Why my pregnant self is crying... 3.16

middleschoolmommy · March 2018

Hormones must be raging this morning! I saw a news story about the bridge collapse in Florida. They were interviewing the mother of a young man who was involved (he's fine) and they asked her what it was like to receive the phone call that a bridge collapsed on him. She started crying and I started bawling!

I decided to check back on my old BMB (July '14 - we actually had a catfish that was found out towards the end. Major drama.) and I saw the post about DS going back to the hospital, again, after spending 54 days in the NICU. Cue the bawling again! Thinking about spending the day watching lifetime movies or something to get the crying out of my system!

kecoff01 · March 2018

I called to schedule an appointment with a midwife today and I was so excited because I haven't been able to see a midwife during my previous pregnancies because they weren't permitted to practice in my state. So I called my husband to tell him that I had a first appointment scheduled and I knew he was working, I knew that he was probably busy, but the fact that it came across in his voice and that he sounded unexcited and bothered really sent me over the edge. Usually it doesn't bother me when I know he's busy and he comes across short (I have the same problem sometimes) but I cried the rest of my drive to work.

marfi236 · March 2018

@concreteayngel’s name reminded me of the song so I watched the music video and proceeded to cry through the whole thing! I forgot how good/sad that song is!

middleschoolmommy · March 2018

@kecoff01 I've had similar experiences! DH is really reserved and has told me he is hesitant to get excited/happy yet. It's still really annoying when I try to share something about this pregnancy or something we need to think/about do in the future and he has little reaction to it.

tessiesmom26 · March 2018

I watched the finale of This is Us last night and pretty much melted into a pile of tears. I cry at every episode, but last night I just let the tears flow freely.

I also cried last night because I had to go out and buy milk, and had to go to two stores because the first didn't have any. I'm just a mess all around.

kecoff01 · March 2018

@middleschoolmommy Yes! My husband is the same way, he's just not very reactive or emotional. He's told me that he doesn't get really excited until the baby is here, which is hard sometimes because I'm incredibly excited.

kecoff01 · March 2018

@tessiesmom26 I am the same way about This Is Us. There are so few episodes that don't make me cry. I was a blubbering mess when I watched the finale too.

soehlerk · March 2018

This morning I cried while listening to the NPR Politics Podcast b/c there was a couple who got engaged through their timestamp...you'd have to hear it. But it was super cute. DH just rolled his eyes.

andromeda222 · March 2018

This.

goldfishcraker · March 2018

@middleschoolmommy a catfish?! Seriously?! Why on Earth would someone do that?! What is wrong with people?!

@andromeda222 thanks. Now you've got me going... Haha

middleschoolmommy · March 2018

@babybrain2018 It was really really creepy. She was a VERY active member and everyone LOVED her! She claimed to be a wedding planner in PA, with 3 kids (4th on the way) together with her Wife. Turns out, she was using screen captures from a Swedish woman's pregnancy vlog for her bump pics! She even took the time to paint a picture to "decorate her nursery" with her "son's" name on it. It was finally revealed by another bumpie who had become good friends (or so she thought) with her. She turned about to be a single, unemployed, woman. A lot of us stopped participating so much after that!

pelorunningmama · March 2018

@tessiesmom26 I had to give up watching This Is Us. While I love the heartfelt beauty of it all, I cannot let it take over my emotions the way it does. I think it is a beautiful show, but decided it was too much for me. I thought Parenthood was a tear jerker, but This Is Us takes it to another level!

tessiesmom26 · March 2018

@andromeda222 OMG. That is the best and now I'm sobbing again!

@middleschoolmommy What a whack-job! I can never understand why people do that sort of thing.

@wannaflickone DH always asks me why I am watching because I get so emotional about it too. I love so many of the other things they touch on though. It really pulls at the heartstrings!

andromeda222 · March 2018

@babybrain2018 & @tessiesmom26 Haha sorry guys! Her face is just so pure, I can’t

FreeTheElf · March 2018

@middleschoolmommy That is just so sad. You wonder what makes a person do that kind of thing! The thought crossed my mind the other day that there is no sure way to know that everyone is legit on here. But it's still a great place for support getting through these 9 months together! I'm sorry to hear it disturbed the other members in that group and things sort of fell apart. It only takes one person to ruin morale!

