How often do you cry?

i*heart*him · October 2009

I know it's only been 4 days, and I'm exhausted, but I have been crying 3-4 times a day. Over stupid things...like I don't want him to grow up, I worry about being a good mom, I worry about how the outside world will be to him, and mostly I miss him being inside me.

I was thinking of just going to PPD group to have people to talk to.

thequeeenbee · October 2009

Don't worry, we all feel like this in the beginning. There will be lots of crying at first, but slowly, you will start to feel better.

MrsSandro · October 2009

Sometimes 2-3 times a day.

Mrs.DeliaMarieP · October 2009

You have Baby Blues, and it's very very common. I had them for about 3-4 weeks, and I cried all the time, for no reason whatsoever. Mostly, I was overwhelmed about the ability to take care of him and do everything else as well as I always have.

Your hormones are all over the place right now, and that's what is causing your emotions.

Don't worry about PPD unless you begin having feelings of harming yourself, your child or feelings of worthlessness, things like that. Just stay aware so that if you begin to feel this way you can/will get help.

Also, talk to your SO about your current feelings, so that he can be aware and keep an eye out for signs of PPD as well, not to mention you will feel better just talking your feelings out.

It will get better after a few weeks, I promise. I never thought it would, but it really will.

Rachel2315 · October 2009

2-3 times a day. ?Today I started crying in the car on the way to get new tires with DH because I was talking about quitting breast feeding in a month and how bad I already felt. ?Then I started crying about ten minutes ago because LO will not sleep anywhere but our arms. ?Not in the bassinet, or the bouncer, or the swing or anywhere. ?Its normal. ?

LSU628 · October 2009

I cried at LEAST once a day for the first 1-2 weeks. I dont function well on a lack of sleep, and I was trying to be super mom when we first got home. I had to learn to let some of the chores go, that even though my supply sucked and BM is better than none, and it is OK to call the pediatrician when your LO is screaming and spitting up all the time.

zeesbride · October 2009

At 4 days I was probably crying 6-7 times a day...give it a little time, it will get better.

emmylizzy · October 2009

I cried constantly for a good two weeks! It got less and less after that as we settled into a routine and i got to know my DD and felt more confident in myself. Things really turned the corner after about 7 weeks and definitely when she started smiling!

TeacherKelly · October 2009

I cried a lot too, and I was so sad that I wasn't pregnant anymore. It does get better. I have found a lot of little things that excited me along the way about not being pregnant anymore! And as you learn more about your LO you'll gain confidence as a mom and soon you'll be loving every second!

Shlei · October 2009

That is totally normal! I cried for the first week over little things. It's a lot better now.

monicalynn1979 · October 2009

All the time for the first week! After that it got much better.

i*heart*him · October 2009

Thank you all so much. How do you all deal with not being pregnant anymore..that seems to be the hardest. Or the fact that he will not be this little and helpless for ever or not need me as much in the future. Those are the things I think about the most that make me feel sad.

MrsKellyOrBust · October 2009

With my first, I cried ALL THE TIME. I cried about how much I loved him, I cried b/c the book I was reading to him really touched me, I cried b/c a commercial was moving, I cried b/c I spilled my drink. Yeah, anything set me off.

This time I don't really have the time to wallow in my hormones so I only catch myself getting teary eyed during those quiet night feedings.

Your hormones will settle

BeeLove · October 2009

every.single.day.

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