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12-19-2012 at 8:16 PM
bellalou32
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AW-postpartum

My DS is 5 days old.  His eyes roll in back of his head, which I heard was normal...but it freaks me out and makes me think he is having seizures and cry.  I used to be a smoker before being pregnant and now thinking about smoking a cig and smelling around him makes me sad and cry.  I wasn't gonna BF but then thinking about depriving him of that made me sick, so I started.  And I keep thinking babies do die and what if he were in a car accident or were to die.  Am I nuts?  Is this a part of postpartum or just my hormones?  Maybe it's just cause I haven't slept in 2 days.  

Lastly, there were complications at birth and I don't remember holding him I couldn't feed him and I have no recollection of anyone's reaction to seeing him and this makes me ill.  Something I will never get back.  

IDK..I think I just need some help right now.   


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7.19.11 BFP
7.30.11 LAP due to Ectopic
8.16.11 Not whole PG taken out and had internal bleeding with 2 liters blood in abdomen. Went into shock and Cardiac Arrest. No pulse, No blood pressure. Left Tubal Ligation, 2 blood transfusions, and a plasma transfusion. Told not to try and conceive naturally, again.
11.2.11 FSH 23, AMH 0.52, diagnosed with DOR and MTHFR
12.7.11 ET (Transferred 2-8A's and froze 2-8A's, 2-8B's, and a 6B)
IVF #1 Failed
1.17.12 Right tubal ligation
4.9.12 FET. Transferred a 10A, 10B and a morula ( from a 3dt)
4.16.11 7dp3dt BFP!!!
4.23.12 Beta #1 is a whopping 1,275!!
4.30.12 First u/s and Beta #2: 12,299
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12-19-2012 at 8:35 PM
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well right now it is pretty normal to have crying spells and times of anxiety, etc.  that go away in a week or so after birth (called the baby blues).  Your hormones are adjusting, your not sleeping...all of that etc., but if you think its going beyond some baby blue then I would talk to your dr. about how you have been feeling.

 I had Post Partum OCD so I did have baby blues that went away, but I started to obsess about strange things like measuring formula perfectly...and when I mean perfectly, it had to be to the line exact.  Things like that.  

So my crying did go away and normal hormonal stuff but I did have post partum ocd.  So it could be something more than baby blues but only a professional could really tell you :)  You want to enjoy this time with your baby, albeit not easy and you do have some serious sleep deprivation so just call the Dr. if you think something more is going on.


 

12-19-2012 at 8:48 PM
bellalou32
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Absolutely.  My SIL have very serious PPD.  This isn't like that.  This is different.  A couple of my friends just told me it was completely normal, as well.  Thank you for sharing your experience.  I hope it doesn't last much longer.  

Married 10.2.10 (Me:33 and DH:35)
7.19.11 BFP
7.30.11 LAP due to Ectopic
8.16.11 Not whole PG taken out and had internal bleeding with 2 liters blood in abdomen. Went into shock and Cardiac Arrest. No pulse, No blood pressure. Left Tubal Ligation, 2 blood transfusions, and a plasma transfusion. Told not to try and conceive naturally, again.
11.2.11 FSH 23, AMH 0.52, diagnosed with DOR and MTHFR
12.7.11 ET (Transferred 2-8A's and froze 2-8A's, 2-8B's, and a 6B)
IVF #1 Failed
1.17.12 Right tubal ligation
4.9.12 FET. Transferred a 10A, 10B and a morula ( from a 3dt)
4.16.11 7dp3dt BFP!!!
4.23.12 Beta #1 is a whopping 1,275!!
4.30.12 First u/s and Beta #2: 12,299
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12-19-2012 at 9:12 PM
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It is perfectly normal to feel completely anxious and out of control for the first few weeks after you give birth. Give yourself time to allow your hormones to adjust, and to adjust to your new role as a mom. 

I was diagnosed with PPD after I had DS when my anxiety and depression didn't subside after 2 weeks. I had a hard time leading up to the birth of my son, and my experience with and after labor and delivery were not without incident. I think that contributed to my PPD. My OB and doctor got together and I was able to take a mild antidepressant to help get me through that hard time. It worked wonders for me and I'm so glad I got help.

Hopefully you are just suffering from the usual post-baby blues that result from a lack of sleep and crazy hormone changes. But if a few weeks go by and you aren't feeling better, please reach out for help.  


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12-19-2012 at 9:42 PM
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bellalou32:
Absolutely.  My SIL have very serious PPD.  This isn't like that.  This is different.  A couple of my friends just told me it was completely normal, as well.  Thank you for sharing your experience.  I hope it doesn't last much longer.  
 Yeah it is not fun.  My little brother will tell you the story that he was leaving to go back to school after meeting my daughter and It was about Day 5 PP and I literally was balling and hanging on him not to leave.  I was a mess, but that all went away for me a little before the end of week 2.  so just watch it and be kind to yourself :)
12-19-2012 at 10:07 PM
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Like pp said it can be normal baby blues or PPD/A. Please keep an eye on it. I waited too long to get help and it turned into severe anxiety. I constantly feared DS was going to die. It was a very dark place but after seeking help and some time later I was able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully its just the baby blues for you. Either way, talk out how you feel with someone whether it be on TB or with someone IRL.

