Hormones

hbird0723 · May 2014

I know there have been posts about this but this crying out of no where is hard and I start to feel like I shouldn't be feeling this way so that makes it harder. I just feel so sad today even though I'm so happy she's here. I'm on 5 days pp and all the sudden I just got sad. My mom and grandma are in town visiting and will be going home tomorrow so I think that is contributing to it and then my husband goes back to work the next day and I'm just nervous about being on my own with her when I'm the type of person that has a hard time sitting still and to go from so many people in your house to just you is a weird feeling as well. Even in the summers when school is out and I am not teaching it takes me about a week or so to not feel "lonely" being at home by myself. I know it's normal to be sad after with hormones changing so much but for those who have had kids already or those who might be past this stage, how long did this last? For those who are going through it now what are you doing to cope?

blessedandhopeful · May 2014

I'm 6 days pp and feeling the same way. Last time it lasted a while (2 months at least) for me, likely due to dealing with/ processing my unplanned c-section. I ended up with another section, but I am trying my best to not dwell on it this time. We'll see how it goes. You aren't alone though. Things people do or don't do, TV shows or movies, music, etc. have set me off. Darn hormones.

Eta: To cope I have just been getting through it by reminding myself how blessed i am to have my little one. Basically, trying to alter my focus or mind to something positive. Easier said than done. Sometimes just crying helps. It's the release of emotion, I guess.

MissLadyTay · May 2014

I definitely experienced about five days of weepiness after both my sons were born. Random crying over nothing and/or everything. It gets better! And if it doesn't, call your doctor. My doc said to call if I was still weepy after week 3.

THD7580 · May 2014

Yep I feel the same way. I'm 18 days pp and I can cry at the drop of a hat. My DH was only home with us for two days when we can come from the hospital and works nights so it's just been me and DS home and I cried for the first 3 nights. All will be ok you just have to get out of the house. I realized that a few days ago. I make it a point to take the baby out shopping or for a walk for even an hour an it really helps with the sadness. Hang in there mama!

hbird0723 · May 2014

Thanks guys! It really does make me feel better knowing I'm not then only one! I also need to remember not to be hard on myself because my body just went through a lot of changes in a short amount of time (well 17 hours didn't seem short at the time but compared to the whole pregnancy it was a short amount). I decided to have a friend over this week who is another stay at home mom and has a 7 month old. I also talked to my MIL and I think she might come by this week if I need her. I think just being around other people these first few days after my husband goes back will be good. There is also a garden you can walk around behind my husbands work and he allowed to take a 15 min break to walk it if he wants so we can always go there. I will just have to figure our a routine and some fun things to do to get through these feelings. As you can see I'm back to feeling ok at the moment but I also feel like I could cry any minute. So strange! You guys hang in there too

Nikkipal82 · May 2014

I'm 18 days PP and it's getting better. Walks outside or going out to the store has helped. My pedi said it peaks at two weeks, so hang in there. Like PP said, if it lasts longer than three weeks, get help. Your pedi or OB should be able to help. Know you're not alone, and good luck!

Nmooney1 · May 2014

Olivia was born 5/14, and the past 2 days I have been very emotional. DH didn't stay at the hospital with me (to take care of our other 2 kiddos) and I felt very sad and alone.
I just got out of the hospital yesterday, but [stupidly] agreed to him playing in a golf tournament today IF he got a sitter for our older two. His parents kindly agreed to watch them. When they left after lunch, I just stood in the kitchen a bawled my eyes out. It lasted about 15 mins and then just stopped. I'm sure the fact that I have only had about 10hrs of sleep since Wednesday (not an exaggeration) and mastitis doesn't help.
I remember feeling like this with DD too. When I went in for our baby and postpartum check up, they said it is normal to a certain extent. Our hormones are all out of whack.
Just keep an eye on your feelings/thoughts and try to remain aware of them. They also told my DH certain signs to look for. If you do become concerned about how you are feeling, don't hesitate to talk to someone.

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