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I hate this

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MyPurpleHeart · 21/06/2023 15:16

I have a 4 week old DD. The birth was a nightmare, she's had tongue tie, has reflux and is still struggling with tension from the cord being wrapped around her neck. Oh and she doesn't sleep all day. Like 6-7 hours a day. Just stays awake and screams no matter how much I try and soothe her

The baby blues were savage, I didn't expect the way I felt for the first two weeks

It's got slightly better but I still hate this. I feel such a burden of responsibility and I'm struggling with the loss of my old independent life. I could go out and enjoy the sunshine, I could cook a meal without worrying when she's going to wake up. I could LIVE

please tell me this gets better, because I'm miserable and I just want to put her in nursery and go back to work, as awful as that may sound

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katmarie · 21/06/2023 17:38

It does get better. But there is nothing wrong with getting some help for you and baby to help things get better. If I were you I would go see the GP, about the screaming, and how you're feeling. They can help, on both counts.

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