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Today is a bad day

carlypeters21carlypeters21
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Hi,

This is the first time I've posted here. I've had PPD since DS #2 was a month old. I seemed to be getting better, but this past week have just been a struggle to get through. I just have no desire to do anything with DS #2 , he's not napping (I'm killing my back rocking him to sleep, only to have him awake 5 mins later) and my 3 year old is having to wait while I'm trying to get him down. I have the worst crack in my nipple - it's bringing me to tears to nurse. I just put DS #2 in his crib and have been letting him cry for 20 mins, I can't bring myself to go in there. I know these are not bad things happening to me, I know people have much worse situtations, but I just have no desire to do this. I just want it to be me and DS #1 again. I don't know what to do.

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Re: Today is a bad day

  • totallyshockedtotallyshocked member
    Have you seen your doctor about it? or on any meds?
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  • amber&patrickamber&patrick member

    Who can you lean on to help you with DS #2?  Do you have a sister, mom, or other relative nearby?  What about a neighbor that's home?  In the short-term, you need someone to help relieve some of the day-to-day burden, both for your sake and for the sake of your boys.  If your baby needs to be held and rocked and you're not up for it right now, a friend or family member can certainly step in and would probably be happy to help. 

    As much as you may not want to have to ask anyone for assistance, do it.

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