Do most women experience baby blues after giving birth?

Asked by ItalianPrincess1217 (11979) September 23rd, 2011 from iPhone

I’m in need of some emotional support :( I gave birth to my absolutely beautiful baby boy on sept 17 and I’m head over heels in love with him. The first few days after the birth, I felt pretty good (emotionally at least) considering the crazy labor I had gone through. But the past couple days I have been on an emotional rollercoaster. I cry often. I feel a little helpless. I get anxious when I have the baby alone at night (daddy works midnights). Physically I’m feeling better by the day. I’m still recovering from a c-section but I’m off of all the pain meds and dealing pretty well with the pain on my own. My milk came in a couple days ago and that’s been the most painful part so far. Very uncomfortable, especially because I’m not breastfeeding. There’s no relief! I have heard all these emotions are normal and it’s just hormones. I truly don’t think its anything more than the baby blues. I have no ill feelings towards my baby. I love him to pieces. But I’m just struggling a little with the sadness part. How long does this usually last? Anyone thats gone through this have any advice?