So I just had the most beautiful baby boy in July. The father of my child is a dope addict, and we haven't been together since I got pregnant. The pregnancy was really hard, and had more things go wrong that I thought possible. After finally having my son, my son and I almost didn't make it. We got through it, and we are still dealing with health issues. I seem to be getting over postpartum, but still get easily angry. I don't know how to help myself, and it feels that each day I get mad over the littlest things. I don't want to teach my child this kind of stuff, and I don't know how to help. Please. Any suggestions or help is wanted and desperately needed!

Can you put the baby up for adoption to a good home? I think this baby is in danger.

Honestly babyp, you are probably experiencing postpartum depression.
This can last for months and in some cases years after the baby is born.
The good thing is that it's treatable.
Your doctor can prescribe medications to help you get through this tough spot after having a baby.
Call and make an appointment to discuss this with your doctor.
Best wishes for you and your baby.

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Originally Posted by babyp_07

So i just had the most beautiful baby boy in july. The father of my child is a dope addict, and we havent been together since i got pregnant. The pregnancy was really hard, and had more things go wrong that i thought possible. After finally having my son, my son and i almost didnt make it. We got through it, and we are still dealing with health issues. I seem to be getting over postpartum, but still get easily angry. I dont know how to help myself, and it feels that each day i get mad over the littlest things. i dont want to teach my child this kind of stuff, and i dont know how to help. Please. any suggestions or help is wanted and desperately needed!

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Hi I know how you feel look life getts better just don't go to court you will not get child saport from a man like that just wait it out a good man will come along and it will make it easy to make him the dad. And how you are feeling is normal just don't do anything drastic OK and always know you are blessed to have that baby my son saved my life he is the reason I get up ever morning. Focas on what important your angle and stop worry about some loser who don't even care about himself to stop using drugs.

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Originally Posted by Choux

Can you put the baby up for adoption to a good home? I think this baby is in danger.

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For a good responsible mum the baby is a joy, adoption is wrong as she can regret what she's done for the rest of her life!

I think you have to get rid of the father if he still present in your life as he won't get any better, and concentrate on your child.Try to lsten to relaxing sounds every morning-piano, saxophone, liten them for 3 months for example, it will make you calmer. If you want to take something, take vitamin b5 -500mg a day-this vitamin calms down the nervous system.

I know how you are feeling, after my son was born I had the same problem almost. It had to do with my sons father though. I ended up going to counceling. That did help with the emosional peoblems. It will pass you just have to look for outlets when you get mad. Think about your son and how much he loves you and how much of a joy he is. I know being a single mom is extremely hard. Ive been one for 7 years, and it has been the hardest thing I have ever done. But you can do this. Try and get some help. This will pass you just have to keep telling yourself that.

I think it's still some postpartum you are experiencing. As AKaeTrue said, it's treatable with medication, and you may need to continue it for awhile until you and your body adjusts.

Being a new mom, it is important to make sure you still take time for yourself. When the baby takes a nap, try soaking in a bath and/or any type of relaxation exercises. When you feel yourself getting angry, just stop what you are doing, take a few breaths and try to calm yourself down.

Adjusting to being a new mom, let alone a single mom, is hard... things should fall in place in time :)

#1: You're still tired and probably a bit stressed out. Taking care of an infant is a demanding job, to say the least.

#2: Postpartum could very easily be the case. It's been known to last for years.

#3: Ditch the doper dad. For the sake of the baby and yourself. The only thing he should be addicted to is his child and that child's mother.