Okay I had my beautiful baby girl on Monday, 11/19/2007. and starting yesterday, or the day before, I feel like everything is going wrong. I can't seem to quit crying! I don't leave my bedroom. I do take care of my baby, as I do love her, and she means the world to me, but I feel like I have fallen into quicksand and I can't get out!!! Will This feeling go away, or do I need to mention this to my doctor?
FYI: I live by myself with no family near by, and I am a single mom! (Dad is not in the picture at all, I am 22 yrs old!)
Please help me... I am so confused!!!
2007-11-25 21:05:02 · 9 answers · asked by ஐ♥Kaylee's mom♥ஐ 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I think you are young and just realized the awesome responsibility of motherhood and thats normal. You have no family by you and are a single mom. Call your family, you might find they will come see you.
You feel overwhelmed and thats normal and
the enormous love you have for your baby brings on all types of feelings.
I would call your docs office and mention how you feel and see if they want you to come in.Its only been a week so this may pass real soon or it could be post partem depression.
You have to remember... hormones, bleeding, being sore and tired, missing your figure, the responsibility of baby... and more... this is alot on ones mind... Get SLEEP and eat good... relax... let the dishes go... CALL a friend for Help. You need some for a little bit. ALL mothers will be more than willing to help you..
Remember this above all else... God promises in the bible to be a father to the fatherless. He keeps His Word.
2007-11-25 21:25:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay Jessica, the first thing is to cry if that is all it is, babygirl, cry. Postpartum Depression comes in a lot of forms and in different degrees, right now you are in the biggest category of the disorder. A single Mother, big props, right now the future is uncertain, but you and your daughter do have a future and just hold that dear. You will get through and over this, and later, say 18 years down the line, you are going to look back and laugh at yourself. God doesn't bring you through it to leave you, you have been truly Blessed and you will continue to be Blessed. Mention to your doctor the crying, but again, your body has just gone through a huge change, hormones are raging, no family close by and no baby daddy (this might be a good thing), so the reality that you are that little girl's world has set in and you don't want to let her down, and you won't, you are a MOTHER now and tears will flow all the time, happy times, sad times, remembrance times, times unseen, but it is all good. I was a single Mom, hell, still am, and if you need someone to talk to or maybe even just to hear you out, e-mail me, I am and old school Mom but I still think I can hang with the best of the youngest. I will keep you and yours in prayer, this too shall pass, watch. God Bless.
2007-11-26 05:22:24 · answer #2 · answered by Bethy4 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could have the baby blues dont panic just yet get yourself and baby out in the fresh air wrap baby up, exercise if this doesnt work visit your doctor if it carries on for 2 weeks!!! if you have lost your appetite you cant sleep the feeling are stil the same. see if there is any clubs in your area for single mums. I am a single mum soon to be 4 children but i have family that i can call but i dont as i am too stubborn and independent
2007-11-26 07:13:12 · answer #3 · answered by sexiebum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for a few days after giving birth some women get baby blues which means they are quiet emotional. i have got post natal depression and my son is 1. i had it since birth and the sad unable to cope feeling just never went away so i went to speak to the doctor and they helped me. If you are worried go and speak to your doctor they will be able to give you advice.
2007-11-26 07:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes tell your doctor....i gave birth last month to a beautiful baby boy....I LOVE HIM but i was crying a lot to the first two weeks.....i live in Greece moved here to get married, my husband works all the time and my family is in ny.....it's hard but u will get accustomed to baby and your hormones will regulate...it takes time but tell your doctor
2007-11-26 07:42:17 · answer #5 · answered by Vicky P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pregnant with #2. I remember feeling bad after having my daughter and wondering what was wrong with me. I would cry when I was happy and sad. Your hormones or still adjusting. I would mention it to your doctor. I'm not sure what counts as postpartum depression. Good luck!
2007-11-26 05:09:46 · answer #6 · answered by Precious 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had post natal depression with my third child and I got help early. You should speak to your doctor about it, especially if it lasts longer than a week or two. The earlier you get help, the earlier you will recover. Good Luck!!
2007-11-26 05:27:06 · answer #7 · answered by sunny girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel for you.
if you are concerned at all, talk to your doc and they can either help, or resassure you
Im in same position except im 14 weeks pregnant with my first. im 20
Ill be living alone, and a single mom eith a domestic violence order against the dad.
I already have those days too..
But seriously, any concern the doc is there to help.
2007-11-26 05:46:59 · answer #8 · answered by KS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had my twins I feel into really bad post natal depression (that's what we call it in Australia). It was horrible.
I suggest you talk to your doctor about it, incase it gets worse. I left mine untreated for so long, it was terrible. It's better to have asked for help than not asked at all!! If you ever want to chat please message me!!
2007-11-26 05:13:57 · answer #9 · answered by *Charli* Mamma Di Gemini's 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