Third Trimester Emotions?

[LHK]

Hi ladies- I have a question for those of you who have been there before. I am 31 weeks along with our baby girl, and I'm doing pretty well. My complaints are rather minimal: some round ligament pain, some heartburn, and general swelling and puffiness.
Generally I am very upbeat and happy, and often am accused of glowing and being cute and all that!
But from time to time (today included) my emotions just crash, and all I can do is cry. I am SO not a cryer. This is not me. But I feel so sad and empty and upset that now about once a week I just cry like crazy. DH is a wonderful support with this. I'm just wondering if these emotions are from being in the third trimester, or is it just me being wacky?
It doesn't help that I have gained 32 pounds already. And this morning I could BARELY put on my wedding ring. Maybe I just need to move more? I admit my exercise has been very low lately!
Thanks, Lisa

 

[noc529]

Hi Lisa,
Take it from this Lisa....You're fine! I went through the exact same thing with my son. Also, I put on over 100 pounds if you can believe it?!?! Also, I didn't really workout too much while pregnant because I was so scared to. I didn't really gain a whole lot of weight until about 7 months of pregnancy. I couldn't even put on my wedding ring around 8 1/2 months and went up 2 sizes in my ring. I was so upset. I also cried a lot and I'm not a crier either. I would get too sensitive about things. I would cry at a stupid movie or a stupid sentence. Look on the bright side, you're in the weight range but you're going to put on at least 3-5 more pounds since the baby is growing. You can control your weight gain though. Just eat extremely healthy and drink A LOT of water. Go for a nice walk even just for 15 minutes. When I was 8 months pregnant, my son was so big inside, mind you, he's my first, I couldn't really move around too much. WHen he was born, he was 9 pounds, 6 ounces and 22 1/2 inches long. He's going to be a year old at the end of this month. Just relax, and enjoy your pregnancy. I know about eating chocolates and all while pregnant. I did the same thing especially in the first trimester. In my third trimester, I HATED junk food. If you need to talk or want support, please feel free to email me at [email protected].

Lisa )

 

[renodebbie3]

Hi Lisa, I'm only in my second trimester and I seem to need to cry about every 3 days or so. I don't know if its just to release built up emotions or what. I usually do it on my way to work. Any sad song or thought will set me off. It lasts 10 minutes or so and then I'm fine. I think its just all part of the fun of being pregnant!

 

[LHK]

Ohhh thanks guys! That really does help. I'm so glad to know I'm not the only pregnant cryer out there! Thanks for sharing,
Lisa

 

[HelenT]

hi Lisa - another third trimester "cryer" here! I'm almost 39 weeks and am excited but also noticed I get periods of weepiness and feelings of depression. I have attributed it to my hormones and also, perhaps, just anxiety about how my life is going to change forever now that the baby is coming. I've exercised regularly before and since I found out I was pregnant but in this trimester - sometimes with the lack of sleep, the pains, etc. - it's just hard to do it! And, if it makes you feel better, I've gained around 33 or 35 lbs. And about 3 weeks ago,I stopped wearing the wedding ring. I think all of these symptoms are pretty "normal". One thing I've noticed throughout my pregnancy and especially now is that every woman has a different pregnancy and you shouldn't compare yourself to another - even when they offer advice or try to help. When I mentioned to someone I was feeling tired (I know this is a "normal" feeling) and sometimes depressed, the person said, "oh but aren't you supposed to have a ton of energy right now?" and "why are you depressed - you're having a baby, aren't you supposed to be happy all the time?". She was comparing me to a friend of hers who was pregnant and was bursting with energy in her last trimester. Those comparisons themselves can get to you!

I just wanted to let you know that you're not alone!

 

[amynicole]

Hi There,
I have 3 kids and wanted to reassure you that what you are experiencing is normal. You are lucky you only got it third trimester. I always get teary and cry the whole time - and I am SO not the crying type when not pregnant. Hang in there and just realize it is very very normal to get emotional and cry over stuff that normally would not set you off.

Marci