My wife just had a baby 2 months ago, and she has the worst mood swings what can I do to help her through this, without killing myself??? lol
2006-07-19 15:05:51 · 19 answers · asked by dolby 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Help her, let her have a break, and do not ever use the words baby sit with your own child. Its not babysitting when its your own baby. Let her have some time to herself. Tell you how much you love her, and respect her for being the mother of your child. After childbirth us women don't exactly feel sexy. So give her lots of compliments. She is extremely tired right now, so has every right to be grumpy. So try and help a bit.
2006-07-19 15:10:07 · answer #1 · answered by June V 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I also have a 2 month old baby . I do everything on my own . My husband has only held her three times and hasnt slept in the same room as me since I was 4 months pregnant . I also have mood swings . Im tired as heck ..I miss having all the time in the world for my two older kids like I used to have . I miss my sleep so bad and Im lonely . I know I can be bitchy sometimes but I cant help it . Im jealous of my husbands life hasnt changed at all . Its on me to take care of the baby, my older kids and plus keeping the house together and food on the table . Its exausting and it all goes unappreciated . Is it possible your wife is in the same boat as I am ? If so I can't blame her for her mood swings at all . They wont go away if she is unhappy . If you are helping her and loving her then after her hormones kicks back to normal her old self will also return ..I promise . I still get little tinges of depression but I am able to recognize whats real and whats just because of the postpartum depression. Plus lack of sleep really really makes me contrary and it makes me snap over the smallest things no matter how hard I try not to . Good luck to you and my best wishes to your wife and her new baby. My email is cat_kuhn @yahoo.com if you ever need to talk.
2006-07-19 23:18:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everyone so far. Just stick with it and let her stress out. It's post partum depression. Just do as much as you can around the house while she's down and out. When she was pregnant everyone was worried about how she's feeling now that she's had the baby no one cares how she feels they just want to see the baby. She may be a little overwhelmed so watch the baby for an hour or two while she goes to the mall for a walk and comes back. It's incredibly refreshing. Also, take care of the baby more and be weary of how much sleep she's getting vs. yourself. To think for the next 5months she will not have 1 good nights sleep. If she's not breastfeeding offer to take care of the baby feeding one night. That will ease a lot of the tension. You'll be amazed at the change you'll see in her once you do some of these things.
2006-07-19 22:17:35 · answer #3 · answered by JenniferE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been there done that 3 times but my mood swings weren't as bad as they could have been! Just try to help her as much as you can with anything that she wants. Don't let her mood swings get the best of you and start yelling at her because trust me that won't get you anywhere but the dog house! Keep telling her how much you love her and your new baby. Maybe do little things to surprise her like having your mother come over to babysit and take her out to her favorite restaurant and a movie. Be patient it will pass in time its just part of having a baby! Good Luck!
2006-07-19 23:36:50 · answer #4 · answered by ~Amanda~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude...? If you're laughing out loud (lol), then you need to get your heart examined...! Think of HER, for just a minute. She's having to endure the stress of going through those swings! You'd best stop lol, get on the phone, and get the both of you some help PRONTO! She could be dealing with multiple depressions ranging from post-partum to God knows what else! Get off the couch, turn off the TV, and get busy! Your wife (and kid) will thank you later on down the line, too...! Be the love!
2006-07-19 22:13:26 · answer #5 · answered by KnowhereMan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol. First off, congrats on yer baby! Second off...be sure not to get on her bad side. Cuddle with her, pamper her, make sure you show her how much she means to you, take turns watching over the baby, take her out somewhere nice, and of course...MAKE HER LAUGH. Laughter cures even the worse of bad moods. Yep yep! Good luck!
2006-07-19 22:09:35 · answer #6 · answered by Faye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY HUBBY SAYS drink drink drink some more FIND SOMETHING TO DO IN GARAGE GET A JOB OUT OF TOWN WORKING 7 DAYS A WEEK lol THATS WHAT IS HOW WE MADE IT. 4 YR OLD ALMOST 2 YR OLD AND WE HAVE A 2 MONTH OLD ALSO.
2006-07-19 22:13:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make her eat healthy food, 7 dates before anything else every morning (if she can), 2 glasses of Milk each day....ets.
Healthy Food fixes the Mood ;)
2006-07-19 22:12:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs medical help and counseling for you will help you and her through it.
Is she sleeping, if not help her with the baby more and let her sleep. Also outside help can be a great value like a mother or sister to come and help.
2006-07-19 22:09:02 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be supportive and help her with the baby, if she is going through depression listen to her feelings and maybe support her through doctors help if you can't relieve her stress at home.
2006-07-19 22:10:39 · answer #10 · answered by rene 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