I'm so moody

neevie

I can't stop being nasty, irritable, and mean. I can't let anything go. My hormones are on overdrive. I thought by 15wks it would've subsided. My poor husband and family seem to be trying so hard to appease me. Anyone else feel like a monster?

mermaid1113

I have my moments- but I try to refocus my energy most of the time. I know my family loves me but there's only so much asshole they can take too so I try to keep it in check.

stine28

neevie said:

I can't stop being nasty, irritable, and mean. I can't let anything go. My hormones are on overdrive. I thought by 15wks it would've subsided. My poor husband and family seem to be trying so hard to appease me. Anyone else feel like a monster?

Me, me, me. The solution is to think of your loved ones before saying anything you'll regret later.

polynomz

It happens....ive gotten to the point where I warn my boyfriend if I feel like Im teetering on a hormonal ledge. Its only fair to him...I think he appreciates the warning, we both take a step back and it usually passes.

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jennypolkadots

To be honest, I feel like a lot of people use pregnancy (and periods) as convenient excuses to be total bitches as if you lose all control. You don't and you are always responsible for the things you do or say. Always. It doesn't matter if you're sick or hormonal or whatever, you are an adult not a toddler and you can't just treat people any way you want to. It wouldn't be fair for your husband to abuse you and just blame it on testosterone, would it? Of course not, that's nuts.

Your post says "I can't.... I can't"... Of course you can be nice if you want to. Yeah, it takes more effort than being nasty but I'm sure you can do it if you genuinely want to. 

If you feel yourself getting heated, you need to remove yourself from the situation. That last thing you want during pregnancy is everyone walking on eggshells around you - it's going to be a long 40 weeks. Try to find something to bring yourself joy and enjoy this time in your life. If this is really something you can't control, you may want to see a counselor or doctor. There have been times that I can just feel I am more emotional than usual - on the verge of tears for no reason at all - and I just tell my husband that it has nothing to do with him but I feel this way and he is understanding. He hugs me and I have a good cry, then I'm good for a month or two. We are all dealing with different things - different pregnancy symptoms, different hormone issues, different emotions about the fact that we are about to have a baby. It's tough! But no excuse to be a nasty, mean, monster as you put it. 

MommaSchmid5

Wow with the comment above me!

I completely understand you neevie. You aren't using the "pregnancy card" you're just stating how you feel and trying to see if anyone can relate. Well I can. It's hard. There's no off button for hormones. I usually keep to myself when I'm in one of those moods so that I don't take it out on others...but others need to understand that pregnancy is hard and having feelings that you can't get under control is even harder. Hopefully those people in your life understand. It's hard. Just let it out and give it a good cry if need be!

And don't listen to rude people like certain comments before mine!

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jennypolkadots

Thanks @theornerymama

I just reread my comment - I wasn't being rude at all. I 100% believe that no matter what hormones you are dealing with you never get a free pass to treat other people like stinky socks. Especially those that are closest to you and trying to support you. You are responsible for everything you do or say, even if it's in reaction to someone else or because of hormones or a bad day. It's not a crazy concept. 

I'm 6 months pregnant and have the whole host of hormones like everyone else here. There are days I just feel very emotional for no reason, or get irritated by things that never have bothered me. But I would never use that as a reason to lash out at people I love. 

mommybelanova

This almost feels like the "I was drunk" excuse...... You know, the one that's never actually an excuse

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jennypolkadots

mommybelanova said:

This almost feels like the "I was drunk" excuse...... You know, the one that's never actually an excuse

Yes, EXACTLY!  =D>

srcr2011

Well said, ladies!!!  @jennpolkadots, @mommybelanova and @theorneymama