I hope someone can help me out or share their experience. I gave birth to my DS on 9/20/09. He is now 2 weeks old. Ever since he was 3 days old I have been crying at least once a day. Some days are worse than others. My DH has been supportive and has tried to understand where the tears are coming from, but it's hard for me to explain to him why I'm crying all the time. Sometimes I don't even know why I'm crying. Things that make me sad (such as leaving my "old lifestyle" behind me) will trigger the tears just as much as things that make me happy (such as seeing the little angel we created). Like I told DH, I don't feel like myself anymore. Days seem like a blur. Being home all day can depress me.
I have no thoughts of harming myself or my son. In fact, it can be the opposite. Sometimes I don't want to leave his side. Last night for the first time my DH and I went out for dinner, just the two of us. I cried at the dinner table thinking how am I ever going to get through our DS's first year? I don't want to go to my OB/Gyn just yet. I'm thinking these feelings are common, but my mother and DH seem to think if it lasts longer, we should seek help. The last thing I want to take is any meds for it.
Anyway, sorry for rambling, but if you have similar experiences, I would appreciate you sharing or any tips on how to get through this time.
Thank you!