Anonymous wrote:OP fwiw I think we basically ALL get PPD/PPA and it’s just a matter of how much and how much help we need/ask for. Yours needs the attention of your doctor, ASAP. But as far as is it “normal,” YES.

No, we don’t all get it. But it is common and nothing to be ashamed of.

You have depression and it can get worse and you can hurt your baby and end up I. Jail for the rest of your life. It’s not your fault but get help immediately. Your OB sees this all the time and can help you.

Hi just saw your post. How are you feeling? I'm a nurse/newborn care specialist. send me an email if you need to talk. mistresbabies@yahoo.com.

Hey dear, I had PPD for the first 3 months and I feel for you. One thing that helped me was stopping breast feeding- I know, I know unpopular opinion. But the clouds parted for me and I felt like I was myself again, and it was one foot in front of the other.

Also, I had a super colicky baby, I didn't enjoy those 3 months one small bit! BUT from 3 months on, I've just loved loved love every moment I get with him! He's smiley and sweet and curious... you don't have to love the newborn phase, it changes FAST!

Btw, PPD can occur up to a year after birth. It’s true that not everyone likes early motherhood, and it can be very hard, but wanting to hurt your baby and yourself is likely PPD.

Anonymous wrote:Call your OB tomorrow. You have post partem depression.

+1 this is the normal in the first few weeks, but usually recedes after that. You likely have PPD. I echo PP, please call your OB.

I think it’s ppd. Yeah it’s common to be frustrated and exhausted especially given a traumatic birth but when you start to blame/resent the baby vs the situation it’s a red flag for ppd. Most adults wouldn’t blame a crying baby even in a plane because we rationally understand they are not to blame. That’s why I think it has turned into a more serious issue which really requires pretty immediate medical intervention like calling your gyn to get a holdover prescription until you can get in with a psychiatrist and getting a night nanny in there so you can sleep even if you put that in a credit card. I’m sorry op it’s not uncommon good luck it will get better.

I felt like this but it went away with time