5 Months Pregnant: Mother’s Emotions During the Fifth Month of Pregnancy
Your emotions are close to the surface and so there is bound to be a few uncomfortable episodes. To divert your attention and to initiate a meltdown think about the list of things that have to be done. Find new methods to cope up with anger.
Irritability
You are lacking patience these days because of all the added demands on your body, mind and emotional balance.
You are making big issues of small things. People who you found slightly annoying before pregnancy are totally intolerable to you now. Certain tolerable habits of people you love have also started annoying you.
Pregnancy is the perfect excuse to put away people who are annoying you. Do not lose your temper if your neighbor is giving advice on something that doesn’t interest you.
Just politely excuse yourself for rest or complain of a headache. If your colleague is irritating you with endless gossips then tell her that you need some quiet time.
During pregnancy you need to maintain emotional and physical balance. Avoidance is not the correct answer. But it is important that you maintain your balance and take care of small things.
You may feel very emotional or under supported, and may remove your wrath on your family and friends. Try to analyze what is really bothering you. When you are cross with somebody for something try to find out whether the reason was genuine or you just wanted to nag somebody or wanted to do things by yourself. Sit down with your partner and tell him what you are feeling. Work out some solution together.
Overwhelmed
You seem to be blowing things out of proportion and seem to becoming choosy in small matters. Avoid self-imposed deadlines that are stressing you out. Things that have to be done should be treated as small tasks. Do not become obsessed with them. Prioritize things that are really important and let off a few things that can be done later. It is good to arrange certain things for the baby’s arrival but all that your child needs after birth is the company of her parents, being well fed and warmth. Ask near and dear ones for help whenever it is needed. Do not hesitate. Everybody will be ready to offer a helping hand.
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