I just had a baby a week ago tomorrow and I feel so distant from my toddler. I have never been away from her and I didn’t see her except once the whole time I was in the hospital from Wednesday night to Saturday morning and in that time she started talking a lot more and saying new words. She also acts differently. She doesn’t listen to me anymore. I’m definitely not wanting to get on to her because I know it’s overwhelming for her to have to share her parents and everything that’s going on but it’s so hard. Now I’m finding it hard to connect with her and take care of my newborn. I hate this feeling can some one tell me it goes away?!

I had postpartum depression with my Oct ‘19 baby and this time I haven’t yet. I’m worried this is a sign that I’m headed in that direction again.