Baby blues or pnd? Is this normal?

[Haddock73]

When does the baby blues turn into pnd? Ds2 is 2 weeks old and I've been increasingly finding life tough with a newborn and toddler. Crying 4-5 times a day, feelings of worthlessness, guilt, anger, hopelessness.

When will it get better? Is this normal?

Am bumping for you.

I have not had pnd.

I think that from what you have written it is difficult to tell.

Are you exhausted for instance? How much support do you have?

Has it brought up other issues for you?

Hi why not talk to your HV, they will know much more. I only have one child but I was exhausted until he was 8 weeks old and as he got bigger and able to sleep longer I began to feel more human. Lack of sleep and exhaustion does not help.

Do you have any family who can help to give you a nap in the day? Or take the toddler out for a few hours so you can get more of a rest? To me having a toddler and a baby I would need to sleep.

I think it's normal. I felt the same as you OP.

If you're still feeling as bad come the six week check up then tell your GP.

Congratulations btw xx