Emotional

Hello, again.  Thank you ladies for your helpful advice on my yesterday's post.  All that information is def helpful especially for a new mother who doesn't know what, when and where (most of the time).  I had another quick question.  I just feel that I get so much support here and women who have gone through the same thing are best to talk to.  I've been feeling a bit too emotional lately.  I never cried during my pregnancy but now when I had my baby, I feel like it takes absolutely nothing to make me cry.  I noticed last night that my DD nose was stuffed a little so I began crying a river just for that.  What the heck's wrong with me?  I know that the hormonal changes and not getting enough sleep will do that to you but I'm afraid that it might turn into depression.  How long does this emotional state last and what can I do to feel better?  I get so much support from everyone (my mom, husband, etc) and yet I feel all this.  THank you for letting me vent.  I just needed to hear other ppl out and to know that I'm not alone going through this.

[nanis]

I felt the same way with dd.I was by myself all day.dh would work nights & was asleep all day.ds would be in school & baby would not sleep & had colic.I thought I was gonna go crazy.I would cry if baby would cry.I was sllep deprived,anemic,tired,sore boobs & had a 4yr.old to deal with.It's hard at first once you get a routine I started to feel better.About depp. I don't know I know thats some serious stuff.Esp. postportum.If it's really affecting you & it does'nt get better I'd make dr. appt.Hope you feel better*nanis

[bookerswife]

Are you napping when he naps?? This is very important to do! It does sound like you might just have a tad bit of post partum depression! What I would suggest is when DH gets home ask him to watch the baby while you do something for yourself! Go for a drive, go shopping, just take a walk. This got me through both times! You need some time to yourself, you not only have been sharing your body for 9 months or so but now you are attending to baby all the time! Good luck!

[mary345]

i felt the same way after i had my son. i would think that i didn't do something right b/c i had to have a c-section and then if he would start crying and i couldn't make him stop i would just start crying and say that he hated me which was not true but it felt that way i had just a little bit of post partum depression with my son but it didn't last long maybe a few weeks i think once the pain of the c-section went away and once i could to know my sons crys i was better.

[DFB05]

I felt the same way!  I had my baby 22 days ago, and was WAY emotional until about 5 or 6 days ago.  I had a c-section, was in pain, and had to go back in for emergency surgery the week after she was born, so I had allthat along with the hormones etc.  It was bad, and I was getting worried, then all of a sudden it went away.  It really really helps to get outside and just take a walk or go to the store for a bit.  My husband suggested we go to Cosco to get baby food, and you would have thought we were going out to a Broadway show I was so excited!  I thought I was a horrible mother for feeling so emotional, I felt like "what have I gone and done & ruined my life", then guilty for feeling that way, all kinds of emotions like that.  I never thought about doing anything to anyone, but those hormone changes were rough!!  I talked to a few people (sisters & friends) and they all went through it too.  Don't worry...you're not alone and it will get better!

[Me2mommy2b]

Thank you for your responses.  It's good to know that I'm not alone going through this.  I think most of it is that I'm not getting enough sleep and I'm still afraid a little that I might be doing something wrong.  I'm sure that once we're used to each other and understand each other's cues a little better, all will be better.

[petanka]

there are 2 or 3 stages of posportum depression. Give it another month or so and if it does not get any better, you better talk to your Dr. I did not have any with my first DD, but after I m/c our second baby in 13 weeks, it hit me badly and I had to go through counceling. I recomend to mention it to your Dr. if it does not get any better.

[mumwith#4]

Absolutely normal and totally hormonal!!! It is an overwhelming job particularly for first time mothers and then to throw in a bunch of hormones on top of that is just a recipe for emotions!!!

It is commonly known as the 'baby blues' (not to be confused with 'post-natal depression'). It is a combination of your hormones, lack of sleep and the new role of motherhood and all it entails. This won't last...but if it does get worse then mention it to someone or if you are worried see a dr or midwives/maternal clinic. They can be very helpful and point you in the right direction if you need emotional support. But it's more than likely it will pass eventually. Just enjoy every minute of it, because it does go all too quickly!