How to tell if PND again or not

[IcouldstillbeJoseph]

After birth of DS (now 2) I went through some difficult times and ended up with dreadful PND. I started medication at 16 weeks PN and stopped 3 months later with no ill effects.
I'm now day 6 after having DD. I'm so concerned it's happening again. I already feel like I've made a mistake having another baby, can't stand the broken sleep, feel like a failure already, tearful, feel clingy towards my husband ... The list goes on. Wondering whether I should just start medication now or wait and see if it's baby blues? Hoping someone has some wise words....

Sorry I'm no expert at stuff like this, for now I would try not to get wound up thinking it could be PND, there's a high chance it's just baby blues. Have you spoken to your midwife/gp?

You are not a failure though, definitely not. It's totally normal to be feeling overwhelmed at this stage, try taking one day at a time and don't be to hard on yourself.

Hopefully someone else will be along soon who knows more than I do!

Thank you
It's just hard when I've been to such dark places before - it makes me so worried about feeling that low again.

How's your sleep been?

I can still sleep when I get the chance - which I couldn't do when the PND was bad last time, I just don't get much of a chance. Baby v unsettled overnight

talk to your mw. fwiw I had it after dc2 and 3. With #3 they were really on the ball and watched me, so when I wasn't picking back up after "normal" baby blues time, mw sorted gp visit and ads. Be kinder to yourself. IMHO some of us are just a bit more vulnerable to the hormonal effects postnatally. ((hugs)).

Thank you
Mrsshrek - how long did they leave it before deciding it wasn't normal blues?

I was exactly the same - PND with first & wasn't sure this time, went back on medication a few weeks ago after seeing gp (DS now 20 weeks) and I feel much better. Its early days for you but if you have a good supportive gp you could have a chat with them? In my experience its been better to start the medication earlier this time. Big hugs and congrats on baby xx

Thank you Ameybee and congrats to you too. Sorry to hear you've suffered again, but I'm glad you're getting some help.
I'm seeing the gp next wk (about something else) and will mention to him about my feelings. I have about 60 ADs left from last time but I wasn't BF then, so I'm going to check I can take them if still BF. It would make me feel more in control to know I gave the treatment here at home, should I feel I need to start it.

I think that's a good idea. Think they usually give sertraline if you are breastfeeding. Hope you feel better soon xx