Baby Blues, anyone else?

chizekgeena

 I had my LO almost 2 weeks ago and ever since then I have had horrible crying spells. They usually happen starting at around 3 in the afternoon and then by 8 at night I am feeling a lot better. I just feel so overwhelmed and it has just been so hard adapting. I have my parents here to help but DH is gone till later this month but even when he was here for the couple days after we had her, I would cry and cry. Is anyone else experiencing this or have you in the past? I suffered from depression and anxiety when I was in college and I am so scared of these emotions leading to postpartum depression. I will probably call my dr just so they are aware of what's going on but I am scared of them pushing medication because of how anti-depressants are essentially trial-and-error.

I feel like such a horrible mother for saying this, but I am miserable. I am scared to death of what to expect next because, obviously, newborns and babies are just unpredictable. I felt like I was prepared before having LO but I just wasn't expecting these emotions which isn't making the transition any easier.

LegallyBlonde217

What you're feeling is perfectly normal!  My babies are 6 weeks old and I still cry at least every few days.  The first few weeks I cried at least once a day.  A lot of it was BF related, but sometimes it was for no reason at all.  I swore I was a horrible mother for it, too.  DH would try to reassure me, but I was pretty much inconsolable. Our pediatrician said the level of hormones we have going through our bodies after delivering a baby is something like 20 times what we have normally. And this new mom stuff is really hard! 

But if it gets to the point where you feel like you want to hurt yourself or your babies, then call your Dr immediately.      

kellelle01

I had them with DS 1 and it lasted about 2 weeks. I cried about everything.

This time around they started this week and I find the more sleep deprived I get, the more emotional I get. The time of day you mentioned is probably when you're most tired. This will get easier and better. Try to find the positives in your life. :

rpt06

I was the same way when I had DD.  As soon as DH would leave for work in the morning I'd sit with her and cry because I felt so overwhelmed.  I think it lasted for a few weeks and then I felt better.  I was definitely still overwhelmed at times but didn't cry.  If you feel more comfortable talking with your dr about I say go for it, that's what they're there for.

L8kissie

I had ppd with ds and it didn't really start like that with me, if that makes you feel any better. If you are worried, talk to the doctor and tell you friends and family. Having extra help can assist as well. This is a HUGE transition and coming to terms with it takes time. That time also helps get rid of those pesky hormones that aren't assisting things. If it doesn't continue to improve, talk to the doctor again and again if needed. Good luck.

bosha711

First off, you are not a horrible mother for having these emotions. I would definitely call your doctor to make them aware of how you are feeling. It's better to be proactive about it. (hugs)

damabo80

Usually by 68w, the baby blurs get a lot better. If they don't, or you feel like hurting/neglecting yourself or the baby, then call the dr prior to then.

teacherjess

I think I spent the majority of DD's first two weeks hiding in the bathroom and crying. I was so embarrassed to be crying when she was healthy and happy and not really even all that difficult, but I was just so overwhelmed with how my life had changed that I couldn't even think about it without breaking down. It was miserable. I was eventually diagnosed with post-partum depression later on when it didn't go away, and I took meds for a few months, but I do think the early crying spells were more a product of the hormone rush and exhaustion than they were depression. Call your doctor and see if they want you to come in-- it might make you feel better just to have someone tell you it's normal and that they can help.