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Baby blues

LahunhaLahunha member
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Hi ladies! I just delivered baby number 2 on the 13th And oh boy it's been a ride already. From deciding I am not breastfeeding 5 his time around because baby girl has a short chin making it hard for her to latch onto my very large breast to going back to less than normal sleep hours. I really struggled last time with baby blues, I feel them coming on again. Ithink began with worrying about giving baby girl a binky while still breastfeeding. Now its just the anxiety of being home and of course thinking about my choice to switch to formula. I am not sad about it just not ready to hear the judgements. But anyways any thoughts on dealing with the blues ladies? I am hoping they don't hit me too hard this time but expecting then worse.
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  • Justine AngelinaJustine Angelina member
    Don't be too hard on yourself over the formula/binkie! You have to do what you think is best for baby girl And you- healthy mama will be able to take better care of baby girl :) the blues will pass, like everything during this quickly-changing time, but be sure to ask for help and compassion when you need it!!
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  • mandyreadsmandyreads member
    Don't be worried about judgy moms when it comes to formula. I have FF all my girls and never once got the look or comments from other moms. You are your LO's momma and have to do what you have to do. Rest when you can!!
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  • Valm999Valm999 member
    My son was FF from day one and is thriving. Don't feel bad and don't feel that you owe an explanation to anyone over your feeding choice. Do what's best for your family. Baby blues sometimes stem from feeling guilty or inadequate as a mother... I felt this way because I wasn't able to breastfeed. Just remember you are making the right choice for you!
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  • LahunhaLahunha member
    Thanks ladies. It actually hasn't been too bad this time around. I havery had the I want to cry feeling but haven't actually burst into tears for no reason yet. Baby girl is doing amazing and I actually am getting sleep this time araround. I think that made the blues worse last time around. My poor husband is probably pretty happy I don't cry every time he leaves for work which is what happened last time. Recovery is so much better this time as well.
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  • klcarr19klcarr19 member
    I'm a FTM and a FF and Pro Binky mommy! My baby is content and happy which helps me be content and happy. I have felt baby blues a lot lately. I cry randomly and when my baby has a fussy day I cry hysterically until DH comes home from work... I usually work full time as a teacher and I have found myself trying to do work or getting the 411 on what's happening while I'm on leave... I have a hard time staying home and focusing on my LO. In my eyes I have 1 biological baby and 24 babies (even though they are in 4th grade still my babies) at school. My DH doesn't understand fully how I can still be fixated on my class at school when I'm not there and I've have lots of tears over thinking I'm a horrible Mom because I'm distracted by my job. I'm fighting the blues the best I can and I try to remind myself they are completely normal and it's hormones not me. You sound like you are doing an amazing job :)
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