As I read my "What to Expect When Expecting" book, there is always the section 'What you may be feeling'. It always mentions something about your emotions, and how they can range from being really excited to being super nervous and scared. I have never been one to have a roller coaster of emotions...until now. Throughout this pregnancy, and in general, I have been pretty even keel, but just recently I feel those range of emotions coming on. Poor Anton had to deal with me on Sunday crying my eyes out so unexpectedly. I have had feelings of extreme nervousness...and I have been so scared at the kind of mother I will be. And I think the thing that has hit me most is that it will no longer be just me and Anton.I am also a person prone to worry...I have asked Anton several times "Do you think it is ok to take these. Last time I asked, the doctor said it was but maybe it has changed since they last told me that. I hope it is ok that I take these". It is so pathetic! And, I constantly worry about the baby's health, and hope that is it growing and that everything is on track. Yesterday I was able to put a lot of my worries behind me. We were able to see the baby, and see its little heart beating, and legs and arms wiggling around. We even got to see two great big yawns! It was really amazing to see this little person growing inside me! I am sure these emotions I am feeling are perfectly normal....at least I hope so! So, now that I have posted how pathetic I am, I want to tell Anton thank you for being so patient with me during my "crazy lady" emotions! I love you. And I thought I would fill the rest of you in on the latest...as you read above, I did get my ultrasound... and no we didn't find out what we are having because we are "nuts", or so we have been told...and they baby is perfectly healthy and is growing growing growing!!
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Isn't it fun to see the baby on the ultrasound? I guess we are nuts too for not finding out, but it will be so much fun for you the day of the birth.
I have plenty of stories about emotions being out of control. I am hardly ever emotional, unless I am pregnant, especially with my girl. I remember feeling pretty sad when I realized that it wouldn't just be me and Jeremy anymore, before Trumand and when I went into have Prentice I remember standing above Truman's bed the night before and crying because I knew it wounldn't just be me and him and Jeremy anymore.
You two will be great parents for sure. You have so much to offer a child.
It is definately a wierd adjustment going from a family of 2 to 3, but just remember to still have your weekly dates and put one another first. It is easy to forget your husband when you have a demanding newborn!
Do everything you can together NOW, before the baby comes! Babysitters are expensive, and you will never again have the freedom to just go do whatever, whenever.
I'm not sure if your hormones ever return to "normal". Mine still seem to be off kilter and my baby is 17 months old now! (I think they'll be screwy for life.)
And last, don't worry! You WILL be terrific parents and everything will turn out like it should.
keep us posted!
I still remember the night before I was induced with Stella. Cory and I layed in bed and I just thought, "this is the last time it is just the two of us for the rest of our lives." It was the weirdest feeling in the world. And then to leave the house on our way to the hospital, knowing that our lives were going to change forever before the next time we walked back through the door. It is such a strange range of emotions. I had it with my second pregnancy too. One day I was stoked to have a baby, the next day, I would be freaking out thinking "crap, I can't take this back!" I also remember worrying about my marriage. People say the weirdest things when you are pregnant. Random strangers would say "well, kids will either make or break your marriage!" And I was like "great. I could be doomed!" But everything worked out. The worrying was the worst part! You guys will be such awesome parents. I think it is great that you aren't finding out the sex. We found out so early with both kids, and then there weren't any suprises. It was so fun seeing you the other night with your cute little belly, we definatly need to get together again soon, it was a blast!
You are completely normal. I was always so worried that he wasn't developing like he should. I sometimes wished I could see the doctor daily just to be sure. I even thought about getting one of those things so I could hear the heart every day. But I am sure they are way expensive. I did see one at Rite Aid, but it looked cheap.
Just a warning. The worry doesn't go away. "Is he breathing okay, is he sick, is he cold..." I am a constant worrier!
And yes, take advantage of it just being the two of you now. I feel like a barely see Ryan anymore. Changes your life, but all for the better and worth every second of it!
Darling little Lizzy, you are so normal. These crazy emotions brought on by pregnancy - well, just think of your two sisters....can we say 'over the top'? It happens to all women to one degree. It is such a hard thing to explain to anyone how you can be so excited about the future yet so unsure that it will be okay. It is hard to realize that you have lost the control over your body,( there is only one way out of this..) your life to a large degree will be forever changed, and there will be a new person in your perfect life. But, Heavenly Father knew what he was doing when he gave us families. You will love being a mother, Anton will be a great father and daddy, life only gets better. Trust your mother. Talk to your sisters.
Love you! Mom
You are going to be the best parents ever. And Liz, at least you are aware that you are emotional. I was crazy and I didn't know it. Just ask Luke. I thought he was the one that was crazy. Anyway, I was afraid that I wouldn't have enough love or time for both Luke and a baby, but it is amazing how much love you are really capable of giving. I felt like my heart would explode. I worried about it with the second one, too, and as soon as he was born, there was just more love to go around. You will wonder what you did before you had your baby, and your lives will be so much richer. Plus, I am very willing to babysit whenever you need a night alone!
Hey! I didn't know you were pregnant! How far along are you? Congratulations :) I was extremely anxious/worried during both my pregnancies too. I'd go from extatic to sick to my stomach in .5 seconds. And I won't lie, it was super hard the first 6 months. But it gets easier and a lot more fun as they grow. I bet you'll be an awesome parent though with your sense of humor! You were always so much fun to be around because you made everyone laugh.
Being pregnant is such a weird, but amazing adventure! I didn't really think that I was very emotional when I was prego, but now that I look back on it, I was a nut case! I worried about every little thing! I didn't even give in and take tums until I was like 7months along and had had heartburn for like two months straight!
It is definitely an adjustment adding another person to your household! You lose the ability to pick up and just go whenever you want! It is totally worth it though! The first fews months are hard because you are so darn tired, but once you start getting some sleep, it is the most joyful experience ever.
Unfortunately your worries don't end when you have the baby. I think they get worse. You worry about whether they are getting enough food, developing the way they are suppose to, etc. I guess that's just part of motherhood! You are going to be a fabulous mom! You don't need to ever worry about that!
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