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Temper, hormones, and breast feeding

VTKatieVTKatie member
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Question for breast feeding moms, or those who have recently stopped. Did you feel like your temper and emotions were all out of whack? Things have been a little rocky with DH over the last month. We still haven't had sex since DD was born and we bicker over everything. I am struggling to get back to where we used to be but I feel so angry all the time. I'm hoping it's hormonal and things will improve when I stop breast feeding.

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Re: Temper, hormones, and breast feeding

  • iris427iris427 member
    I think some of that may be breastfeeding-related.  BFing hormones can definitely cause sex issues.  Some of it's just plain old having a new baby.  It gets better, it just takes time for your relationship and your life to adjust.  

    Feeling angry all the time could be a sign of PPD though.  Have you talked to your doctor about it at all?
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  • VTKatieVTKatie member
    I haven't talked to my doctor yet. I don't think it's PPD as I'm pretty much just mad at DH. With everyone else I'm fine. It's like everything he does annoys me all of a sudden. I almost want to suggest a marriage counselor, but I wonder if I should just chalk this up to my crazy hormones and trust this too shall pass.

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  • honeybee434honeybee434 member
    I get really irritated with DH, lately. We usually don't ever have issues but lately we just bicker about everything. I honestly think it's just my lack of sleep combined with never really getting that much of a break due to breastfeeding. He can only help me so much because I have to feed her every few hours. When I'm rested none of this is a big deal, but it's rare that I get enough sleep in a day anymore that I don't end up having a short fuse and DH is the one that gets it taken out on. I do have a little resentment toward him because of the freedom he still has that I won't have as long as I'm BF'ing. I want to BF so I won't stop and I feel it's worth it to keep it up, but that doesn't mean it's not emotionally hard sometimes.
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  • Nichole8787Nichole8787 member
    I am definitely a bit snappy but it's with everyone. I snapped at a bunch of friends the other night that kept pleasuring us to go out for drinks after a late dinner. My exact words were no means no! We have a fucking New born! Granted I think they deserved it but anyway yes I'm snappy....and the sex drive couldn't be more non existent.
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    It could be hormonal but I remember feeling that way the first time and I think for me it was more sleep deprivation causing me to be pissy. Are you also eating enough calories for BFing? Low blood sugar could be a problem, too.

    Hang in there, it usually does get better as LO gets older. But if not, counseling is always an option. And don't hesitate to bring it up to your doctor if it's really bothering you. Even though you're mostly annoyed at your H it doesn't mean there isn't some PPD going on.
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  • PrncestaPrncesta member
    I recently stopped BFing, and notice I'm a bit calmer since I've stopped. I think the sole responsibility of feeding the baby takes a toll on you mentally and emotionally.

    I've read that bickering with your DH is totally normal and that after giving birth is the toughest time on a marriage. I'm constantly arguing with my DH due to sleep deprivation and the fact that I feel like my whole life has changed and he still has a ton of freedom.

    It will get better as a routine is set I'm hoping for all of us, but if you're not feeling right talk to someone as PP have said. I plan to mention it to my doc when I see him next.
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