As for me, my son has been sick recently. I suspect roseola because after the fever broke there was a bumpy rash all over, though we avoided the Dr because his symptoms were manageable and there's really not much they can do for that and a rash is a sign that it's ending. I was just emotional this whole past week dealing with him. It hurts me to see him not feel well. Thank goodness today he seems to have bounced back, but he had an allergic reaction to his diaper this morning and I started panicking all over again. He's my first, and he's never had much more than a cold before, so I still freak out at the smallest things!!

Other than crying about the discomfort of my son, any and every TV commercial has been making me tear up. Doesn't even have to be about an emotional topic. But if it involves someone looking happy in slow motion with a cup of coffee and/or with an animal by their side (think pill/treatment commercials) I am an extra hot mess.

kecoff01 · March 2018

@FreeTheElf My younger daughter had an unexplained high fever (102-104) for five days in December and her doctor thought it might be roseola but she never got a rash. She had absolutely no other symptoms. She had the same thing happen earlier this month and when we went for her 18 month well check our pediatrician said she could have a periodic fever syndrome, but they won't send us to a specialist until we track/trend them for at least 6-12 months. So frustrating and scary! We took her to the ER both times to rule out UTI (because they both inconveniently got really high on Saturday nights). I hope your son starts feeling better really soon! It's so hard when they're miserable and you've done all you can for them.

pink_polkadots · March 2018

@wannaflickone omg parenthood was the beeesssstttt. I miss that show.

@tessiesmom26 yea I was a blubbering mess. My daughter was looking at me like I was nuts.

pelorunningmama · March 2018

@freetheelf It is so hard to know, but in the end I just try to give the benefit of the doubt. I am so close with my facebook group of Aug '16 moms. I truly hope that is what this turns into, but I have to admit I was a little hesitant to join again. I feel like I lucked out with that group! Hoping this group will be just as supportive and will have a great connection after the 9 months.

ETA: We were on the bump until after babies were born and then moved to FB. We felt it help us weed out the crazies.

offtoneverland · March 2018

@wannaflickone I also had to stop watching This Is Us. I was getting a bit annoyed at them yanking me around every episode. I really wanted to like it though!
@andromeda222 That elephant pic is so so adorable! Thank you for sharing.

AFM- I'm crying because I have the most horrible cold ever and I'm such a baby. I'm too scared to take any medicine because the OB yesterday told me it was best not to take anything in the first 13 weeks.

I'm so tired of being sick.

pelorunningmama · March 2018

@offtoneverland hate that you feel so sick! Have you done a long steam shower? Is mentholatum ok while pregnant? If so, I would rub some of that under your nose and on your chest. I honestly can't remember the rules on that one.

offtoneverland · March 2018

@wannaflickone That's a great idea. I have some eucalyptus oil that I usually put in the shower when I have a cold to help clear out my stuffiness. I have some Vick's vaporub too and the Internet says it's safe to use during pregnancy. I admit I've been super lazy and grouchy so I've just been lying around sleeping all day. Off to take a long steam shower. Thanks for the reminder to get off my lazy butt and take care of myself!

lifesabeach85 · March 2018

The song “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” bun darius Rucker came on in the car. Soooooo much truth for parenting in that one.

goldfishcraker · March 2018

@offtoneverland
High five for lazing around and sleeping all day! That's EXACTLY what I want to do.

patriciahomol · March 2018

I saw a cute puppy in a car...yeah I'm that girl

goldfishcraker · March 2018

I saw people eating ice cream from our local (amazing) shop while I was at work.
I wanted the ice cream
Apparently enough to cry haha

marfi236 · March 2018

During the sermon at church the pastor was talking about a time he met with a young woman who found out she had cancer and needed help telling her young children she was dying.

CanadianGamerMom · March 2018

Feeling like a terrible mom and wife all day. I just feel pulled in all directions and no matter what I do, it's not good enough.

