Baby Blues

[Mamtobe2024]

Hi,

My baby is 2 weeks old tomorrow and I still feel very teary and I find it gets worse once night time rolls round. I'm so happy with my baby I love him more than I can express but I just can't seem to shake this teary feeling.

I spoke to my health visitor today when she came over and she said it's normal to still feel teary/sad as I did have a traumatic birth and this is my first baby so it's all a new thing to me. Did anyone else find the baby blues lasted abit longer post partum? I'm aware of the signs of post natal depression so I will keep an eye on it I just wanted to know other people's experiences with the "baby blues" x

Totally normal. It’s all the hormones, change and new demands that you’re adjusting too. Be teary, don’t bottle it. You’ll likely feel like that for a few weeks and it will start to fade.

Congratulations on your baby 😊

@Readytoevolve

Thankyou! I think that's my problem I'm trying to bottle it up so no one sees me cry because I feel stupid and it's making me feel worse. I think I just need to remember it's normal and it won't last forever

Completely normal. I bet you're exhausted! Be kind to yourself and keep talking to your health visitor if you need to, that's what they're there for xx

Hi OP I'm also a first time mum and had a traumatic birth last week. I totally get how you feel as I also have the baby blues. I randomly cry and feel like I'm not bonding with my little boy. It's reassuring to know that it's normal but you might want to have a birth reflection done at the place you gave birth at to try and come to terms with what happened? It doesn't have to be right away but when you're ready. Definitely don't bottle it up. Keep talking and feel free to message if you just need to talk. Let it all out and be kind to yourself. X