facebook group and send a pic and have an expert give feedback or go in person if you know where to find one. Also you can join a. Facebook group for fussy babies!!! So helpful to see other similar moms! I really do think things will change over this transition into the toddler years! Hang in there! I know it’s unbelievably hard but they will change! I suggest “big little feelings” on Instagram for tips on handling all the incoming tantrums and power struggles of the toddler years. My son responds SO WELL to that method of parenting! It’s incredible and he’s such a happy toddler! Although it’s still an extra challenge with such an intense personality, it’s truly a gift!!! Hang in there and I will say a prayer for you right now! 💗💗💗

[@bettylane6074]

So important to talk about! Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@keturadawn7272]

I'm struggling with OCD and anxiety bad after having my son. It's been 2 years and it's just gotten worse. I am seeing a therapist as of recently which seems to be helping. But maybe you can do a more in depth video of what helped specifically with OCD? It would be so helpful.

[@alaynalynn5228]

Thank you!!❤️❤️