Thursday 13 #4 - Pregnant Mother and Emotion
It’s been only 2 hours since you last smiled happily knowing that you were pregnant, but now you shed a tear. What is that? Emotional roller coaster?
But, no need to worry. It’s actually normal for a pregnant woman. I’ve been there, too, myself. It’s simply hormonal. Understanding what exactly goes on in each trimester of your pregnancy helps you control the emotion.
Trimester 1: Worry and worry
1. Most of pregnant mommas are worried about their pregnancy. Specifically, they are afraid of losing the baby, mostly if it’s their first pregnancy.
2. That fear can make them feel out-of-the-way. They need to talk about that but other people around them don’t. Getting into a group of pregnant moms can help.
3. Sometimes, the emotion is simply a “statement” or a wish to get attention, especially from their husband.
Trimester 2: Cheerfulness
4. In this 4th month, the worry is fading.
5. It’s time to be happy since the pregnant moms can feel the baby moves.
6. But, sometimes, it comes again, this unnecessary worry. They have a certain fear that their husband leaves them as their belly gets bigger and bigger.
7. They just don’t know that most husbands love it as they think it’s sexy.
8. Yet, as months go by, those moms get their confidence back.
9. And most can even enjoy having intercourse with their husband again.
Trimester 3: Tiredness
10. Some of those mothers are tired with their pregnancy.
11. Some are afraid that the delivery won’t go smoothly
12. Some are worried about their capability of being a good mother.
13. Some are afraid they cannot breastfeed their children.
But, no need to worry that much. Try to always think positively, you can pass each trimester with lots of smiles.
And, giving birth is not that frightening. Cannot breastfeed? You can go to the lactation consultant to get help. Being a good mother? If you have love in your heart, you can be a wonderful mother.
March 29th, 2007 at 4:59 am
I am going to share this post with my good friend who is a new mom. She’s being too hard on herself and I think a lot of it has to do with all those hormones coursing through her body.
Thanks for sharing. I’m all about beards this week for my TT #8.
March 29th, 2007 at 5:18 am
I remember many of these with my sister and each of her four kids. They lessened a little bit with time, but were still there. It’s the nesting thing that I found one of the most interesting things she went through. With the youngest she was 8 1/2 months pregnant and was my matron of honor, did all the flowers and kept my flower fairies [her 3 girlies] all in control…wow!
March 29th, 2007 at 6:59 am
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March 29th, 2007 at 7:01 am
Where were you when I was pregnant? I needed to read this blog ! No seriusly, now I think the first pregnancy is always a learning experience…we eventually get there..
March 29th, 2007 at 7:24 am
That’s a wonderful list, and as an LC myself I love love love the way you’ve normalized and encouraged breastfeeding just by letting mothers know that help is out there.
Happy TT, and thanks for visiting my blog.
March 29th, 2007 at 8:38 am
A very nice list. I think it’s always worse the first time. By number three, I had two toddlers to chase and less time to worry. Because of that my memories of being pregnant with my oldest are so much sharper than with my youngest even though more years have passed since the first.
When it comes to breast feeding it is so important to not be stressed. Your moods affect your milk and the let down. And it isn’t something women get naturally. It does take practice and patience, but it is so worth it.
My TT is up on 13 reasons spring is in the air. Happy TT Day.
March 29th, 2007 at 12:51 pm
I have a 17month old, so it wasn’t that long ago I was pregnant, and I actually miss it. I was blessed to have three easy pregnancies.
Your list is great! Thanks for stopping by my TT!
March 29th, 2007 at 1:34 pm
What a beautiful, supportive post!
March 29th, 2007 at 1:58 pm
A great and informative post, and an excellent idea for a TT!
Happy TT, and thanks for visiting my blog!
March 29th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
Interesting and educational list!
Thanks for visiting my 13!
March 29th, 2007 at 10:44 pm
Great list. It’s been a long time, but I remember some of those feelings.
March 30th, 2007 at 4:16 am
Oh the days of pregnanthood…never to venture there again! I still don’t know what’s worse…the beginnings of pregnancy when nausea is at its worse or the last month of achiness, fatigue, insomnia and horrible heartburn. Wait. That’s worse.
April 2nd, 2007 at 3:01 am
Wow, glad that you all like the list.
Thanks for the comment and for stopping by.