I think I might be suffering from post partum depression. I've been crying more than ever and cried twice where I couldn't control myself. It's hard to explain but my sister has panic attacks and I always thought she was over doing it with the uncontrolable cries but that's what I've been having where I can't catch my breath or calm myself from crying.
My husband has been bringing up things that normally get me upset but my reaction to it is different. It has a lot to do with not being able to do anything for elle and physically not being able to do much even though I feel ok, I know I need to lay low for at least a couple of weeks.
For the moment I need to go a day without crying cuz my eyes are all swollen and I can't really see.
PPD
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 | at 8:32 AM |
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Just happened to see if you had updated your blog and see that you need a major hug! Sorry that you are going through w/ this with your mom. I know that typical Korean moms aren't very affectionate and particularly "nice" but it is even harder to deal with when you've just had a baby. Would it be just easier if she left? It seems like she is causing you more stress than you need. As for PPD... I know that they say that it's normal, but that doesn't make it any easier. I always got really sad when I was alone (i.e. nursing the baby in the middle of the night while everyone else was sleeping) so I'd always turn on a really funny DVD to watch while nursing at night- don't know how this would help, but just my 2 cents. HOpe you're able to come out of the blues soon!!
I'd love to hear your birth story, btw when you have a chance. Did you do Bradley again?
Maybe your physician can prescribe something temporarily. I know that it would be the last resort, but it may help you actually enjoy these next few months.
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