Pregnancy: The Emotional Rollercoaster.

People tell you about morning sickness (which should technically be named strikes-any-time sickness). People tell you about the utter exhaustion of first trimester, but really in a “oh yes, I remember-feeling-SO-tired!” kinda way and not in the “PREPARE YOURSELF TO NOT HAVE THE ENERGY TO GET OFF THE FLOOR” kind of way.

But people don’t really tell you about the absolute emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy. It could be coupled with the fact that I’m Cancerian and basically ruled by water, but allow me to elaborate with some personal examples:

Me, week 7:

Husband, very concerned.

But Polly guys. From the hospital. I’ve never met you Polly, I don’t even know what you look like, but I LOVE YOU POLLY.
I REALLY LOVE YOU POLLY.
YOU AND YOUR VOICE ARE SO. NICE.

Week 9:

Also see responses to “What are you doing?” –

“I’m listening to this audio-book about child birth.” *CRYING*
“I’m cutting onions and I can’t tell if I’m crying or if I’m crying.” *CRYING*
“I had a nice chat with my mom.” *CRYING*
“I’m just lying here.” *CRYING*

Week 13:

“It’s the First Forty Days by Heng Ou – one of my students recommended it to me. It’s so great….”

“And they will keep the candle burning for this little light that is going to enter the world…”

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I have since spent the better part of this pregnancy convincing Warren that “I’m fine.”
“No, really, I’m fine.”

Hormones hey? They will take you for a spin!

One minute you’re merrily walking down the street minding your own business and the next thing you’re having a full blown emotional melt-down because the rose you just walked passed is honestly the most PERFECT shade of pink.

So tell me pregnant mamas – what are some of the weirdest things that have sent you into an emotional puddle? Abandoned Lego toy on the pavement? Commercial for online banking? The temperature of your soup? I’d so love to know! I had such funny responses from so many of you when I first shared this over on instagram! Come follow along!