New baby

elyssa222 Posted: May 11, 2005 09:39 AM

New baby

jpsgirl Posted: May 11, 2005 09:54 AM

Re: New baby

bring her something really decadent to eat....like some godiva chocolate and some ice cold milk in a thermos....or any other favorite thing she likes....

emilain Posted: May 11, 2005 10:01 AM

Re: New baby

Posted by elyssa222

I really want to do something special for my SIL. She just had a baby this morning and is feeling miserable. She didnt even want to hold the baby. I feel soooo bad for her and I want to bring her something really sepcail when I go visit her tonight. Please help

Yikes, I hope her docs are aware. Does shefeel physucally or emotionally miserable, or both?! After the dust settles, buy her Brooke Shield's new book, or maybe even for now Jenny McCarthy's line of books. Or some great smelling creams from bath and Body works.

elyssa222 Posted: May 11, 2005 10:26 AM

Re: New baby

natbella Posted: May 11, 2005 11:43 PM

Re: New baby

I went through this too, I did not want to be alone with my son or hold him...all I wanted was my close relatives like my mom and sister around to help me cope with all my emotions and of course help me care for my baby! I was scared to death of him and cried all day long because I was angry with myself for feeling that way...I Think my c-section had a lot to do with it too. This did not last long, maybe two weeks and usually that is very normal and is called baby blues, anything that lasts longer than that along with deep depression is post partuam depression. I would say be there for her and give her lots of support and encouragment...especially needed through a life altering experience.