Before I had my daughter I had no clue that women experienced the "baby blues". In the hospital it is a whirlwind with visitors coming to visit and nurses waiting on you hand and foot. There is a sense of excitement as the new parents look at their adorable new baby. It all seems so manageable....that is until you get home and reality sets in. The tears start and life pretty much seems unmanageable and overwhelming.
I experienced major baby blues when I got home from the hospital. I cried and cried and had no control over my emotions. Life was completely overwhelming and I seriously wanted to crawl under a rock and die. Those days seemed like they would never end....but as a survivor of the baby blues I believe there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Although there is no "cure" for the baby blues, here are a few tips that helped me to get through the rough days:
1. Take naps as often as you can.
2. There is nothing wrong with crying. Cry if you need to.
3. Let yourself feel what you are feeling. It's normal!
4. Talk to your spouse, family and friends about how you're feeling.
5. Ask for help when you need it, and accept help when others offer it.
6. Keep visitors to a minimum.
7. Remember to eat.
8. Plan a few fun events to look forward to.
9. Get some fresh air.
I have also attached a link with more information.
http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/08/06/04/How-to-Manage-the-Baby-Blues.htm
The baby blues is completely normal and a person should never feel bad or guilty for feeling what they feel. Each day I feel a bit more like myself again, and each day there are times where I feel a bit overwhelmed. I have found that I can only take life one day at a time these days and with the help of my family, friends and God I will make it through.
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Your list is a good one. I remember a good friend telling me to nap whenever the baby does. (It's easier when you only have one child tho!) And if you don't get out of your pajamas till suppertime (if then)...who cares?
If the baby is healthy, fed, clean, and nurtured, that's all that matters. Oh, and yeah, a bubble bath can do wonders for you when you can hand off baby to the dad!!
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