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hey , I’m almost 4 weeks pp ftm as well … today I found myself very emotional no reason why but just overly emotional … I love my baby so much but I feel like I’m not doing enough or I should’ve had everything more figured out for her … is this what ppd is ??? Any suggestions?? I don’t want to fail … I’m just so scared
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It sounds baby blues like... but if these feelings continue it can be ppd, never hurts to reach out to your healthcare provider to be assessed though, especially if it continues. That sounds like the first 2 weeks with my son, I was happy but randomly started crying over silly things or for no reason. Also just sounds like nerves for 1st baby. I think it is how we all feel, like we aren't doing enough etc. I think it would be hard to find a mum who thinks she's perfect... even the ones that look like it on IG/tiktok
I asked the nurses at the hospital about the super-emotional random crying spells, and they told me it was probably just baby blues because after giving birth your hormone levels are readjusting.
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This sounds more like the baby blues. (2x PPD diagnosed here!) I know ppd can be different for each person but it's typically coupled with difficulty bonding with baby, withdrawal, anger or rage, severe depression, low self esteem, crying (lots and lots of crying). I felt like I was literally losing my mind and I hardly wanted to touch my baby, I did because I knew i had to but if I didn't have to, I didn't hold him. My ppd with my second child was worse and it was also my first time breastfeeding/pumping so I also developed anxiety. Not fun. Im anxious about it this time with my 3rd but I have way more support this time around than I did for my first or second child so I feel more prepared to handle it. If you do continue to feel overly emotional but to an extreme level, please reach out to your doctor.