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Baby doesn't like me

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user1483351382 · 18/03/2018 18:47

I have been struggling a lot with motherhood and have recently started anti-depressants to help me cope. My baby was very unhappy for the first few months and they were hard. He is a terrible sleeper too. It's been difficult and I lost my temper many times and shouted at or around him. I know that's awful and I feel so guilty for it. I'm trying hard to be better. The problem is I seem to have lost his trust and I'm devastated about that. He much prefers dad and really anyone else in my family who comes to visit. He screams when I take him from dad or dad leaves the room. He doesn't hate me, as he smiles at me and we have fun once he's forgotten about dad. But in that initial time when he's left with me he is clearly not happy. Sometimes I think he looks scared. Is he ever going to forget that I scared him and trust me again? I'm so so angry with myself for spoiling our relationship. It kills me inside when he rejects me.

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Thistles24 · 28/03/2018 11:18

Oh love, you have NOT ruined the bond with your baby. The first few months are always hard. Both my DC went through phases where they had a "favourite" parent, and it did feel like a kick in the teeth when you were the one who did everything for them during the day, then DH walked in from work and they started screaming to go to him! Glad you have got help from your GP. Now that spring/summer is on the way it's easier to get out and about and share all these new experiences with your baby which will all strengthen the bond between you. Flowers

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