This is very superficial compared to some other pp concerns, but has anyone else lost their pretty pregnant hair already? It's not falling out yet, but it's already dull and limp. Very sad, I have really lame, thin hair and pregnancy is the only time it looks nice:). With LO1 it started falling out significantly around 3 months and I got a sweet mom cut, so I will probably wait to do that again.
@dayj11 Do you like the bellefit more than the band? I'm currently wearing the band but don't feel like it gets tight enough... And I would like something around my hips too... So worth the $?
The past couple days, I have been getting HORRIBLE stomach cramps when I need to have a BM. I am not having problems with my BMs (aside from the obvious, lovely hemmorids) but the stomach cramps are really intense and have me doubled over. Earlier, I was BF'ing DD and had to hand her off to H (thankfully, he was there).
I also have this odd numb spot on my stomach, sort of below but between my breasts, if that makes sense. It is sensitive to touch- I kind of attributed it to my stomach/uterus shrinking, but it is kind of persistent (I am almost 3 weeks PP).
@brenlo42 Oh my goodness, that is a lot of pee! Do they think that once your uterus shrinks you'll be able to pee on your own again?a
Nope, they think it's nerve damage so I get to wait for my body to repair/compensate and hope it actually does. I keep trying to go to the bathroom before I cath, and I am hopeful that one of these times it will start to work...
I wonder if a chiropractor might be able to help you??
Sorry I haven't been posting i awhile, I've had a rough recovery. It's 6 days post partum and I'm still not right. The day before I was discharged from the hospital from having the baby, I started getting very light headed. I tried telling the hospital nurses but they dismissed it and I was discharged and sent home with Grayson (who is doing excellent).
I went home and while feeling dizzy and light headed, I tried eating something drinking some fluids and taking a nap. I woke up and was feeling numb and tingly all over. I was extremely light headed. The room was not spinning. I had a hard time breathing too, and my pulse was racing. I went to the emergency room and they took a chest xray and found fluid in my lungs. I was admitted the same day I was discharged. They took an echocardiogram and a CT scan of my chest to rule out pulmonary embolism and diastolic heart failure (due to my high blood pressure, sleep apnea, surgery, etc.,) I was put on a pulse ox throughout the night and had a heart monitor on for the next three days.
I was given lasix Monday night, but it didn't work that well. I didn't pee a heck of a lot. Tuesday morning, I was awoken by a team of people rushing into my room asking if I was okay and they told my O2 sats were down to 60. I have no idea why. Not long from that my lungs were filling up with fluid and I had a very hard time breathing and I couldn't talk. They gave me lasix again that morning and I started draining out. All the tests came out normal and I was on lasix throughout my hospital stay. I was released just this Wednesday, yesterday.
I came home in the afternoon. I took my first pill of lasix (I was getting IV injection in the hospital), ate and took a nap. I woke up and feel very light headed and struggled to keep conscious. I had a hard time breathing again and I ended up calling 911 because my husband has the babies. The emergency room ran down the same tests again and everything came back normal. I was also given some ativan for anxiety because they said that's what I more than likely have and asked if I had anxiety attacks before. I said I have. So I was given Ativan and was advised to pump and dump for the next day. They talked to my OB and I was later who said they don't see the reason keeping me and I was released and sent home.
So while I'm not feeling as horribly lightheaded as earlier, I still am feeling that way. My legs are swelling up and I'm trying to watch my fluids because I'm afraid of taking the lasix, at the same time I'm afraid of my lungs filling up with liquid because my body is not getting rid of it. I have an appointment this afternoon in 5 hours. This surgery really messed me up this time around and all I can do is just hope things get better soon so I can enjoy my new baby.
Rebelone, so sorry you are going through this!!!!! If you don't mind me asking, did your echocardiogram show a weak heart? The need for lasix usually means a heart issue (not always though, but that's how we treat heart failure); and you are in the right window for peripartum cardiomyopathy. Let me know if I can help in any way. hugs!
