I cried at Red Lobster this weekend....and other pregnant hormonal moments.
Oh my God, I just wrote the longest post ever, for about the past hour, and it's not here......
posted by ElliottPreciousPants @ 4:33 PM
Monday, February 13, 2006
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I'm a mom. *swell with pride* I'm all about breastfeeding. And Dr. Sears (I *heart* Dr. Sears). I'm also all about cloth diapering. I am going back to school for a second BSN in nursing.
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3 Comments:
boo- i would have loved to have heard all about it. it was very good to hear from you today. honestly, babypants is in good hands. obviously your man is being good if he gives in to the red lobster craving. all my friends who have kids have stories of getting emotional at weird times- hell, i don't have an excuse, and half the time i cry for, well, for nothin, really. the ladies i'm around at work- obviously they cry a lot. but more than that, they say things like, "yeah, some people are good at being pregnant, other people, ugh..." i think the truth is that some people have higher hormonal problems than others, and some people have more stressors than others. ultimately, the feeling that makes you cry for something that usually wouldn't cause that reaction, even at dinner, usually passes. most people feel pretty good once they get to the second trimester. i think there's a lot of reasons. you get an anatomy scan, where they see all the babypants parts (are you gonna find out if it's a babyskirt?), and i think that puts some anxiety to rest. you'll do fine- make yourself some tea (or make the hubby get it for you!), and do something silly- paint your nails, pat your bunny (NO- your pet bunnies!), play scrabble, whatever. and definately let us know how you are!
Awww...I'm sorry I missed your call!!! Don't worry about feeling hormonal - it's normal. I cried watching THAT 70'S SHOW once while I was pmsing - I can't imagine what the pregnancy hormones can do to a person. And I'm sure Kevin doesn't mind.
to respond to your post on my blog also:
"Early signs of pregnancy include fatigue, often times extreme, headaches and mood swings. Your emotions might seem out of whack. If you feel like crying for no reason, it's ok. Go ahead and cry. Your partner will understand as long as he knows he's not responsible."
or also:
"Emotions are often unstable and feelings of depression are not uncommon, often for no apparent reason. It is commonly believed that the mood changes in pregnancy are caused by hormonal changes. The two main hormones that play a major role in pregnancy are estrogen and progesterone. A woman's emotions are characterized by mood swings, which can range from great joy to deep despair. Frequently a woman will become tearful with little cause. When asked why she is crying, she may find it difficult or impossible to give a reason.
This situation is very unsettling for the husband or partner, causing him to feel confused and inadequate. Because the partner may feel unable to handle the woman's tears, he often reacts by withdrawing and ignoring the problem. Since the pregnant woman needs increased love and affection she may perceive her partner as unloving and nonsupportive. Once the couple understands that this behavior is normal in pregnancy it becomes easier for them to deal with although it will be a source of stress to some extent throughout the pregnancy.
Initially, even if the pregnancy is planned, there is an element of surprise that conception has occurred. The woman may experience some uncertainty about the pregnancy. Feelings that timing is wrong, that career or long-term goals may need to be delayed and/or financial stresses are common. Uncertain feelings may also be related to excitement about assuming the new role of mother, fears about carrying the pregnancy as well as labor and delivery. The pregnancy may not seem real until about the 12th week when the baby's heart beat can be heard with a Doppler."
YOU ARE NORMAL AND REASONABLE, and your friends and hubby love you!
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