Going Crazy!

[jordan2good]

I am going crazy! I don't know if it's postpartum depression or what. My hubby works a LOT of hours so we hardly see him. Well he has been off for the past 3 days and I haven't seen much of him still! He has been in "his room" (filled with all his old toys, cards, and memorablia). He even sleeps in there. He says it because he sleeps better on that bed and with our son, who is only a month old, still waking up 2 or 3 times at night, he gets more sleep anyways. I understand that if he has to be at work the next morning, but again...he's been off the past 3 days!!

Then my daughter, who is 22 months old, won't have much to do with me anymore. Since the baby has gotten here, she seems more stand-off-ish. No she's not jealous of him, in fact she is very protective of him. If he cries, she wants him taken care of right then!!

And on top of eveything else, my son has acid reflux and cries most of the time. Atleast when he is awake! I'm just going crazy!! I know that my hubby and daughter love me. But what gives?? AAGGGHHH!!

[BeautyFromPain]

Aug. 25, 2008 at 4:27 PM

[jennanicole]

Aug. 25, 2008 at 4:31 PM

You have every right to be feeling frustrated ! Post-P depression is a sneaky thing. I know, I had it and just thought it was normal b/c of the sleep deprivation. Now is the time to reach out for support. Tell your hubby, you need him. Even, if you can step away for 10 min, here and there. You are on call 24/7 and yes, it is what Mommy's do but, we should also be allowed some "me-time". Doesn't have to be a spa getaway, but, just a even a few moment's here and there.

You are on the right path by, talking about it. **I know quite a few ppl who are married with small children that don't sleep together but.........he was off for those days. So, maybe tell him, how you felt about it, and next time he will think twice about where he sleeps. Good luck.

 

 

[mceal]

Aug. 26, 2008 at 12:29 AM

Hey girl!  I know how you're feeling!  I've had the exact same feelings!  I finally had my dr put me on an antidepressant, and I still have my days, but I feel so much better!  I would say talk to your husband about it if you can...with me, I didn't feel like l could, and then I just blew up at him.  He still sleeps in the other room and Avaree's almost 4 months old.  However, he does snore a lot and I have trouble sleeping with him in the same room, so it's better, but I get really lonely sometimes.  And sorry if it's tmi, but we haven't even slept together since I had her.  We aren't ever home together and when we are, one of us is usually asleep and the other is up with one kid or another.  So I don't really have any great advice, because I feel like I'm kind of going through the same thing!  If you ever need to talk call me!  I'll message you my cell phone, and if you ever just need someone to chat with, call me!  Sorry, I didn't answer your question, I'm just complaining about my problems...:(