tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927198490153989758.post4353999433522987373..comments2023-08-25T07:10:51.086-07:00Comments on One More Time, With Feeling: Not What I ExpectedJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08504106832633260240noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927198490153989758.post-88484140574730071342011-04-25T01:17:36.489-07:002011-04-25T01:17:36.489-07:00I agree with foxy about mentioning ppd, especially...I agree with foxy about mentioning ppd, especially because of the irritability and anxiety and definitely if those are causing you concern. Better safe than sorry! :) <br />And teeth grinding is super-annoying isn't it? I do it when I'm sleep-deprived and therefore have less control over my anxiety disorder. <br />Sorry for not being more helpful, and I hope that these unexpected changes stop causing you grief. <br />(oh, and you have a versatile blogger award on my blog, if you're interested) :)Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10507309605382575798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927198490153989758.post-83968202852839757492011-04-20T23:07:17.822-07:002011-04-20T23:07:17.822-07:00This has been a huge adjustment for you and Jeff a...This has been a huge adjustment for you and Jeff and Cate too. I think that you should cut yourself some slack. have you ever hear the concept of the 4th trimester? Where the baby is born, but you basically treat it as it it is still attached to you and lay low at home for three months. I like the concept, and think that you can give yourself permission to listen to all of your instincts, as crazy, or unexpected as they might be. It might take some time to adjust to the new normal, but I have no doubt that you will find your groove.<br /><br />I also think that it's worth mentioning baby blues or postpartum depression. The hormonal changes can really knock your socks off! I hope that you will mention these unexpected changes to your doctor so that they can offer you some extra support. (It was the teeth clenching that made me think about this. I do the same thing, and although no one has confirmed this, I am convinced that there is a hormonal connection.)<br /><br />Is the breast-feeding getting any easier? I think about you all the time and hope that you are doing well! xoxofoxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05482866425915180237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927198490153989758.post-38721666704500073862011-04-20T08:48:09.200-07:002011-04-20T08:48:09.200-07:00You are a brand new mom so of course you are anxio...You are a brand new mom so of course you are anxious to be home with your family. That baby will always be in your head no matter what situation you are in, but you eventually CRAVE alone time!Somewhat Ordinaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09701338805685025735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927198490153989758.post-86974913182850707002011-04-20T04:18:51.337-07:002011-04-20T04:18:51.337-07:00It's probably just hormones... a friend of min...It's probably just hormones... a friend of mine told me that she spent weeks after her daughter was born having irrational fears about even going for walks around her neighborhood because she was worried a mugger could jump out at them. It eventually passed and she realized it was just crazy protective hormones. It's also probably a lot easier to care for Cate when you're at home as opposed to the mall... your routine is there with all your 'stuff' and also your 'just in case stuff.' You'll venture back into the world - with a lot more patience - when you're ready! :)Doryhttp://determineddory.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com