Not healthy to feel this way?

Question

I just had 4 friends over for the first time since having my baby (baby is 3.5 months). They all got a chance to hold the baby and visit with her, and then my husband took her upstairs to play with her and put her to sleep while I visited with my friends. When they left, I felt really sad that my baby didn't have her mommy for 4 hours. I fed her a couple times while they were here but that's it. Normally she's with me 24/7 and she clings to me. Now she is sleeping and I feel bad for leaving her. I'm also just a little sad because I missed my baby for that short period of time. I want to wake her up and hug her (but I won't).
I know it's probably not healthy to feel this way, right?

Answer

It’s normal to feel that bit of loss during separation especially when you’re with your baby 24/7. If it becomes an issue where you can’t leave her with a babysitter/daddy to go and get groceries or something bring it up with your ob. Postpartum anxiety is also a big thing to happen after pregnancy and oftentimes is written off as depression. They are completely different. If you feel concerned call and talk to your ob’s nurse. I broke down a couple days after my 6 week check up and called my ob from my driveway crying. She sent a prescription in right away and made an appointment for me to see her a couple days after that. There was a bit of ppd but it was the anxiety that got to me and still does honestly. I’ve found a dose and medicine that helps with it and I see my dr every 3 or so months to touch base and see how things are going/working.

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My baby is 1 yr and 2 months and I’m going out on a girls night out to a spa with some friends for the first time in a loooong time, I already feel so bad that I’m not going to be able to put her to sleep that night and that she’s going to be wondering where I am, but I also feel like I need some me time, because I am also with her 24/7

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It’s normal! It’s due to all those crazy hormones we’ve got making us feel all kinds of ways. I feel so guilty leaving my daughter home with my husband sometimes just to go to the supermarket! It’s a sign that you have a healthy bond 😊 I remember the day we bought our daughter home from the hospital I almost cried when we put her down to sleep in her bassinet and we went into the other room - I realised it was the farthest she’d ever been from me since I became pregnant with her 😭😭

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I feel like that’s normal. My daughter is 2 and goes to a Mother’s Day Out program 3 days a week. She’s been going since June and it’s been so good for both of us to have that time apart. She’s only gone 9-2 but I miss her so much it hurts!!

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Completely normal. I still feel that way from time to time and my baby is 2.5 yo.
You love your baby and feel bonded, it's completely normal

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I always missed my babe like crazy and felt guilty for enjoying time without her. But just remember that your baby was taken care of and in good hands. It is healthy for you to get a break every now and then too!

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