Don't be afraid to ask for help!

If I had to give you, as a new mom, just one piece of advice, it would this... DONT BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP! Whether its someone to hold the baby while you have a shower, or asking your mom to cook you a few meals to put in your freezer, if its asking your partner to give you a hug (or not touch you as the case may be), or if its asking your doctor if he thinks you need medication for Post Natal Depression (PND), do not be afraid to just ask. I know I make it sound so easy and I know its really really hard asking for that help. I was there. I would give the baby to someone to hold then hover nearby, just in case they needed me. I waited until the baby was asleep before jumping in the bath for a quick five minute wash. I told myself that there was no way I needed meds and I wasn’t even going to think about it let alone ask the doctor what he thought about it.