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12-19-2012 at 10:41 PM
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No!  You are not nuts.  Honestly, I had severe anxiety after my DS was born to the point where I would throw myself into full blown panic attacks about things like driving with the kids in the car.  I continue to struggle with it from time to time but it has gotten a lot better for me.  I thought about going to talk to someone or potentially going on meds (not saying that you are there yet), but never did.  I was really miserable for a few months.  Looking back, I totally should have taken care of myself.  I recently started acupuncture again and I think that has helped a bit with my anxiety level.   

Your hormones are a big sh!t show right now ... give yourself some time to recover from the birth, *try* to get as much rest as you can and if it doesn't go away maybe look into it a bit more.     


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12-20-2012 at 7:35 AM
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(((hugehugs)))  The first few weeks are SO hard.  You are sleep deprived, you are worried about everything, your hormones are a mess.  I think a certain amount of baby blues and anxiety are totally normal.  But like everyone above has said, if it continues past a few weeks, or gets worse, seek help.  You need to take care of yourself in order to take good care of Paxton.  Make sure you are eating and drinking plenty, and as cliche as it is, sleep when baby sleeps.  Do you have family at home with you right now?  Is YH helping out a lot?  I hope that you have plenty of help, and can get some naps in.  The first few weeks are hard, but I promise it gets really better, really soon.  Go easy on yourself, and just take it one day at a time.  You're doing a great job, keep up the great work.

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12-20-2012 at 7:49 AM
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Like everyone else has said, this is completely normal! I was a mess for about 2 weeks after DD was born. My anxiety was a little different as it was mostly about DH. I was constantly worried about something happening to him or him dying in a car accident and me being left alone to raise DD. My second night in the hospital DH ran home to grab a few things while DD was in the nursery. I was in the shower sobbing and crying my eyes out because I was so afraid he wasn't going to make it back. My nurse came to the door asking me if I was okay. I remember feeling so embarrassed and thinking that she must think I was crazy, but now I know it was my hormones and completely out of my control. I remember trying so hard to stop crying and I couldn't.

Everything will start to balance out and return to normal. If it doesn't, do not hesitate to reach out to your doctor. Hang in there!


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12-20-2012 at 10:03 AM
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Fairly normal at this point. If you still feel this way in a week or two, then start thinking about calling your OB.

Also - about the lack of sleep - you REALLY need to sleep. Just for 2 hours straight. I went too long without sleep at the beginning and I started to hallucinate. So, let your DH hold the baby (who will be JUST FINE for two hours, I promise you) and drift off to dream world. One of the most important things you can do for your baby is to take care of yourself.


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12-20-2012 at 3:54 PM
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Hi bella,

First of all, sending you tons of cyber {{hugs}}

I'm 6w pp now, and my gosh, the tsunami of emotions that HIT me at the start was outrageous!  I really was shocked by how hormonal I was, and I didn't even recognize myself!  I cried everyday, cried about everything!  I was worried about everything and there were nights I would stay up just watching baby M as I was just scared something bad would happen to him.  

I was worried I would get PPD but I think it was just pp blues.  I'm pretty sure MH thought I had PPD cuz he has never seen me cry so much.  The first few weeks are just SO. HARD.  I do hope you have other support, and PLEASE don't feel bad if you ask for help.  And don't wait to call your OB if your symptoms get worse.

Now at 6w pp, I think this past week is the first time I did not cry every. single. day.  Not that I'm scared or sad or what not, I just cried about everything - good or bad!  I think my hormones are finally going back to normal.

And bella, don't forget that we are here for you!  Don't be afraid to reach out to us as we have all gone through what you are going through.  Be good to yourself and make sure you make time for yourself, even if it's just 10 minutes a day. 


Me:39 DH:40 TTC since 10/2008
RE consult 6/2010 Dx:Unexplaied IF
Multiple failed cycles of Clomid+TI and Clomid+IUI
3/2011 inj+IUI #1 BFP. 4/2011 missed m/c. D&C w/Path: partial molar preg. 6 mo break
Fall 2011 inj+IUI #2&3 BFN
Jan/Feb 2012 IVF#1 ER 2/8 ET 2/13 2 blasts (1 snowbaby) BFP 2/23
EDD 10/31/2012 ~~~ Halloween ~~~

Our IVF miracle, Baby Boy M, arrived on 11/8/2012!

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12-20-2012 at 3:58 PM
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I am sorry you are feeling this way but it is normal like all the pp's said.  Remember that not only can you have the baby blue's but you just went through major surgery & a very traumatic birth experience.  Give yourself time to heal, I was up & down until I was about 6 weeks out.  Hugs going your way.

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12-20-2012 at 4:07 PM
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It will get better, promise! I am still bitter about my birth experience, but I can talk about it and think about it without crying like a baby now. When my Dh refused to take the second week off work to be with us, I cried and cried and couldn't stop. It got much better for me after a month!
 
