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<blockquote data-quote="goldenguru" data-source="post: 189958" data-attributes="member: 1545"><p>My daughter (my difficult child for those who may not remember) had a baby 20 months ago @ 18. She lived with us for about 6 months - married the dad ( a wonderful young man). All went well for about 4 months and she got pregnant again - intentionally. 2nd baby is now 2 months old. My daughter has fallen into a pretty significant postpartum depression. She has a hx with clinical depression.</p><p></p><p>So my quandary? I have been trying to finish a bachelors degree for about 6 years. I have had to take whole semesters off to deal with assorted family issues. Lots of mental illness in my family. My first reaction to this latest episode with my daughter was to call the registrar and drop my classes so that I can go in and help daughter until she gets through this. This is my senior year and I am finally doing my clinicals - so it is all or nothing. I can't do a part time student status. I can help daughter on weekends and occasionally in the evenings - but the caseload is huge and I"m going to be busy.</p><p></p><p>At what point am I helping? At what point am I rescuing? Her husband is VERY supportive and VERY helpful. But depression is very debilitating - and I wouldn't want to have to care for 2 small babies in the throes of a depression.</p><p></p><p>I would appreciate any feedback from wise warriors.</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="goldenguru, post: 189958, member: 1545"] My daughter (my difficult child for those who may not remember) had a baby 20 months ago @ 18. She lived with us for about 6 months - married the dad ( a wonderful young man). All went well for about 4 months and she got pregnant again - intentionally. 2nd baby is now 2 months old. My daughter has fallen into a pretty significant postpartum depression. She has a hx with clinical depression. So my quandary? I have been trying to finish a bachelors degree for about 6 years. I have had to take whole semesters off to deal with assorted family issues. Lots of mental illness in my family. My first reaction to this latest episode with my daughter was to call the registrar and drop my classes so that I can go in and help daughter until she gets through this. This is my senior year and I am finally doing my clinicals - so it is all or nothing. I can't do a part time student status. I can help daughter on weekends and occasionally in the evenings - but the caseload is huge and I"m going to be busy. At what point am I helping? At what point am I rescuing? Her husband is VERY supportive and VERY helpful. But depression is very debilitating - and I wouldn't want to have to care for 2 small babies in the throes of a depression. I would appreciate any feedback from wise warriors. Thanks in advance. [/QUOTE]
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