1. I'm SO tired (which we all are, but I really am crying over the exhaustion) 2. I'm trying to plan a three-year-old birthday party and I'm beyond stressed over it. 3. Two of my co-workers are REALLY sick and I can feel the cold making it's way to me.
Soooooooo sick. Hacking up green gunk, nose running nonstop, ears hurt, chest kills, couldn't sleep last night bc of BH, face is pounding, and my OB recommends ... Tylenol. Ummm, are you joking??? Kids are running amok. Plus I'm trying to stay hydrated, but that means I have to keep getting up to pee like every 20 minutes. Just put me out of my misery already.
I've cried a couple times just over the stress of this last week and all the hospital stuff, quite a few times over missing my husband and really needing him here with me, but also knowing he needs to be home recovering so when the baby comes he has two healthy parents, and I had a nice cry officially letting go of my work stress.
@Dannylion24 I'm a bit surprised nothing more was suggested since you are coughing up green stuff. I your Dr. isn't willing to write you anything, then I suggest Mucinex and Robitussin. You can also take Sudafed. I hope you feel better quickly! And @kcasset I hope you do not get sick!!
Ugh my reasons are all stupid reasons. I cried because I didn't like my haircut. lol. I actually usually dislike my haircuts for a week or two and then like them better when they've had time to grow how I like. But this one is just bad and doesn't suit my face, but I don't want to try and go back and have them fix it because it's already short and I don't want more cut off. Oh well! Better have bad hair now and let it grow out a bit for baby pics.
@KirstinH88 I think I'm doing well considering...I only cried twice today for like a minute each and both were over really just needing my man with me. He's coming to visit for a little bit tomorrow so I'm excited!! I've come to realize I LOVE alone time but I HATE being alone. Like just leave me alone while you sit in the same room away from me haha, but don't you leave!
@Nolegirl1185 that's totally me. I want DH nearby, but not to actually talk or anything. I want to be left alone to BS on my phone, but I want him nearby.
@Nolegirl1185 Totally legit reason to cry! I bawled my eyes out when I was stuck in antepartum away from DH and DS. It's rough as hell and the added pregnancy hormones do not help at all
Oh my gosh, feel better girls. It should be science that pregnant ladies cannot get colds!
I cried because my mom sent us two boxes of newborn size diapers. They are SO TINY. It gave me all the tears because my 2year old wears a size4. Where does the time go? I keep feeling like my time is up with my toddler and the new baby is going to steal all the goodness out of our relationship. It is totally illogical and, it makes me feel guilty because the new baby can't help being born.
Do not watch unless you need to bawl for 2 days straight.
Thanks for the warning. I'll have to save this for later tonight.
ETA: @jennielynn+ I was putting away diapers the other day and got a little teary eyed about the size of NB diapers too. I went to show DS and he literally could have cared less. Ugh...kids...
@jennielynn+ I got the same way about the diapers. @KirstinH88 I showed them to my 2yr old daughter yesterday and her response "aww gable tiny butt" while pinching her fingers together. (His name is Gabriel but he's "gable" to her.)
@jennielynn+ I'm feeling the same way about DS...he will only be 20 months when the baby gets here and I feel like I'm going to lose my sweet boy and that my days with him are numbered. It's completely irrational and sometimes I feel guilty because we were able to get pregnant so quickly (totally thought it would take 3 years again) and so my time with him as my "baby" is so short.
I yelled at DS yesterday, because he wouldn't sit in my lap to read a book, (it was bedtime). It scared him, and he gave me the most devastated, frighted look. He then wanted me to hold him, and wrapped his arms so tightly around my neck. I shouldn't have yelled, but I was so tired and frustrated. I then had the same thought as the rest of you, that my time with him as my baby, and only child is so limited. I felt terrible and spent the next 1/2 hour just rocking him and crying to myself.
Currently crying because DH really wanted sex this morning. I did not, but said we could later today after work and when I had showered. Once I showered he got all happy because he thought it would happen. I am definitely still not in the mood so I'm turning him down again and again. I feel so guilty for not wanting sex, but I just don't want to. This kid is jabbing my ribs, I'm exhausted, and hungry. But I feel like a terrible wife.
So, just now I saw this thread and realized that I finally have silly reasons to cry, not horrible depressive reasons. And then that made my eyes get a little moist. haha!
Also, Thursday night, after signing our lease we went out for Chinese food and that song that everyone danced down the aisle to at Jim and Pam's wedding (on The Office) came on. DH and I commented on how it reminded us both of that. And then I had to spend the next 5 minutes focusing really hard on not crying. And DH was just sitting there laughing at me, and making it worse by reminding me of all the emotional scenes.
