Postpartum depression...do i have it??

Sherry - posted on 06/21/2010

whooeee there sweetheart hold them there mustangs at bay before they run rampent through the forest and slam your waggon straight into a tree...

You just had a baby.. relax.. it takes your body at least 6 weeks to heal.. your man is more likely to be petrified of hurting you or getting you prengnat again too soon then he would that your ugley or whatever... by the way nice picture.. you are so NOT ugly...

Here's a tool you can use to self-test for post partum depression.. read the questions have a piece of paper handy.. answer the multiple choice and then total up your score (it explains how to total on the site)
http://pregnancychildbirth.suite101.com/...

Remember sweety you only had a baby 6 weeks ago your bound to feel overwhelmed especially if your man's forgotten to tell you how much he appreciates and loves you.. mine was that way wanted to cuff the twit... my son was actually going on 4 months before we became intamet again.. my man was just way to scared of getting me pegnant again too soon or of hurting me after my c-section... but I felt much like you do... it might take a bit of time but Talk to your man too let him know how your feeling.. he may not even realize what your going through.. Talk to him.

whatever you do.. TALK.. TALK TALK TALK... if I didn't have a baby hotlilne to call when I was at whits end I could have done something to harm my babe.. not good.. sometimes a call.. health link if your a canadian resident, a health hotline... the emergancy room nurse, anyone call someone talk .. talk talk talk ask advice whatever... trust me been there... I remember it all too well... 3am being at whits end because my son absolutely REFUSED to go to sleep or quit crying and usually when daddy wasn't home... wasn't fun.... But do remember every piece of advice you get is just a token to add to your knowledge base... but don't take it as a demand to do it.. it's just advice

You havne't even figured your baby out yet girl give yourself a chance!

weight issues? ummm it can take a while for the weight to come off sweety... you don't just have a baby and it magicly goes away you probably lost about 20 lbs when your babe was born and your tummy's stretched to oblivion so those muscles have to have a chance to heal.. takes a while... for most it takes at least a year... not a happy thought

Talk to your man.. he needs to know what your feeling... he wont' understand.. but maybe he can explain to you his reasons for being a little distant. I had problems with my pregnancy with pain so intamecy and sex kind of flew out the window once I hit about 5 months along... so I had feelings like this too about my man ... keep those communication lines open.. listen to what he tells you and read his eyes... You can't go wrong there....

I hope all the best to you.. and I hope this helps... hang in there girl it does get better

Jami - posted on 06/20/2010

PPD is a very common thing after having a baby, I had a very severe case of it. I talked to my OBGYN and he prescribed medication for me. The medication helped alot but it also is comforting to talk to close friends and family. Your a beautiful new mom! My baby is 8 months old and I still have weight to lose but I know in time it will come off. Enjoy your new bundle of joy.

Virginia - posted on 06/16/2010

It is very important to seek help if you think you may have PPD. Talk to your OBGYN or general doctor and see what they recommend as far as diagnosis and treatment. You owe it to yourself and your child to get help. PPD is very common and there is a lot of support for you, if you just ask for help. Please don't wait.

With that being said, please don't be so hard on yourself. You have only been delivered for 6 weeks and that is not a long time. Have you even been cleared yet by your GYN for physical activity and sex? Don't try to rush things because your body has been through the most traumatic experience it could have and you NEED TIME TO HEAL.

Jennifer - posted on 06/15/2010

You may have postpartum depression. I have it and trust me it can make you think and feel very extreme things. The best thing to do is talk to your doctor about how you've been feeling. If they believe medicine will help they'll give it to you. Medicine has helped me a lot. Dont be afraid to ask your doctor! Good luck!