They gave me the lasix in case there was a heart issue. The echocardiogram was normal. They did say my heart was slightly enlarged but they also said that they see that in many pregnant women. Thankfully all tests were normal and they are saying it was just a buildup of fluids from the surgery because my kidneys were not functioning as properly due to my chronic hypertension. My kidneys are slowly starting to work and I'm starting to pee a little more on my own. I have recently also have a bad bout of diarrhea the last couple of days, but they said they're not worried about it. After the surgery, my blood pressure spiked and I have recently been put on a higher dose of labatolol and today my blood pressure was normal so hopefully now it will stabailize. Right now I'm struggling really hard with sleep deprivation. My husband is working third shift this weekend and he spends most of the day sleeping and then he goes into work at night. So Friday and Saturday will be my true test handling two kids with sleep deprivation. I've been having constant tunnel vision because of it. I am going to call up some family members tomorrow and see if they can help but I can't rely on whether or not if they can.
My section was on Monday and for the past day or so I have noticed a lump that appears and disappears on the right side below belly button (not near incision). Has anyone experienced this? It doesn't hurt.
Sorry I haven't been posting i awhile, I've had a rough recovery. It's 6 days post partum and I'm still not right. The day before I was discharged from the hospital from having the baby, I started getting very light headed. I tried telling the hospital nurses but they dismissed it and I was discharged and sent home with Grayson (who is doing excellent).
I went home and while feeling dizzy and light headed, I tried eating something drinking some fluids and taking a nap. I woke up and was feeling numb and tingly all over. I was extremely light headed. The room was not spinning. I had a hard time breathing too, and my pulse was racing. I went to the emergency room and they took a chest xray and found fluid in my lungs. I was admitted the same day I was discharged. They took an echocardiogram and a CT scan of my chest to rule out pulmonary embolism and diastolic heart failure (due to my high blood pressure, sleep apnea, surgery, etc.,) I was put on a pulse ox throughout the night and had a heart monitor on for the next three days.
I was given lasix Monday night, but it didn't work that well. I didn't pee a heck of a lot. Tuesday morning, I was awoken by a team of people rushing into my room asking if I was okay and they told my O2 sats were down to 60. I have no idea why. Not long from that my lungs were filling up with fluid and I had a very hard time breathing and I couldn't talk. They gave me lasix again that morning and I started draining out. All the tests came out normal and I was on lasix throughout my hospital stay. I was released just this Wednesday, yesterday.
I came home in the afternoon. I took my first pill of lasix (I was getting IV injection in the hospital), ate and took a nap. I woke up and feel very light headed and struggled to keep conscious. I had a hard time breathing again and I ended up calling 911 because my husband has the babies. The emergency room ran down the same tests again and everything came back normal. I was also given some ativan for anxiety because they said that's what I more than likely have and asked if I had anxiety attacks before. I said I have. So I was given Ativan and was advised to pump and dump for the next day. They talked to my OB and I was later who said they don't see the reason keeping me and I was released and sent home.
So while I'm not feeling as horribly lightheaded as earlier, I still am feeling that way. My legs are swelling up and I'm trying to watch my fluids because I'm afraid of taking the lasix, at the same time I'm afraid of my lungs filling up with liquid because my body is not getting rid of it. I have an appointment this afternoon in 5 hours. This surgery really messed me up this time around and all I can do is just hope things get better soon so I can enjoy my new baby.
Rebelone, so sorry you are going through this!!!!! If you don't mind me asking, did your echocardiogram show a weak heart? The need for lasix usually means a heart issue (not always though, but that's how we treat heart failure); and you are in the right window for peripartum cardiomyopathy. Let me know if I can help in any way. hugs!
They gave me the lasix in case there was a heart issue. The echocardiogram was normal. They did say my heart was slightly enlarged but they also said that they see that in many pregnant women. Thankfully all tests were normal and they are saying it was just a buildup of fluids from the surgery because my kidneys were not functioning as properly due to my chronic hypertension. My kidneys are slowly starting to work and I'm starting to pee a little more on my own. I have recently also have a bad bout of diarrhea the last couple of days, but they said they're not worried about it. After the surgery, my blood pressure spiked and I have recently been put on a higher dose of labatolol and today my blood pressure was normal so hopefully now it will stabailize. Right now I'm struggling really hard with sleep deprivation. My husband is working third shift this weekend and he spends most of the day sleeping and then he goes into work at night. So Friday and Saturday will be my true test handling two kids with sleep deprivation. I've been having constant tunnel vision because of it. I am going to call up some family members tomorrow and see if they can help but I can't rely on whether or not if they can.
I'm glad things are resolving! Re: your echo, if you were my patient I would repeat it 6 months post partum to make sure it goes back to normal size; or repeat earlier if shortness of breath and edema worsen. And definitely ask for help!!! I'm having enough trouble caring for one and I have my mom and my husband here... I cannot imagine having to divide my attention between 2 children right now!
