End of Pregnancy Hormones?

Updated on August 30, 2011
T.G. asks from La Conner, WA
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Ok so this is my third pregnancy. I'm 38 weeks along and so far I've been much less emotional with this pregnancy than my others. However, the day before yesterday and yesterday I was SO depressed and emotional I could hardly keep my eyes dry. I've been very snappy with my children as well. But yesterday was so bad that I was actually afraid to go to sleep last night because I was afraid I would wake up today feeling like I did then. Today is much better but I'm terrified that this will come back. I don't remember this happening ever before. Anybody experience this or have any idea if it's normal or maybe something's wrong? I should also mention that my husband is very understanding and is in no way contributing to my problems. He's always trying to help me with the house and kids and there for me to cry on when I need to.

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thank you all so much. It's really good to hear that I'm not the only one. I really am not normally an emotinal person and I hate crying. I think I get scared of my own feelings sometimes. Again thank you for sharing your stories, it really helps.

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K.E.

answers from Jacksonville on

I'm 38 weeks as well. I think right now I am just overwhelmed with the thought that in days I will be the mother of two children and that my entire life will change AGAIN after being completely readjusted and okay with the way it changed almost 4 years ago when my daughter was born. I know everything will be okay and that we'll figure everything out from feedings to outings, from onesies to diapers, from finances to where to store the bottles....but it drives me insane to think about everything that I haven't had to think about in a few years! :)

Some days hormones get the best of you, but as long as you know that it is a feeling that comes and goes and that you can "get over" it, you will be okay. If you can't shake it or feel like it is consuming your every thought, you need to speak with your doctor. I think you are completely normal though.

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J.P.

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This is gonna sound terrible but I have a story. The last week of pregnancy, at night I would cry and tell my hubby that I wasn't bringing the baby home to live with him. I would get so mad and upset. Also, I tried to put together a piece of furniture, it was cheap, and it wouldn't fit together properly. I ended splitting one of the pieces of wood in two.
As you can see my hormones were crazy. My family constantly told me I was over-reacting. After I had the baby I wouldn't leave my hubby alone with her for the first two weeks. I would cry half the day so terrified something bad would happen to her.
So in my opinion your hormones sound totally normal. However, if you are worried talk to your doctor.
Congrats on the upcoming baby btw!

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M.L.

answers from Houston on

I felt this way around my 4th-5th month and right at the end. Maybe you have some internal fears/worries/nervousness right now? Just try and meditate, stay calm and pick your battles... when you feel yourself start to lose it, count to ten, take some deep breaths and sit quietly alone in a room for a few minutes.... give yourself a time out to pull yourself together.

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H.G.

answers from Dallas on

I think it's normal. I am a lunatic when im pregnant. I hate myself. Im moody and tired and sick and emotional and have no sex drive
Its hard to be happy when I was that miserable. Im done having kids and. Im glad! Some people are blowy and happy and all that but im mot one of them! Hang in there! Your almost done!

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M.L.

answers from Seattle on

Yes, normal. It might be a signal that your baby is getting ready to have your baby sooner rather than later. I was told by a doula that emotive moms tend to have babies within a day or two.

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