Baby blues after 4 months??!?!
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Topic: Baby blues after 4 months??!?!
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Subject: Baby blues after 4 months??!?!
Date Posted: 01 December 2006 at 12:13pm
I've been REALLY weepy and emotional these past few days (actually more like weeks but to a much lesser extent). Yesterday I was sitting in work (been on my own for the past 2 days) and started thinking about Caitlin, then found myself welling up and couldn't stop myself bursting into tears! When I see other people holding her and making her laugh etc, I get really teary too (but not jealous) 
There's no real reason for me to be so upset all the time as everything is much better at home (prob with DH pretty much sorted). I'm sure it's nothing too serious like PND, perhaps of a case of delayed baby blues? I had that when I was still in hospital after having her and just couldn't stop crying, but that was happy tears and tiredness mostly. Am I going nuts?  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 01 December 2006 at 12:18pm
| Na your not going nuts, its normal i reckon, i still feel a bit like that. just make sure it doesnt get any worse like PND and you will be sweet. big hugs |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 01 December 2006 at 12:36pm
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Sleep deprivation? Hormones?
I cry like that when I am tired. But that's really the only time I cry... strange. Make sure you are looking after yourself and you should be fine! 
P.S. You aren't preggo again are ya? That's one of my main symptoms of pregnancy - weird crying sessions! |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 01 December 2006 at 2:14pm
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Ummm I was wondering if you're getting your period back?
But it doesn't sound overly "bad". Hey you've obviously bonded well with her so that's a good thing I think it'll get easier for you with a bit more time.-------------  |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 01 December 2006 at 2:27pm
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My PND started about then. Keep an eye on it. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 01 December 2006 at 4:40pm
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PND can strike anytime within the first year after bubs has been born, and the main difference between PND and "baby blues" is that baby blues are usually within the first two weeks, caused by hormones, and eventually go away ! So definitely keep an eye on it, take care of yourself as best you can, and you know where I am (well, from Monday on anyway) if you need to talk. ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater 
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 01 December 2006 at 5:43pm
 Pregnant?!?!?! HELL NO! lol
I really don't think it's PND as I don't feel at all depressed and certainly don't have any issues with Caitlin. I'm not sleep deprived either - she's been sleeping through the night (11 hours) for about a month now, and I've been taking a multi vit. I do have my second period and it is really heavy, but I was teary before I got that. I've been a bit random today and had a teary moment in the mall food court with Mum We were only talking about buying a nice dress for her for Christmas Day *rolls eyes at self*------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 01 December 2006 at 7:21pm
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You'll know if it's period-related cause it'll all come right in a couple more days... here's hoping! ------------- |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 01 December 2006 at 11:09pm
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I was thinking preg too lol.
The baby blues I got weren't sad just cried thinking about Jack. I cried for months whenever I saw the tshirt ben was wearing when Jack was born. Sounds hormonal tho maybe you are lacking in something? |
Posted By: Peace
Date Posted: 02 December 2006 at 9:04am
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Hey Toni,
Wow, I think it is pretty brave of you to ask the question "is this normal"(well so to speak). Me and my friend were just talking about this very subject yesterday. I think as women who have just been through the rigmoral of pregnancy, it is acceptable to believe that our nerves are going to be a lot closer to the surface, especially since you only gave birth 4 months ago. Not every sad moment and unaccountable bout of crying is PND (although you never know). You seem aware that your emotions are pretty close to the surface and are looking for answers, I think if you are worried that it is getting worse then go speak to your GP or LMC. I myself think that if you wanted to term it and describe it. Every woman who has a baby must get a little PND but not every woman can walk alone and find their own peace in mind. I think you are doing a great job! ------------- DD1 May 2006 DD2 March 2011 DD3 August 2012 |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 02 December 2006 at 10:41am
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Awww thanks Sara. I think a lot of it is hormonal but like you said, it is better to be upfront and aware of our problems than try to hide them away ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Peace
Date Posted: 02 December 2006 at 1:22pm
Hehe, you make me wanna give you a real  ------------- DD1 May 2006 DD2 March 2011 DD3 August 2012 |