Baby Blues

lejazz

does anyone else have tiny outbursts of high emotions states that small triggers can make you cry? It’s been 6 days since giving birth (23 hour labor, 2 hours pushing, and then a c section).

 My baby and myself are both actually doing very well in terms of health and the baby is a great pooper, pretty decent sleeper, and generally a good eater. But I think my milk supply is really strong that she often falls asleep at the boob or spits up after only a short time. we are trying methods to prevent so much spit up and even shortening the time on the breast because it seems like she’s full. 

But there are times when she fall asleep on the breast after only a short time and then I burp and rouse her and then she won’t latch again or gets upset in general while breastfeeding and I logically know she’s clearly full and is getting upset or not relatching because of this but emotionally it really hurts to see. Also I know logically she’s fine but then if she cries or doesn’t sleep well, I feel like I’ve failed her. It makes me super emotional even though logically I know she’s ok. 

Is anyone else experiencing this or something similar? Also is this baby blues? And does anyone have any tips? 

meggyme

Are are you working with a lactation consultant? That would be your best bet to figure this out. Sometimes tickling their feet or undressing them can help them stay awake. I used the eat, play, sleep rotations too so you have a better idea of when they are hungry vs tired.

As for the baby blues, you just experienced a whirlwind of labor and at 6 days PP you are still adjusting and processing it all. If you are feeling depressed or disconnected definitely call your doctor. But you are also sleep deprived, likely anxious and learning how to take care of another human, so feeling a little down is normal.