I had my baby in January.
I had the most perfect, blissful pregnancy until around the end of my 3rd trimester, that’s when I fell into a horrible dark place that scared me to death. I felt weak, shaky, and after having my baby I couldn’t leave my couch for weeks because I felt like I would pass out if I stood up. I didn’t eat or anything. I went to the ER and was diagnosed with PPD. Since then I’ve gotten a lot better but some of my symptoms stayed.. such as the whole feeling lightheaded and weak everytime I stand.. and constant head pressure and headaches. Like I feel like I’m in a daze a lot. I’m not sure if this is due to the anxiety or what. Any new moms or moms in general go through this or have had similar physical symptoms?
Firstly, congratulations and welcome to parent. It's all fun and games from heron in. Just kidding. I find myself saying this time and time again that having a baby is such a big thing. It can take its toll both physically and mentally. If you think about it, the toll it can take has even got an official name in the medical dictionary namely postpartum/postnatal depression. Giving you my own personal experience of pregnancy as an example. First I'd like to say I think the stress starts wayyyyy before actually giving birth. Trying to get pregnant is the first hurdle you have to jump. Staying pregnant, getting through and more importantly getting "past" the first Trimester. As I'm sure you know miscarriages are more likely to occur during this first phase. Leading up to the birth itself, scary, worrying, fear of the unknown, excitement. Giving birth:ARRRRRRRRH! Agony! . The baby arrives, and you are holding your breathe waiting to hear that cry-and you do! They lay your baby on your chest and you feel such an overwhelmingly feeling of complete and utter love for this tiny, beautiful human being. Such is the strength of that love, no other can surpass. You've never felt anything quite like it. To summarise my rambling, having a baby's an emotional upheaval Hayley. You could well have been thinking and worrying about the impending birth.. As for how you feel now you need to realise that a takes a long time to recover. Talk to a health professional if you think it'll help. They must hear similar stories everyday, such is how common it is. Good luck honey. You can Donna xxx