Pain

[Graciejane]

I just had a baby girl.  During the delivery the baby was sunny side up and to large to have.  So I went in to surgery for a c-section.  The epidural  and spinal tap did not work so they put me under.  When I received the spinal tap I had pain in both my legs and I thought I was paralyzed. Now 2 weeks later I still have pain in one of my legs. How will know if this is permanent   I was told to wait 6 weeks to see if it would go away. Should I see a specialist to see if in fact I have permanent  damage.     I also have no appetite.   I am so depressed that I can't even care for my baby

[doulamommy]

I know the feeling. My baby was in nicu and I think not wanting to hold her was a defense mechanism. I just hope your medication helps quickly!

[Graciejane]

My mother is staying with us but she can't stay forever.  I am nausea  when I eat also and thought maybe this could be from the nerve damage. I feel so bad not wanting to hold my baby  

[doulamommy]

Do you have any mommy friends? Do you live clser by family? It can really help too have an experienced mom guide you through the first few weeks without judging you. Sleep can help too if you can manage to sleep when baby is asleep.

[Graciejane]

Thank you my Dr put me on an antidepressant but I understand it can take 3 weeks to work

[doulamommy]

Go see someone. Nerve damage can happen with an epidural or spinal, so I'd take their advice and wait six weeks on that. But as far as the depression, talk to someone. If you're recently post natal it could be "baby blues" but it might be full blown depression. The sooner you get help, the sooner you can be the greatest mana you can.