by Melissa Willets posted in Pregnancy

I am a pretty patient person. I have to be to parent three kids under the age of 8.
I try not to let the little things get to me, and focus on the big picture of how lucky I am to have such a beautiful family, a wonderful husband, and a job I love. I have tough days, but life is good and most of the time I have a smile on my face, and a sense of humor about the ups and downs of motherhood.
That is, until I got pregnant with our fourth child. And now, well, let's just say that pregnancy hormones have more or less taken over my body like a flesh-eating virus. Consider how I would handle four situations pre-pregnancy versus now.
Situation #1: My 3-year-old is crying

Before pregnancy: I would take a few deep breaths, and remember that she is only 3, and can?t control her emotions very easily. I?d attempt to find out why she was upset, then offer her a few solutions to the problem at hand, whether it was that she couldn?t find a toy, was having trouble putting her shoes on, or wanted a snack I had said ?no? to. Most of the time, her outbursts and tears wouldn?t bother me too much, although after about 30 of them in a 24-hour period, I?ll admit my nerves could get frayed. Hey, at least I could have a glass of wine after she went to bed! During pregnancy: I?m feeling like if she cries one more time, I?m going to lose it. Did she cry this much before, or is she punishing me for having another child" It?s all I can do not to roll my eyes...