Postpartum Rut.. help

Dec 17, 2013

Traci L.

Your not screwing up its normal ,you have to give yourself time and talk to your dr postpartum is something they can help you with and congratulations you have a lovely family and you look beautiful.

Dec 17, 2013

Lolita B.

Lol, welcome to the diaries of a normal mom. Sometimes it's a miracle I remember to put everything on while trying to separate my 7 yo daughter and my 4 yo son. And like Jacqueline said, one day at a time. I agree with all the ladies and be encouraged that it'll get better. :)

Dec 17, 2013

Kristi S.

I had severe postpartum after my second son.my oldest then was barely 2.my then baby had colic,and reflux.me n my boys never slept.I was a single mom! I finally went to talk to a therapist when my baby was 5 months old.everything turned out fine.but you really need to talk to someone.back then,I could barely shower! I was only 23 years old,too.
now my then baby is almost 11! and I'm married n have him,my 12 year old,and an 8 year old.
things will get better for you.you just need to talk to someone.if you need to talk,let me know.I'll give you my number.I live in ny
good luck and don't give up!!

Dec 17, 2013

Roz X.

I went through the same thing after I had my son. When it continued to linger, I consulted my doctor. It is still too soon to tell if this is something that will effect you in the long run, but I assure you it is very common...and for most women passes. Talking about your feelings and the support of family and friends is a great healer. This time of year is exhausting on its own, so don't be hard on yourself. Acknowledging your struggle is the first step to conquering baby blues. *hug*

Dec 17, 2013

Ashlei B.

Thank you ladies. I'm so use to being the shoulder to lean on and problem solver. I do need to trust those around me and realize that I'm not perfect and I can ask for help. Thank you guys for the compliments I needed them.

Dec 17, 2013

Michele S.

There is nothing wrong with you. You are feeling overwhelmed. You have a lot going on so it's very understandable. You are gorgeous and have a beautiful family. I also have 2 kids... 6 and 3...I'm a stay at home mom. It's not easy sometimes. There's absolutely nothing wrong with you!!

Dec 17, 2013

Naomi S.

Girl!!.. 5wks!. and you look like that!!?... girllll you doin great!.. my kid is 2. and I had baby blues just last night!! lol.. kid wouldn't stop crying. tryna figure out what's wrong with her if anything.. think she was having nightmares. I don't know but I'm exhausted. and I have to work double shifts today and tomorrow and was hopiing to get a decent couple hrs. nope.
like velen, I have never had a break. never a sitter or an off day. if its not for work I can't go.
when my kid was 5wks. I was blown up (think I had an allergy to the IV. blew up soon as they put it n). n my feet held like all the fluid. I could barely walk. had a emergency c section hole n my gut. n her father was fussing at me that I have a problem and should b Able to do even more eventho I was making meals n everything too.. I couldnt go potty alone girl, bouncer sitting next to the toilet just to do my business, her own dad wouldnt just hold her for that time. jeezzz.. needless to say he's outa there now but even as q single girl I still don't have a beauty routine together, its just not enough time. one of my friends was saying she didn't get herself back in order until her kid was about 3.. its just a lot to do and you already have that 3yr old pulling at you so ure a hot item around your house.. ;-) lol.
just take it one day at a time like Jacqueline said.. I bought myself some decent lil sweats, yoga pants with designs on it n such just to feel more pulled together. but hair, makeup, or even putting on earrings like never happens. lol..
I think that you're fine.. and you just need to chat with other moms. it doesn't sound like you're depressed, just baby blues, which is sooo hard but soooo normal. :)

Dec 17, 2013

Ashlei B.

Thank ladies. I took the day to just sleep and relax. I feel so much better and like I can face the day. I do need to just take the out for myself which is sometimes hard to do. My husband also asked that I trust him more with the responsibilities of the house. I need tiki work on being grateful that a task was done and not worry about it nut being done my way.