Anyone who has breastfed had any irritable or hormonal feelings?

This is 100% normal. I breastfed my kids for about a year, and it just seemed that after a while I was taxed, although I absolutely loved nursing. I even rejected my husband a little, fortunately he understood- You should take some time for yourself.... a bubble bath, pedicure, dinner out , a movie...... You'll feel refreshed!

I'm nursing a 5-week old, and I get pretty grouchy sometimes; that isn't like me before I had baby. So, I'd have to say yes.

A lot of times, I'm nursing and my 6-year old or fiancee will sit next to me. They are just trying to cuddle and be close to baby, but at times I want to bite their heads off. I feel very territorial!

You know when a cat has kittens, and you go near the nest; momma kitty starts hissing furiously and making a low growl? Well, now I can empathize with those momma cats.

And I almost hate to say it, but sometimes I'm grumpy while I'm nursing. I feed on demand and am still trying to separate 'comfort nursing' from an actual feeding, so baby is on the breast almost 24-7. What really irks me is watching Dad go about his business while I'm stuck feeding baby. I know it will pass, and I just do some deep breathing and count my blessings; it usually ends with that.

Irritability can be a symptom of depression, so just keep close tabs on yourself. Make sure a trusted individual who knows you very well is aware of the situation, so they can intervene if depression does set in or your symptoms worsen.

I suffer from seasonal affective disorder as well; have you considered that it may just be wintertime blues? Tanning beds have always worked wonders for me- not the healthiest of options, but that's a whole separate issue. Taking an early morning walk has always cheered me up as well. Sunlight has a natural chemical that makes us happy, for lack of better scientific explanation.

Hang in there, hope it gets better!

Oh yes, I did with both of my breastfed children. I think I just tried to be this supermom figure that I couldn't keep up with, and I tied myself down to my babies and didn't spend time for "me". But don't let it stop you from breastfeeding, get a pump, avent isis is the very best kind, and let someone else feed your baby while you get "you" time. Take a long bath, get your hair done, a manicure, a day at the spa, anything! It will make you feel tons better!

Dont feel lost, its all natural, theres a period of some feelings of extreme lows and extreme highs, it will all balance its self out, and it seems to drag on longer then you feel right about, then ask your doctor, its good to ask around, so youve taken the first step. just give it time, but youre right about the great peaceful, feeling when nursing your little one, congragulations on the the new baby, and take care

I take an antidepressant while I am pregnant and nursing- it really helps. I am a better mom and it is good for the baby to have a happy mom. My doctor assured me that zoloft is safe, and both of my kids have turned out fine.

yea sometimes you get irritated... my baby's 3 weeks old... and yea everytime my husband goes to work i get so emotional.. i cant control my hormones... i get irritated too easily.

Dont bf then ....easy