[she is here!! 11/03/09]

i had my baby girl almost a week ago. im having a really hard time with the depression. how did you get by!? all i do is cry!!! i needs soom positive answers please!!!

[Tyler's Mom]

I had this with my son. It was so hard because I just wanted to be myself again, but couldn't. They best thing to do is try and get without the baby. If you don't have that option, when the baby is napping or gone to bed, try and do something for yourself. Take a hot bath and shave your legs, paint your toe nails, etc... anything that makes you feel good. It was pass and gets better as time goes on. Good Luck!!! Oh, and talk to your doctor if you feel like you are having bad thoughts.

[Nikki]

I had post partum depression for 6 months after having my son and it was the worst feeling ever. I honestly dont know how i handled it for that long. It was over winter and i found myself stuck in the house and bored and lonley. I think the best thing to do is call ur doc and maybe join a mom group that u can talk about issues like this. Try to get out of the house as much as possible. Shopping, just walking around the mall, lunch dates with the baby. Try to meet up with friends or actual adults to talk to. It can be hard not having people to talk to. Get ur hair done, maybe buy a few cute outfits. Try to get out without the baby for a few hours a week. Good luck and hang in there.

[miloreggie]

Ohh so sorry you are having troubles. Just remember that having a baby throws all your hormones up into the air. It took me about 8 weeks after each baby to feel more like myself again.

It's worrisome that you are feeling that degree of depression. You should call your doctor about this. I, myself, didn't ever have depression like this so I can't imagine what you are going through. But that also tells me you should call your doctor- he/she will give you some great advice. Just because you had your baby doesn't mean he/she's finished being your doctor.

Good luck and keep your head up! It's very hard to switch gears to motherhood, especially with your first baby. You'll make it!

[Aden's mom]

i just wanted to say. the first 2-3 weeks are the hardest with your emotions. It may not be postpartum depression but the baby blues. It sucks to feel so yucky still after all that work. but hang in there. Give your self another week or so. and if you still dont feel better then call your doctor. or your best friend, let it all out to some one close to you. get a little help with the baby for a day or two and try to rest and relax.
dont forget your beautifull little one needs your love. There so sweet and cuddly right now.

hope you feel better