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Q: Feeling Empty
asked by: cocoli2801 on May 6th, 2008
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I gave birth to my first child exactly 3 weeks ago and for the first two weeks everything was crazy but I loved every minute of it. I was showing signs of postpartum with crying uncontrollably and feeling inadequate like I wasnt doing anything right. I know that as hard as it is to admit, hormones are to blame for those feelings. But what I'm not sure if I can blame on hormones is the loss of that bonding feeling. For the first two weeks, I had such a newfound respect for my husband and myself. I felt so in love and like an actual family. Not to mention that he had changed and I saw a supportive and understanding side of him that has been rare over for the past 7 years we have been together. I know it sounds corny but there was just so much love and it felt perfect like I always hoped we could be. Now it's gone. I know that sounds harsh, because I feel horrible even admitting it. But we just seemed to slip right back into our old selves. I mean we are still bonding with our new daughter, separate and together but as far as us, we are distant again. Is that feeling ever going to come back between us? Rolling Eyes
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eeyore46
replied on May 6th, 2008
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Have you talked to your husband about your feelings? The important thing is that you are bonding with your daughter. If the bonding feeling with your husband has been few and far between for 7 years, I think maybe now that you have a newborn, you should seek counseling (for your daughter) before giving up on the relationship. Good luck, I am sorry for what you are going through. This should be one of the happiest times of your lives.
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Mabel
replied on May 6th, 2008
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Having a baby is a major life event! It isn't easy to add another person into your relationship with your husband. This is only 3 weeks new! You have the rest of your lives. Take time for you two together. Even if it is little things, like renting a movie and putting the baby down in another room so you can cuddle and snuggle. Or how about Grandma watches the baby and you two go out to dinner and do something just the two of you.

Sounds like it was very honeymoonish when you brought the baby home and now that the reality has set in... it is real, average, everyday. Life turns out like that. It won't all be easy - but it shouldn't be HARD either. If you are feeling very, very down, you should talk to your doctor about it. The post partum period can be an emotional roller coaster. You've just had a miracle, people are always asking about the baby, wondering how she is, you don't have anymore time alone, you are 'mom' 24/7 and everyone made it look easier than it turns out to be.

Be gentle with yourself and your husband. You two will find your way.

Congrats on your beautiful daughter!
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