Signs of postpartum depression?

Question

Well I got pregnant unexpectedly at 19. It was a very stressful time for me. Me and my bf was constantly arguing back and forth abt getting an abortion or not. Now I’m 32 weeks and I’m starting to second guess if I should’ve just went through with it. I feel so bad because I have no feelings towards the baby at all and I know this isn’t normal....a part of me wants to be super excited and filled with joy bonding with my unborn child. Idk if it’s just because I’m just scared to become a mother or if I’m scared what my future holds for me and my child and how life is going to turn out. I need advice!!

Answer

Was definitely in your shoes, I had an unplanned pregnancy and I got a ton of negative comments etc, I moved out from my parents house which left me with depression from missing my family, my bf was cheating on me basically my whole pregnancy and after I had the baby I found out when my son was around 3 months. It was such a hard time for me and once I had my son I never felt a bond with him. I tried to cry of joy when they put him on my chest but i was truly terrified and I felt no emotion towards him, of course he was the worst baby ever lol He never slept had colic was supper gassy never let me put him down and I was by myself locked in a room 24/7 my bf never believed me that I wanted to kill myself and had ppd I even cried to my mom and she laughed at my face and told me depression is not real. Then I found out my bf was cheating on me and I was at the verge of killing myself within those days my baby boy started laughing and I started to open my eyes and realize I had to be strong and get through this depression because he was my reason to live for. I Left my boyfriend and moved back in with my parents and the bond with my baby boy and I grew so much now I haven’t been away from him since he was 1year I mean he gets a bit annoying since I see him 24/7 and have no break lol and he’s a toddler so there’s that but there is nothing in this world better than having him, he’s my best friend and the love of my life along with his baby bro. All I can tell you is you will have an incredible bond with your baby, it might take days (and this is actually common, people are so scared to say they never felt a bond with their baby after being born but it does happen). If not like a previous poster has stated adoption would be another option for you. Best of luck and if you ever need to talk I’m here. 💖

Answer

If anything adoption is a option . But hopefully after the baby is born you will feel so different about things 😊🙏🏼 . Hope things get better

Signs of postpartum depression?

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