I personally didn't have depression after my DD was born, but my SIL did. My other SIL's and her hubby were very worried about her and told her to go see the doc. She went to see her OB and they put her on antidepressants (she came off of them while she was trying to get pregnant and stayed off during the pregnancy). The pills worked wonders for her and she also has a therapist that she talks to. I would not hesitate to get in touch with your doctor. It is good that you are recognizing your feelings and it is ok to feel the baby blues, but if you think it is more, definitely talk to someone. Take care of yourself.

I have postpartum. I noticed I was VERY irritable, weepy, extreamly tired (where I couldn't even keep my eyes open at work). I have a history of depression, so I knew PP was a possibility. Talk to your doc if you think there is even the possibility of having PP. They put me on Zoloft (you can breastfeed on this one) and after about 2 to 3 weeks, I notice a remarkable difference in how I feel. Good luck.

Mine was wicked...

Came on fast and left fast...about three months after I gave birth - around this time of year in 2004...I just sank into this abyss...and I did not come out of it until I spent the night in a hotel and slept in february 2005....I woke up and it was over. I did not have time to get help or medication as my husband was never home or ever came home to help...so I just struggled with it.

Lost my husband in the process...we divorced...but he also became very depressed...men suffer from post pardum depression as well.

Now, I have WICKED PMS...4.5 years later. I still suffer from this chemical imbalance and it is awful. I have tried three medications - two of which made me more psychotic and one helps (a mild dieuretic).

I function well in life, good family, good job, nice house. But I was really down in the dumps for about 3-4 months and severly depressed.

I wish you luck...and everyones experience is different. If you think that you are suffering more than from the baby blues and are depressed, if you can get help that is great. My doctors arent usually any help at all...the last time I went in for an illness the doctor told me that there was nothing wrong and that I was overtired...gee thanks...heres my $35 for nothing...Laughing...

I was kinda in the same position as you. i didn't feel like myself and I would cry in the shower, but I thought I would just get over it. When my little guy was about 7 weeks old I finally called my dr. and met with him and he put me on a mild antidepressant to help me out. Unfortunately I had a bad reaction to the medicine and had to stop it, so I had to find alternate means of coping. My solace was going to Starbucks for a couple hours and reading a book, or going shopping by myself (retail therapy!) or just doing something to relax w/o kids and hubby. I would definitely talk to your Dr. though to see how serious your situation is. Hang in there sweetie and know that you are not alone :)

Here is a website that can help you differentiate baby blues from PPD:
http://www.embracemotherhood.com/feeling-helpless.htm

There is a postpartum depression support group here you can visit:
http://dailystrength.org/c/Post-Partum-Depression/support-group

If you don't feel well, please discuss it with your doctor asap. Postpartum depression often requires intervnetion (like medication or therapy) and your doctor is the best person to help you. I experienced it with both of my pregnancies, and I urge you not to wait to get help if you need it. The better you feel, the more you will enjoy being a mom and the experience of infancy.

Best of luck to you.