I recently had a baby 2 weeks ago second child. I cannot stop crying has anyone experienced this before and of so what did ya do to get over it.
Went to Dr yesterday he put me on different medication and some zanax as needed to help. My sister is here for two more weeks to help out. My husband is very supportive but works as a engineer on an oil rig and is home very little. I am still nervous about how things are going to go once my sister is gone.
Normal. If it goes on another few weeks, talk to your doctor. Think,I cried for a month with my fourth. That had never happened before with my other three. It ended and life went on as usual. Hang in and oh congratulations.
Talk to your doc.. but
Get up, get dressed and put your make up on every morning. Take a fun class doing something- excercise, sewing, what ever your interest are .
Go for coffee once a week with a friend.. get moving it is the best thing.
With my first I went to school when he was 4 weeks old, the first few days were hard, but then I felt better and things went well. With my second I had more of a depression, Just confided with some good ffrriends ..
Good luck and congratulations.
If you don't cheer up soon, definitely see your doctor. You may have post-natal depression which can be treated, and you could be living a much happier life with your little ones.
My baby blues were gone within two weeks, maybe three. Seek help if it doesn't improve soon.
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One thing I told myself to get me through morbid thoughts and feeling was to remind myself, "they are only feelings , and irrational ones at that, they will pass". And lucky for me they did. If it last longer than a few weeks, then you may be diagnosable in the postpardum depression catigory, but don't let people diagnose you on the internet as having postpartum depression. They have no right. You are still well within the reasonable time frame for baby blues. Your hormones are absolutely nuts still. Chances are really good your mood will lift in this next week. Of course tell your Dr. how you are feeling so they can keep track of the situation in case your hormones don't resolve on their own.
How much support are you getting from your family and friends. Sometimes we don't have permission to ask for and accept help from others because we believe we are supposed to do it all on our own. This isn't true. You have so much going on with a new baby and another child and your body adjusting.
Also, allow yourself the space to fully feel whatever you are feeling no matter how irrational, stupid, or crazy it may seem. Too often we don't realize that we stuff emotions and don't allow ourselves the healing that comes with feeling them. Even if it feels like you can't stop crying, you may not be fully letting yourself sob to the bottom of the feeling because somewhere you feel you "shouldn't" be crying all the time. Why not? You are overwhelmed, your body is shifting back to before baby status, and you are trying to adjust to having two children. That really is a lot!
Be gentle with yourself. Instead of trying to figure out what is wrong and fix the problem, maybe you could trust your body and emotions and listen to them. Ask your body what it needs most right now and do everything you can to provide that for yourself. Our bodies and emotions are wiser than we give them credit for and yours are letting you know that you need more resources and support.
my baby blues lasted about 2-4 weeks. if it goes longer than that, i would try and get some help.
congrats on the new bebe!
Make an appt with your OB/Gyn as soon as possible. Could be just be emotions out of control or could be the start of a serious case of post-partum depression. Be honest with your doctor about everything. He may see fit to prescribe you medication to help you get passed it. Plus it doesn't hurt to take a break. Have hubby or family/friend watch your baby for a few hours or even just an hour so you can sleep. My SIL went through something similar and her hubby was not any help. He basically told her she was a bad mother bc she was having trouble getting the breast feeding down and her daughter didn't sleep much at first. I went several times to take over so she could sleep or just take a shower. It's ok if they need to give your baby a bottle if you're breastfeeding so you can sleep. Sometimes just getting rest and a shower gives you the energy to start fresh but definitely call your dr and let him know what's going on. YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE AND YOU ARE NOT A BAD MOTHER FOR ASKING FOR HELP FROM DR AND FAMILY!
You have post partum depression. PLEASE, mommy, go talk to your ob/gyn. Be honest and tell him or her what is going on. Your doctor can help you. You doctor WANTS to help you. You cannot be a good mommy to ANY of your kids without help.
Call the doctor's office today and ask to talk to a nurse. Tell her what you've told us. She will get you in to see the doctor.
Please call your Ob/gyn today and tell the person who answers the phone exactly what is going on and that you would like to see the doctor as soon as possible. They will get you in quickly. This may pass on its own or it may get much worse and I don't think you want to take that chance. How is your appetite? Are you nursing? Have your husband or another friend or relative accompany you to the doctor.
This lasted about 6 weeks for me with my first baby and when I told my doctor (after my 2nd child was born) she stressed the importance of getting help right away. So please call today! Good luck and keep us posted. Hugs!!! :)
