New Research Suggests Postpartum Blues Can Occur Even When A Baby Or Child Is Adopted The Altered Mood Often Follows Unrealistic Expectations That Peak During The Adoption Process A Study Suggest Majority Of The Adoptive Parents Who Self-Reported Having Experienced Depression After The Child Was Placed In Their Home Often Described Unmet Or Unrealistic Expectations Of Him- Or Herself, The Child, Family & Friends, Or Society The Signs & Symptoms Of Depression Include Depressed Mood Decreased Interest Significant Weight Changes Difficulty Sleeping / Excessive Sleeping Feeling Agitated Fatigue Excessive Guilt Indecisiveness