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agitation towards first daughter

gotchagomogotchagomo
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I had my first daughter over 3 years ago. No complications; joyful pregnancy and easy planned c/s delivery.No PPD either. DD#2 was exactly the same way. I feel much joy and happiness when I'm with DD#2--it's DD#1 I'm having trouble with, to the point that I'm wondering if my agitation towards her is really a symptom of PPD. I get so frustrated with her and frequently raise my voice to her--before DD#2 came along I didn't react this way, even if I was frustrated by her behavior. I will never hurt her, but I see the confusion and hurt in her eyes when mommy gets angry with her--she doesn't understand why, and frankly, neither do I sometimes. Could this be some kind of "misplaced PPD" since it is happening so soon after the birth of DD#2? I have never been diagnosed with depression before and I don't have other typical symptoms like sleep disturbances or changes in eating habits. Thoughts?
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Re: agitation towards first daughter

  • itsspykittyitsspykitty

    I don't have any real life experience but maybe you are expecting DD 1 to act older or not be as needy? Is this your last child?  Maybe it is resentment bc you want this time with DD 2 since this is your last one (if it is)

    DD 1 is still pretty young and probably looks up to you with DD 2 and wants to be included in the love. Can DH take DD 1 for an afternoon and you and DD 2 can be alone. That way you have your alone time with each DD? 

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