Postpartum depression?

[Due in July]

I'm breastfeeding and I'm really not interested in taking any drugs. I'm not teary, actually the opposite. Very disconnected from everyone and annoyed by my sons constant need to eat thats growing into anger. I had my baby July 2 and I haven't slept more then 2 hours straight since so I'm on the fence on the ppd or if I'm just sleep deprieved. Thoughts or advice?To add we've tried a bottle and he won't take it so I can't get a break that way.

[meresmith1015]

You should talk to your doctor now is supposed to be happy every ones gets the baby blues but I never felt anger at my child

[mommy to 2]

Sounds like to me ou are depressed and sleep deprived. Is there anyone there to help you out? What kind of drugs are you taking? I think you need to go see a doctor very soon. Good luck.

[Kishauna_P]

Don't be afraid to ask for help. It's not a shameful thing for someone to come in and help you out... or even get yoru son into a play group a couple hours or something. As far as the baby, try different nipples... i found that playtex disposable bottles with the dome shaped latex nipples worked best for my kids because they are so soft and more like mom's... they have more to latch onto. You will start feeling better as baby gets on a less frequent feeding routine and you can get some sleep. If not, talk to your doctor.

[zandrie k]

You sound very stressed and that could be the reason that he is like that he can feel you are annoyed. I know its hard, I know exactly what you are going throuh my girl is now two months the first week since she was born she cried non stop for 4 days, I had no sleep. While I was breastfeeding her I was crying non stop cause I was tired and stressed. My doctor eventually took my girl of the breast, keep trying with the bottle, try different teats, trust me it takes so much strain away..........

[dahrma]

You need a break!! Eventually the baby will take the bottle. Did you try the ones that the nipples are more similair to a mother's nipple...I think it's playtex...the one's with the bag in it....You should not be having these feelings. You will probably need some med's...It's not forever. Just for now!! Why should you be unhappy.. and, baby's can sence a mother's feelings..Nerves..this will make him more moody...Then you will go more crazy!! It's just a long rollercoaster ride...Not worth it!!! Definitely get some extra help..Dahrma

[*New Mommy*]

It sounds like you may have the baby blues. Go out and buy a bunch of different bottles and nipples to find one your baby likes. I recommend the newborn nipples because they are smaller... more like mom. I have a 3 month old baby who will not take a bottle either. The only one she tolerates is Avent. It WILL get better. I promise. My 3 month old now sleeps 6 hours straight.

[♥Pamela♥]

You are probably just sleep deprived. If you think that it would help, talk to your health visitor or doctor about your feelings, but these are very normal. Sleep whenever, and where you get the chance. Sleep deprivation is actually a form of torture in some places, and it's pretty easy to see why.It's very easy to start feeling resentful of these little miracles, especially when the beautiful little bundles won't let you sleep!Continue to eat well, take your pre-natal vitamins to give you the right nutrients and vitamins that you need, and rest whenever you can.

[luvyankees]

Sounds like you could be sleep deprived, but it could also be post partum, especially with the disconnection feeling to your son....You should talk to your doctor about what you are feeling....They are more than likely to put you on an anti-depressant. I have read that Zoloft is so far safe for pregnant and breast feeding mothers in small doses. I know what you are going through, although I did not feel disconnection or anger, but I was so tired all the time, and sometimes still am. I would recommend renting a breast pump and storing your milk so someone else can watch him for you while you catch up on some much needed sleep! My daughter is five months now and she is finally sleeping through the night for about nine hours, without a feeding or with one. Things will improve but you need to take care of you. If you aren't healthy, then you are in no condition to care for your baby. Good luck to you!!!