Baby Blues?

Question

FTM. 2 weeks PP. I always heard moms say they miss their bellies or miss being pregnant. And I just related to it as oh I miss being 21. But now 2 weeks out I miss my belly so much it brings me to tears. I realize when I still had my baby boy in my belly I was never alone. Never felt alone. It was always Us not just me anymore. I know I have him here now which is better than being pregnant and I love seeing him everyday but I miss being pregnant. Even putting on Pjs that I worse while pregnant makes me cry. At night I try to hold my belly like I use to while pregnant but nothings there. And to think that 2 weeks ago I was on this app anxiously waiting to go into labor. Anticipating many sign of labor. And now here I am wishing I had taken more pictures of my belly. Or wishing I had taken a moment during labor to look down at my belly for the last time and say goodbye.

Answer

You should talk to your doctor about how you’re feeling. Generally, baby blues only last for 3-5 days postpartum, maximum 14 days. After that you’re getting into PPD, don’t put it off or downplay your feelings, they’re real and there’s help!

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I love being pregnant & LOVED my belly. It was so amazing to have my baby girl safe & with me all the time...never having to guess if she was hungry or needed to be changed. My body provided all that for her without her crying. So I feel you on that level.
But, aside from the first 3 or four days getting used to that no longer being the case, that feeling of reaching for my belly etc kinda leveled out and I don't think I was ever sad/cried about it. The belly is a fond memory, a happy one.
At two weeks, just keep an eye on these feelings, things that you might feel silly/or judged for if you said out loud. Maybe keep a log of them, just so you can pinpoint if they start to get better & if they're not, recognize that you may need someone to talk to.

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Doesn’t really sound like baby blues ￼

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I feel exactly the same and I’m 9 weeks pp now. I really REALLY loved being pregnant and having my baby girl kick me in the ribs day and night. 
I think we were home only a few nights when my partner reached out for my belly in the night and made the saddest sound when he didn’t find it. It was absolutely devastating. 
As the person before me said, consider talking to your doc about pp depression

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