Me: 28 year old SAHM/Birth Doula DH: 30 year old pneumatic electrical engineer
Married: October 8, 2011
DD1: September 24, 2013 BFP: June 25, 2016 and MC: July 3, 2016 DD2: April 16, 2017 BFP: November 30, 2018 EDD: August 14, 2019
I got a little teary eyed in labor and delivery class today when the doulas were giving examples of encouraging things birthing partners can say to a laboring mom in active labor and transition... the one that got me was "you're doing great, we are so close to meeting our baby!" It made me imagine that moment.
H and I watched the movie Flubber the other day. I don't think I've seen it since it originally came out and so it was like watching a new movie. We got to one of the final scenes and one of the characters swallows Flubber, and then it comes out his butt... I laughed so hard that I cried. H brought it up a few days later and once again I laughed uncontrollably and cried. Highly recommend watching the movie if you've never seen it, or its been awhile.
DH got me a funny card last week, but inside he wrote the sweetest note about how important I am in his life, and if it weren't for me, he would still be living for 4 other dudes in our old college town. I'm sure that isn't the case, but it still made me cry. He and I are not the most romantic people, so that note really meant a lot to me.
I had a nice 30+ minute full blown sob fest in the shower last night. Just SO many things wreaking havoc on my emotions these days. Started with DS (he'll be 3 Sunday) wanting me to carry him everywhere and my back and feet were hurting so bad that I was trying to convince him to walk beside me to literally 10 feet away to his room to get a book to read. He starts crying about it which irritates DH so he picks him up and puts him in time out til he can calm down. That was fine and it needed to happen and DS calmed down pretty quickly and was fine but the whole time I'm getting him ready for bed I'm blinking back tears and when I got in the shower I just bawled. I am so worried about the transition for DS. I am feeling so guilty and anxious about totally rocking his world. I love (and get aggravated about all at the same time) that he still "needs" me and wants me but I am worried about having the time and energy to devote to him like he's used to at least at the beginning when the baby arrives.
Then I started bawling about my feet being super swollen and hurting, my back hurting and just all around feeling huge. The stupid comments from coworkers aren't helping that matter. I just am ready to feel "myself" again and not feel achy, huge, and unattractive. Then came the sobs about how the end of pregnancy stuff just "weirds" DH out (my puffy feet, sex, etc). Don't get me wrong, he's not a jerk or anything and tells me I am still beautiful etc I just am ready to feel that I am to him again cause I know sometimes he's just being polite.
Then over lunch today I wanted to cry cause my house is a wreck and I need to clean like a mad woman tonight as we have company coming tomorrow. My feet and back hurt already and I am dreading doing anything.
Ok, sorry this is a book and thanks for listening. Obviously my hormones have been CRAZY the last couple days!!
Another one: Last night we watch "Baby's Day Out." Old 90s movie from my childhood. Anyone remember it? Well, basically the baby gets kidnapped for ransom and the scene where the mom finds out got me right in the feels. Ugh.. I had to hold back some tears there.
Apparently, I'm extremely emotional/hormonal this week. I set up Samuel's mobile and turned it on to try it out. I just can't believe there is going to be a real baby in that crib under that elephant mobile. Too many emotions!
DS has been waking up screaming at 4am the last 3 days and not going back to bed. He's 18 months so I thought we were over that. Our routine is messed up and I feel like crying because some days I just feel trapped with a cranky toddler. I also cry because I feel like I should be able to handle this better.
@visualcircus I'm right there with you. My two year old has been waking up from 1:30a-4:30a every night then goes back to sleep for only 1-2hrs the last week and then is miserable all day and fights nap time so bad. She has never been a good sleeper but she's taking it to a new level lately and it's making me a mess.
Had my 36wk appointment today. Had GBS, blood pressure and everything is ok. DH decides at the last minute he's "busy" so he doesn't show up for the appointment and we had a little tat over the phone, got me riled up; then baby is breech and embarrassingly I lost it after the OB told me! She is so great she just allowed me to lose it and then sat for almost 30 an hour and talk to me. I was cautious about her, she is years younger in her 20's and just out of residency, but I'm glad I stuck with her. It's embarrassing getting upset like that considering I'm in my 40's
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Re: Why my pregnant self is crying 3/2
@Dannylion24 I'm a bit surprised nothing more was suggested since you are coughing up green stuff. I your Dr. isn't willing to write you anything, then I suggest Mucinex and Robitussin. You can also take Sudafed. I hope you feel better quickly! And @kcasset I hope you do not get sick!!
