post pardum

[Angel760]

I had my daughter feb 1 so shes 5 days old. I am sooo depressed. I cry all the time. Idk how to handle it. Its hard getting thro one day and im just stuck in the here and now. I cant see anything positive. I miss her in my belly and feel like i lost a piece of me. I miss feeling her kick. We went on this journey together that nobody will ever understand. Im just never happy and i cant eat or anything. Idk what to do);

[libbyz]

I remember that feeling. Its awful I hated my husband going to work. I hated the nights cause I knew I was the one getting up. I felt like I was the only one up at 2 o'clock in the morning I hated I cried all the time. My family hardly came and seen me even tho they live a few miles from me. And it was winter so I didn't want to take her outside. It was really rough. I had to talk myself out of my depression and I knew I had to get it together cause my husband was freaking out and didn't no what to do. It will be OK just breath and relax.

[morgani]

I had my third child a little over two weeks ago. Around five or six days old I was a little depressed and overwhelmed. It's normal. I had depression with my first two kids, but i wasn't breastfeeding them. With this one, I am breastfeeding and I've noticed a huge difference in how I feel. It gets better and if it doesn't talk to your dr.

[Angel760]

Thank uu

[Liz_zoey]

I'm 3 weeks pp, and I know how you feel. I had a minor breakdown right around 5 days, but now where I'm at now I feel much better. I can feel things settle back into place, and I don't get as emotional as quickly anymore. Just take it one day at a time, and sleep as much as you can. Trust me, it helps so much to just take a nap. Also, try and cut out as many other stressors as you can. The laundry and dishes can wait, or can be done by someone else. If it doesn't start to even out soon, then I'd talk to your dr, they can help from there. Good luck hun, you're definitely not the only one.

[Angel760]

Yeah i am breast feeding. Thank uu

[RN_JC]

It's ok to be feeling down right after baby completely normal. It takes time for our hormones to adjust to not being pregnant anymore. All you can do is take things one day at a time. Your baby is right in front of you now physically so it's a new bonding experience. Are you breastfeeding?  The only reason I ask is studies show that it can help decrease baby blues and PPD. If not don't worry about it. Just give yourself some time this is all new and can be overwhelming. If you are still having trouble adjusting speak with your Dr about it. You may benefit from counseling or even joining a PPD group. I wish you all the best hun