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Babies on the Brain
I need some help y'all...
to figure out what is "normal" emotionally at this point. I am obviously going to talk to Spike and see what he thinks, but I am feeling pretty out of sorts emotionally.
And I just don't know what is just the hormonal clusterfuuck of just having a baby and when to worry about PPD/what might not be so "normal".
I'm doing okay on the sleep front. And I feel better when I sleep. I'm pumping some now too so that Mr. J can help more with feedings. But I cry. All. the. time.
I cry when I talk to my mom. When I talk to my sister. I cry when I'm happy. I cry when I'm overwhelmed. When I think about the fact that I have a baby. When I think about when I was pregnant. When I'm tired. Excited. Have to poop. LOL. It doesn't matter what I'm feeling - I keep crying. Just for a minute, but still.
Right now my plan is to keep trying to get some sleep, get out of the house tomorrow somehow someway, and talk to Spike on Thursday.
But I guess my question is what is "normal" at this point?? And how long will all of this be "normal"?
I love y'all and miss you bunches. Hopefully soon, I'll get better at this whole juggling act of motherhood.
P.S. My apologies in advance if I this becomes a post and run.
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Re: I need some help y'all...
::superbigsquishyhugs::
I don't know what "normal" is. But I do know that I love you.
I cried because I wanted my mom to make me chicken and noodles and she didn't. Totally normal I'd say. If it is still happening in a couple of weeks, I'd say it is something to explore more in depth (assuming the crying is the only symptom right now).
(((hugs)))
I love you back. And now we can add that to list of things that make me cry.
LOL
Almost every woman experiences "baby blues". Your hormones are FVCKED. Royally. There is all kinds of shiit to work itself out.
So, crying I would consider normal, as long as it resolves in the next couple of weeks. Anything bordering on obsessive thought, about almost anything, probably not a great thing. Worrying often about things that might happen to Jude, natural disasters, etc, maybe a bad sign. Feeling incapable of getting out of bed, leaving the house (unreasonably incapable, it's freaking hard to leave the house with a newborn!), stuff like that.
CALL ME ANYTIME. ANY. TIME. Do you hear me? Anyfuckingtime.
I don't know what normal is either, but I was like that for 3 months, and I still have those tendancys (?sp). I did tell my doc, but nothing was ever done about it, like it was just shrugged off. I still think I may have PPD, but I am much better since I'm back to work--as hard as THAT was.
I would definetly persue it with your doc.
I hope it passes soon for you, as I know I hated being a fcvking wreck all.the.time.
I'm not really having anything else other than the crying spells. Well, my appetite is a little off but I think that's just because if sometimes the choice is between sleep, food, and shower. But I'm not super anxious or irritable. No weird thoughts or anything like that.
Basically, I just cry and want my mom. Ironic, no?
Obviously I don't know the answer, but I just wanted you to know that I'm thinking about you.
*hugs*
Y'all are awesome.
I also feel sad that he was born early. I know that is kind of irrational - I was almost 37 weeks and he was big and healthy. But, sometimes I feel like my body did such a better job at taking care of him than I can do. Until it kicked him out of course. LOL
I think that it's "normal". I just want to have my feelers out for anything less than "normal". Just in case. And of course I have never done this before so there is that whole piece.
Crying and wanting mommy? Sounds like you just had yourself a baby, dear!
You're fine. Keep talking about it, and if symptoms change, make sure you talk about those!
Crying all the time is normal. Your hormones are completely out of whack.
Right now it is most likely baby blues which can last up to a few weeks.
If what you are feeling starts interferring with your ability to care for your baby or you, then definately seek help. From what you've said it sounds like baby blues, so just keep an eye on it over the next few weeks. And it definately wouldn't hurt to talk to spike.
Baby # 2 edd 11/26/08 - Ezra Jacob born 11/29/08, 9 lbs 6 oz., 21 3/4 in
Baby #3 edd 05/04/13 - Titus Jude born 05/01/13, 9 lb 5 oz. 21.5 in
I cried multiple times a day for the first two weeks. Sometimes I would cry for no reason at all, sometimes I had a reason. Around the two week mark (5 days ago) I started feeling more like myself. It helps to get out. I went and got a pedicure on Sunday and that made me feel like a new woman!
GL, hope you start feeling more "normal" soon.