Finally get some quiet to myself now that the kids are in bed, and I have no motivation for anything. I wanted to sew but I just feel like crap and kinda just want to go to sleep.

luckymamaof5 · March 2018

I was crying last night. I thought it would be a good idea to watch the movie The Blind Side and well you get the picture total bawling episode. Then on top of it I googled Micheal Ohre to find out what team he is playing for now days and found out he has sustained a concussion that has ended his football career. I just pray he can get the medical treatment he needs and that he finds a career he loves.

Mayday31 · March 2018

@andromeda222 that picture is incredibly sweet, now I'm all teary over it!

AFM my daughter turned 1 on Saturday and I can't believe that she's so big already! Add the fact that she's going to be a big sister and allll the tears.

troystory17 · March 2018

reading about why everyone else is crying is making me cry

FreeTheElf · March 2018

@kecoff01 That is so strange and difficult to figure out! I can't imagine the frustration there. Fortunately my son did get diagnosed as having Roseola on Friday...we went in because he had a sudden allergic reaction with hives and everything, and he still had his roseola spots so they confirmed it. Not sure what he had an allergic reaction to, though! It's so hard trying to figure things out when even the Doctors don't have answers! My son is doing loads better today. I hope the mystery around your daughter's fevers reveals itself, or disappears completely! So strange.

@wannaflickone I really didn't stay in touch with my February 2017 club and I wish I had! I agree about FB. I don't think you can hide much on there!

kecoff01 · March 2018

@FreeTheElf Oh, I'm so glad your son is doing better.

I'm crying today because I work in a family law office and all these sad cases are really getting to me today.

mockingjay1 · March 2018

@middleschoolmommy - that's crazy. I don't understand why someone would do that. She must have been really lonely.

@offtoneverland - I hope you feel better! That is the worst when you can't really take anything for it.

I love This is Us!

I teared up putting DS to bed on Saturday night. I worked Friday night and DH took off the front rail of the crib and converted it to a toddler bed (about time, DS turned 3 in November

). I realized I unknowingly put him in his crib for the last time on Thursday night. The "lasts" just kill me when I'm not pregnant let alone now.

CopperBoom86 · March 2018

@mockingjay1 I cry almost every time I put DD to bed. She's not a snuggler, but when I put her to bed, she wraps her little arms tightly around my neck and says "nigh nigh Mommy." UGH, gets me every time!!

I was crying this morning because a cute little bird flew into the window in front of my office building. I swear I thought the thing was a goner because it looked like it's neck was broken, but then it sat up, and eventually flew away. Cue the tears!!!

tessiesmom26 · March 2018

I am currently sobbing at my desk because a parent from our school district just dropped off three trays of homemade baked goods! One is for my office to keep, and the other two are for the DPW. (There is a big snow storm coming tonight so I am sure they are going to really appreciate it!) It's part of National Down Syndrome day and spreading random acts of kindness. Not only was this act SO KIND, the chocolate chip cookie and cinnamon muffin I just devoured were both so good!

offtoneverland · March 2018

@tessiesmom26 That is so sweet of the parent who dropped off the baked goods! A cinnamon muffin sounds delicious right now. So glad you got to enjoy some yummy treats on this snowy morning!
@mockingjay1 How is your DS doing in his new toddler bed? Has it been an easy transition?

AFM- I almost cried this morning because DD climbed into the bathtub all by herself for the very first time. I love that she is growing up, but it's also hard to see my "baby" doing so many things all by herself now. MH reminded me that soon enough I'll have a new baby to take care of.

middleschoolmommy · March 2018

I decided to read an article from MSN titled "I Accidentally Killed my Best Friend's Daughter"... a woman backed over a toddler. I started sobbing.

mockingjay1 · March 2018

@offtoneverland - He's done great, thanks for asking! He stays in it just like he did in his crib until we go in his room and then he'll get out on his own. So much easier than constantly lifting him in and out to go potty 10x before bed.

tessiesmom26 · March 2018

@offtoneverland As a FTM I have no idea what that must feel like, but I bet it's bittersweet!

@middleschoolmommy That story sounds awful!

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