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Carol, I will support you and your project in the memory of Melanie.
god is always GREAT and will never leave us alone.

God bless!

Carmela

Thank you for unselfishly posting your heart and experience. I too an trying to raise awareness through my school english class and project. I'm a 31 year old new mom who dealt with severe PPD and have made it to the other side. Mom's need to stand together not judge.

Carol,

God bless you and this website for bringing Postpartum Psychosis out of the dark. In 2008 ten weeks after I had my son, I attempted to end my life. Thanks to swift medical intervention and the support of my husban, mother, brother and friends I found my way back to the joy and happiness of my life. It was not an easy road but so well worth it in the end. Karla Linehan

Hello melanie. I support your battle :-)

Wow I just had a baby 5 months ago and I think I'm suffering from PPD but a milder version of it. I'm very sorry for your loss

My name is Keri,and i too suffered from the nightmare called post partum phycosis.I was put in the hospital twice and it took a year (at least)to recover.Woman need to be made aware of this illness,i didn't know what was happening to me.I'am so verry sorry for your loss.Keep up the good work. :-)

This is a great thing you have done for your daughter. I hope that through her memory others may become aware of this unfortunate disorder. :-)

I remember suffering from PPD a few years ago. It took me a long time to recognize it. I think there was this hidden fear of my life never being the same again if I came to terms with it. Truth is I will never will be the same. Though I will always have regrets of those dark thoughts and moments I am grateful for getting through it and having a stronger understanding. It has brought me to a point where I can try to help raise awareness to friends and family. For them to simply recognize that there is a potential for this debilitating condition and to recognize any signs can help greatly. I am also thankful for those who are pushing policymakers to do more to treat mothers suffering from postpartum depression and psychosis.

I suffered PPD 3 years ago. My heart goes out to your family.

I recently lost my sister-in-law to postpartum phychosis. She committed suicide and left behind a wonderful husband and two beautiful children;a 9 month old daughter and a 3 year old son. I am heartbroken beyond belief. I want to thank-you for your strength. I hope to understand more about this terrible disease. Keep fighting the fight!

My condolences to you on the loss of your precious daughter...I am searching for help for our daughter,and have been unable to get help...I think she is very ill and has been since the baby was a couple of weeks old..I will call you...Thank-you for all of your work..

Congratulations Mrs. Blocker of your success with the precedent setting legislation in Melanie's name. It is a triumph well worthy of your efforts!

As well, every good wish for you and your loved ones of this day and always!

Happy Birthday! And joy filled returns of this special time!

Very Sincerely,

Trace Lawrence

I am so sorry for your loss and sm happy that your grandaughter is fine. Too often these things end with the family feeling the loss of both the mother and the child. Melanie is with God now and may he watch over your family in this trying time.

After hearing Melonies Mom speak this morning at Christ Hospital, it has moved me to help others. I work for OB/GYN's and hope to come up with better strategies to help our Mothers in the fight against Post-Partum Depression and Psychosis. Thank you for your story and GOD BLESS.

thanks for sharing your daughters story and for letting us know that this is a battle that can be won.

Hi Carol, this is Samantha, your waitress from the Medici on 57th this afternoon! After you left this afternoon, the whole staff of women at the Medici and I talked about PPD and the story you shared with me today. I want to thank you for everything you have done and are continuing to do for women everywhere. I really hope that you are proud of yourself and your wonderful journey. I am sorry that you had to live through what happened with your daughter but always, always remember that you have changed the lives, prolonged the lives of eventually millions of women and children. You have saved an unlimited amount of women children and families. It is a wonderful thing you have done for us. You lost a wonderful life, but your daughter is proud of you for what you have done. Thank you so much.

May the Lord send his angels to women around the world. May these angels aid in delivery and care of children and their mother's who need unmatched strength to raise a new soul. Stay strong ladies and get help when you know you need it!

This story brought me to tears, I had severy PPD/A after the birth of my 2nd daughter in July 2009 and still feel the side effects... Please keep this going..This needs to known that it is not all bliss..There needs to be more awareness and education. Thank you

I would like to start by saying that I am very sorry to hear of your loss. And I am very sorry for everything I have ever said about anyone who has done something out of their control while affected by a mental disorder. My sister had her 3rd child 7 weeks ago and has since been diagnosed with postpartum psychosis. It is by far the worst thing I have ever been through. I am trying my best to be there for her and to make sure that she is not given the chance to harm herself or her children. I absolutely hate watching this unfold but more than that I hate that I ever had a bad thought when I heard of famous cases such as melanie's. I now truly know that it is a sickness that the world needs to be educated on.

I am very sorry for your loss. I commend you on your efforts.