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| I am due any day now, and when I became pregnant my emotions went crazy. I was literally throwing things and hysterically crying for no reason. I thought I was insane. It wasn't until I started talking to others that I realized that I am not the only one who went through this. My problem is that my husband "doesn't believe in hormones" and it do to the point where he though about leaving me. Did anyone else go through anything similar and did their relationship get back to slid grounds? |
| Posted by Christine on 06/03/2007 11:11 AM
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| Have your husband talk to the doctor my husband went with me and we all talked about it which helped out alot because an insensitive husband can add to the stress of a new child being the house especially since if develop postpartum depression (which is hormone related!) you are going to need help hormones are real things he would not have gotten you pregnant without hormones you tell him to stick that in his pipe lol no really you both talk to the doctor and it does get better :) |
| posted by Tessie on 06/03/2007 12:42 PM
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Hi, Christine! This is a very improtatnt time for you and your husband to be there for each other. I understand that hormonal changes can definitely affect your emotions. Here's my thought. 1. Knowing that your roller coaster behavior is due to hormonal changes, be evermore mindful of your thoughts and how you relate to others. They will not always know what is going on in your mind. 2. It is important that you speak with your doctor in confidence and let him/her know about the lack of understanding and knowledge on the part of your husband about the effects of pregnancy. Schedule an appointment with your doctor with your husband soon after. But make sure that you are not there to point your finger at your husband. 3. Understand where your husband is coming from. You mentioned that you are throwing things and hysterically crying. Put yourself in his shoes. You know that he does not understand or have the knowledge of what you are going through. Talk to him. Let him know how you're feeling at the time. That's what I do. I will tell my husband, "I'm upset, I'm angry, I'm just so annoyed, I just want to cry and I don't know why...." Get him more involved. Let him know that you need him.
I hope this information helps. Take care and God bless. |
| posted by Ethel on 06/03/2007 02:04 PM
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| Christine, I am not normally an emotional person and through the end of pregnancy and the first few months after birth, I cried almost daily and at times hysterically. I knew it was hormonal, but it doesn't make it easier day to day. Know that many women go through this and you are not alone. My husband said he understood the hormone thing, but when it came down to the crying, he really was not supportive and it made it very difficult. I think women understand it so much more. Especially those that have gone through pregnancy. I agree to have your Husband join you at the Dr. being informed will help. It may not completely solve the issue, but it will help. Know that this will pass. I am back to my normal self and so thankful. Pregnancy is an emotional ride and when it is over you have the most amazing gift and it is all worth it. Hang in there. You have a ton of support from the Moms of the world. |
| posted by Charlene on 06/03/2007 04:25 PM
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First off, congratulations on your child's birth day!...whenever it comes...
Second, I think the idea of your husband going with you to the doctor will help. Seeing as you are due soon and may not have very many chances left to do so, perhaps you can get him to read some info on pregnancy and hormones. He may have been having his own hormonal issues to be so sensitive to almost leave you over your changes - at any rate, it's vital in my belief that you all communicate well during this time especially in your marriage. He needs to understand the physical/psychological effects childbirth will have on you as your hormones return to their prepregnancy rate, too. Postpartum is not the time to be having misunderstandings about these sorts of things. It's hard, but working it all out is worth it! God be with you on your labor day! |
| posted by Kelly on 06/04/2007 03:10 PM
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