I think im developing full on post partum depression at this point. 23 days PP and I'm becoming miserable and inconsolable. I signed up for a program called healthy start while I was in the hospital and a representative came by yesterday. She did a quick questionnaire and is sending a counselor out to my house once every two weeks starting next week. I might be back on medication within the next two weeks >.< I'm not afraid of that, I've just gone without for so long I had made the mistake of thinking I was "cured." But I know mental illness doesn't work that way
hey, @knottie9983816- how are you doing? Haven't seen you post in a bit and wanted to check on you. I hope you are getting all the help and support you might need.
Sorry I haven't been posting i awhile, I've had a rough recovery. It's 6 days post partum and I'm still not right. The day before I was discharged from the hospital from having the baby, I started getting very light headed. I tried telling the hospital nurses but they dismissed it and I was discharged and sent home with Grayson (who is doing excellent).
I went home and while feeling dizzy and light headed, I tried eating something drinking some fluids and taking a nap. I woke up and was feeling numb and tingly all over. I was extremely light headed. The room was not spinning. I had a hard time breathing too, and my pulse was racing. I went to the emergency room and they took a chest xray and found fluid in my lungs. I was admitted the same day I was discharged. They took an echocardiogram and a CT scan of my chest to rule out pulmonary embolism and diastolic heart failure (due to my high blood pressure, sleep apnea, surgery, etc.,) I was put on a pulse ox throughout the night and had a heart monitor on for the next three days.
I was given lasix Monday night, but it didn't work that well. I didn't pee a heck of a lot. Tuesday morning, I was awoken by a team of people rushing into my room asking if I was okay and they told my O2 sats were down to 60. I have no idea why. Not long from that my lungs were filling up with fluid and I had a very hard time breathing and I couldn't talk. They gave me lasix again that morning and I started draining out. All the tests came out normal and I was on lasix throughout my hospital stay. I was released just this Wednesday, yesterday.
I came home in the afternoon. I took my first pill of lasix (I was getting IV injection in the hospital), ate and took a nap. I woke up and feel very light headed and struggled to keep conscious. I had a hard time breathing again and I ended up calling 911 because my husband has the babies. The emergency room ran down the same tests again and everything came back normal. I was also given some ativan for anxiety because they said that's what I more than likely have and asked if I had anxiety attacks before. I said I have. So I was given Ativan and was advised to pump and dump for the next day. They talked to my OB and I was later who said they don't see the reason keeping me and I was released and sent home.
So while I'm not feeling as horribly lightheaded as earlier, I still am feeling that way. My legs are swelling up and I'm trying to watch my fluids because I'm afraid of taking the lasix, at the same time I'm afraid of my lungs filling up with liquid because my body is not getting rid of it. I have an appointment this afternoon in 5 hours. This surgery really messed me up this time around and all I can do is just hope things get better soon so I can enjoy my new baby.
Rebelone, so sorry you are going through this!!!!! If you don't mind me asking, did your echocardiogram show a weak heart? The need for lasix usually means a heart issue (not always though, but that's how we treat heart failure); and you are in the right window for peripartum cardiomyopathy. Let me know if I can help in any way. hugs!
They gave me the lasix in case there was a heart issue. The echocardiogram was normal. They did say my heart was slightly enlarged but they also said that they see that in many pregnant women. Thankfully all tests were normal and they are saying it was just a buildup of fluids from the surgery because my kidneys were not functioning as properly due to my chronic hypertension. My kidneys are slowly starting to work and I'm starting to pee a little more on my own. I have recently also have a bad bout of diarrhea the last couple of days, but they said they're not worried about it. After the surgery, my blood pressure spiked and I have recently been put on a higher dose of labatolol and today my blood pressure was normal so hopefully now it will stabailize. Right now I'm struggling really hard with sleep deprivation. My husband is working third shift this weekend and he spends most of the day sleeping and then he goes into work at night. So Friday and Saturday will be my true test handling two kids with sleep deprivation. I've been having constant tunnel vision because of it. I am going to call up some family members tomorrow and see if they can help but I can't rely on whether or not if they can.
I'm glad things are resolving! Re: your echo, if you were my patient I would repeat it 6 months post partum to make sure it goes back to normal size; or repeat earlier if shortness of breath and edema worsen. And definitely ask for help!!! I'm having enough trouble caring for one and I have my mom and my husband here... I cannot imagine having to divide my attention between 2 children right now!
