I know this sounds completely crazy but I feel like every time I go into a depressive episode it makes me want to TTC. My husband and I have agreed we’ll start trying within the year but that it makes sense to wait another several months before we do. And when I’m happy, I totally agree with that.

But when I get into a depressive episode, I feel like I suddenly want a baby NOW. Like I need it as something to look forward to and to live for. I KNOW that’s not a good reason to have a baby (and I’m not actually planning to try atm!) but I noticed that whenever I get depressed I suddenly just feel the overwhelming desire to...