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Would writing it down help? This has been an approach I’ve tried in the past with work conflict and it’s definitely helped, as it means you can just write it all out and not have to find the ‘physical’ words during the conversation. It sounds like your partner will understand - and remember to be kind to yourself, this parenting thing is Not Easy x
I really really struggled in the first few weeks and the baby blues are HARD, you’re doing amazing and this will pass I promise! Just communicate with your partner and/or close family it’ll help xx
This time is so tough. It could be PPD but three weeks in you may just be experiencing the hormonal rollercoaster of the post-partum period. No one tells you how hard this part is gonna be, they all just expect you to be riding the wave of maternal bliss. It’s not like that. Your hormones are out of whack, your brain is adjusting to a whole new reality, your body has only just begun the process of healing and your emotions are all over the place. Plus you have a tiny person to keep alive whose needs are constant and all-encompassing. It feels horrible but it’s incredibly common. I would say the fog only lifted for me after about 8 weeks or so. The best thing you can do is talk to your partner about how you feel. Also mention it to your HV and GP because there are lots of services in place to help you get through this.
It sounds like postnatal depression and is very common x Its also very common for first time mums to second guess themselves. Its ok to feel the way you feel x