Baby Blues

[katiepreston]

Hi all.

My DS is 2.5 weeks old, he is absolutely beautiful and I am so smitten with him.
I'm currently feeling a bit 'low' I find myself finding a quiet corner or crying in the middle of the night when hubby can't see me. It's not because he isn't supportive, because he is without a doubt, but i feel like it's because I don't want him to feel sorry for me and ask me what is wrong when I don't even know myself. I've got the most amazing bond with my little man, he makes me feel better but I just wondered whether my tearfulness and general feeling down is something more than baby blues and if anyone had any tips to help feel better rather than dwelling like I currently am and making it feel worse. Thank you

Hi,

What you're feeling is totally normal, I think, but it could also be PND kicking in so it's good that you're aware of how you're feeling. I've also got a newborn (4 weeks) -- the best place is to post on the March 19 arrivals thread on this section of the forum as there's so many of us in the same boat (and awake at all hours of the night...) to give each other support to get through it together.