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Postpartum depression?
I had my son 6 days ago and have been loving my son. I don’t regret becoming a mom but I can’t help but feel sad that I can’t leave the house by myself again or I can’t just make plans without having a plan for where my son will go. I can’t help but miss being me without being a mother. Is this postpartum depression?
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This sounds like baby blues which will fade however please reach out to your OB if you have concerns. Baby blues can turn into PPD. Please don’t ignore your concerns! Just to say though: it does get better, you will find yourself and while it may not be the same as before it will be YOU. You’ll find ways to leave the house alone again. It just takes time right now. You went through a traumatic experience less than a week ago and that affects body and mind but you do heal!
Give yourself some grace and time to adjust to the massive hormonal shift and life transition you’re facing. There’s a kind of grief in adjusting. And I agree with talking to your OB to monitor normal adjustment and discern from potential future ppd.
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i’m not sure but i’ve been experiencing this as well and my son is currently one yr old but eventually it’ll pass by with ur support system and as your son gets older. it’s EXHAUSTING feeling that way😩but trust me you’ll start feeling yourself eventually 🫶🏾