Postpartum Depression or Baby Blues?

Hello, my little guy is 2 weeks old and while my bouts of sadness have greatly improved I still feel off. I can’t tell if I should bring it up to my doctor as possible ppd. I feel bonded to my baby, but I also struggle a lot. I miss predictability and want to adjust to this new life as well as my baby deserves. If being put on meds will help me achieve that I want them but I don’t know if I have anything that’s treatable. Background I was very prepared for this baby and he was planned thoroughly, but I didn’t anticipate this immense guilt wanting my time back even if it’s just an hour or two daily. So idk if it’s normal and part of the process or if I should be anticipating a deeper problem.

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It can be normal, but it wouldn't hurt to bring it up to your doctor. Sometimes even women with baby blues would benefit from short-term therapy or other help

I felt this also, I did talk to my doctor and try therapy but by the time I started I was already feeling way better. I stopped therapy after a couple sessions and now at 11 weeks PP, I feel so much more like myself and in a better routine. It’s just so much change and exhaustion in the beginning

I had the baby blues for around a month before I started to feel better getting a hour or so a day is nothing to be ashamed of! Get your partner or a family member if possible to watch your baby and get some you time! Your sanity is also important 🫶🏼

Always keep in close communication with your OB about your emotional state 🫶🏻 alllll of those postpartum questionaires that they give for pediatrician appointments are sent to your OB so they can keep an eye on you, be honest on those!! My PPA turned into full blown PPR and I finally reached out for meds at 10m pp when I was yelling at my babies that I tried for 3.5 years for, lost 3 babies before, and wanted more than anything else in life. Every single day I wish I would've reached out sooner. Always keep in close contact with your medical team 🫶🏻

Never hurts to bring up, I think wanting a little me time is definitely normal and understandable. All your feelings are valid but that doesn’t mean they aren’t overwhelming. I would bring it up and talk about your options with your doctor, and don’t be afraid to bring it up to other trusted friends and family too, there support can make a good difference.

It’s normal to want to have some time to yourself. You have a whole another life you have to care for 24/7. I would try maybe having a little you time when baby is sleeping. It may not be much but thats how we have to do it sometimes. PP last for about 6 months sometimes even longer. Baby blues are apart of the process. I would let your dr. know during your pp check up and see if it’s more serious. Hang in there and congratulations :)

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