Post by coffeeonice on Feb 14, 2017 5:46:38 GMT -5
Happy to join the middle of the night team..not so happy that it's because I feel like I'm gonna puke. If dd hadn't been sick this weekend, I'd think labor is imminent. But now all I think is I've got a stomach bug twice in one month. Mother f'er.
ls2012 Good luck! So glad it's finally your turn!!
oldbaylover1024 I'm so sorry you have to go through this. So many prayers for today.
loves2shop4shoes I think that's normal. I remember checking on DD every 30 minutes the first night of two. But the lack of sleep caught up with me and I learned very fast to try to sleep as much as I could while she was sleeping!
Post by dancerspose on Feb 14, 2017 7:58:11 GMT -5
loves2shop4shoes we did the same thing our first week or so home. In our case it wasn't just our anxiety driving the shift sleeping. Z wouldn't (and still won't) sleep in her pack n play bassinet. We had another sleeper thing but that's lower to the ground and we didn't entirely trust our animals. So DH and I took shifts sleeping and basically holding her all night.
We now have a rock n play that she'll sometimes sleep in for a few hours, but there are still nights when we take shifts awake (like last night) because she'll only sleep on us.
I definitely still have thneed anxiety though! Your doing great, but be sure to get some rest!
loves2shop4shoes I am very concerned about safe sleep, etc. and I also have/am experiencing anxiety. But you not sleeping is not healthy or safe or sustainable. Your body endured the trauma of labor and needs rest to recover. I also think it's not normal and if it persists you may want to reach out to your OB. Post partum anxiety/depression is real and treatable.
In the meantime, I think you should look into a sleep monitor like AngelCare or Snuza. We use a Snuza for my peace of mind, and it's worth every penny. Happy to tell you more about it if you're interested.
loves2shop4shoes - Bringing a newborn home is so hard. With my first I was deadset on her sleeping in her crib from day 1. Day of discharge in the hospital was a very quick change in mind and had my mom go get a RnP to have her close and sleeping in our room. I know first night was hard and neither DH or I slept well.
Are you napping at all during the day to offset the lack of sleep at night?
Ageee with others, some nerves and anxiety is normal but it persisting is not.
Post by billybumbler on Feb 14, 2017 12:36:49 GMT -5
loves2shop4shoes I think it's normal with your first. That being said I had PPA with my first - I felt physically ill, couldn't eat or sleep, felt shaky all the time. If you start to feel overwhelmed or anxious to the point where you can't function normally please seek help.
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