I have not been on here since before I had my baby girl 2 months ago. It's been wonderful, exhausting, and amazing all at the same time. I love my baby more than I ever thought possible! She's the joy of my husband's and my life. I just feel like that though I've had a pretty good handle on my emotions most of the time, I still once in a while just want to cry over the even just a small disagreement with my husband or any type of criticism from anyone. Now don't get me wrong. My husband is not overly critical, but we tend to butt heads at times and lately, it just makes me so upset instead of more feisty like it used to. We have done well overall and gotten along just fine most of the time since she was born, but when he doesn't see my point of view on something, I just feel so upset. Does it take a while for hormones to balance out? I thought I was doing so great and then all of a sudden I feel so sad over the silliest things.
yep, hormones! I have these days when I am just flooded with tears....My baby is 3.5, so I'm not having these days as often, but you bet, in the early days I was super sensitive!
Yes, it takes awhile for your hormones to get back to normal. The 'baby blues' is a very real thing! So is post partum depression, so be mindful if your symptoms don't go away or you become aware that you are easily irritated and have even less patience as usual.
Congrats on the baby!
Yes, your hormones are still all over the place. It's okay to feel this way - very normal!
I do think it takes more then a few months for your emotions level off.
I'd also like to point out, hormones aside, your relationship with you husband is forever changed as there is now a person in both of your lives you each love more then each other. It takes some time for a couple to acclimate these new dynamics.
Being that you actually recognize your own Over-Emo, I think you'll do just fine.
Congratulations!
:)
Oh, yes! And they don't return to 100% pre-pregnancy. I've stayed overly sentimental - I actually teared up at a scene in The Avengers - yes, you read that right, THE AVENGERS. LOL :)
Then create the space to honor your feelings rather than fighting them. Give yourself permission to feel all the way to the bottom of the feelings. Emotions are simply energy and information. If you allow yourself to feel the feelings fully then you will have access to what is really causing them.
You may be minimizing your need for support or you may not be getting enough sleep or any number of things that you just aren't aware of. Too often we get so busy and have other things to focus on that we don't give ourselves enough space to even realize we are depleted.
Give yourself as much TLC as you are giving that new precious baby.
Yes it takes a while for the hormones to balance out. You will be overly sensitive and the awful part is you know it but can't stop yourself. Be kind and gentle to yourself. Not only is your body recovering, you are also dealing with a different sleep pattern due to being up at all hours with your little one. Plus being a new parent is stressful because although you've probably read books and maybe babysat for other kids it's a whole different story when it's actually your baby.
Congratulations!
Yes--having a new baby in the house seems to magnify every. Little. Thing!
Normal.
Like Theresa said- it DOES change the marital dynamic a bit.
Not worse, just different.
Enjoy your little O.!
Sounds like you could stand to get out for lunch or dinner with friends. Let Dad babysit. It is essential for your mental health.
T.:
CONGRATULATIONS!!! on your baby girl!!
it's hormones and lack of sleep. It can take some women six months to get back to normal....
When you go in for your 12 week postpartum check up? Talk to your doctor - let him/her know how sensitive you are - just in case you have postpartum depression - you don't want it to be overlooked. It is most likely NOT - however - if it does continue over the next several weeks - you find you don't want to shower, visit people - etc. please talk with your doctor!
Other than that? Enjoy your daughter! Drink lots of water. Exercise. Even if it means putting her in the stroller and walking around the block - do it. Fresh air and sunlight helps!!
Congratulations!!
yes-it takes a while to get evened out-in the meantime, accept help when offered, most of your sensitivity is due to exhaustion and the overwhelming responsibility; try taking some vitamin D-it works wonders-ask your doctor if he can give you B12 shots-best of luck! Soon, hubby's remarks will not bother you-but the death stare you give him may bring him to his knees. Also, your priorities have changed-first and foremost is the care of your child-nothing else is as important. If your husband is critical of things you're doing or things you cannot get done-then hire someone to do them perfectly and he will probably shut his pie-hole.
