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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Get some help if you can and call your OB and tell them how you're feeling and that you want to be screened for PPD/A. [/quote]

I don’t have PPD/A. I’m just overwhelmed and exhausted. [/quote]

Being overwhelmed and exhausted with one newborn who sleeps 14 hours in a 24 hour period means you probably have PPD/PPA! There is no shame in it. I had it for my first and not for my second and the difference was night and day. [/quote]
NP. By your definition, every new mother on the planet has PPD. Newborns are exhausting because you are forced to prioritize their needs over everything else including your own. It happens to everybody.

To the new mom: It gets better, but the whole first year will be exhausting as you learn how to fit this needy person into your life. I do recommend you find a supportive online parenting group (as opposed to DCUM which offers more judgement than support). There's probably one for preemies that will help you feel less isolated.[/quote]

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