I'll definitely see if I can get my heart checked out 6 months pp. That's something I want to stay on top of. The swelling is much better today than yesterday and I noticed my kidneys are working better. The only thing I need to do is start eating and drinking more but all we have is cereal. And every time I try eating I have diarrhea. It's because I really haven't been eating. Since I've been out of the hospital we haven't had the chance to make a decent shopping trip. I'm considering on making a facebook plea to my friends and family because the close family I do have I've been counting on them so much I don't feel comfortable asking them for anything more because they've run me to and from the hospital so much and made sure my husband had formula while I was away because he was at home caring for the kids best he can.
@rebelone what about getting groceries delivered? Is that an option where you live? I know stores around here you can go online and order what you need and they are delivered the same day and the delovery charge is pretty reasonable. Just thought that might be an option for you. Hope things get easier.
@rebelone what about getting groceries delivered? Is that an option where you live? I know stores around here you can go online and order what you need and they are delivered the same day and the delovery charge is pretty reasonable. Just thought that might be an option for you. Hope things get easier.
@rebelone I'm not sure which part of Green Bay you are but I know Festival in De Pere delivers on certain days of the week( not sure if the other locations do) but all Festivals you can order online and they will bring to your car for pick up.
When will pregnancy hormones be completely gone from my system? Im 3 weeks PP and still suffering with comgestion. I went to the Dr earlier this week because I developed another sinus infection. Im thinking the congestion wont go away until my hormone levels are back to normal, and I thought by 3 weeks PP they would be? Also, anyone else dealing with being hot all.the.time? I havent had any night sweats, but Im just so hot constantly, but I wont turn the AC down because I dont want to freeze LO.
My midwife called me the other day to check in on me and I missed her call. I almost cried ugly tears. I'm emotional that I don't need my midwives anymore. Why am I so weird?
When will pregnancy hormones be completely gone from my system? Im 3 weeks PP and still suffering with comgestion. I went to the Dr earlier this week because I developed another sinus infection. Im thinking the congestion wont go away until my hormone levels are back to normal, and I thought by 3 weeks PP they would be? Also, anyone else dealing with being hot all.the.time? I havent had any night sweats, but Im just so hot constantly, but I wont turn the AC down because I dont want to freeze LO.
My congestion hasn't gone away either I had high hopes it would just disappear as soon as the baby was out.
Also wondering about baby blues. I felt fine the first 2 weeks of PP, but this last week has been more difficult. dH went back to work on thursday, maybe that has something to do with it? I feel guilty when I put LO down when he is sleeping, even though I hold him a lot during the day. He is a calm comtent baby, but I worry he isnt happy(Idk why I feel this way). When he is awake, I show him some toys that make music and we do some tummy time. He seems interested during these times, so idk why I worry. My dh does a good job helping with him, but sometimes I get angry because I feel like he should do more. I want LO to feel that we love him and I want him to feel safe and happy, Im tearing up just typing this. I womder if it wil be easier when he is able to smile and interact back with us.
The biggest issue Imdealing with is the thought of going back to work. It makes me cry thinking about it, and I love my job and make way too much money to consider quitting.logically I know by working I can provide LO with so much more than not working. But the idea of not being with him all day breaks my heart. I cried last night thinking about it. I still have 9 weeks of mat leave left, and I feel like this is something I shouldnt be worried about until its time to go back to work. How do you cope with the thought of someone else caring for your child? I also worry so much about something happening to him. I worry about SIDS and constantly check to make sure he is breathing. I worry about him getting sick to the point that I domt want people to come over anymore until he is older. We dont have childcare lined up yet (wont need it till August when dh goes back to work after summer break). But I worry thatwhoever will babysit wont give him the care and attention he needs. Wil he feel neglected? Right now I even worry about my mom watching him, which is bizarre because I trust her with my whole heart.
Are these feelings normal? How do you deal with them, and is it just due to PP hormones?
