So, thus far in the pregnancy, I feel pretty lucky. I haven't really been sick, my energy level has remained pretty normal and I haven't really been overly emotional. These are all things that I remember my girlfriends, mom, sister complaining about and also what all the pregnancy books warned about.
But, I have noticed that I am unusually weepy. For example, if I read any newstory about an abused baby, I get teary. Or, those TV commercials for children's hospitals, I get teary. It's not just tears in my eyes, it's actual crying! I watched Out of Africa on Friday night, and I was bawling my eyes out. Last night, I went and watched that Benjamin Button movie with Phil and Gundi and I was wiping tears away the whole last hour of the film.
I can only attribute this to the hormones that must be running rampant through my body. I mean, I have teared up before at movies, but I've never cried over news stories or TV commercials, it's pathetic!
The only other emotional change I've noticed is that I have completely lost my patience at work. I have zero tolerance for anything that remotely annoys me or anyone who challenges me. Which, unfortunately happens quite often. I can normally deal with and remain pretty controlled, but I find myself hanging up the phone cursing the person I was speaking with or going for a coffee and spending the whole time venting.
I am trying to keep my stress levels down and when I do find myself in this sort of a situation I try to shake it off and let it go. But so far, I've not done a very good job of it.
Other than that, I think my moods have stayed pretty stable. I have noticed that the weepiness has gotten worse in the last few weeks. I will need to read up about hormone increases throughout pregnancy to see if that is a normal thing.
We only have a week and two days left before we move! I am looking forward to getting settled in the new place. I spent most of the weekend packing up various parts of our flat. I have to remember this week to change my address with everything.
My Mom and John booked their trip out here after our little apple is due. They'll be in Zurich Sept 17th - 27th. Matt is considering a trip to Munich during that time with John to attend the Oktoberfest. I cannot imagine taking any trip that soon after baby is born, so if they do go, it will be just the two of them.
But, I have noticed that I am unusually weepy. For example, if I read any newstory about an abused baby, I get teary. Or, those TV commercials for children's hospitals, I get teary. It's not just tears in my eyes, it's actual crying! I watched Out of Africa on Friday night, and I was bawling my eyes out. Last night, I went and watched that Benjamin Button movie with Phil and Gundi and I was wiping tears away the whole last hour of the film.
I can only attribute this to the hormones that must be running rampant through my body. I mean, I have teared up before at movies, but I've never cried over news stories or TV commercials, it's pathetic!
The only other emotional change I've noticed is that I have completely lost my patience at work. I have zero tolerance for anything that remotely annoys me or anyone who challenges me. Which, unfortunately happens quite often. I can normally deal with and remain pretty controlled, but I find myself hanging up the phone cursing the person I was speaking with or going for a coffee and spending the whole time venting.
I am trying to keep my stress levels down and when I do find myself in this sort of a situation I try to shake it off and let it go. But so far, I've not done a very good job of it.
Other than that, I think my moods have stayed pretty stable. I have noticed that the weepiness has gotten worse in the last few weeks. I will need to read up about hormone increases throughout pregnancy to see if that is a normal thing.
We only have a week and two days left before we move! I am looking forward to getting settled in the new place. I spent most of the weekend packing up various parts of our flat. I have to remember this week to change my address with everything.
My Mom and John booked their trip out here after our little apple is due. They'll be in Zurich Sept 17th - 27th. Matt is considering a trip to Munich during that time with John to attend the Oktoberfest. I cannot imagine taking any trip that soon after baby is born, so if they do go, it will be just the two of them.
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You look awesome! How exciting for you guys about the move. And about all the crying, YES! I hear ya girl. :) Miss you.
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