I'm pregnent with my 3rd child and only have 20 days left! My issue is I have been extremly emotional! My 2 oldest are wondering what's the matter with me! I could be crying one minute and yelling at them to get out of my kitchen the next! I've never been the mom that yells so I know they are really freaked out with my sudden need to yell! I don't want the next 20 days to be uncomfortable with them but I really have no control over my emotions! It feels like the baby blues before she's even arrived! Does anyone have any ideas what I can do to calm down or do you think its getting close and that's where all these emotions are coming from! I've never gone into labor naturally so I'm not sure if this is a normal feeling of what's right around the corner! Thanks!
M. - you ARE normal! Try and go for a short walk when you are feeling that urge to yell. Take a warm bath to calm yourself also. With your toddlers under your feet, that IS unsettling at times even without being 9 months pregnant.
If finances allow it - go get a pedicure or a manicure by yourself or with a girlfriend. Something that will pamper you and get you out of the house without the little ones.
Good Luck!
D.
Hi M.--
I just responded to Rebecca's question above-- same things apply for you-
sleep pattern upset?, hormones, lack of omega 3 fatty acid- hang in there. Check out Rebecca's headache post and sweet delivering!!!
About me: 49 yo perfusionist, wellness coach, wife and mom to 8 yo twin girls.
B. J
emotional issues are completely normal with pregnancy, but this sounds like it might be deeper.
talk to your doctor. now. today. tell him your worries. they are supposed to know how to help you, so if you dont get the response you feel comfortable with, see another doctor, ask for a recommendation or something..
it sounds almost bipolar.
i dont want you to worry though, it happens! emotional extremes are common, but it might make after baby harder. so talk to your doctor NOW.
good luck, and i wish you well!
l
Hi M....hope you are feeling better...just be honset with your two older children...you would be surprised at how understanding they can be...just be like...mommy isnt feeling like herself these days...I love you very much and my feelings arent a reflection of how I feel about you...and definately tell your doctor so that you can keep eye on your emotions so that you dont end up with postpartum depression...I have a 5 and 6 year old and when im feeling blue...I just tell them that mommy is feeling a little sad, but that I love them with all my heart and then they feel reassured that it isnt them...I hope you found this to be helpful...and congrats on your new arrival!!! best wishes...A.
Just an idea-but you may want to talk to your doctor about some type of medication....it might help you avoid a more traumatic post partum-since this may lead into that.
It's totally normal that's for sure.
Oh my word. I feel like I could have wrote this. I have a 4 year old and 2 year old and baby girl is due Oct. 23rd. I have been having the same way. Makes me feel crazy! I will be praying for peace for both of us:)
I had the same feeling with my third I think for me it was everyone always asking me how I was going to do it with 3 little ones. I just had to relax and realize that everything was and is ok. And that its ok if I dont vacume every day and if we stay in our pjs for a day. I just had to take a step back and figure out what was important. I know as I have 7 weeks left tell baby number 4 is here that my brain just wont stop thinking of all the things that need or I want done. But we as moms wifes women just need to also take time for ourselves. Good luck!
I had the same issue with both my pregnancies. My hormones really took over and 'possessed' me (at least that is what it felt like). My doctor suggested therapy and anti-psychotic medications, which I wasn't willing to take during my pregnancy and give up the chance to breastfeed. The last month of my pregnancy I stayed at my mom's house to get some relaxation. My husband and oldest daughter came over for dinners and playdates, but for the most part I was able to go to work and come home to moms and relax. I didn't have to worry about cooking meals, cleaning, ARGUING WITH MY HUSBAND, or anything else that was stressing me out. Another thing that I tried, which was NOT 'approved' by my OB was taking Oat Seed. It can be purchased at a health food store like the Wedge, Whole Foods, Valley Natural Foods, etc in a droplet bottle. I took 10-15 drops (take it like a shot) 3-4 times a day. It has a very calming effect and took the edge off, and it seemed to have instantaneous results. If you would like more info on it, please let me know. I have been in your shoes and the great thing is that you only have a few more weeks to go. Good luck and congratulations on your new baby!
