Week 15

From What to Expect

Week 15: Are These Mood Swings Normal?

"One minute I'm crying, and the next I'm laughing. What's going on with me?"

Not to worry - you're just a regular passenger riding the pregnancy hormone express. In fact, seven out of ten expectant moms have an all-you-can-ride pass on that runaway mood train.

It's no wonder your emotions are so up and down (and up and down) now that you're expecting: Just look at all the ups and downs you're going through. One minute you're thrilled about becoming a mother (I've always wanted a baby!) - the next minute, you're freaking out about becoming a mother (what the heck do I know about babies?). A calm minute or two passes before the next stress comes on board - you're worried about your job, your relationship with your partner, how you'll handle the financial strain of a baby, how you'll handle a baby without dropping it, or all of the above. Five minutes later, you're positively giddy with glee as you finger the tiny baby clothes in the store (how can anything be so adorable!). You're worried about the weight you're gaining, yet you're thrilled with your new curves (and big boobs). But you're peeing all the time and you haven't felt the baby move yet and your heartburn is getting unbearable and..All aboard the roller coaster!

=Are they talking about me or my wife?=