12-20-2012 at 6:18 PM
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TY all SOOOO much for your support and advice.  You girls are amazing and I am so lucky to have you in my life.  Last night, DH did not kill my baby.  LOL.  he did an amazing job and it was great to sleep.  We worked out a schedule that should work quite well for the both of us.  To be continued....

Married 10.2.10 (Me:33 and DH:35)
7.19.11 BFP
7.30.11 LAP due to Ectopic
8.16.11 Not whole PG taken out and had internal bleeding with 2 liters blood in abdomen. Went into shock and Cardiac Arrest. No pulse, No blood pressure. Left Tubal Ligation, 2 blood transfusions, and a plasma transfusion. Told not to try and conceive naturally, again.
11.2.11 FSH 23, AMH 0.52, diagnosed with DOR and MTHFR
12.7.11 ET (Transferred 2-8A's and froze 2-8A's, 2-8B's, and a 6B)
IVF #1 Failed
1.17.12 Right tubal ligation
4.9.12 FET. Transferred a 10A, 10B and a morula ( from a 3dt)
4.16.11 7dp3dt BFP!!!
4.23.12 Beta #1 is a whopping 1,275!!
4.30.12 First u/s and Beta #2: 12,299
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12-20-2012 at 7:52 PM
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bellalou32:
TY all SOOOO much for your support and advice.  You girls are amazing and I am so lucky to have you in my life.  Last night, DH did not kill my baby.  LOL.  he did an amazing job and it was great to sleep.  We worked out a schedule that should work quite well for the both of us.  To be continued....

bella, I'm so glad to read the above, esp the bold.  I discovered it the hard way - it takes a TEAM to parent a baby.  I, like most 21st-century women, thought I could do it all. By myself.  DH wanted to help but he didn't know how to; and I didn't know how to ask for his help.  As a result, I got very resentful of him b/c I felt like the martyr sacrificing everything and doing it all, when he was standing around not knowing what to do.  I have never, ever felt this way (resentful) about MH and I felt our marriage was falling apart.  It took me a while to get the courage to sit down w/MH and talk it out loud.  I stopped trying to be Wonder Woman and started telling MH what he can do to help.  He stopped being passive and is now a lot more pro-active in terms of helping me and getting things done. 

Hang in there, and it WILL get easier.  That was what everyone had told me at the beginning, and I can tell you that it is true!  


Me:39 DH:40 TTC since 10/2008
RE consult 6/2010 Dx:Unexplaied IF
Multiple failed cycles of Clomid+TI and Clomid+IUI
3/2011 inj+IUI #1 BFP. 4/2011 missed m/c. D&C w/Path: partial molar preg. 6 mo break
Fall 2011 inj+IUI #2&3 BFN
Jan/Feb 2012 IVF#1 ER 2/8 ET 2/13 2 blasts (1 snowbaby) BFP 2/23
EDD 10/31/2012 ~~~ Halloween ~~~

Our IVF miracle, Baby Boy M, arrived on 11/8/2012!

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12-20-2012 at 9:17 PM
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bellalou32:
TY all SOOOO much for your support and advice.  You girls are amazing and I am so lucky to have you in my life.  Last night, DH did not kill my baby.  LOL.  he did an amazing job and it was great to sleep.  We worked out a schedule that should work quite well for the both of us.  To be continued....

bella, I'm so glad to read the above, esp the bold.  I discovered it the hard way - it takes a TEAM to parent a baby.  I, like most 21st-century women, thought I could do it all. By myself.  DH wanted to help but he didn't know how to; and I didn't know how to ask for his help.  As a result, I got very resentful of him b/c I felt like the martyr sacrificing everything and doing it all, when he was standing around not knowing what to do.  I have never, ever felt this way (resentful) about MH and I felt our marriage was falling apart.  It took me a while to get the courage to sit down w/MH and talk it out loud.  I stopped trying to be Wonder Woman and started telling MH what he can do to help.  He stopped being passive and is now a lot more pro-active in terms of helping me and getting things done. 

Hang in there, and it WILL get easier.  That was what everyone had told me at the beginning, and I can tell you that it is true!  

I know that was the road I was heading down.  I was finding myself the only one doing everything while DH was totally willing.  I needed to have a talk with myself to change that pattern real quick, cause that's exactly what would have happened.  


Married 10.2.10 (Me:33 and DH:35)
7.19.11 BFP
7.30.11 LAP due to Ectopic
8.16.11 Not whole PG taken out and had internal bleeding with 2 liters blood in abdomen. Went into shock and Cardiac Arrest. No pulse, No blood pressure. Left Tubal Ligation, 2 blood transfusions, and a plasma transfusion. Told not to try and conceive naturally, again.
11.2.11 FSH 23, AMH 0.52, diagnosed with DOR and MTHFR
12.7.11 ET (Transferred 2-8A's and froze 2-8A's, 2-8B's, and a 6B)
IVF #1 Failed
1.17.12 Right tubal ligation
4.9.12 FET. Transferred a 10A, 10B and a morula ( from a 3dt)
4.16.11 7dp3dt BFP!!!
4.23.12 Beta #1 is a whopping 1,275!!
4.30.12 First u/s and Beta #2: 12,299
http://alwaysanaunt.blogspot.com/

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