mood swings

[AOO23]

I am about 17 weeks along and I've had a great pregnancy so far, but lately I've been feeling pangs of depression. It happens at work, at home out of no where and I can't explain it. It gets to the point where I want to just cry and cry and I can't find a reason why, but just like that it goes away...is this normal?
About 5 years ago I was treated for depression, I was seeing a therapist and psychiatrist and I was also on medication. Depression does run in my family so i know that this can also be a problem. Also to be completely honest I wasn't exactly thrilled when I found out I was pregnant, but that's not to say that I didn't want my baby either. It has taking some time to warm up to the idea and as my baby grows and I start to feel his movements I've become so in love with him and the fac that I'm going to be a mommy in december.

[JWills]

You arent alone! I have always been the most happy-as-a-bee- person you can come across. Very laid back, always find the good in everything. But pregnancy has turned me upside down! Just yesterday I was mopey, frustrated, sad, and just all-around blah. And no matter what I did, it stuck with me. But today, I feel fine. It is really scary!


I too was less than thrilled when I found out about my pregnancy. To be honest, I was afraid. Afraid that I couldnt afford it, afraid of what my family would think, and afraid of what it would mean for Henry and I. Like you, that didnt mean I hated my baby. It just took awhile before the excitment overtook my fear.


As for whether this is all normal? I hope so! I just figured it was pregnancy hormones that were making me randomly depressed. I hope that your pregnancy is going well! I just recently started feeling the baby move too. I am due in October. Is this your first pregnancy??

[AOO23]

I really hope it is the hormones and yes this is my first pregnancy, I am due in December, which is good. I get to avoid the whole christmas rush that goes on in my company.

[myboysmom]

This is my 3rd pregnancy and the first time I've experienced it. But around that same time-frame, I had horrible prenatal depression. It's much better now, and has been (I'm 35 weeks), but for a while I was really scared that it was going to lead to really bad postpartum depression, which I've only ever experienced mildly. And I was thrilled to be pregnant, so I don't think it matters if it was expected, wanted, or whatever. Your hormones are in control, and you're just along for the ride! :)

[hs201600]

You are not alone. I also got this way last week which was my 17th week. There was an entire day where I just was so sad and frustrated about everything. I cried and cried and didn't even really know what I was crying about. My husband had no idea what to do or how to handle me. I just wanted him to talk to me and once he finally did, that made me feel better.

In the past, I've never been a depressed person. I was always happy-go-lucky. But when I started on the pill 2 years ago, my hormones went wacky and every month before my period I would get so depressed for 2 days and would cry all night long. This stopped for about 4 months b/c I was off the pill and pregnant so I thought my hormones were better; however, like I said, it happened again last week. That was the first time in several months so I guess that's not bad. I'm not sure what causes it or if it eventually goes away. I just always feel bad for my husband afterwards b/c he's clueless when it comes to sensitivity!

[lena241]

Mood swings are a definate in pregnancy. I heard that a women has about 10 years worth of hormones run thru her body in 9 months. I dont know how true this is, but I believe it.

About 3 days ago, I screamed at my husband on the phone with his mother and nephew in ear shot. Why you ask? We recently moved and have not yet had our washer and dryer installed. I work 4-10 hour days, so I have 3 days off. I didnt want to take the time out of my 3 days to go to my mother in laws to do our laundry. I was irrational, but didnt feel that at the moment. Needless to say, I had to not only apologize to my husband for being a BRAT, but also explain to the mother in law why I was using my husband for a punching bag!

I would say though, if you are concerned, mention it to your doctor. I am sure he will want to monitor you for this, especially since you dealt with it in the past, and it runs in your family. My sister is bi-polar with 4 kids. After I had my daughter I asked to be placed on an anti depressant to control post partum. I never had an issue but didnt want one either.

Congrats on your arrival: I am due in January....

[kaylee08]

I'm 18 weeks now, but i cried for hours twice last week. One time was over a cucumber I ate when i came over my moms and she got mad b/c she was going to put it in a salad for dinner. I've had severe depression in the past but since I've been pregnant i've been happier than i've been since i was a child. Last week I also had a couple anxiety attacks, i've never had those. Worried about getting things ready, my mom said i was just "nesting'" Crying over little things is normal from what i hear. If u start getting actually depressed- irritable, violent, or even the slightest suicidal thought talk to ur Dr. With history's of depression we have to be prepared for post-partum, if anyone will get it we will! My Dr started me on progesterone-like hormones after the first pill, i felt like i had completely lost my mind and had to stop immediately. Emotional is normal depressed is not.

[kaylee08]

I'm 18 weeks now, but i cried for hours twice last week. One time was over a cucumber I ate when i came over my moms and she got mad b/c she was going to put it in a salad for dinner. I've had severe depression in the past but since I've been pregnant i've been happier than i've been since i was a child. Last week I also had a couple anxiety attacks, i've never had those. Worried about getting things ready, my mom said i was just "nesting'" Crying over little things is normal from what i hear. If u start getting actually depressed- irritable, violent, or even the slightest suicidal thought talk to ur Dr. With history's of depression we have to be prepared for post-partum, if anyone will get it we will! My Dr started me on progesterone-like hormones after the first pill, i felt like i had completely lost my mind and had to stop immediately. Emotional is normal depressed is not.

I'm due Dec 10th!

[AOO23]

thanks for all of yuor response. I'm glad that I'm not the only one, I was a little scared to be honest I will deffinetly let my dr. know either way.
Im due December 5th..

[hs201600]

Ok, I had another terrible mood swing yesterday! I was in a great mood all day, then last night I got very irritated over nothing which put me in a horrible mood for the rest of the night. I cried for over an hour...and I can't even tell you why I cried! My husband is so clueless on what to do or say. Usually if he just talks to me about anything then I can get out of my bad mood, but he still doesn't and then that makes it even worse!! I really hope the rest of my pregnancy isn't moody like this.

[AOO23]

i'm glad to say that I have been having a better week so far. I think a lot had to do with my boyfriend wasn't being as suportive as i hope he would, but honestly he is not the type to let people know how he is really feeling.
But we talked about it and he told me that he is sorry, but that he is a little anxious/scared about the whole thing and i understand him and I'm ok with it.

I hope all you ladies are having a wonderful day, I'm suffocating in this heat...

[Jessica at Parenting.com]

Ok, I had another terrible mood swing yesterday! I was in a great mood all day, then last night I got very irritated over nothing which put me in a horrible mood for the rest of the night. I cried for over an hour...and I can't even tell you why I cried! My husband is so clueless on what to do or say. Usually if he just talks to me about anything then I can get out of my bad mood, but he still doesn't and then that makes it even worse!! I really hope the rest of my pregnancy isn't moody like this.

When I was pregnant, my fellow pregnant friends and I kept a running email list of things that triggered that out-of-the-blue crying.

The list included songs, movies, events (like shopping for the outfit to take her home in).

It was fun, funny, and put some of our emotions in perspective!