Postpartum Depression
txaggster
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Could it be...?
txaggster
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My little one just turned 4 months on the 28th of September. He's been a challenge from day 1 (emer c-section,2 days in NICU, bad jaundice, colic AND GERD, now we're back sliding on sleeping). I love him like there is NO tomorrow, but needless to say, sleep is NOT something my husband and I get. At first I thought maybe I had baby blues, then it got better. Then I chalked my diminishing house to no sleep. At this point, DH and I are at each other's throats - well, he is frustrated, feels like he is alone in this partnership, I take EVERYTHING he says like he's belittling me and as a result I'm pushing him away. I'm WAY over sensitive. He merely asks me to pick up the house or do something for him and I hear it as an attack. In response, I've become clingy, I hate when he's at work (night shift) and talk to him about all things under the sun. I can't seem to stop, I'm chatting to keep conversation going but it's not good conversation. I am NOT a clingy person, I hate cuddling and I love my space - not so these days. I don't keep up on house work, blaming it/believing on being tired. I feel like I am letting everyone close to me down. I'm scared I'm going to come home and he's going to tell me he wants a divorce (yes, I'm aware this is slightly irrational) and that he never should have married me. WTH is going on?! I feel so out of control!!!
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Re: Could it be...?
I would talk to your doctor about PPD. Also, a baby is hard on a marriage...our first year with our daughter was rough. I had PPD and he didn't understand it. This time around I got PPD again but my H read a lot about it and tries to help. Not every day is great but better. I will say that after our daughter turned a year old...well maybe even a little before that...we got back on track.
It is hard adjusting to this new little creature that needs you all the time.