I guess your answer would depend on what's going on in your life. Did something good happen when she was three months that brought your spirits up? I am thinking that when
she was 3-4 weeks old, you were feeling the hormone levels dropping. That can make anyone blue. I have had it with all four of my kids, but it was the worst with my fourth.
I used to cry so hard, and so loud. Stayed in bed all day, couldn't eat, didn't care to hold my baby, left everything to my mom and hubby. Just wanted to disappear.
But by the time she was about two months old, it was better. Has something happened lately that has made you upset? Sometimes dealing with the change of a new baby, and then throwing something even a little upsetting into it, can cause this. You're sleep deprived, missing your freedom, and if this is your first child you are probably feeling a bit resentful at
times. If this isn't your first, maybe you are feeling guilty for the time this baby takes away from your other children.
There are so many things that could contribute to depression, and I guess the important thing is to realize that it doesn't really matter if it's Post partum depression or regular
depression. All that matters is that you talk to your health care provider about how you are feeling. To start an anitdepressant, takes about two weeks to work. It has been
my experience that a glass of wine, a hot bath, and a good nights sleep will work wonders. Is there anyone to help you with the babe? Maybe a night out with friends would
help. I know a lot of moms aren't comfortable leaving their babies when they are that little. But, take it from someone who has been there four times, it is best for everyone.
Even just a trip to the store, to walk around and look at stuff, enjoying the solitude could help. Or go get your hair done, or your nails, or whatever you like to do.
Rediscover yourself, pamper yourself, and you will be better able to take care of others around you. Hope you feel better soon!
Julie