Follow-Up to crisis earlier.

qme09 · December 2010

I ended up having one of my friends (who has twins), come over. we swaddled alicen, fed her (much to her dismay) and bounced on the exercise ball with some white noise. it took her about another 45 minutes after my friend got here, but she is finally asleep and calm. thank you for all your help.

LukeAndAmanda · December 2010

I'm glad you asked for help. Sometimes there just isnt an answer. You shouldn't have to be stressed to your limit when there is help nearby. Hopefully she sleeps decently for you, so you can get a good night's rest!

wife1014 · December 2010

That is good to hear. I was just reading your post and my heart was breaking for you. It's hard, I know. Abigail is a terribly sad baby with colic and severe reflux. I also had some wicked ppd at the beginning. Hell, who am I kidding I am still sufferring. Do not hide it. You need to talk to those closest to you. You need help from them too. There is nothing to be ashamed of!

Lots of hugs!!!

jim7496 · December 2010

Thank you for the update. I was really worried about you. I'm so glad you called a friend to come over and help. Please know that we are here to help whenever you need. I'm suffering from PPD as well. Like wife said, it is nothing to be ashamed of! I sent you a private message as well. {{hugs}}

ssf10 · December 2010

wife1014:

That is good to hear. I was just reading your post and my heart was breaking for you. It's hard, I know. Abigail is a terribly sad baby with colic and severe reflux. I also had some wicked ppd at the beginning. Hell, who am I kidding I am still sufferring. Do not hide it. You need to talk to those closest to you. You need help from them too. There is nothing to be ashamed of!

Lots of hugs!!!

I couldn't have said it better myself. I have ppd also and in the beginning it was way hard for me as well. I'm so glad you all could calm her. Hopefully she will sleep decently for you so you can relax some.

acesup · December 2010

im so glad your friend came to help you. there is absolutely nothing wrong with asking for help! there have been times that while DH was at work and i got no sleep the night before, my mother came over and took care of my LO while i slept all day! take help wherever and whenever you can get it. and do not hide from your ppd and ppp... there is nothing wrong with it - and trying to hide it will only stress you more. youre doing great!!!! hang in there. ((hugs))

wife1014 · December 2010

I also want to add...when you are feeling that helpless, sad and frustrated put the baby down in the crib, swing, bouncy seat-wherever. Walk away, hey if you have to go outside for a second of fresh air, do it. The baby will be fine...you need that moment to calm every now and then. I didn't do that at first and I would end up sobbing sitting on the floor with Abigail in my arms. Now, I know that sometimes I just need a couple of minutes.

acesup · December 2010

wife1014:
I also want to add...when you are feeling that helpless, sad and frustrated put the baby down in the crib, swing, bouncy seat-wherever. Walk away, hey if you have to go outside for a second of fresh air, do it. The baby will be fine...you need that moment to calm every now and then. I didn't do that at first and I would end up sobbing sitting on the floor with Abigail in my arms. Now, I know that sometimes I just need a couple of minutes.

THIS 100%

i didnt do it at first and i would also be sitting and sobbing while holding DD. they can tell when we are upset and tense and it only makes it worse. now when it gets bad - i will put her down and go in the bathroom for a few minutes, take a few deep breaths, get a drink of water, cry - whatever. then try to calm myself as much as possible and remember that i'm doing everything i can and it will get better but right now this is what she needs from me... and then i go back and get her.

torii · December 2010

First off, HUGE hugs to you. I'm so glad you asked for help. I was a hot mess the first two weeks bc I thought asking for help was a sign of my inabilities as a mother. My DH asked my mom to cone over one night and I finally stopped crying all the time and started enjoying my baby.

It's SO hard being a mommy but you're doing a GREAT job!!

Bredins wife · December 2010

Good good good! I've been thinking about you for the last few hours! I'm so glad you called your friend! You're doing such an awesome job, and remember we are all here for you always!!!

I hope you get some good shut eye!!!

KLMFBP3 · December 2010

oh, so glad your friend came over. hope thing get easier in the future

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