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Can't stop crying.

Jace's Mommy - 03:33pm Apr 29, 2009 EST

Before my son was born I hardly ever cried. But ever since he has been in the NICU I cry all the time. On good days and bad days I will just break into tears over the smallest things. I read a quote on a stroller ad that said something like "I didn't lose all my baby weight in 2 weeks, I still ask my mom for help but I am strong I am a Mom" or something and I cried for like 20 minutes the smallest things make me cry. I was thinking that it may be because I haven't actually sat down and had a good cry over Jace being here, but he is doing so well now and I still can't stop crying. I am tearing up right now as I write this... could I possibly have postpartum depression?



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Jace's Mommy - May 19, 2009 4:13 pm (#13 Total: 14)  

 

I just wasn't sure if my tears were silly ha ha.
Just the other day I had a mini melt down again. I thought I was getting better and not crying so much but I asked my husband this far what was his worst experience in the NICU and when I told him mine which was the day I wallked in and saw jace being re-intubated because of his infection and the NNP asked "If anything happens tonight do you mind if we call" that was my lowest point when she asked that and I lose it every time I remember her asking me that. Cause wht I heard was "there is a chance your baby wont make it through the night"

Katelyn'smom - May 19, 2009 6:44 pm (#14 Total: 14)  

 

Jace's mom,

You are sooooo NOT silly! I think you are pretty amazing. Keep it up!

Love, Kelly



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