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Am I Nuts? Understanding Your Pregnancy Emotions
When I was three months pregnant, a slice of cheese made me burst into tears. It wasn't even an actual piece of cheese -- just the idea of it. I was still in that phase when most foods made me gag, and after I ordered a plain turkey wrap at the diner, I became irrationally convinced that the cook was going to sneak in an unwanted slice of Swiss. As my husband tried to calm me down, I got more hysterical, convinced that my dinner would be ruined and he just didn't understand what I was going through!
Had an alien invaded my brain as well as my belly? Nope, I was simply experiencing the dramatic mood swings of pregnancy. Between soaring hormone levels and the enormous physical and emotional changes we go through when we're pregnant, it's no wonder that during pregnancy, we find ourselves sobbing, laughing, and forgetting our own name -- sometimes all within a few minutes. Here's what to expect.
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Obviously, I am blessed because husband is wonderful. It seems we are more in love because of this pregnancy. Granted, he is 38 and I am 43 and it's taken us 4 years to get pregnant, but it saddens me to see that so many daddies to be aren't supportive.
12/21/2011 11:04:53 AM Report AbuseI am 25 weeks right know , and my husband is real angel to me. He does goes out late at night for any sudden cravings, even is that means missing a part of the Baseball World Series. I am truly grateful to have his support in this important phase of ours life :)
10/21/2011 02:25:15 PM Report AbuseI am 21 weeks pregnant and have been in tears many times because I feel that my husband isn't excited about any of this! I realize that when a woman becomes pregnant every ounce of who she is is affected and there is really no way for husband to even grasp that. My husband has 3 children from a previous marriage. I get that he has done all this before, but this is my first time and I am so excited about every aspect of it.
8/21/2011 11:17:02 AM Report AbuseThe key to get over what you can't is to stop depending on your father to be for happiness and security. accept it when it's offered, but it's not healthy to lean on him for everything just because you feel he has to suffer with you.
6/5/2011 03:44:34 PM Report AbuseAs for the camping trip; really, say hello to reality. Guys need time away from your craziness and though you may think that your pregnancy intitles you to his attention every moment of this 9months; get real. He still needs to take care of himself. Remember that you probably see him as the culprit of your swelling body when you need to remember that he didnt clime ontop of himself to make this happen.
6/5/2011 03:44:23 PM Report AbuseFor abuse; now your stuck with him for 18 years, so might as well give it all you got right? move out and rent a small appt with a girlfriend while you go to counseling together with your husband. a third party always helps a man see his flaws better then the pregnant women where he can blame it on your hormones(rather then his actions)for why your so upset.
6/5/2011 03:43:21 PM Report Abusethe best is when i ask for a backrub and get a cheesy pat down followed by a complaint of his bck hurting too!
3/21/2011 05:17:32 AM Report Abuseyesterday i had a breakdown over a hot pocket!
2/10/2011 01:38:20 PM Report AbuseTHE FATHER OF MY CHILD HAS NEVER PUT HIS HANDS ON ME BEFORE I BECAME PREGNANT! BUT NOW HE HAS BECOME PHYSICAL(ONLY IN MY FACE BUT THATS NO DIFFERENT) SO I LEFT HIM!! HE SAYS I WAS TALKING BACK TO HIM THATS WHY HE HIT ME!!! I DONT KNOW IF I SHOULD LET HIM BE A PART OF MY CHILDS LIFE BECAUSE I FEEL IF HE WOULD TREAT ME LIKE THIS THEN WHAT WOULD HE DO TO MY CHILD????
12/15/2010 11:01:23 AM Report AbuseI sympathize with each of you ladies. My husband and I are pregnant with our third child, and he still doesn't get how to treat me. He goes to gigs at bars, and drinks. He doesn't show any compassion when I'm upset. My advice to you would be to try to find comfort in your girl friends who have been through it. Or join a group as stated in the article. I don't think most men are capable of being very understanding of our circumstances, no matter how hard they may try.
9/17/2010 09:15:06 PM Report AbuseI'm super upset with my husband because he is going on a camping trip at the end of september with a bunch of his guy friends where they will get drunk for 3 days straight while I'm at home about 8 months pregnant working, taking care of the house, and the dog! Do I have a right to be upset or should I not care? I feel like his camping drunken weekend is more importatnt to him than the baby and I.
8/27/2010 05:42:22 PM Report Abusethe daddy of my baby says that i am so mean he wishes that he could have died in his car accidet what can i do to help him understand that i dont mean to be so rude? and all of my moods are like a roller coaster! i dont even like being a total cow.
6/30/2010 04:45:49 PM Report AbuseMy husband to be is so terrified... how can I help him get through the rest of the pregnancy? we are currently 25 weeks.4 days now
5/2/2010 11:01:27 PM Report Abuse