I was scared of being alone with my baby after I found out about my bipolar.
But then I realized something...if my psych NP (who has a degree in infant/family mental health) didn't think I was a danger to my baby, I should probably believe her. I was listening to the media stereotype of bipolar, instead of the reality I had lived with for 16 years.

I always managed to care for my baby even when I was the most depressed I have ever been. Of course I had been completely neglecting myself...which led my hubby to beg me to get help.

Even during the Zoloft incident (hypomania big time), I was so careful with my baby. I had to make sure the car seat was perfect, I drove right at the speed limit with her in the car, etc...

There really is such a thing as a good enough parent. Watching you deal with your bipolar and manage it will be a good example for your kids that you deal with challenges instead of hiding from them.