Possible PND?
I have 12 week old twins and had a bit of a rough start with them, they’ve been pretty good as babies go though and I’ve been on a high since we got home.
The last few days though they haven’t slept at all at night. Whinging every hour both of them. I haven’t slept more than an hour sleep in 4 days, and more than 4 hours in 4 months. Now I can’t stop crying. I feel so sad and flat. I told my husband I don’t want to look after the kids today. I hate my life, I can’t go anywhere or do anything at all. Everyone is having summer fun and I’m stuck with 4 screaming kids under 5. My whole body is ruined too and we’re broke.
Is it the sleep deprivation or something more?
Do I have PND
Do I have PND
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Mental Health, Post Natal Depression
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It sounds like exhaustion to me, BUT you should always get checked out by your GP.
If you have anyone you can ask for help, now is a good time to ask them for help.
It sounds like complete and utter exhaustion. It is worth chatting to your GP though - do you have any family that can come and help out? It's really important that you reach out and have someone come look after them so you can sleep.
My son was the same, never ever slept and I would stay up crying and feeling horrible. It eventually passed and clicked, however I don't have fond memories looking back.
Try contacting a sleep school also :)
Your body is not ruined. You body is amazing and you have carried 4 babies. You are exhausted. Being tired can make you emotional and depressed. You need to organise for someone to come and sit with the babies so you can get a big long much needed sleep. If you are breast feeding then think about formula so your husband can help
More By watching and feeding them. Pick yourself up and go for a walk with them in the pram. Do what it takes to get outside and enjoy a walk and some fresh air and get some sleep. You need it!
My twins are now 18. I had post natal depression as i just could't handle the lack of freedom and portability of 2 babies. Having said that, the older they get, the easier they get as they look out for each other and don't need you to be their playmate. By the time they were 4 y.o, it got pretty easy. Hang in there, and take whatever meds you need in the mean time xx