tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10556933.post412406179899476771..comments2023-03-27T05:52:15.427-05:00Comments on Alice in Wonderland: The Baby BluesAlice in Wonderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11566311260826920486noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10556933.post-35689024704175254482013-03-19T00:23:05.442-05:002013-03-19T00:23:05.442-05:00And as for co-sleeping, I don't think the last...And as for co-sleeping, I don't think the lasting effects are bad. I'm not worried about that at all. I co-slept with my grandmother, and my husband co-slept with his parents, and if we're messed up, that's certainly not what messed us up! LOL. So far, I really really enjoy co-sleeping with my kid. And she is a lot happier, too.xtinehleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008913406926177490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10556933.post-68605508209950216732013-03-19T00:21:43.180-05:002013-03-19T00:21:43.180-05:00@Alice: I second Shannon (wise woman). I didn'...@Alice: I second Shannon (wise woman). I didn't know how to approach you delicately about it, but I'm now going to check in and say to check in with your doctor about it. I was really close to PPD (I definitely had baby blues) those first few weeks (one of my friends had an almost psychotic case of it and she helped me a lot, as did a bunch of my other friends), and I felt like you feel. Like Shannon said, drug therapy isn't always the first step (and even if it is, it's okay)...but take care of yourself. Happy mom = happy children. :)<br /><br />I seriously enjoyed almost zero things about motherhood until about week 6, when things began to shift for me (namely, I started getting more sleep).<br />xtinehleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008913406926177490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10556933.post-73276842187997687642013-03-14T12:27:51.596-05:002013-03-14T12:27:51.596-05:00Thanks Shannon--I do think I'm tipping into PP...Thanks Shannon--I do think I'm tipping into PPD territory (and I prob had it full-blown with my first baby). I'll mention this to the doc. I think it's the total loss of control that makes me so upset/anxious.Alice in Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566311260826920486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10556933.post-83301698000113655722013-03-13T19:47:23.334-05:002013-03-13T19:47:23.334-05:00You are right about the sleep and the fact that ev...You are right about the sleep and the fact that everyone is still getting used to your new family. BUT! Please, please, please! See your doctor and be screened for Post Partum Depression. I felt EXACTLY the same way you describe when my first was born and that's what it was - PPD. I was able to get a treatment plan immediately, and it didn't start with medication (I know some people don't like to take meds while they're breastfeeding, or are wary of anti-depressants). I initially sought treatment around 7 weeks postpartum. By about 12 -14 weeks, I was mostly back to normal, except for still being sleep deprived (hello, colic!). The one thing that bothers me is that I didn't enjoy any of my maternity leave except the last week, when the PPD cloud was finally lifting.<br /><br />Anyway, maybe this isn't what's going on with you, but it was so hard for me to recognize what was happening when I was in the middle of it that I thought it was worth mentioning on the chance that it might save another mama from some pain. <br /><br />Peace (and sleep!) for your family,<br /><br />ShannonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10556933.post-23023865855050583362013-03-13T14:06:21.443-05:002013-03-13T14:06:21.443-05:00Don't worry about the co-sleeping. I've r...Don't worry about the co-sleeping. I've read that sleep habits aren't formed until after 3 months so anything you do before then can easily and quickly be undone. So co-sleep away without fear!Alice in Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566311260826920486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10556933.post-15273798536094816072013-03-12T15:30:18.550-05:002013-03-12T15:30:18.550-05:00@Alice: I get out of bed to burp the baby (more ex...@Alice: I get out of bed to burp the baby (more expedient), though my husband is an expert at burping the baby while sitting in bed. I also burp the baby while sitting on a yoga ball. LOL. And hallelujah: baby is back to loving Dad again. Thank goodness--that was too much drama.<br /><br />Co-sleeping is one of those things wehre you have to decide between hell now, or difficulty later. I chose difficulty later, because I couldn't take the "hell now" anymore.xtinehleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008913406926177490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10556933.post-50124426149777992982013-03-08T02:19:43.948-05:002013-03-08T02:19:43.948-05:00I love the co-sleeping idea but isn't it hard ...I love the co-sleeping idea but isn't it hard to burp the baby after feedings? That's the only real downside I can think of. I'm surprised baby has rejected dad--poor papa.Alice in Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566311260826920486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10556933.post-90702635215397725962013-03-07T00:59:05.159-05:002013-03-07T00:59:05.159-05:00er, onesie. not oneside.er, onesie. not oneside.xtinehleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008913406926177490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10556933.post-68709488755288340712013-03-07T00:58:39.810-05:002013-03-07T00:58:39.810-05:00It's rough having a second child, and one in w...It's rough having a second child, and one in winter during the worst flu season in years! I have flu paranoia too. I did buy this mega oneside down thing from REI that gives me some peace about taking P out, as well as this amazing little car seat bag-that-turns-into-a-toddler-sleeping-bag-later thing from 7 A.M. enfant.<br /><br />Also, I discovered co-sleeping a couple weeks ago and it has made my life 150% better! I know it's not for everyone, and it will probably be tough later to kick her out of bed--but I couldn't go through the hell of sleep deprivation anymore. I'm still sleep deprived enough that I fell asleep while getting my hair cut, but it's better than before. <br /><br />The upside is--everyone keeps telling me it will get better!<br /><br />meanwhile, P has suddenly rejected my hubby (who was until this evening her Favorite Person In the Universe) and my hubby is heartbroken. ah the drama. it never ends.xtinehleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008913406926177490noreply@blogger.com