Married: 5/30/2013
DSS #1: 5/25/2007
DSS #2: 1/22/2011
DS #3: 7/8/2012
BFP: 3/14/2016 ~ MC: 3/19/2016
DS #4: 4/21/17
Married: 5/30/2013
DSS #1: 5/25/2007
DSS #2: 1/22/2011
DS #3: 7/8/2012
BFP: 3/14/2016 ~ MC: 3/19/2016
DS #4: 4/21/17
Married: 5/30/2013
DSS #1: 5/25/2007
DSS #2: 1/22/2011
DS #3: 7/8/2012
BFP: 3/14/2016 ~ MC: 3/19/2016
DS #4: 4/21/17
Well that's what I love this thread for. Commiserating on the legit reasons and also totally feeling the ridiculous ones with you. Lol.
Do not watch unless you need to bawl for 2 days straight.
I cried because my mom sent us two boxes of newborn size diapers. They are SO TINY. It gave me all the tears because my 2year old wears a size4. Where does the time go? I keep feeling like my time is up with my toddler and the new baby is going to steal all the goodness out of our relationship. It is totally illogical and, it makes me feel guilty because the new baby can't help being born.
ETA: @jennielynn+ I was putting away diapers the other day and got a little teary eyed about the size of NB diapers too. I went to show DS and he literally could have cared less. Ugh...kids...
Married: 5/30/2013
DSS #1: 5/25/2007
DSS #2: 1/22/2011
DS #3: 7/8/2012
BFP: 3/14/2016 ~ MC: 3/19/2016
DS #4: 4/21/17
@KirstinH88 I showed them to my 2yr old daughter yesterday and her response "aww gable tiny butt" while pinching her fingers together. (His name is Gabriel but he's "gable" to her.)
Also, Thursday night, after signing our lease we went out for Chinese food and that song that everyone danced down the aisle to at Jim and Pam's wedding (on The Office) came on. DH and I commented on how it reminded us both of that. And then I had to spend the next 5 minutes focusing really hard on not crying. And DH was just sitting there laughing at me, and making it worse by reminding me of all the emotional scenes.
DH: 30 year old pneumatic electrical engineer
BFP: June 25, 2016 and MC: July 3, 2016
DD2: April 16, 2017
BFP: November 30, 2018 EDD: August 14, 2019
Married: 5/30/2013
DSS #1: 5/25/2007
DSS #2: 1/22/2011
DS #3: 7/8/2012
BFP: 3/14/2016 ~ MC: 3/19/2016
DS #4: 4/21/17
I had a nice 30+ minute full blown sob fest in the shower last night. Just SO many things wreaking havoc on my emotions these days. Started with DS (he'll be 3 Sunday) wanting me to carry him everywhere and my back and feet were hurting so bad that I was trying to convince him to walk beside me to literally 10 feet away to his room to get a book to read. He starts crying about it which irritates DH so he picks him up and puts him in time out til he can calm down. That was fine and it needed to happen and DS calmed down pretty quickly and was fine but the whole time I'm getting him ready for bed I'm blinking back tears and when I got in the shower I just bawled. I am so worried about the transition for DS. I am feeling so guilty and anxious about totally rocking his world. I love (and get aggravated about all at the same time) that he still "needs" me and wants me but I am worried about having the time and energy to devote to him like he's used to at least at the beginning when the baby arrives.
Then I started bawling about my feet being super swollen and hurting, my back hurting and just all around feeling huge. The stupid comments from coworkers aren't helping that matter. I just am ready to feel "myself" again and not feel achy, huge, and unattractive. Then came the sobs about how the end of pregnancy stuff just "weirds" DH out (my puffy feet, sex, etc). Don't get me wrong, he's not a jerk or anything and tells me I am still beautiful etc I just am ready to feel that I am to him again cause I know sometimes he's just being polite.
Then over lunch today I wanted to cry cause my house is a wreck and I need to clean like a mad woman tonight as we have company coming tomorrow. My feet and back hurt already and I am dreading doing anything.
Ok, sorry this is a book and thanks for listening.
Obviously my hormones have been CRAZY the last couple days!!
Married: 5/30/2013
DSS #1: 5/25/2007
DSS #2: 1/22/2011
DS #3: 7/8/2012
BFP: 3/14/2016 ~ MC: 3/19/2016
DS #4: 4/21/17
Married: 5/30/2013
DSS #1: 5/25/2007
DSS #2: 1/22/2011
DS #3: 7/8/2012
BFP: 3/14/2016 ~ MC: 3/19/2016
DS #4: 4/21/17