Nauseous & depressed while BF

seresaleigh

My daughter is 16wks3d old and for the past 5 days I have slowly become more and more slightly depressed, well enough to make me not want to talk to anyone throughout the day. I don;t even talk that much to the baby. I find myself nearly crying when I look at her, even though I hold her and tell her she is amazing and beautiful and wonderful. The nausea hits me just a little but enough to agitate me. I don't know what is happening. I love being a mom, and I don't want depression to happen to me.  What do I do? I know I am stronger than this, but I feel so weak.

FriendlyFanny

PPD doesn't always start right away after birth. I would get in to discuss with your doctor ASAP.

JCM

Is there a close friend or family member you can talk to?  If not, alot of medical insurance companies have someone they can refer you to in confidence.  This made me tear up because I have felt this way on and off too.  One of the most important things you have done so far is recognize how you are feeling.  This does NOT make you a weak person despite the fact that you can't help but feeling that way.  Call a friend or just look up a hotline there are people out there that can make you feel better and that may be all you need is a caring ear; however, if you need more that doesn't make you weak, just human.  I would find it impossible not to believe that at sometime every mother feels a touch of depression from time to time.  

MrsEvans2Be

Part of this can be normal but talk to your doc immediately....(((hugs))))

seresaleigh

Thank you lady friends. I feel like EBF has enabled me to become so close with my little one and being depressed makes me feel further away. I'm seeing a new family doctor tomorrow. I think I am anxious about meeting her and telling her all this the first time we meet. Hopefully, she'll have some advice. 

JCM

seresaleigh:

Thank you lady friends. I feel like EBF has enabled me to become so close with my little one and being depressed makes me feel further away. I'm seeing a new family doctor tomorrow. I think I am anxious about meeting her and telling her all this the first time we meet. Hopefully, she'll have some advice. 

 Don't worry about telling her all this the 1st time you meet.  I hope this little saying brings a smile to your face... No matter how goofey and messed up you think you are there is always someone crazier than you!  And your doc has seen them I'm sure :-)! 

seresaleigh

JCM:

seresaleigh:

Thank you lady friends. I feel like EBF has enabled me to become so close with my little one and being depressed makes me feel further away. I'm seeing a new family doctor tomorrow. I think I am anxious about meeting her and telling her all this the first time we meet. Hopefully, she'll have some advice. 

 Don't worry about telling her all this the 1st time you meet.  I hope this little saying brings a smile to your face... No matter how goofey and messed up you think you are there is always someone crazier than you!  And your doc has seen them I'm sure :-)! 

LOL, very cute.