Is this PPD? Or normal?

Question

I'm a FTM and have a 6 week old. I look at her n she's adorable and too too cute & I love her n feel loving but at times I'm soooo irritated N tired esp with the sleeplessness that comes with having a lil one n the baby's crying n the constant demand on u as a mom managing all this where u don't even get a sec to go to the loo or even eat ur foood and OH I'm breastfeeding! (Exclusively) !! Is it normal to not feel mushy love all the time n be irritable?
(I m not angry at baby or any extremes not in any dark space/mood, just irritable with lack of sleep or rest) does/has anyone else felt this way with their babies or am I a mean bad mom?????

Answer

Honestly sounds normal to me, you’re just adjusting to motherhood. Also your hormones are still balancing and I’m sure you’re sleep deprived. It’ll get better trust me I was the same the first few weeks and once I was adjusted everything was okay. Ask a family member or friend to help you. If you’re still feeling this way and then start to feel unhappy and hurtful thoughts then definitely reach out to a doctor.

Answer

Normal.  Being a mom doesn’t make you superhuman...it kind of does...but not in the sleep department.  You still need sleep and will be grouchy without it.  It doesn’t make you a bad mom...just a tired one.

Answer

It doesnt sound like PPD. But that doesn’t mean it can’t turn into into it. This sounds just like normal first couple weeks with a newborn, motherhood is a big chance are your hormones are balancing out

Is this PPD? Or normal?

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