Hormones Off the Charts

January 30, 2010

Honestly people, I am guessing it is hormones.  I have no other idea of what it could be or what it is.  My mood is everywhere and my irritability level is off the charts.  I can not stand myself, nor the way I catch myself interacting with my little boy, who means the world to me.  Has any pregnant mom out there dealt with this situation?  Okay, the real question is does anyone want to chat about this with me and give me advice, how to’s, suggestions on dealing with myself, ways to calm down and not take it out on others.  Frankly, any idea, thought, funny story or encouragement would be helpful.

I am absolutely positive I am about to drive my hubby and Jack crazy.  You know things are nuts when your three year old looks at you and says, you need a hug.  What?  How in the heck?  Man they can sense any and everything.  Following that he let me know my belly was getting to big and it was time for the baby to come out.

Now, this brings us to a whole other topic.  How in the heck is going to deal with this?  Is there anything I can do or should do to smooth the transition?  Help me. Please! My due date is June 1st.  Is it bad that I am hoping for the middle of May with healthy baby contingencies?  Is all of this normal?  You would think I would know the answer because I have walked this road before, but honestly I feel like I am going bonkers on the inside and driving those around me, whom I love dearly bonkers.

Someone out in cyberspace, help the nutty prego lady become normal again.  Please, please, please!!!!!!!!

Comments

Deb 1.30.10
4:45am

It absolutely, positively is hormones! I have 4 children and felt guilty about inflicting my pregnant self upon the already-borns every time! The only thing that helped me was getting away for a little while when I could. Easier said than done, right? But even just reading a novel in one room while the kids napped or watched Sesame Street in another was a little get-away.
One good thing: your son is already 3. My experience was that 3 year olds had a much smoother transition than younger kids.
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