I do not have children. But three of my friends became first time mothers this summer. All three are in loving marriages and I would consider them confident, happy women. Two of them became hot messes once their respective children were born. They questioned their decision to have children; became depressed; felt extremely isolated, etc.

In Britney's case, I cannot imagine what having TWO children did for her sanity. My friend suspects that Britney had post-partum with her first son, never got the help she needed, quickly had her second son, and pretty much spun near out of control from there.

I'm glad she seems 'happy' now, but I'm afraid for what her future might hold.