Weaning and Hormone Surges

RedBaramid

So we nursed for the last time on Wednesday, and I've sort of been a hot mess since then. I had the PPD pretty under control, I thought I had tamed the beast, and now I am almost as bad as I was a week after we got home from the hospital. I'm just falling apart. Anyone else have some temperament flares after weaning? Is this part of the normal weaning process or should I contact a doctor and get this checked out? I'm also a little worried that my bipolar disorder could be making what should be a little bump in the road a big ugly pot hole... Thoughts, similar experiences, advice is all welcome. Last night I had a complete meltdown because LO went to sleep in her crib and I was angry because I wanted to cuddle her all night, I yelled and cried at DH when he put her down because I told him he was taking her away from me.  I feel awful now that I'm out of the over emotional haze.... This doesn't feel right.

mrsdanielleM2010

It sounds like your senses say something is off. Trust yourself. Call the ob and check in. Hugs & good luck!

barbiedoesbaby

Thinking of you! I have heard that weaning can cause serious ppd that often goes unrecognized for too long since it can be many months after the birth. I'm already worried about it and I'm not even trying to wean yet. So follow your gut and talk to a doc to get some peace of mind. We have so many emotions already to deal with and I'm so sorry you are going through even more. I wish we COULD get a full nights' sleep while snuggling our babies every night! The blog Cup of Jo opened up about her ppd caused by weaning - worth a read if you are feeling alone in the battle!

pshaortao

@barbiedoesbaby‌ I remember that blog post by cup of jo! Here's the link for op: https://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/02/motherhood-depression-and-weaning.html?m=1

emmylu30

I know I experienced some mood swings and depression when I weaned from EPing with DS1 when he was about 5 months old.  Here is a good article with references from kellymom.com so to a certain extent it is normal but it's always worth a call to the OB if you feel like something is off. 

doglover31

I have no experience but just want to agree with PP when they said to give your doc a call.

JustCricket

I hope your hormones even out and you get the help you need. I'm sorry you're going through this, I can only imagine how rough it is. Giant hugs to you momma!

JustCricket

Also I wanted to add that I LOOOOOVVVVEEEE the pic of your LO In your siggy. Beautiful

RedBaramid

Just wanted to update you guys. Called my OB and chatted with her, she told me to go up to the pharmacy and she ordered me a refill on what I was taking when I first had trouble and is going to have me take it once a day for a couple weeks, and then move on to every other day.. and slowly pull me off it like we did originally.

I really appreciate the support. I may not have been brave enough to make the call without the back up from you guys telling me it was the right decision.

Also the links to the blogs about it made me feel like what was happening to me wasn't just me being crazy. FX I start to feel better soon. She's asleep in her crib again right now and I sat and wept in the doorway because I didn't want to wake her but I missed out on bedtime because I worked late and it was breaking my heart. This has totally not been my normal.

mrsdanielleM2010

Proud of you hope everything turns around quickly.

froglegs04

Good luck, lady.  I'm sure this is hard but I hope the medicine works for you!

MrsLaLaBug

I hope the meds help you and you get to feeling back to yourself very soon!  Big hugs!

ashaw512

Glad you got help. I hope you feel like your old self soon.