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jaclyn78
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Jaclyn
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Feeling emotional?
I gave birth about one week ago, and all of a sudden, I'm overcome with so many emotions. I feel like I'm in my first trimester, crying over anything. I feel so incompetent when DD cries and I feel like I can't help her. I'm sad about having to go back to work in November. Did anyone experience this so close to after delivering?
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Posted 8/9/07 3:14 PM  |
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smdl
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Re: Feeling emotional?
It's probably PPD. I would talk to your Dr.
The beginning is so hard. Hang in there and make sure to talk to your dr.
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| Posted 8/9/07 3:15 PM |
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Porrruss
Nya nya nya
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Re: Feeling emotional?
OMG- YES.... totally normal. Think about it- you're body has been through a VERY traumatic experience. You are trying to heal physically, plus you are sleep deprived, you've suddenly got this little stranger needing your undivided attention 24 hours a day. Couple that with the fact that you are PUMPED full of hormones and you just don't FEEL good. Of course you're feeling down.
You are NOT incompetant. Both you and your new baby are just getting to know one another. You are learning how to be a mother (contrary to popular belief- being a mother is not something that is instinctual) and your baby is learning how to live *on the outside*. Your DC is used to all of her needs being met instantaneously. Now she has to learn how to communicate what she needs.
Is anyone home helping you?
Congrats on your DD- I SWEAR it gets better.....
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| Posted 8/9/07 3:22 PM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Feeling emotional?
Posted by smdl
It's probably PPD. I would talk to your Dr.
The beginning is so hard. Hang in there and make sure to talk to your dr.
I would not classify this as PPD, more like the "baby blues"....I think everyone experiences this. I cried for 2 weeks straight after I had dd ( i cried when she would not latch on, cried when dh said "just give her formula", cried when she would not have a bm when I thought she "should", cried when she cried....etc
it is totally normal
If it would make you feel better, you can definitely talk to your doctor but at least for me, I felt better after those first 2 weeks
hang in there 
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| Posted 8/9/07 3:26 PM |
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jaclyn78
LIF Adolescent
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Jaclyn
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Re: Feeling emotional?
Thank you so much. It's nice being able to hear similar stories. I feel so cooped up having to have had a c section. I'm hoping this will pass. I absolutely love spending time with her, just hoping I'm being a good mom.
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| Posted 8/9/07 3:31 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Feeling emotional?
Its SOOOO common! your hormones are all out of whack. Many of us went through the same thing....
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| Posted 8/9/07 7:53 PM |
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Sweets13
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Re: Feeling emotional?
Baby Blues....the first 2 weeks I was very emotional over everything. Everytime Dh said " i love you" I cried saying it back... My parents were over everday and everytime they left, I cried. I cried over anything and everything. 1 minute I was laughing the next I was crying....Then one morning I woke up and felt great!
Many Many new mothers go through it and it is totally normal
It passes.....trust me!
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| Posted 8/9/07 7:58 PM |
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BaroqueMama
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Re: Feeling emotional?
I'm going to reiterate that it is totally NORMAL to feel that way and many, many moms go through that. From all the sudden changes in your hormones, you're likely to feel that way for a couple of weeks. If you feel like that longer than a couple of weeks and have feelings of despair and hopelessness, then I would contact your OB/GYN and tell them you feel you may have PPD, but that's getting ahead of the here and now.
It's a big adjustment, and even though you start preparing 9 months in advance, nothing can truly prepare you for all the changes that come with being a new mom. Hang in there and just ride out the wave of emotions, they will more than likely subside soon
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| Posted 8/9/07 8:02 PM |
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MrsR
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Re: Feeling emotional?
I cried RIVERS for at least 5 days to a week. Then one day it just stopped.
I promise it will go away - it's just a hormonal adjustment.
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| Posted 8/9/07 8:05 PM |
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EmmaNick
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Re: Feeling emotional?
That's normal..I would cry over stupid things. Like people would ask how I am, and I would try to hold back the tears.
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| Posted 8/9/07 8:06 PM |
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chelle
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Re: Feeling emotional?
Posted by dm24angel
Its SOOOO common! your hormones are all out of whack. Many of us went through the same thing....
Oh did we ever  It is SO hard in the beginning and don't think anything you're feeling is out of the norm. We have all been there and you're not alone! Lean on us, we're all here to help others get through this time. It's not easy. Your world has been turned upside down and your body has gone through a tremendous thing. Not to mention the hormones...they're SO out of whack.
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| Posted 8/9/07 8:07 PM |
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