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2nd Trimester
Irritated at my mom
Last night, I was talking on the phone with my mom and told her about this crazy, funny dream I'd had about her the night before. She laughed and I said, "Yeah, my dreams have been all over the place lately. [One of my neighbors who just gave birth last year] told me to get used to it because they'd be like that from now until the birth."
My mom's response? "You know, most people who are pregnant don't really have weird stuff happen to them or feel any differently." 
As if I'm searching desperately for all sorts of strange symptoms to associate with this pregnancy.
This is my first pregnancy (other than a CP), so I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems to have been (knock on wood) very easy so far. I had no m/s, only a touch of nausea early in 1st tri. I've had very few food aversions and cravings and, for the most part, have maintained a regular, healthy diet. Very little cramping and no spotting. I don't have any health concerns, that I know of. And I haven't been complaining... mainly because I haven't had anything to compalin about! About the only "weird" thing I've noticed is that I'm more cold-natured now, which actually is sort of a blessing what with summer coming. So, damn it, if I want to blame my wacky dreams on pregnancy, who is my mom to make me out to be a hysterical, crazy pregnant woman?
I laughed it off and let it pass, but it just sort of annoyed me. What is it about mothers that give them that uncanny ability to make their daughters feel one inch tall with just a single, flippant remark?
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Re: Irritated at my mom
First of all...it is totally normal and very common to have some crazy freaked out dream whilst pregnant! I have them every night! Lots of bumpies do, too! We post about them sometimes.
Secondly...I know what you mean about moms and their ability to shoot us down like a scud missile! Mine is the worst! I am 39 and she made a comment a few weeks ago about how I am like my own baby's grandmother!!! "really mom? you were 36 when you had my brother 30 years ago!!!" UUGGHH!!!
It sounds like you are having a wonderful pregnancy...just sit back and enjoy it!
Oh, I know it's normal! I've read about it, I've seen other people's crazy dreams posted here, and I've even posted a few of my own. That's why her comment was so out-of-the-blue. I guess it was her way of saying, "OK enough pregnancy talk." I dunno. We have a great relationship and I know she's thrilled about this baby and has been very inquisitive about the pregnancy, but she's can also get a moody little bug up her butt at times. And when she's had enough of something or wants to change the subject, man, has she mastered the art of putting me in my place. I don't think I'll be bringing anything pregnancy-related up to her for a while unless she asks.
Ahhh moms. Just think - you can join the ranks soon too. My mom came to visit to go to the dr with me a few weeks ago and she criticized where I kept my cleaning supplies. Then proceeded to tell me what I need on each floor of the house and where to keep it.
Fortunately my Dad called right as I was about to lose it and asked "Has your mom criticized everything you've done since you were 16?" I said
"Almost. She's up to cleaning supplies now." He said - "Don't worry, there's still time. She'll get to all of it."
At the very least it broke the tension.
LOL, thanks. The dynamic between mothers and daughters is definitely an interesting one. We can be each other's best friends and worst enemies all at the same time. The mother/son dynamic is totally not like that at all. Very strange.