Exhaustion

greenbean79

Does anyone else feel all they do all day is tend to the needs of their LO? I find it hard to even have time to eat sometimes, let alone make an actual meal. I just grab whatever is there so I can eat quickly before he gets fussy again and needs attention.

This is exhausting and draining me....and I think adds to my depression.

 

Kristine Schilling

The first few months are the hardest, but as your LO gets older she will be easier to work with. Play gyms, bouncers, swings.. All wonderful tools to give you a bit of a break without LO being away from you.

I learned to eat with one hand. Food is needed to keep energy levels up, if energy levels drop you will feel more tired, frustrated, cranky etc. Maybe ask hubby or family member to prep quick meals for you, like sandwiches and such to grab from the fridge with little to no prep needed by you.

 Free up your hands, get a moby or sling or something so LO can cuddle against you hands free. Lets you have a "normal" routine of sorts. It amazed my DH how much i could do with a munchkin strapped to my chest. The freedom and physical activity will help with the depression. Also once your little one gets a bit older she can relax in a bouncer or swing, watching you be active in the home. That will help stimulate her mind as well.

 

Sleep when she sleeps. LO is what, 3 months old? You ticker in the signature indicates your past due by about  13 weeks so LO is about that age right? She should be settling down into a routine soon. And she is old enough to find enjoyment from her surroundings.

emolm

The sling and moby are the only things that have kept me going, esp when my husband is out of town. 

Totally understand what you're saying. As soon as I put down the baby, the dogs want to cuddle. Can't seem to get very many moments to myself. 

EVA116

It does get better once your LO can STTN. You can  put them to bed and have time to yourself.

etoyama

I definitely know where you're coming from. And yes I completely think that hunger adds to depression. I struggle with this a lot but in order for the chemicals in your brain to be properly balanced you have to have adequate nutrition. Sometimes this means your LO will fuss while you make yourself a sandwich but remember that a healthy momma = a healthy baby.