@loveymay I had extremely similar emotions regarding leaving LO1 and returning to work, such that the angst kind of ruined half of my maternity leave. I ended up leaving a job I loved and worked hard to get in order to take a contractor position where I could work part time and make my own hours. I've been doing that for 2 years and still have some mixed feelings about the pros and cons of it all (and there really are lots of both!). LO1 ended up starting daycare at 14 months and had a surprisingly easy transition. I'm not sure what my advice to you is, other than 1. Prior to actually leaving, I would have said I couldn't leave my old job, but I did and it all worked out. But also, 2. If I had pushed through, I think I and LO1 would have adjusted fine to full time daycare if I'd stayed in my old job. LO2 will be starting daycare 3 days a week at 4.5 months and I'm sure I will be a little anxious in the beginning, but the anxiety is nothing like last time. If you find a good daycare, you get to know the workers and it feels safe and not at all impersonal.
@rebelone what about getting groceries delivered? Is that an option where you live? I know stores around here you can go online and order what you need and they are delivered the same day and the delovery charge is pretty reasonable. Just thought that might be an option for you. Hope things get easier.
@rebelone I'm not sure which part of Green Bay you are but I know Festival in De Pere delivers on certain days of the week( not sure if the other locations do) but all Festivals you can order online and they will bring to your car for pick up.
I live near NWTC so I don't think Festival De Pere will deliver. I will look at the online pickup for the West Side though. However since I'm also suffering from PPA/PPD it's encouraged that I get out and about and engage myself in activities. My husband is trying to allow me for sleep and rest (if my nerves allow it) and once I feel I'm rested enough we're going to start going out and doing things. I took a walk around the block with my 2 year old today. It was great, except for the hill reminding me how out of shape I am. I'm not doing anything too strenuous because it's only been 1 week since my C Section but the doctors / nurses encouraged me for awhile to get out there and walk.
@Plleriti1 i like the bellifit more. I loved the belly bandit and felt like it was easy to adjust how tight or loose to have it. The reasoning I prefer the bellifit is that it comes down like underwear and there is no need to keep tugging it down like I had to with the belly bandit. And it is much slimmer under clothing. I have the corset which has 2sets of hooks to adjust the fit. I find it comfortable and easy to sleep in too
The min I start to prep to pump it's like my boobs know...automatic leakage without effort. Really? Sometimes just being exposed to air does it like baby boys peeing during diaper changes.
I'm 10 days PP and I tried to stop taking Motrin. I've reduced my dosage from 600 to 400. I've been feeling good so I thought I was in the clear. Nope. Nope. Nope. I now have a raging headache and my body is still sore. I don't remember it taking this long last time.
I'm 10 days PP and I tried to stop taking Motrin. I've reduced my dosage from 600 to 400. I've been feeling good so I thought I was in the clear. Nope. Nope. Nope. I now have a raging headache and my body is still sore. I don't remember it taking this long last time.
I'm pretty sure it took 3 weeks with DD and about 2 to wean myself off my ibuprofen. Do what you need to to feel better!
I'm 10 days PP and I tried to stop taking Motrin. I've reduced my dosage from 600 to 400. I've been feeling good so I thought I was in the clear. Nope. Nope. Nope. I now have a raging headache and my body is still sore. I don't remember it taking this long last time.
I'm pretty sure it took 3 weeks with DD and about 2 to wean myself off my ibuprofen. Do what you need to to feel better!
The pain made me spiral into a full mom guilt episode. Poor DH had to hold me while I held both kids apologizing to them for being a bad mom. Took my Motrin and a steaming hot shower. All is better. 2 kids is no freaking joke.
On the ibuprofen issue... I'm allergic to NSAIDs so all I took was Tylenol. Everyone says c Section is the devil, but By day 4 postpartum I was already off Tylenol and pain free. Maybe I should post this in the UO thread (lol), but based on what I have been reading about everyone's recovery, I'm actually quite happy having had a c-section!
I'm 10 days PP and I tried to stop taking Motrin. I've reduced my dosage from 600 to 400. I've been feeling good so I thought I was in the clear. Nope. Nope. Nope. I now have a raging headache and my body is still sore. I don't remember it taking this long last time.
I'm pretty sure it took 3 weeks with DD and about 2 to wean myself off my ibuprofen. Do what you need to to feel better!
The pain made me spiral into a full mom guilt episode. Poor DH had to hold me while I held both kids apologizing to them for being a bad mom. Took my Motrin and a steaming hot shower. All is better. 2 kids is no freaking joke.
For sure! I don't know what I'd do if DD didn't love Mickey Mouse Clubhouse enough to actually sit through an episode (or like 6). Someday I'll be brave enough for library/park trips and activities by myself again, but for now we have TV and coloring.
