[JessMitch]

Ok so naturally with Mackenzie being in the hospital AND the fact that i just gave birth a week ago (ok did i really give birth? not sure if technically i did ) anyway, I've been an emotional wreck. As of now i'm still boarding at the hospital but whenever i think about having to leave i start to cry. And today when i heard about another bradycardia spell that Mack (i'm trying out different possible nicknames ) had early this morning i started crying again. Both of those situations seem normal, especially with all the hormones i probably still have in my body. Well tonight i cried for no reason and then i cried again when the food service people forgot to bring my cesar dressing for my cesar salad (luckily my husband is awesome and found me some even though the caf was closed). Is this normal? I'm about to google the difference between baby blues and post partum. I don't think its the latter but it can't hurt to know the signs just in case one turns into another.

I really just think its because of everything going on... a 5 week early baby (6 weeks early according to the docs u/s and what they are now going by), an emergency c-section, a baby in the hospital, possibly having to leave her, not knowing when she can come home etc... that's enough of a reason to cry right there right!??!

Did anyone else experience anything like this shortly after having your LO? Tell me I'm not losing it!

[MommaLee]

It's normal...having a baby is an emotional time. I cried when the photographer took Julie's pics. And I would cry all the time until about 3 months but it was a "i love my baby so much, can't believe how perfect she is" cry. If you think you may have ppd, then i encourage you to seek help but if it is just hormones, then just give it time and i'm sure you'll be back to normal.

[~April04~]

It's totally normally! You're body is flooded w/ hormones right now - you'll be a little crazy for awhile

[Sam914]

Totally normal! The worst part of leaving Mikey in the NICU is when i had to go home without him... it was very upsetting. I suggest visiting the NICU board on here if you have any preemie questions

[mlyster]

What you are going through is totally normal. I was told not to worry about any of that stuff (ppd, crying, emotions) until after about 3 weeks post partum. Before that your body is still being bombarded with hormones so anything can set you off. I remember crying for no reason too... once I think it was because I had a nap when Connor napped. Craziness comes with the territory.

[Lyz]

It's normal to have baby blues the first 2-3 weeks...if they are still lingering, it may be helpful to talk to your dr just to be sure it's not PPD. You have a different circumstance and it's a stressful situation. I cried while washing bottles for NO reason for the first week to 10 days at home haha!

HUGS! It will get better

[LoLo'sMama]

I agree, totally normal. I cried for no reason, for being happy, for being sad, for being tired, when her stump fell off, and on and on. It was always worse for me at night. I am 4 weeks PP tomorrow and haven't had a "spell" in several days. I actually feel a fog lifting. Those hormones are insane!!

And with you and all the circumstances with Mack's birthday...totally normal in my opinion. And another point....the fact that you are ASKING and kind of already know that it's strange to cry at certain times-means you have a grasp on what is going on! ya know?? Doesn't sound like PPD to me at all!

Make sure Ben is keeping an eye on you for the next month or so, he will be a good guide. But honey, he is probably going through his own emotions/adjustments. I am praying for you because I know it's hard to have her in the hospital, I hope she comes soon!!

PS DH cousin is Mackenzie (spelled the same!) and she goes by "Mac". I love it!!!

[Micksbabe]

After I had my emergency c-section with DD I cried at the drop of a hat your hormones are still balancing out and having a baby in NICU is also a trying time. It is perfectly normal to feel all the feelings you have.

And for the record you did give birth, just not the "normal" way!!! I had lots of depression after my csection so if you ever need to talk pm me. I still have anxiety over it almost a year later but it does get easier!!!

[jensma]

I cried just because was tired!! The only time i really lost it was right when we got home and we had the two dogs going nuts...i just couldn't handle it but its gotten much better since. It will get better, you have a LOT to deal with right now.

[JustLiz]

Don't have any advice, just

[hearts.0nfire]

It's completely normal. For the first few weeks I cried every single night and sometimes over extremely random things. I was really scared I had ppd too. Thankfully like Jessica I finally felt the fog lift from that and started feeling better.

[MommyPoky]

Yep I cried for all sorts of dumb reasons! Hormones + sleep deprivation = craziness in the extreme!