Postpartum Depression
This may seem like a weird thing, but I promise you a pacifier can be a huge game changer in the newborn stage! Whether you want to call it a pacifier wristband or pacifier bracelet, it will save you time and frustration because you won’t be constantly looking for it when the infant pacifier keeps falling out!
By Emily Rogers
If you’ve recently given birth and are finding yourself in the midst of big emotions, this is the post for you. After I gave birth to my first son, I cried every day for two weeks (and more later as the weeks and months went on as well.) I was exhausted and overwhelmed. Breastfeeding was completely draining, night wakings were more than I bargained for, and any time my son cried, panic set in.
I felt like a failure as a mother from the very beginning, but I was wrong. Motherhood is hard. It stretches you, but it is rewarding beyond measure. If any of these emotions resonate with you, I want to rewrite the narrative for you. You are an amazing mother. You are doing the best you can with what you’ve got. You were born for this mama and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
However, mental illness is real and don’t let anyone convince you otherwise of that either. Our hormones are CRAZY after we give birth. Our bodies are trying to re-regulate and we are trying to take care of (at least one) tiny human! It’s hard and it’s okay to admit it. If you are struggling, talked with your loved ones and your doctor to figure out a plan that is best for you!
Signs of Postpartum Depression
- Excessive Crying
- Withdrawing from friends and family
- Uninterested in things you used to enjoy
- Hard time bonding with your baby
- Inability to sleep due to anxiety (not a newborn keeping you up!)
- Severe irritability and/or anger
- Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby
Guys, this isn’t even the entire list! Experts have even MORE warning signs! I checked most if not all of these boxes with two of my children. It was a very difficult time in my life that isn’t easy to talk about, but it happens to so many women and we all just suffer alone! You don’t need to. If you are struggling, here’s some ways to help:
Ways to process postpartum depression
- Therapy: 2 months after my first son was born I had an anxiety attack. I knew I was struggling, but refused to accept help. I was due back to work in 3 days and the pressure seemed too much. The severe anxiety attack led to shaking, blurry vision lots of crying, and beginning therapy. It was the best decision I ever made! I was in therapy for over 2 years. It was a great healing experience for me and I recommend it to anyone and everyone if it’s possible for you!
- Medication: After my second son was born, I had debilitating anxiety. He would only sleep when we held him which was an exhausting experience for my husband and I, while also dealing with an almost two year old. I hate to admit it, but I was very grateful for TV at this time in our life. After a month of not being able to deal with my emotions I got on anxiety medication. This has been a huge game changer for me. I’ve gotten off of it at one other time since I started 3.5 years ago and have realized that it’s just a part of my chemical make up to need this medicine to function properly. It was hard to admit that I needed help, but it has helped me be a better mom and wife!
- Community: If you’re not ready for therapy or medication seek out a friend or family member to vent to! Getting a meal train together is a huge help when baby is born! I felt so awkward, but I posted a meal train to my Facebook page so my community could help us with meals after our 3rd daughter was born. We were new to the area and didn’t have a solid community built up yet, but people showed up. I hate asking for help, but when you ask, you’ll be humbled by the people who will show up for you!
Pro Tip to help with anxiety:
This may seem like a weird thing, but I promise you a pacifier can be a huge game changer in the newborn stage! It is a huge help to have something that can stop the ear piercing cry immediately! The only problem is when the pacifier keeps falling out! That’s where the Ingy Bingy Band comes in!
The Ingy Bingy Band is a pacifier wristband that velcros around baby’s wrist to help them locate, reinsert their paci and self-soothe from as early as 4 months! Whether you want to call it a pacifier wristband or pacifier bracelet, it will save you time and frustration because you won’t be constantly looking for it when the infant pacifier keeps falling out!
The Ingy Bingy Band is not your everyday pacifier clip! This game-changing pacifier wristband helps babies self-soothe at a younger age than ever before! Instinctively, babies gnaw on their hands in an attempt to soothe. The Ingy Bingy pacifier wristband keeps their pacifier right where they’ll find it, allowing your baby to comfort and calm themselves while you do whatever it is you need to do!
Our buttery soft wristband comes in two styles to accommodate every pacifier.
Our Pacific style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Avent, BIBS, Dr. Brown’s, MAM, Nuby, NUK, Medela, FRIGG, Nanobébé, Tommee Tippee, and Chicco pacifiers.
Our Sequoia style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Itzy Ritzy, Ryan & Rose, and The Dearest Grey pacifiers.
If you are still unsure which pacifier wristband style is right for you, check out our style guide or text the name and/or picture of your preferred paci & we’ll let you know which style is right for you!