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Does anyone think that dads can get baby blues?
I am not a soft bloke, but i am just finding things get to me more since we had our second little one.
Your comments and help would be appreciated.
Does anyone think that dads can get baby blues?
yes we do mate, I have had moments of depression and sadness. sometimes where I have felt I just want to sit down and cry.
people often think it's just a womens thing, but men are affected in every way the same as women too.
I was at home with my first son and I ended up locking myself in our flat, wouldnt go out, wouldnt take our lad to groups or socialise either.
he just stayed in his cot to play while I sat and cried on many a day.
still, that was ten years ago, and I have had three kids now.
nothing changes, we can still have our moments. hope that helps,
steve
Hi Muttley,
absolutely !!!
I definitely had all sorts of thoughts and feelings and went through times of feeling overwhelmed.
I think there is also some dynamic when there is more than one baby/child at home. I think it leava you both worn out and not having any time for all the normal daily needs/routines - let alone time to share with eachother.
Most of all I'd like to reassure you that it does pass.
/orange
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