Guest guest Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Bobbi, Just wanted to say how sorry I am that this is happening at the same time! My DD's OCD came on suddenly and severely right when I had my twins, so I know how you feel. It was awful! I had a " crazy " child who wasn't eating at home and newborn twins in the NICU! Those days were very very hard. I'm glad that at least you know what you are dealing with. Hopefully it's just a bump in the road. Hugs, Dina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 First of all, congratulations! Not to get too personal, but are you breastfeeding the baby? If so, you might want to reassure your daughter that the baby is being provided with the best thing for healthy babies - your health and defenses through the breast-milk. Also, we used our son's concern for making his baby sister sick as an opportunity to remind him of the control he has over the germs he spreads. We emphasized covering coughs, sneezing in to the bend of his elbow, and always having freshly washed hands when touching the baby. Babies are also only going to get stronger immune systems by being exposed to germs - that's how we as humans build immunity and health. Just my two cents. I wish you the very most enjoyment of your new baby, personally and as a family! > > I just had a new baby and its causing my daughters ocd to surface again. I just want to enjoy the baby as a family and this has to happen. Any suggestions? She is worrying about getting the baby sick. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Yes Thank you. Im not breastfeeding but I get what you mean. This is hard on me also because i also have a son with autism who is kind of having a hard time with the new baby also. My dd is 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hi Bobbi, congratulations! Boy or girl? Does your daughter understand about her OCD? If so, you can address it from that perspective, that " bossy OCD " is back and she needs to boss IT back, etc. Is she worried that it's HER that will make the baby sick or that ANYone will (protective in that way). How is she handling it, is she more whiny or bossy or anxious...? Saw you mention your son -- what is his reaction, behavior? Is he too excited or too rough or jealous or...? > > I just had a new baby and its causing my daughters ocd to surface again. I just want to enjoy the baby as a family and this has to happen. Any suggestions? She is worrying about getting the baby sick. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 She understands but its been a while since we've delt with it. She is worrying about hurting the baby or getting her sick, food being bad and some bad thoughts. She wants to be reassured all the time and Im not sure what to say to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Especially given the new baby (congrats!!!), I would suggest getting her into ERP (Exposure & Ritual Prvention) therapy so that she can learn some tools to boss back the OCD - and so that you can also get some help on how to break out of the patterns of reassurance. If you need a recommendation, let us know the general are that you live in. > > She understands but its been a while since we've delt with it. She is worrying about hurting the baby or getting her sick, food being bad and some bad thoughts. She wants to be reassured all the time and Im not sure what to say to her. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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