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When did you start feeling "normal"?

lhulllhull
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I know it's very early, but I feel like I just sit around and look at DS and think about what will happen next.  Nothing feels normal and it's driving me crazy.  I don't think I am having the "baby blues" but maybe I am. 

I want being a mom to feel more natural, so when did it happen for you? Thanks.

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Re: When did you start feeling "normal"?

  • Temp865949250007475Temp865949250007475
    I am about maybe 40% to feeling natural...I wouldn't be super surprised if I had a bit of PPD though...
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  • DiAnne82DiAnne82
    Probably after 2 or 3 weeks. By 2 weeks I was feeling a lot better physically which helped a lot!
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  • melbilly62599melbilly62599
    I would say that is part of the "baby blues" as well as totally normal "new mom" feelings.  The first couple weeks were tough, but it gets so much better!!  Give it a week or so and you will find your routine and your new "normal". 
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  • me&mymonkeyme&mymonkey
    I just recently started feeling like my old self again.  I didn't really notice that I wasn't feeling like myself (well the first 2 weeks pp I knew I wasn't myself).  But last week and this week I almost feel like I did before DS was born.  Especially when the sun is shining and my windows are rolled down and I am cruising and singing my favorite song at the top of my lungs.  Yeah life is good now.
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  • jwt6jwt6

    Being a mom probably felt more natural around 6 weeks. We finally had some sort of routine. I didn't really feel back to my normal self until 3 months+. It took me a while to lose the 60 lbs I had gained and I still have some to go. It takes time and you are probably just exhausted. Good luck.

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  • holly423holly423

    I guess it depends on how you mean "back to normal".

    Physically - 2 weeks

    More natural to be a mother - 2 months

    I still don't feel like my old self emotionally though.

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  • lhulllhull
    Thanks everyone! Your responses made me feel better!
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  • lailak42lailak42
    I seem to have had a breakthrough this week and am FINALLY feeling a bit like myself.  I suddenly feel okay with the fact that DD is supposed to be our last child, whereas before now the thought brought me to tears.  I think that's a good sign.
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  • MrsKKMrsKK
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    The first few weeks is difficult, but you'll get there.? The baby blues went away at 3.5 weeks for me.? I starting feeling (mostly) like?myself again at 6 weeks.? I say "mostly" because I have some feelings about MIL that were not there before DS was born.? She's a VERY strong personality, and I have this fear that she'll "take over" DS.? Not rational, I know, so I'm hoping it will go away once I become more comfortable as a mother.?

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    About the same as PP. ?Although DD is 5 months and I still have these irrational feelings towards MIL. ?

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