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help please :(

I just had my first baby 5 days ago and I'M so happppy but I'M so depressed at the same time. I think I'M going through post parting depression, I miss her inside me and having her to myself and having the connection we did. My boyfriend supports me and gives me advice but he just doesn't understand. Have any of you mother's ever gone through this? How did you handle it?
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I breastfed my babies and was the baby's only caretaker for a few months. My husband even had to ask to hold her, I allowed no one to touch her.
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Omg congratulations u had baby I almost had mine then to but dialating stopped :(I hope ur ok
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I went through that after my daughter was born. As huge and uncomfortable I was before she was born I still missed her and I hated sharing her with other people especially my in laws lol but it just takes time and eventually it gets better, definitely recommend a lot of skin on skin time with baby to continue that bond
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Try a lot of skin on skin time.  Breastfeeding helps too.  I got the pills a little too late but only needed them for 2 months.  
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I had horrible depression before i was pregnant and was on meds(i got off them as soon as i found out i was pregnant). After i had my daughter,  i did nothing but cry for the first month. I was too overwhelmed. Best advice I can give,  is to make time for yourself.  Have someone watch baby so you can shower or go for a walk. It seriously helps to have that alone time.  It really does get better. I chose not to go back on meds but every one is different.  Having help and support will get you through this. My daughter will be 4 months old in 2 days!
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It does get better I promise! Its a big adjustment but nothing to be ashamed of.
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Aww okay I will! I'll be praying for things to get better for us.
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Hey hun. See your doctor now and get on top of it. I have post natal depression and bad anxiety from my first who is 15 months and I'm only just seeking help now.
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