29w, crying every day

[EarnestDullard]

I think I'm just posting this to vent, no need to reply. For the past 3 days now I've started crying uncontrollably in the mornings and evenings. I feel I'm being a crap Mum to DD as she's whiney/difficult at the moment and I can't help snapping at her. Then DH comes home from work and is all fun with her while all I want to do is go to bed and cry into a pillow. She's going to hate me by the time the next 2.5 months are up. I don't know what to do. I feel like I can't talk honestly to DH as he'll think I'm deranged, and he's really busy with work and doesn't need the extra stress right now. I just want to cry or throw something or run away.

Ahhh hormones, they're wonderful things. Sounds like you are letting everything get in top of you. Have you spoken to your midwife? How about asking your DH to look after DD while you head out with a friend and have a good chat to her.

Don't feel guilty about feeling like this. Is there anything else worrying you?

Don't beat yourself up about it. Do speak to your MW and/or GP as it could be the onset on antenatal depression, which is fairly easy to fix if caught in time.

I know exactly how you feel, am 30 weeks pregnant & really struggle being a parent to my son at times & end up counting the minutes until my husband gets home from work so I can sneak off for a cry . Hormones are wonderful things, honestly. Don't really know what else to add other than you're not alone.

Thanks for the replies. I haven't seen my midwife since last week, might mention it next time if I'm still feeling the same. I'm feeling better now; it seems to be mainly in the mornings (hormones?) and evenings (when I'm getting tired). I'm not stressed about anything major, but I suppose it is in the back of my mind that there's a lot I'd like to get done before the baby arrives. And I mainly feel bad about being short-tempered with DD sometimes.

I think being pregnant is stressful though...I know I'm sometimes panicky about how the hell I'm going to cope with 2. I hate it when I get shirty with my son, but he doesn't remember & I know he still loves me despite my grumpiness, I'm sure your daughter does too.

Glad it's not just me then! I'm 29 weeks & have spent all day in work holding back the tears - finally gave in a 3pm & had a good sob n the loos!