I'm 38 wks pregnant, I havent had mood swings or been irritable. For about 2 days I've been crying ALOT, and been in either an extermely bad mood or really really sad. I really want the baby here, and I'm wondering if maybe I'm starting to get PPD. I have no idea whats wrong with me, but I'm worried that all this saddnes and crying is going to be increasingly bad for my unborn son and i dont know what i should do or what to do...can someone help?
2006-08-16 15:58:30 · 22 answers · asked by shaunies_babygirl 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You're 38 weeks pregnant...that's what is wrong with you. It's perfectly normal to be in a bad mood. Your hormones are going crazy and I'm sure you don't feel really well at this point. The best thing you can do is relax, put your feet up and take care of yourself. The baby will be here before you know it and you'll forget all about these last couple of weeks.
2006-08-16 16:04:10 · answer #1 · answered by redpaynt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's possible you might be experiencing PPD. Talk w/your OB about getting on some anti-depressants immediately after your baby is born. Some meds are safe and low-dose enough that you can still breastfeed if you want. Also, make sure you have a good support system after you bring the baby home. Don't feel guilty about asking your mom, your dad, your boyfriend/hubby to take over while you rest. If that's not always possible, then rest when the baby rests, regardless of the time of day. After you get home, let everything else in your world come to a halt: let your answering machine take over non-essential calls, let everything but necessary housework (such as cleaning out a dish every now and then, making sure you have a clean outfit, etc) go, and just in general, pamper yourself and take care of your baby. You can get caught up when you're feeling stronger. Anti-depressants take about 2 weeks to really get into your system, so until then slow down, calm down, and let others do for you. It's not selfish and you'll be glad you did.
2006-08-16 23:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by lexiann721 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My preganacy has been equally frustrating and exremely hard...
My Fiance died 2 weeks after we found out we were having a baby.. It really hurt since he's my H.S sweet heart and my first Love. At midnight (about 10 mins) It'll be 141 days without him and i still cry soooo hard just about every night.. im 26 or 27 weeks and almost sent myself into premature labor last week during one of my episodes and usually i'll just start getting contractions if i cry too much or too long. He always had a way to make me stop crying so now i just see that as his way. People have told me that he baby can feel your emotions or whatever so i try to do whats best for her even though at times im really not sure if i even want her since i'll be a single mom (im only 18) and i most certainly did not want to be another statisitc - it just wasnt me.. But his family and mine have been really supportive and just thinking about this gift that he left me and giving the fact of how bad he wanted to be a daddy.. Im glad he at least knew and came to 2 appointments with me before they took him away from me. Im about to cry now so i 'll end this by saying what He always used to tell me.."Keep your head up" If i can get through this than you can.. i belive in you (if it means anything)
Try praying too - I cant give any testimoneys or anything but " I'd rather die beliving there is a god and find out there isnt, than die beliving there isnt a god and find out there is..."
If you need to talk i'm here just click the pic..
: ) smile... even when it hurts.
P.S. congrats on the wedding
2006-08-17 00:04:07 · answer #3 · answered by mickey_8806 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's normal to just cry for no reason. i'd try to calm down for the baby's sake. you might try to find things to keep your mind busy. you don't have to much further to go before that bundle of joy is here. you may also just be worried about being a mother and if the babys ok and that is all normal especially with being so close. I usually started getting antsy at about 7mos. i was just really ready not to be pregnant anymore. Sometimes it depends on your enviroment and situations as well... it'll be ok. Just try to keep your mind busy and think happy thoughts. Try to enjoy the pregnancy (cause it's almost over and it's the closest you and that baby will be) and when that baby gets here give it lots of tlc.
2006-08-16 23:17:25 · answer #4 · answered by summera76 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I TOTALLY understand where you are coming from. I was so depressed during my pregnancy I thought I was going mad. You only hear about PPD; no one talks about depression DURING pregnancy.
You're not hurting your baby, so take that worry off your chest. Just make sure you're still eating, and that you aren't trying to "self-medicate" with drugs or alcohol.
If you think you're going to hurt yourself, call your doctor. Calling your doctor might actually be a really good idea anyway, just so he/she knows what's going on.
It's going to be ok. I know you probably feel alone, but you aren't. It will be over soon, as far along as you are, and if you're like me, as soon as you have your son, your hormones will be SO much better!!
Good luck.
2006-08-16 23:07:57 · answer #5 · answered by BasketChick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First calm down, you're not having PPD yet. But you might be going onto labour soon. You need someone to talk to, don't you have a husband, mom etc? If you don't get better see your doctor ASAP, in the meantime lay down quietly and take deep breaths,
pray and tell youself over and over again, "don't worry about things you cannot change" everything will be ok.
Good Luck to you!
2006-08-16 23:06:53 · answer #6 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well hun when you are pregnant it will affect you differently from others. Try talking to an older woman about how you feel and then talk to your doctor and asked him about ppd. He or she will direct you to a doctor who knows this problem. Is the father of the baby is their in your life? if so talk to him and tell him how you feel being alone is not good for you, you need people around you who love and care about you ok.
take care
2006-08-16 23:08:49 · answer #7 · answered by breast 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go talk to your doctor. I don't know if you can develop PPD before birth, then again, who knows.
I have it myself and have for nearly 6 months. It's not getting any better and the meds barely help.
So go talk to your doctor as soon as you can.
I really don't know what else to say. I had bad thoughts after I had my son. I would never hurt him but the thoughts are bad enough.
Good luck.
2006-08-16 23:05:51 · answer #8 · answered by ~SSIRREN~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This doesn't sound good. I am 27 weeks and I read alot about pregnanyc and as far as I know this is a warning sign of ppd but you may want to definitely ask your doctor just to make sure.
2006-08-16 23:19:48 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs Newman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O honey it will be alright. Those darn hormones will do a doozey on ya. I know that at the end of my pregnancy with my son I was so emotional. It will be okay and it will all work out fine. Get that bag packed for the hospital cause sounds like the baby could be on the way. Goodluck. CONGRATS and cheer up. :-)
2006-08-16 23:14:12 · answer #10 · answered by embsmg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