Baby blues

Hey all! I’m currently 6 days postpartum with a 4 year old and I’m going through it bad! I’m randomly crying, having anxiety, and just having a hard time being happy, in a moment I’m suppose to be the happiest.. if anyone has any tips I’ll greatly appreciate them! I’m just feeling so alone and so sad.

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Oh it’s so tough 😢 seeing posts like this takes me back to those really tough beginning weeks. Hopefully this will give you some reassurance that it is 100% normal and will pass. I found self care would really help. My husband would take them both for 15 mins or so every morning so I could get dressed and sort myself out by myself. Having some tv to look forward to in the evening helped ease any nighttime anxiety. It’s also so hard when no one is going through it at the same time. Sending lots of love! X

Agree with self care, going out for a coffee, talking with other people. Basically just don’t isolate yourself.

Do you have anyone who can come over and help? Maybe take the 4 year old to the park or to grab lunch so you can have just one kid at home? Or someone who can be there for you to take a bath/ shower? Even just 20 mins alone will feel so nice.

Hang in there. You’re in a really tough time but it will get better.

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