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I am going though the same thing.  I just had a baby 16 weeks ago and my husband has been depressed for months now.   I felt the same exact way you feel...you need your husband to love and support you when you are going through such a life change....Your body is changing, your emotions are unstable to say the least (due to the hormone change...forget the affect he is having on you).   If your husband is anything like mine he will me very resistent to talking to someone.  So, recommend going with him to a couples therapist to work on your relationship.  Tell him you need to (almost play the victim and convince him to go to help you - even though you and I know you will be going to get him the help me needs.   Having a baby is a huge life change and it puts a lot of pressure on the guys.  He could be afraid he will not be a good provider, or a good father.  That is probably scary for him.  He is most likely avoiding you (hanging out with his friends) because it is easier to avoid the feelings than deal with them...and you remind him of those feelings.   Don't ignore it.  Confront him in a loving and supportive way...re-assure him that you love him and you are in this together......but do not let it go....get to a therapist (unfortunatly time does not make it better on its own).   Stay positive and strong.  I have been there and know how you feel. Good luck.
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