Monday, June 13, 2011
Is it normal?
Is it normal to get really depressed a few weeks before you give birth? I know the hormones are going crazy and all but this is killing me. I'm always moody. I'm taking everything personally even when i know things aren't meant that way. Everything and anything can make my cry including Douche bag who was yelling at me today on the road because i couldn't get over to exit because other people wouldn't let me over. Does this mean I'm going to have issues with PPD after i deliver? What's other mom's experiences with this?
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Totally normal. Based on my experience, at least. I definitely think it was partly because I was staying home and had nothing to do all day. But after Thad was born it was still bad until the hormones kind of chilled out. I distinctly remember the doom-ridden feeling that no matter what anyone said things were never going to get better and the baby was never going to come out. I refused to believe anyone who told me otherwise, so... I won't try to tell you otherwise. I feel your pain. And I can assure you within 2 months I felt like myself again.
I got really nervous towards the end of my pregnancies, and really frustrated and tired. It's hard to sleep for me it was hard to move (I have baaaaaaaaad sciatica) My feet were swollen, I was MISERABLE. I remember going in to work pregnant with Audrey and just busting down crying, four days before I was supposed to be DONE with work for that pregnancy. I just packed up and said "See ya after the baby." and left. Being pregnant is hard. (so is having a baby!) I will full on admit that I burst into tears A LOT with Katie and Audrey (less with Audrey) Don't worry. PPD may happen, but I don't think previous hormonal-ness is an indicator. Don't worry about after the baby has came right now... Just focus on making it until he gets here. You can do it!
Yes, it's normal.
Doesn't necessarily mean you'll have PPD. I had it with Aidan, though not so bad that I needed meds.
And I'm sure David will be as awesome of a help as Michael was/is. The biggest help for me getting over the PPD was allowing Michael to help out with Aidan. Which meant not worrying if he had him in mismatched clothes, then OH, WELL.
It made all the difference.
And if you have any issues, don't be afraid to talk about it.
Yeah, unfortunately it's normal. No, doesn't necessarily mean you'll have PPD. But you might. Most of us have it to one degree or another, so cut yourself some slack and if you start to feel depressed, call someone. Go out for lunch, see a movie, put your feet up and read a book or watch a movie. And if it happens after the baby comes, call someone and have them come over for a visit, no matter what the house looks like. See if they can bring lunch with them. See if they'll jiggle the baby while you get a shower.
The good news is that it'll pass.
Love you.
Susie
Oh my i'm so glad it's at least normal! Thanks for the reassurance! I feel exactly like you felt Alyssa! And being home all day not being able to do much totally doesn't help. Ok well i'll just keep holding on for the end.
wait a minute MJ... the kids clothes are supposed to match?!?!?
Yup, you're just fine. It gets pretty tough towards the end because you're uncomfortable, you feel huge, you start outgrowing your clothes, and you have all of these mixed emotions about being a mom, etc. The hormone roller coaster doesn't exactly go away just because you deliver, but it gets better :)
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