My True Love

Chapter 19.

*Leilani's Postpartum Depression Part 1*

Lauren is two weeks old and giving Leilani and Laurent hell. Teddy, Mama B, Elo, And Larry been sharing nights on helping them but nothing seems to work. Teddy recently moved in with Larry and they was happy as ever. But for Leilani and Laurent, they was sleepless and agitated.

Right now it's 1 in the afternoon and Lauren is hollering. Leilani was on the verge of tears when Laurent came in with the bottle, taking Lauren from her arms and feeding her. She calmed down but Leilani was going through postpartum depression. After 10 minutes of feeding Lauren she was sound asleep and in her crib.

Laurent came back down stairs to see Leilani laying down crying. He immediately went to her rescue.

Laurent: Whats wrong baby?

Leilani: *crying* Babe I'm tired but I'm scared to fall asleep. Every time I close my eyes, she starts crying. Am I a bad mom?

Laurent: Of course not moma. You're a good mom. You're just new to this. Elo went through it and Larry baby woman went through it. Its natural.

Leilani: *crying dies down* I feel like a bad mom. I love my baby.

Laurent: I love her too. If your depression doesn't go away in two days we're going to the doctor. Okay.

Leilani: *smiles through tears* Okay. I love you so much and thank you baby.

Laurent: I love you too now. 

He lays down, pulls Leilani on top of him and pull the blanket over them.

Laurent: Rest your pretty little head. I got her when she wakes up.

Leilani: *yawns* Okay baby.

10 seconds later, Leilani was out like a light. Laurent carried her upatairs to lay her down. He kissed her forehead and left out the room. He checked on Lauren and she was still sleep. He walked down stairs and laid back on the couch.

Laurent was going through the change to but not as bad as Leilani. He was used to it. Babysitting his nieces through the night and day so it wasn't nothing to him. Leilani was a new mom and didnt have any experience with a baby. It was hard for her but he was always there for her.

Laurent laid back and rested his eyes for a good 30 minutes until there was a knock on the door. He went to answer it and Teddy and Larry walked in.

Teddy: *smiles* Hey Lau. You look dead.

Laurent: Hey Teddy and thanks.

Larry: *smiles* Sup frere.

Laurent: *smile a lil* Hey frere.

They all sat and talked.

Teddy: Where's Lani?

Laurent: *sigh* Upstairs sleep.

Teddy: *worried* Is she okay?

Laurent: Nah. She really tired and depressed. I just put the baby to sleep.

Larry: Damn. Lylah went through the same thing with booboo. New at everything but eventually she went to the doctor and got help.

Teddy: Maybe that's what Lani needs.

Laurent: She going to the doctor if her depression ain't gone in two days.

Teddy: *smile* That's good. She need it.