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Hi, I just gave birth to my 4th daughter on March 1st. Almost from day one I was feeling sad, lonely, missing the time I had with my other kids, etc.... I felt this way with all my girls so I just...
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(((Paige))) Welcome to the boards. Your kids *wouldn't* be better off with out you. You are very important to them. I know how hard this time can be. You don't need to feel ashamed or embarrassed. You...
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Steph gave some good advice. PPD is something you can not just "snap out of". We have some great information on the Board for DH, maybe you can print some. But, you do need to see your doctor. If your...
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Paige, Welcome!! I am so glad that you found us. We have all been where you are so please post what ever you need to and know that you will never be judged. You are a great mom and as Stef said, your...
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Hi Paige, Welcome! It sounds like you need some help hon. I would get together with your OB your the hospital where you had the baby and see if they can refer a doctor to you. There is nothing to be...
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Hi Paige, Just wondering how your doing and if you have been able to get in touch with your OB yet? Thinking of you! Kym
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Thanks everyone for the kind, supportive words..... I had one good day a few days ago, but today I feel worse than I have this whole time. DH and I really got into it this afternoon. I finally talked...
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Hi Paige, That's a lonely place. Many of us have been there with our husbands screaming rotten things at us, just not understanding, just afraid and freaking out, taking it out on us... Hugs to you my...
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Go in and talk to your doctor. Have hubby go along so he can hear from the doctor what is going on. Sometimes they need to hear the doctor saying that this is what they would like you to do. Have you...
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I agree with Stef, get into your doctor and bring hubby with you. That was you can tell your doctor exactly what your feeling, and get your doc's feedback, and hubby can LISTEN to what is happening...
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Well, the whole breastfeeding thing seems to have passed and my husband is okay with formula feeding, after having talked to the doctor. So at least that's one thing less for me to be stressing about....
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Do you burrito wrap the baby? That can help them to sleep. Do you have a swing? When Kaliya cant sleep I wrap her and put her in the swing. She is out in a couple of minutes. We wrap her for every nap...
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I had a baby who didn't like to sleep much. I know how you feel hon. I, like Heather, am a HUGE fan of the swing. That was one of the only thing that helped with me. The other thing that helped when...
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