I posted some pregnancy test questions not too long ago. I have taken another test (2 days ago) and it was negative. I am still so emotional about everything. I have cried about something (big or small...most small) everyday for a little over a week now. I have yet to start my period since having Olivia. So, I was wondering, if I could just be hormonal because I am getting ready to start my cycle again. Did any of you experience this before you began your period again after a baby?
Thanks everyone!

By Emily7 on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 11:05 am:

It could be the stress of think you are pregnant orit could be hormonal. I have been more emotional since having my Olivia 9 months ago than when I had Joseph. I am not depressed, just very sensitive to things around me. I think for me it is because I think we are done having children.

By Monicamomof3 on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 11:13 am:

I am definately in need of a break. I have no family to help with my 3. But, I always get like this when I am preg. Maybe, it is too early to tell. I hope it is just my hormones preparing for a cycle though.

By Juli4 on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 11:51 am:

I had my daughter 5months ago and have had one period last month and not a sign this month. I definetely understand how you feel not having any family around. All our family live in Oklahoma (we are in ky). I too can be overly sensitive and emotional at times. Some of my lows are more low than I have ever been, but then again my highs are great. How old is your baby? Hormones can be a big factor and then mixed with lack of family support (which women tend to want and need more than men) it can be rough. Maybee some B complex or some other B vitamins can help. It has helped me in the past.

By Monicamomof3 on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 08:22 pm:

I have been crying all day long again. I don't know what is wrong with me. It has been like this for 2 wks and is getting worse. I hope it is only the fact that I am getting ready for my period. Juli, I will try more B vitamins! Thanks! I just feel like I am such a bad mom right now. Is this depression I am experiencing?

By Vicki on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 08:59 pm:

Could it be post pardum??? (or how ever you spell it!!) How long have you felt this way? Maybe put a call into your dr tomorrow and see what they think. I hope your feeling better soon. Being down in the dumps is no fun.

By Kellyj on Thursday, October 7, 2004 - 09:03 pm:

You could be experiencing postpartum depression. Symptoms can occur up to a year following birth, although it is more common in the first year. If it persists and doesn't turn out to be pregnancy, I'd call the doctor to see what they think.

http://www.nmha.org/children/ppd.pdf

By Juli4 on Friday, October 8, 2004 - 02:47 am:

I have been where you are now recently. IT is rough, but know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I felt the same way. I was even having thoughts of what a horrible mom and wife that I am and everything. Normally I am a very logical person, but I also know that my feelings are real. I am not sure exactly what pulled my through to having more and more normal days. Vitamins, water, sleep and getting my dh on board of support. I just told him how I was feeling and that I needed him to be sensitive and say positive things. He really is my balance.