Postpartum?

Is 12 weeks “too late” to start having postpartum depression? My baby’s dad works from 3pm to 11pm and so for the majority of the day, it’s just her and I at home. Don’t get me wrong, I love her with all my heart and I love being with her, but sitting alone all day with a 3 month old is exhausting. She’s at the point now where she WILL NOT sleep and will stay up til 1am every night (she’ll take 5 minute naps every couple hours if I’m lucky). I have no time to do anything for myself because whenever my boyfriend is awake, he’s either getting ready for work or not doing anything because he “wants to relax” and when he’s at work, I’m carrying baby around all day and trying to keep her happy. I have just gotten severely depressed and every time I try to talk to my boyfriend he apologizes, says he’d help more, and then nothing changes. Does anyone have advice? I hate looking at my baby and feeling sad because I genuinely love her so much.

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Maybe it's just a rough time, not depression?

You might just be overwhelmed without any help

I think so. Maybe “depression” isn’t the right word, but I definitely feel suffocated

Maybe ask him to help you with the baby for a few hours on his days off and get out of the house for a bit. The routine can become overwhelming at times I know I feel like that on certain days. Since I’m with my baby everyday I started to go grab a coffee just to breath

I’ve heard around the end up “fourth trimester” is the hardest. right around the 3-4th month is when it can creep up on you. You’ve got this mama. Don’t be scared to ask for help

It’s not too late as postpartum depression can occur at any point post childbirth up to a year and last a while.. I can relate as my partner has the same schedule. So it’s just me and my wonderful son most of the days..it’s tough but I make a point to do things to keep my mental health in a good place. Finding time to do this is key for you being a good mom, don’t feel bad you got this mama!

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