Post-Partum Depression

Written By: Carrie B.

I experienced the "baby blues" with my first child.

I remember just watching her cry and not knowing what to do, feeling so helpless. I told my husband that we needed to just take her back to the hospital and just drop her off. I felt so out of control, I could not control any of my emotions. It would be days before I showered and I would even go without eating. All I could do was cry and sleep. Three months after the birth I began to feel somewhat "normal" again.



I wish sometimes that I could go back and do it over again. I didn't bond with my baby girl like I should have. I had no idea how to deal with the "baby blues". I felt very alone even though I had people around. It was a very bizarre feeling, because I knew that I should have been excited to have a brand new baby, but that feeling didn't come until she was 3 months old.

If I had known then what I know now, I probably could have controlled it a bit better.

My suggestions for a mother feeling like this is:

Talk out your feelings with your spouse, mother, or friend; you will feel better.
It is okay to cry, you just had a baby; it is overwhelming.
Take help as it is offered, your baby will thank you. Happy mom = Happy baby!!
Drink PLENTY of water, very important.
Let light into your home, room, etc; this can take a frown and turn it upside down.
Most important...Take care of yourself!!!


I am no expert, but I do wish I had someone tell me these things when I had my first baby. It would have done a world of good for me!