I’M THE CRAZY LADY!

Q: I’m seven months pregnant now, and I seem to have lost my mind. What is going on? The mood swings are insane. I feel like a completely different person. My husband seems to be bearing the brunt of it. I’m also forgetful and can’t seem to concentrate.

A: Tina says: Oh, you are so normal, even if it feels like you’re losing it! Your body and mind are at the complete mercy of the raging hormones fluctuating in your body right now. When you’re in the process of growing another human within the depths of your own body, it makes complete sense that you’re going to have huge changes to everything. It’s not easy to deal with a body that changes so quickly and brings along so many discomforts. Your amazing body is getting ready to bring forth a new life and then actually feed that new life, all on its own.

There needs to be major adjustments to do this.

Those pesky hormones are actually giving you a superpower, and it makes sense that you may have a hard time dealing with your normal life. Explain to your husband that he must not take anything personally and that if he were pregnant he would be the same way (probably worse!). The forgetfulness is part and parcel of being pregnant (and beyond!), so make lists and write things down or record it on your cellphone. Millions of women go through this, and I hope that helps you feel normal again. Don’t be too hard on yourself!