Mrsr, firstly, congratulations on the birth of your son Jack.It certainly is an experience isn't it. Well done to you.

Yes, you are correct. Debrief is important. You have the right and the need to talk about what you just experienced and achieved, the good and the bad points. It is necessary, i feel, for mental health. As frustrating as it is, you do need to do this with your husband, and although he seems like he isn't interested, could it possibly be that he is afraid? He can't possibly understand what you have just been through, he doesn't have the hormones raging through him, the pressure from family and friends to just know how to feed and bath and burp him. I realise that you are feeling extremely emotional and up and down. Like you said, want to be alone but also enjoying the company. This, unfortunately, is very common during the first 2 weeks post birth due to hormones (they have a lot to answer for don't they!). Yes it is commonly known as the blues..not only the blues as it is very real and difficult, but a common emotional occurance post birth..some get it bad, some don't really get it. I know it is hard....but continue to persist with discussing your birth experience with your husband. Definitely write it on here...it also feels good to just write it all down without interruption. I hope you get some joy and that these feelings you have will pass. Best of luck with Jack..it is an amazing experience.