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sometimes i can't stand my baby...
That's the most awful thing to ever think, but it's how i feel.
I've only felt like this for the last couple of weeks. I love my baby so much, he's so gorgeous, and clever, and I'm really proud of him and how he's developing.
But sometimes i feel like i can't stand him. He's whiny, and clingy and he just annoys the hell out of me. Sometimes i wish i could just run away from him.
I don't think it's normal to feel like this, is it? Are we just going through a rough patch?
I don't deserve such a gorgeous baby if i'm having these kinds of thoughts.
I've only felt like this for the last couple of weeks. I love my baby so much, he's so gorgeous, and clever, and I'm really proud of him and how he's developing.
But sometimes i feel like i can't stand him. He's whiny, and clingy and he just annoys the hell out of me. Sometimes i wish i could just run away from him.
I don't think it's normal to feel like this, is it? Are we just going through a rough patch?
I don't deserve such a gorgeous baby if i'm having these kinds of thoughts.
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please dont take offence but have you spoken to your hv or dr, could it be a touch of pnd? i really hope there are some mummies who can give you better advice, i just wanted you to know that you're not alone and not to be so hard on yourself, i really hope you are feeling better soon, take care of yourself
I don't feel depressed or down - i've just developed such a quick temper, i even shout at the baby when he's screaming. It's not like me at all.
Maybe just sleep deprivation? He's never slept much through the night....
But i've got plenty of energy, i'm sleeping fine, when given the chance, i'm eating fine - basically not showing any of the normal depression symptoms you would expect, so i'm not sure it could be pnd....
however if you're not feeling depressed it does seem a bit odd, it may just be that your lo is going through a bad patch, i know when my lo had a week of non-stop crying as he was under the weather i really couldn't cope and just wanted to give him away (but not really if that makes sense) good luck
I can't give you any advice, but I'm sending you a hug with this reply, as I bet a hug and some support would really help. I know that I need a hug now after the day I've had....
Love,
Tina
we're going on holiday soon, mayb that'll help. his dad works alot, so i'm on my own with baby most of the time, mayb i just need a break. i've only just started mixed feeding, and this is a hungry boy i have here. I've never been able to express, so that has meant that i've not been able to leave him for more than a couple of hours.
i'll see how i feel when we come back from holiday, and if i'm still the same, i'll talk to hv about it. really don't think it's pnd though, i did answer the tests honestly - i've never been one for putting on a brave face when it comes to these things.
don't think anyone will judge either of us, sunnymummy, i'm glad you confessed though, it makes me feel better to know it's not just me that's going through this.
hugs to everyone!
xx
Sending you hugs. x
I think to make it more bearable on these days you need to get out and about go and have a coffee or go to a baby group or something.Plus if you can get some one to look after the baby or help out a bit then it all helps.Just don't feel guilty we cannot be perfect all of the time.
I would of said maybe a bit of pnd but as you have taken the tests then maybe not - just keep an eye on it.
I have been having counselling for the last few weeks for pnd and am finding it hard going but helpful.She has said that it normal to get fed up with your baby sometimes so that has made me feel better.
anyway, thanks again for all making me feel normal xxx
vikki xx