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Old Oct 26, 2015, 12:10 PM
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I am wondering why you can't tell him why you are not able to do as much as he thinks you should. Good communication is important for a successful marriage. That said, adding a baby changes the marriage dynamics. Some men even feel a bit jealous when they baby is getting more attention. Plus there can be the sexual issues. Men want things to continue the way they were in many respects, and that's no possible after a baby enters their lives.

If you two can't tell each other your feelings, then I am concerned about your relationship.

I found that getting out in public with the baby helped me. I couldn't stand staying at home all the time. (I had some depression, too.)

Can you talk to your gynecologist or baby's doctor about your depression? They could suggest some things to help, possibly even an antidepressant. There's no need to suffer alone. Plus we are here for you.

Here's a place that can help, if you haven't seen it already: http://forums.psychcentral.com/postpartum-depression/.