Cabin Fever
January is always a rough month for me mentally and physically. Besides the after-Christmas let down, Chris & I are normally sick for at least part of the month, there’s not much going on in town and it’s too cold to be outside anyway. I can’t wait for spring. Basically I’ve had a few really “down” days this past week. I’m at a higher risk for post-partum depression but I don’t think that’s what is going on now. But just in case Chris is always on PPD patrol. Before I gave birth to Daphne I made him look at a few passages from Brooke Shield’s book, Down Came the Rain. I gave him the instructions that if I start acting like that to please call my Doctor. Not that he needed the instructions, he’s been around long enough to know what my depression looks like. But like I said, I don’t think that’s what is going on. This year I’ve got all the normal January things, plus a baby to take care of, plus adjusting to life as a stay-at-home mom. I think it’s probably understandable to have a few rough days here and there. I just need to get out of the house. It’s going to be 63 tomorrow, Daphne and I need to go to the park.
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You can also add a very fussy baby that doesn’t want to stick to any kind of schedule! You are probably tired too. I think it would also help if you got acquainted with other moms with babies around Daphne’s age. I know when I had babies, it really helped to spend time with other moms so I didn’t feel so isolated. It is very understandable and expected to have some rough days with an infant and all the other changes you have experienced this year!