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So.. therapy..

Apr 13, 2010 02:53

So my therapist told me she wants me to keep a journal. I figured since I already have this one, why start over? Might as well just keep going. Lots of things to say I guess. I have been really up and down lately. Really not myself. It's kind of a scary feeling, to be stuck out here on this limb.. somewhat by yourself but never alone. ( Read more... )

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Sweetie! jubal51394 April 13 2010, 13:26:03 UTC

You're hormonal... pregnant does that... AND... you're a Cancer female and moody by nature!

You are also... a natural mother! You've been "mothering" everyone you meet since you were a teenager!

Sure, you're gonna have a problem... a big problem... but not the ones you're worrying about. You're gonna have a "Barbara problem". She's not going to let you get anywhere near that child!

If you love your baby... and I know you do, even if you don't, get your armor on and prepare for the fight!

Re: Sweetie! joylass April 13 2010, 15:10:06 UTC

This is true. You're very nurturing. You're grieving your life as you know it, that is natural. As for mum, tell her she has had her chance bringing up kids and now it is yours. It'll be your new mantra.

Re: Sweetie! laron April 14 2010, 06:22:59 UTC

Thanks dear.. it's really an interesting situation. So strange to even think about... and both horrifying and wierdly satisfying to think of at the same time.

Re: Sweetie! jubal51394 April 14 2010, 06:21:51 UTC

I didn't expect it to do THIS, I mean this is so crazy. I feel like.. if I could step outside myself.. and really LOOK at me.. I would slap me.

I know mom is going to be a big problem. I have already told her she's going to have to leave me alone when I need it. I've given her reading materials and everything else... and even though we have our issues.. I really do need her. She saved me from a horrible working environment, and a possible problematic pregnancy.. because I was whittling down really fast.

I'm so un-steady now.. and so wierdly vulnerable. Just not used to this.. hopefully it will pass.

Re: Sweetie! jubal51394 April 14 2010, 11:54:32 UTC

OK! NOW I have to tell you the bad news... what you're feeling is absolutely normal... in first pregnancies especially. It's a really big thing you're doing. It isn't easy. It's scary... and annoying... we often "glow" on the outside but it's no walk in the park. (Remember, that I've done this 6 times and O DO know what I"m talking about.)

It will lessen in direct proportion to the baby's growth. The worse you feel physically, the better you'll feel emotionally... or at least that's usually how it goes. There are no rules, however, we humans are as unique in this endeavor as we are in all the others.

Just try to remember that the reward is equally big! Those of us who love you KNOW that you're gonna be good at this... probably obsessively good IMHO!

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