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11-14-2012 at 6:27 PM
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New Mom-having a hard day

My baby is 7 weeks old.  I'm having a really hard time the last few weeks.  We are having a hard time finding a formula that works wells for her, she has acid reflux, and cries all the time.  It is so frustrating.  I love her, but I don't enjoy being around her most of the time.  I don't know what happened to me.  This was a planned pregnancy and it became a very difficult pregnancy at 6 weeks and continued until she was born.  I had medical issues that put me on 8 months of bed rest.  My husband was gone with the Army for 7 months of the pregnancy.  First pregnancy and first deployment. I am seeing a counselor and have been since 2 months before she was born.  I know she was right yesterday when she said she thought I was carrying over resentment towards the baby because of the difficult pregnancy.  I know it isn't her fault, but I feel like I lost a year of my life trying to make it through the pregnancy and now she still prevents me from doing anything.  I just feel like I lost myself.  Things will get better, right?  I just want to be the best mom I can be and be happy again.
 
11-14-2012 at 9:23 PM
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I am so sorry you are having such a hard time. Is she on meds for acid reflux? If she is still in visible pain and crying they should probably be adjusted. 

While I had a relatively easy pregnancy I had HELLP at the end which turned into an emergency c-section. It was scary and everything was so fast and rushed I felt like that contributed to my PPD. I think it's great that you are talking to someone, hopefully that will continue to help.

In the meantime, are you getting any "you" time? With your husband being away so often do you have friends or family near by to help? Maybe a new-moms group so you have some people who are going through similar things like you are. Even going for a walk to get some fresh air was helpful for me when I was at my lowest. 

Things will get better, but PPD SUCKS and it can easily take over your life. Have you thought about taking something to ease your anger? I was on a very low dose of Zoloft and that helped tremendously. 

Either way, just know you are not alone. Things will get better... they just take time.  


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11-16-2012 at 6:04 PM
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imimahoney:

I am so sorry you are having such a hard time. Is she on meds for acid reflux? If she is still in visible pain and crying they should probably be adjusted. 

While I had a relatively easy pregnancy I had HELLP at the end which turned into an emergency c-section. It was scary and everything was so fast and rushed I felt like that contributed to my PPD. I think it's great that you are talking to someone, hopefully that will continue to help.

In the meantime, are you getting any "you" time? With your husband being away so often do you have friends or family near by to help? Maybe a new-moms group so you have some people who are going through similar things like you are. Even going for a walk to get some fresh air was helpful for me when I was at my lowest. 

Things will get better, but PPD SUCKS and it can easily take over your life. Have you thought about taking something to ease your anger? I was on a very low dose of Zoloft and that helped tremendously. 

Either way, just know you are not alone. Things will get better... they just take time.  

 

I agree. Talk to your ped about Zantac for lo. I felt the same way your feeling. Good luck sweets! 


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