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Sundown Scaries

Currently almost 6 weeks postpartum and have mentally been feeling pretty good actually! Occasional hormonal crying but honestly that’s calmed down a lot. But for some reason EVERY DAY when the sun goes down, I get overwhelmed with anxiety, sadness, and guilt that I’m not taking care of my baby good enough. (It doesn’t help that this time also happens to be his witching hour where he screams and refuses to breastfeed). But as soon as I wake up, even in the middle of the night for feeds, and throughout the day, I feel totally fine! Has anyone else gone through this? It’s starting to really bother me and I’m starting to dread evenings.

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I’m 4 months postpartum and mine is barley kicking in the sunset blues I’m sure it’s just our hormones playing a big part but try to take to vitamins because lacks of vitamin can be a problem to our mental health and lack of sleep and ETC

yes i would cry and cry and cry lol. it sucked but it ends eventually.

My babygirl will be 7 weeks tomorrow and I've been feeling this since she was about 3 weeks old. It's really hard but it's getting a little easier because she's starting to sleep 3-4hr stretches through the night so I get to sleep more and not think about it as much. It does get better🫶🏻

Yup. End of the day I want to tap out. 😬

I had this SO BAD for about the first 8 weeks. I would be overwhelmed with dread and anxiety in the evenings, especially the night before my husband had to work (he works 24hr shifts). My baby is 11 weeks now and I can say it’s gotten a lot better. Try to rest as much as you can, it’s definitely worse for me on the days that I’m more sleep deprived. & know that it’s temporary and it too shall pass. ❤️

Thank you so much everyone ❤️ I feel way less crazy now lol Glad to know I’m not alone

Yes I had this for about 2 weeks after he was born. Now that he’s 8 weeks and going through a growth spurt it came back 🫠 cause I know the nights are going to be long and it gives me anxiety.

Yes! The nights are LONG! Im going through this now

Your feelings are totally valid! The witching hour for us was between 6pm-1 am and I would always dread when the sun started going down. Our girl is 15 weeks and I no longer have that terrible night time anxiety. Keep reminding yourself that it’s only temporary. You are doing a wonderful job mama! 💛

It is normal, unfortunately. Have you talked with your husband about what you’re feeling? I would make sure he is aware so he can support you through it. Try getting ahead of it by listening to calming music, telling yourself positive affirmations about yourself as an individual and yourself as a mom. Do some deep breathing and really focus your energy and thoughts on how amazing you are! Being a mom is hard. And all the hormones and feelings we go through postpartum is the worst. Remind yourself it’s okay to have these feelings but they don’t define you. You’re strong, amazing, and the best mom for your baby. It’ll get better ❤️❤️❤️

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