When you were Pregnant, were you angry?

United States
November 15, 2006 2:00pm CST
I have always been pretty laid back, but the past couple of weeks, it seems like the slightest thing makes me lose my temper. I'm 16 weeks pregnant right now and I'm hoping it's just a quick phase that will go away soon. I have read that many women get angry with their spouse when they're pregnant, but luckily for my husband, I only seem to get angry with other people.
9 responses
• United States
29 Nov 06
Awww, bless your heart. You are perfectly normal! I am normally a very sweet, caring and gentle person but I can get just unbearable during pregnancy LOL. Your body is going through so many adjustments hormonally. You will have ups and downs through out as well as after the birth. Just try to ride them out, stay as stress free as possible, get lots of rest and learn to say "I'm sorry" ALOT!
• United States
1 Dec 06
Thanks earthmama! I feel better now and I haven't gotten upset at all this week. I'm glad it's just temporary.
• United States
2 Dec 06
Oh good. Glad to hear things are going better!
@aggiejoe (799)
• United States
1 Dec 06
It seemed like when I was pregnant I stayed upset all the time. Trust me its normal your body is going through changes and produceing more hormones Which causes mood swings. When your body adjusts to these changes you do tend to upset easily. I always felt mad one minute and would feel guilty and cry the next My husband thought I was looseing my mind. But the OBGYN told us it was normal and over time would work its self out. So don't worry your Just experencing what all moms to be does. Good luck with the new baby and enjoy every minute you can.
• United States
1 Dec 06
Thanks aggiejoe, I really appreciate it!
@Lxandra79 (1535)
• United States
15 Nov 06
No, I was pretty much scared shytless, that my mom would kick my a**!!! But I found out when i was 3 months...then i told my aunt to talk to my mom.
• United States
15 Nov 06
I'll bet that was scary. How did everything turn out?
@trish32 (1471)
• United States
15 Nov 06
I went through spells with each of my pregnancies where I would get aggitated very easily. Thankfully those spells never lasted too long. I also went through spells where the least little thing would make me cry like a baby. Those spells lasted longer. It's all hormonal fluctuations that are going on in your body. Just try to get enough rest, eat well and it will pass.
• United States
15 Nov 06
Thanks Trish. I'm glad they didn't last long for you and hopefully they won't for me too. I haven't had many crying spells yet, but I'm sure they're coming.
@starr4all (2863)
15 Nov 06
I found that it happened while I was pregnant at certian times. Mainly when I wasn't getting much sleep or was very uncomfortable. I would try to keep it to myself but sometimes it would leak out. It's mainly hormones I would think.
• United States
15 Nov 06
Thanks Starr4all. I haven't really been sleeping well lately too, so that's probably part of it.
• United States
30 Nov 06
Chewy, I'm so sorry that you seem to be having a rough time. But Congratulations on your pregnancy. Raging hormones is to blame for this one. Also, it could very well be a vitamin or mineral deficiency. If you aren't on prenatal vitamins, might I suggest that you get on them now. I've been through this process twice and while I wasn't angry, my emotions took me on one he11 of a wild ride. Best of luck to you! Keep me posted :-)
• United States
1 Dec 06
Thanks Dragonfly - I have been taking prenatal vitamins for several weeks and I feel pretty healthy. Thanks for the congratulations!
@mythmoh (3984)
• United States
15 Nov 06
Mood swing is common during pregnancy.It wont last longer.Exhibit it.Dont ever try to supress it.If possible try to check the blood pressure.
• United States
15 Nov 06
Thanks for your response. I try not to supress it too often, but on the other hand, I try not to create a scene in public too.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
2 Dec 06
Yes I was and I am normally laid back to It is your Hormones Dear so do not worry and even once you have had the Baby you find for a bit you will still be like that as you will have to get used to a different routine and you will be tired but believe me it is normal
@brokentia (10389)
• United States
2 Dec 06
It is very lucky for your husband that you are getting angry at other people. And I must say yes, I did get angry easily when I was pregnant. And I would alwyas get upset at myself when I did. I knew that being pregnant could effect in the emotional department...but it didn't help to curve my feelings when I got angry! LOL My partner would ask me sometimes why I was so upset, I would have to tell him that I had no clue and I thought it was just because I was pregnant. Thankfully, he is one of those people that can shut out what he is not wanting to deal with...but at the time, it is not something I liked either. LOL It will pass. :) Just remind yourself that it is a phase and will pass. Congrats too!!!!