When does the weepiness end?

annies123 · April 2010

I had my LO two weeks ago. I have cried quite a bit since then. However, it's not sad crying or depressed crying. It's just crying over small things or cute things or just thinking about pregnancy, etc... I had a rough c-section so I'm not sure if it's from the trauma of all that.

I am super happy to have LO and she is healthy and a wonderful baby. I sort of feel like I live Groundhog Day everyday. The doctor cleared us to at least start getting out of the house and I think that will help.

I do think a big part is just sleep deprivation and exhaustion. And I am assuming the hormones are still balancing out. I just wonder when do the hormones balance out? When will I stop being so emotional?

davidswife06 · April 2010

You should be getting pretty close. I think mine ended around 2 to 3 weeks. Like you, I wasn't necessarily sad or upset, just generally cried more easily than I normally would.

Reagan1010 · April 2010

I still tear up sometimes just looking at my LO! I think that he is just amazing. I have always blamed my hormones, but my DH will tear up sometimes too! I think that raising a child is such an emotional journey that it's hard not to get a little teary eyed.

pinkcallalily · April 2010

I think mine ended for the most part around 2 weeks, but I still cry sometimes when I think about delivery. I also had a very rough delivery. I wasn't able to see my son for about 45 minutes because they were working on him and then I had a drug reaction when they were sewing up my 4th degree tear which has caused me to have very little memory of the day. It was nothing like what I was hoping for and I think that just makes me more emotional. I definitely think sleep deprivation and exhaustion play a huge part in it as well as the horomones. We also had latching problems, which made breastfeeding very difficult and once we figured that out things got much better for me. I have been trying to take ds on a daily walk and that has helped as well.

inlovewow · April 2010

I was very emotional the whole first month. I cried about everything. When I was tired, when I was happy, when I was frustrated, sad, felt fat, etc...everything pretty much...It'll pass

annies123 · April 2010

Thanks everyone, this helps a lot.

babywhoknows28 · April 2010

I also had a tough c-section, and I was weepy for about the first month. You are right - it's exhaustion, hormones - and for me it was still pain. At 4 weeks, I started really getting out of the house, feeling better, and feeling more confident in my care of my DD. Things get so much better. If you can, just take your LO on a walk in the stroller, even for 10 minutes, it really helped me. Now, I can't believe she is almost 3 months, look back at the newborn pics, and ALMOST miss that time (till I remember how tough it was). Good luck!

sm81wells · April 2010

For me it also was around 2-3 wks. I think was from just being completely exhausted and everything being so new.

erin1205 · April 2010

Not sure when it'll stop, but just wanted to tell you that I'm with you on this one. I cry at least once daily...sometimes I'm sad, sometimes happy, sometimes scared, anxious and sometimes I just don't know! I'm with you on this so hang in there!

NDwife07 · April 2010

It took me 6-8w. Hang in there! But if you ever feel like your weepiness is taking over, talk to your doc! That's why s/he's there.

MrsHyphenated · May 2010

I cried everyday for a month.. for silly things like LO is crying hysterically, what am I DOING WRONG? Or just the feeling that I was failing miserably. Don't worry - it'll get better soon - promise! Your hormones are just rebalancing back to normal.. now if I can just get my skin to clear up...

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