Could this be PPD?

jasonlovessara

Ever since the babies were born I have been "off".  At first it was because they were in the NICU, then because I had like no sleep, then it was the colic.  Whatever the reason I am so not myself... .I am a patient person and now I feel like I am going to snap.  I am not happy most of the time, I just want to be in bed,,,, when the babies cry or scream I just am so frustrated.  I would NEVER hurt them, that has never even been a thought in my mind.  I tried to prepare myself for twins... I expected NICU time, no sleep and all that, I just don't think that anyone or anything can prepare you for the hell that is Colic.  Is this how everyone is and I am just being a baby and need to suck it up?  I love my babies and know how fortunate I am to have them.... but I just want to know if this is normal or if there is something that I can do for this...

Thanks.

bridesea

I honestly don't know, but I wanted to offer support.  I'm so sorry you are having a difficult time... colic must be absolutely maddening.  My only suggestion would be: do you have any help?  Especially the kind that can relieve you for a few hours (every day if possible) so you can have a break and do something nice for yourself.  Also, I know you are probably counting the minutes, but don't they say colic resolves itself around 5-6 months?

 Again, I'm sorry you are having a rough time.  I wish I knew more and could offer any better ideas.

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colic is so hard to deal with - even just one baby- i can't imagine twins and dealing with it.

i'd talk to your OB about it- certainly could be PPD or the start of it. Either way- i think talking to someone about your feelings will help no matter what.

I'm so sorry you are having such a rough time. (((HUGS)))

jd0614

I am not an expert by any means, and I am sure Colic is very difficult.  That said, I would speak with your OB because the fact that you just want to be in bed (despite the difficulties), is a sure sign of depression.  It can't hurt to talk to your Dr. because if it is, there is help and you can feel better.  I'm so sorry you're going through this!

jlc071903

Yes it is...call your OB tomorrow...I was the exact same way...after being on meds now I can say that I am back to my 'normal' self...when we were in the NICU the social workers had a sign on their door stating: "THe number one complication of childbirth IS Depression", and PPD can start any time up to 18 months AFTER the birth of your child.

blueladybug

Yes, it sounds exactly what I was experiencing.  Both our girls had colic too, so I know what you are going through.  I went to my regular physician for my meds or you could call your OB, the sooner the better.  One thing that helped me was to let go of the theory that if you are not "sad" you are not depressed.  It is a chemical imbalance that has nothing to do with how happy you are with your children or your life.  ((hugs))  It gets way better after your hormones are balanced and colic doesn't last forever :-)

Mrs.McJeep

I am no expert and have no idea how exhausting colic must be.  But I wanted to add that PPD can come in so many different forms that if you even feel the slightest bit that you may, it never hurts to talk to your OB, PCP, or even talk to your Pedi, they can't prescribe anything for you but talking to someone is very important to.

I also recommend getting a break, some mommy time!