Anyone else with a section getting weird crap like feeling (like a cramp you get with BMs). I also seem not feel the urge to pee but still go cause I know I have to. No problem in emptying out my bladder. One week pp today.
I'm 10 days PP and I tried to stop taking Motrin. I've reduced my dosage from 600 to 400. I've been feeling good so I thought I was in the clear. Nope. Nope. Nope. I now have a raging headache and my body is still sore. I don't remember it taking this long last time.
I'm pretty sure it took 3 weeks with DD and about 2 to wean myself off my ibuprofen. Do what you need to to feel better!
The pain made me spiral into a full mom guilt episode. Poor DH had to hold me while I held both kids apologizing to them for being a bad mom. Took my Motrin and a steaming hot shower. All is better. 2 kids is no freaking joke.
For sure! I don't know what I'd do if DD didn't love Mickey Mouse Clubhouse enough to actually sit through an episode (or like 6). Someday I'll be brave enough for library/park trips and activities by myself again, but for now we have TV and coloring.
I tried the park today. Baaaaaad idea haha. I'll try again in a week. Thank goodness for Mickey Mouse and Doc McStuffins!
I've been absent lately, but my app isn't working so I'm finally on my laptop while LO sleeps. Does anyone have stomach cramps when they first eat in the mornings? It's only when I eat breakfast, and it doesn't matter what I eat. It's not BM cramps, just pretty intense stomach cramps that last for a few minutes then go away until the next morning.
I have definitely had stomach cramps after eating. It's been all 3 meals not just breakfast though.. I had s c section so I was assuming it was from that .
I've been absent lately, but my app isn't working so I'm finally on my laptop while LO sleeps. Does anyone have stomach cramps when they first eat in the mornings? It's only when I eat breakfast, and it doesn't matter what I eat. It's not BM cramps, just pretty intense stomach cramps that last for a few minutes then go away until the next morning.
Yeah I do too. It feels like I need to poop, but then I don't, or even when I do... They don't really go away. I also had a c-section so I thought they were my insides healing, or something related to the catheter I had (maybe bladder spasms? Idk!)
Ok maybe this is tmi... but since sex is off limits til doctors approval.. things in that department are super boring. What are you ladies doing to keep it not quite so dang boring!?
On the ibuprofen issue... I'm allergic to NSAIDs so all I took was Tylenol. Everyone says c Section is the devil, but By day 4 postpartum I was already off Tylenol and pain free. Maybe I should post this in the UO thread (lol), but based on what I have been reading about everyone's recovery, I'm actually quite happy having had a c-section!
I had the same experience. My c/s recovery was a breeze.
Sunny side up moms: Did baby bruise your tailbone during delivery? If so, how long did it take to heal? Just delivered last night and had him out after pushing through probably 5 or 6 contrax, which my doula said was quite fast for a big sunny side up baby, but my tailbone is pretty tender.
Ok maybe this is tmi... but since sex is off limits til doctors approval.. things in that department are super boring. What are you ladies doing to keep it not quite so dang boring!?
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I also have this odd numb spot on my stomach, sort of below but between my breasts, if that makes sense. It is sensitive to touch- I kind of attributed it to my stomach/uterus shrinking, but it is kind of persistent (I am almost 3 weeks PP).
I feel like I should call the doctor?
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And definitely ask for help!!! I'm having enough trouble caring for one and I have my mom and my husband here... I cannot imagine having to divide my attention between 2 children right now!
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The biggest issue Imdealing with is the thought of going back to work. It makes me cry thinking about it, and I love my job and make way too much money to consider quitting.logically I know by working I can provide LO with so much more than not working. But the idea of not being with him all day breaks my heart. I cried last night thinking about it. I still have 9 weeks of mat leave left, and I feel like this is something I shouldnt be worried about until its time to go back to work. How do you cope with the thought of someone else caring for your child? I also worry so much about something happening to him. I worry about SIDS and constantly check to make sure he is breathing. I worry about him getting sick to the point that I domt want people to come over anymore until he is older. We dont have childcare lined up yet (wont need it till August when dh goes back to work after summer break). But I worry thatwhoever will babysit wont give him the care and attention he needs. Wil he feel neglected? Right now I even worry about my mom watching him, which is bizarre because I trust her with my whole heart.
Are these feelings normal? How do you deal with them, and is it just due to PP hormones?
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