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post natal depression

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iv just had my second child and cant cope shes great and sleeps all day her big sister on the other hand is 2 and so full of energy i cant keep up. she is very jealous of the new arrival and i find it hard to meet her demands as well as the babies. my partner isnt very supportive and suznt have much involvment with the kids. i feel like walking away and never coming back!!! help?
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You're under a lot of stress, both physically and mentally. Not to mention hormonal. Have you talked to your doctor?
Dixe4me
Dixe4me
Oh yes! it is soooo very hard isn't it. I was once in your shoes. I had a 2 yr. old little boy who thrived on getting into EVERYTHING and making constant messes :) And then I had a new born baby who I was tied to because I breast fed him. It was really really hard. My husband was gone all week and here I was trying to run a cattering business!!! :)
I don't know how to incourage you other than the normal it will get better soon. Wish I could help you. You need some help that's for sure. Is there no one you can ask for help, even a friend?
(((Hugs)))
MaRhianna
MaRhianna
It is hard in the beginning. My daughter/in/law has 2 children, one is 2 1/2 and the other is 5 months old. It's hectic I know...hard work and very tiring. I think you need to speak to your doc to get meds maybe for the time being to help you thro'. Is there any family living near you to help or a friend maybe.
Take care
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