emotional, crying.....baby was born 9/10

CTteach1331 · September 2011

Kai was born one week tomorrow and I've never been so emotional, it's sooo ridiculous! I cry like every day....sometimes I don't know why...sometimes it's because DH wants to do everything and I want to too Sometimes I think it's because we just got married and I miss my husband if that makes any sense at all.....then on top of it all, I feel last in line....baby, dog, then me....I'm sure it's not true at all but I just cry, cry, cry. My OB said it's very normal....I'm a FTM, anyone out there can tell me when it will end...???

DH walked our dog tonight and came back and said it'll be fine, we will be fine....

Then on top of it all, I just want my feet and hands to unbloat Doc said that'll take some time too bc of all of the fluids I had....our baby will be one week tomorrow my mom said everything I experience is normal but still....... I kinda feel bad for my DH...

hepcats · September 2011

It is somewhat normal to have your hormones fluctuating that way but I don't know that it's normal to cry that much? Or to not know why you're crying. My hormones are better now but they're not "normal" yet. I wish you the best though, dear. It will get better!

Switzerland · September 2011

It's hormones -- relax its ok and totally normal. What is NOT normal is if you start having bad thoughts about hurting your baby.

Your body is going through a flux of hormones right now -- it could take another 2 weeks before the crying subsides. If you are BF then your body could take a bit longer to stabilize. Totally normal, sounds like DH is handling it well. I think I cried every day for the first 2-3 weeks.

Best recommendation I have to jump start getting your hormones back in check and losing the water retention is acupuncture. It does phenomenal things for your body after birth. I only need 3 sessions and wow, what a difference. But everyone is different so good luck whatever you decide.

Congrats on your new baby!

P0upette · September 2011

i cried for the first 2 weeks, every night at 7 ish just cry. I was overwhelmed, afraid, too many changes at once, etc... it past by week 3... good luck to you and if you feel it is getting worse, might be PPD so get help.

But remember to be kind to yourself: you are tired and hormonal!

ladybugpjb · September 2011

I cried every day for the first 2 weeks, 10 of which were spent at the hospital while LO received antibiotics for pneumonia. The poor nurses - I'd start bawling any time one of them came in the room to check on LO :-)

Things get (a little) better once you can catch up a little on sleep. A nap can make a world of difference.

My swelling went away within 2 weeks. I'm not sure what's normal.

SarahBXander · September 2011

I was a hot mess for about 2-3 weeks and then got better. Your hormones are all out of whack during this time but will level out soon.

angiekillaire · September 2011

it took me probably about 3 weeks to feel normal again. like you, i cried everyday sometimes for no reason. its tough to get used to being a mom and for sure i missed my DH alot. things get much better. hang in there. once you're hormons even out you'll feel much better. if you're still feeling down in a few weeks talk to someone about PPD, but no need to worry right now. i had a history of depresion and was very worried about PPD, but i have had no problems like this, just a bit of baby blues.

katncrack · September 2011

I was very sad the first week and a half and it has gotten a lot better. Tiredness does not help and you are healing also. A lot happening at once. I have a hard time with change so it was hard for me, but now I just feel a calm sense of a new normal and it's okay and it's good. I just want some more sleep!

katiewhompus · September 2011

Totally normal. I still feel like I miss H at times since our usual cuddle time is now DD's awake time. I also remember bursting into tears on several occasions for little stuff. It gets better.

CTteach1331 · September 2011

Thank you all for making me feel normal.....I never ever ever feel like hurting my baby so thank God for that....I love him to pieces, it's just different, a big adjustment.....maybe I will try the acupuncture though, it may help with my carpal tunnel too.....

Sleep deprived is how I feel for sure....last night I fell asleep breastfeeding.....my DH said my face was on my boob LOL! I fall asleep at the weirdest places.....on the toilet for one! Geez!

Thanks again for helping me feel somewhat normal

jillybean222 · September 2011

It gets better w/ every baby! I couldn't get my emotions under control after #1 but this time (#3) I barely cried at all (maybe I didn't have time to cry, lol)!

Erratic behavior is totally normal!

newbmom347 · September 2011

Yep, totally normal. I was a wreck for about 2-2.5 weeks. I still have my moments, but those first couple of weeks all I seemed to do was cry. It does get better so hang in there!!

nycinaugust · September 2011

I spent the first two weeks crying daily over a bunch of things -- the hormones had taken over. Seriously, I could almost feel when a wave of them took over my brain.

At four weeks, I've started to even out more and get back to my normal self, now that I have somewhat of a routine going and am done with mourning the loss of my former baby-free lifestyle and am finding the joys of my new baby-filled lifestyle.

My Mom told me something that really made me feel better during one of my more hormonal moments. Here goes:

"The first week is THE hardest, and you've already made it past that with flying colors. The second week is the second hardest and you'll be done with that soon."

I found that very comforting for some reason. Anyway, hang in there mama! You sound very normal, and don't forget there is a light at the end of that (hormonal) tunnel.

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