I'm a mess!

[hottiemommie78]

I am in my 31st week and my hormones are out of control! I'm ready to pop, I feel huge, and I can be crying one minute, laughing the next, and then be having a temper tantrum. It's strange because I know what I'm doing but yet I can'tstop myself. For instance, I might get angry at my husband for something petty and I KNOW that I'm about to blow up. I can silently tell myself not to, but it just happens anyway! Luckily he's been understanding and has taken the abuse in stride - haha.

Did anyone else go through this during pregnancy? I've heard from some mommy friends that this type of behavior is usually reserved for post-partum mom's but my little guy has definitely not made his debut yet!

[MotherTucker]

LOL..I don't mean to laugh. I went through the SAME exact thing once I hit the last trimester. Needless to say...I owe my husband a HUGE present of some kind. I did the same thing. I would blow up and tell myself not to and then feel horrible right after I would do it! He would just say "it's ok baby...I know you can't control it right now" but I would still feel horrible. And it's even still like it a bit after. I had Tucker on April 12th and I'm still not back to normal. There's always something weird thats going to mess up your hormones. Breastfeeding, stopping breastfeeding, being SO tired, going back on birth control....It's been 7 weeks and Im just now starting to get back to normal after his birth. Don't worry..you aren't NOT the only one who has gone through this. I'll be on here from time to time if ever you want to vent or ask a question. Is this your first baby? Tucker was my first. It's so overwhelming when it gets close. You arent far at all now. Keep me posted.

[hottiemommie78]

Wow, it is so good to hear that someone else has experienced this! I can't believe my mood swings are going to last even after I give birth...oh boy! Yes, this is my first and we're very excited. Tucker is an adorable name! We're having a boy, as well, and we're naming him Brendan. I like trendy names and my husband likes classic names, so we feel it's just like Brandon but trendier...we both win!
It's pretty crazy that it takes 7 weeks to start feeling normal again. Is it just your emotions, or do you not feel normal body-wise, also? I am wondering about the changes your body goes through after givin birth. Of course, I have read books, but it's nothing like hearing it from a new mom's mouth!

[MotherTucker]

yes...don't worry you are NOT the only one. So when are you having your baby??? Soon I think right? Yea...to be honest with you every womans body is different and is going to react differently and have different things happen during labor. If you have a vaginal birth there are a number of things that you could experience that other woman didn't or vice versa. Nothing is too difficult to get through. I can tell you from experience (from a vaginal birth) get the epidural as soon as you are able to. Usually around 3cm they let you. DON'T wait until you are in HORRIBLE pain. Because even with my epidural I had horrible pain. I am an honest person when it comes to my experience from childbirth...hope that's ok with you. And if you start to feel your epidural wear off...DO NOT be afraid to demand more medicine. Because it's going to take about 15 min to take effect and you want to feel hardly anything from pushing. Tucker was a lot bigger than they thought. He ended up being 8lbs 3oz and they thought he was only 7lbs. I am a small person. My norm weight is only 120 so I gained ONLY baby weight. I was back in my normal jeans 2 weeks after I had him...but because he was bigger than they thought...he was difficult to push past my pelvis. After I got him past that...he was out in no time. It's the most amazing experience you will ever...well, experience. The pain...the exhaustion....it's ALL worth it. I will tell you this. The first 2 weeks after you have him will be the toughest. Only because you will be sore, tired, short on patience and have a crying hungry baby. You can do it though. It flies by so make sure you enjoy it all, even the tough times. And if you are anything like me you are probably asking or wanting to ask people "how will I know he's hungry" or "how will I know he's full" or all that stuff.....your baby will let you know. Trust me. Everything just ends up smoothing out once you all get into a routine. I wish you the best of luck. Just stay cool, calm and positive. I can tell just by the fact that you are asking questions and are interested in talking to other mothers that you are going to be a great one yourself.