Ask any mother and they’ll likely tell you that pregnancy is a beautiful and magical time… but it can be incredibly challenging, too! Your body and hormones are changing, there’s a lot of stress and uncertainty in your life, and mood swings are to be expected. Sometimes, you can burst into tears seemingly out of nowhere. The reasons behind the tears can be quite confusing and amusing, as the women of the r/AskReddit community can attest. In a viral internet thread, they opened up about the ‘silliest’ things they cried about when pregnant. It’s a reminder for all moms-to-be that there’s nothing ‘shameful’ about crying and that you’re never alone. Bored Panda got in touch with redditor u/kismitten, who sparked the entire viral discussion. The author was kind enough to answer our questions and shared why it’s important to talk about questions like this one. You can read our full interview with her below.
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According to Psychiatrist Lucy Puryear, MD, at the beginning of your pregnancy, estrogen and progesterone skyrocket.
“The changes have big effects on your mood. You can be tearful one minute and happy the next,” she told ‘Parents.’
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During their second trimester, many moms can feel much better and more balanced, both physically and emotionally. Their bodies begin adjusting to the hormonal changes, even as the amounts of estrogen and progesterone continue to increase. However, they might still do impulsive things like suddenly laugh out loud during a serious situation or smile widely for seemingly no reason.
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Although you can’t control hormonal shifts, you can make it easier on yourself to handle them. Something that all pregnant moms should strive to do is to get plenty of sleep, consistently. At least 7 to 9 hours each night should help them handle all the additional stress in their life better.
Being physically active and gently exercising can also help with this. Meanwhile, it really does help to know that you’re not alone. You should never feel like reaching out to others is a sign of ‘weakness.’ Other pregnant women and moms will be happy to answer any questions you have and support you, whether by offering practical advice or simply being there for you emotionally.
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According to her, it was actually her sister who inspired the thread. “When she was pregnant with her first child, she had a very common nightmare: she dreamt she was carrying something OTHER than a human baby,” she explained. “Now in most cases, women dream they’re pregnant with a litter of puppies or kittens or something like that. But my dear sister, being the adorable weirdo she is, dreamt she was pregnant with a sea urchin. She woke up in tears (understandably, because that’s a terrifying idea) and was basically inconsolable the entire day.”
The redditor felt a lot of empathy for her sister in this situation. “Even if you’re not pregnant, vivid nightmares can really mess with your head. And because I believe laughter is the best medicine, I created and sent her a silly pic,” she told Bored Panda, sharing the meme she made with us. Fortunately, it worked!
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We asked the author for her advice on what partners can do to support moms during pregnancy. “Embrace the rollercoaster and (more importantly) hitch a ride. Best case scenario? She has some wacky dreams, weird cravings, and serious swelling. Be present and helpful whenever you can. Make her your number 1 priority,” the redditor urged.
“Also be grateful if that’s the case because ‘getting pregnant’ does not equal ‘happy, healthy baby’ nine months later… It’s important for people to realize that even today pregnancy and childbirth is still a dangerous undertaking,” she warned.
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“It doesn’t matter if the reason for the tears is silly or crazy or whatever. Your pregnant partner’s emotions are real to her so treat them with respect!”
Redditor u/kismitten also had some words of wisdom to share with all pregnant moms who might be feeling a tad overwhelmed by everything. She urged them to take it one day at a time. “And don’t be afraid to ask for help. That old saying ‘it takes a village…’ exists for a reason.”
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What advice would you give new moms who feel overwhelmed with everything? If you’re feeling up to it, share your experiences and opinions in the comments!
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