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XP: How long did your baby blues last?

ervin412@gmail.comervin412@gmail.com member
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My girls are 3 weeks old, and what I have read from Dr. Google tells me that baby blues typically last 2-3 weeks. Well, I do have good and bad days, but yesterday was a very bad day. I just wonder if I'm crossing that line to something more. I was just getting so upset over everything in my life right now. I found out last week that I was not being offered my job back (FMLA ran out April 15th), so basically as of May 25th, I loose my insurance, and I have to either find another job or go on unemployment (and get on DH's insurance). I was having a really hard time with breastfeeding, I just never really produced anything. My whole life I never thought of myself doing anything other than breastfeeding, so the fact that i'm having to FF has been a really big emotional adjustment for me. I've had some health setbacks since delivery too. I had a PP hemorrhage at 9 days PP almost requiring a blood transfusion, and I'm going to the doctor today to have him take a look at my bladder, I've had some major pain/incontinence issues since delivery.I love my girls with all my heart. I just feel that my brain isn't into them. I feel stuck in a monotonous tone of feed and change. I feel like i'm not enjoying them like I should be. There is just so much other crap in the way. I was so upset by everything yesterday I actually got sick and threw up. I just wonder if I didn't have all of this other crap, would I be feeling this way? That's why I'm not sure if it really is a PPD. I'm going to talk with him about it today when I see him. Thanks for letting me vent. How long was your baby blues? Do you think it can be longer with twins? 
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Re: XP: How long did your baby blues last?

  • KGskyKGsky member
    Honestly, it sounds like you have a lot of other stressors contributing to your emotional state.? Not having a job, the health issues, and frustration with b.f.ing are all things that are justifiably upsetting.? With my first, the blues lasted about 3 weeks or so.? And were made worse by things like my doctor telling me my baby wasn't thriving, and getting thrush while b.f.ing.? I don't know if twin pregnancies may extend the blues, but I do know that taking care of 2 is probably more stressful than taking care of one.? It can't hurt to see someone about it, but I think the upset from PPD is a lot less identifiable in terms of triggers (like the ones you describe).? GL!
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  • countrymom11countrymom11
    As PP said, you have alot of other things going on as well. I'm really struggling with BF and I'd say I still have the baby blues. I'm hoping it'll get better in the next week or so. I can see why they are so common though...it's a HUGE change in your life. Talk to your husband or someone about how you're feeling. I found that helps for me. I'll be praying for you that they'll get better.
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