I’d like to think that I am a pretty even tempered person, but something has been amiss lately. Maybe you could blame my outbursts on my raging hormones. Or maybe you could say that any patience I have is being depleted by my children. Whatever the case may be, my husband often returns home from work to bear the brunt of my tirades.
Does this sound familiar? Not sure? Let’s just say that if you find yourself having conversations like mine, then it may be time to face reality and accept that you too are an angry pregnant lady.
(Or maybe you are just angry and not pregnant. Either way.)
Scenario 1:
Well Meaning Husband: Wow! You are really starting to look pregnant. I love it. You’re beautiful.
Angry Wife: What are you talking about?!? I don’t look pregnant. What the hell is wrong with you? You must be blind. Look, I still fit into my jeans!!!
(Angry wife storms off into bathroom for the full effect, knowing perfectly well that her husband speaks the truth and she does look pregnant.)
Scenario 2:
Helpful Husband: Hey, Francesca, when you have a chance, could you please come downstairs and give me a hand with dinner? It is almost ready and I think the kids are pretty hungry.
(Angry wife ignores husband completely and does not respond. 10 minutes pass.)
Helpful Husband: Did you hear me?
Angry Wife: I’m here. My GAWD, I was in the bathroom!! Can’t I get one minute of peace and quiet? Just wait a sec!!
Helpful Husband: Well, it has been like 15 minutes since I first asked.
Angry Wife: It hasn’t been that long. And no one died.
Lucky for my husband, he only has about six more months of this appalling behavior to endure. After that, I’ll probably be crying all the time.
He loves you and he’s lucky to have you! (Said with a smile, but not too cheery of a smile, so as not to enrage the angry pregnant lady). Oh, and congrats! I feel like I”m the last person to find out.
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admin Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
You certainly are not the last one to know. In fact, my mom called me over the weekend to remind me to tell my grandmother. So, in the end, you knew before my family. Haha!
And a sincere thank you for the congratulatory words. You are lovely!
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OK, I completely forgot you were pregnant. I am such an idiot!
BTW, I think you should enter my conference ticket giveaway so you can come and visit me.
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Wow. We really are the same person. It’s eerie.
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I understand this all too well. Sigh. This, and forgetting what I was saying mid-sentence.
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I really think it would be a good excersize to have a Fran’s husband’s guest post.
You know, so he can vent all the pent up anger toward the wicked pregnant lady he’s living with?
Just a suggestion
(Fran, I miss you and btw I gave you an award like a million posts ago, but you can still have it. It doesn’t expire until March.)
(See? I haven’t forgotten bout you.)
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February 10th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
I could never forget about you, Poob. Did you see my comment today? I did my best to get caught up. Over the last two weeks, I got wrapped up in a social media competition. It was a very good reminder of what is important…writing and commenting. In other words,
I learned that I must walk in the great Pooba’s footsteps more closely.
Now, what are you doing about following up on the pregnancy pact? Have you made any headway?
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Sounds like you should buy some candy for your husband this V-day
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Oh, I am most definitely an angry pregnant woman. My poor hubby can’t do anything right lately.
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wow. I must have been pregnant since the 90′s! It all makes sense now! thanks!
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admin Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
I write posts like these for you, my friend. And yes, based on the scientific information I presented here, you and I have both been pregnant for a good many years.
Why deny the truth?
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Oh honey, I’m so sorry. I’m like that when I’m pregnant too – well, if fluctuates between that and crying all the time. LOL
PS I LOVE your name!! It’s so pretty
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Aw, you have a great husband. And I know how that is… once the pregnant kicks in, you see yourself turning into this awful, scary person, but you can’t stop it.
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Unfortunately, my appalling behavior towards my husband has extended well into the fourth year of life for our last child. I really should be nicer. Or not. Maybe he should just stop getting on my nerves!
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February 10th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Amen, my sistah! You speak nothing but the truth. Men just need to be seen, but not heard.
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Its alright, you are carring his baby and all. You have the right to be a little cranky. But I think that you might want to get him a really big Valentine just to be safe.
BTW, thanks for post. I really, really miss you.
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February 11th, 2010 at 6:21 am
You are the sweetest girl ever, Jen. The last two weeks kept me busy with a social media competition, but I think it is safe to say that I am back to writing and commenting full time now.
And who knows? Maybe I’ll even get off of my lazy ass and start posting more than once every two weeks? Wish me luck!!
Whatever I do, I will definitely be visiting your blog more.
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Is there something wrong with me if I act that way when I’m not pregnant?
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Ouch – I remember those days. I bet hubby understands and knows that this too shall pass
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oh don’t worry, I have those all the time, but hey who else do we vent on when we feel like this? That’s cute that you’re showing! You know my third pregnancy I was showing right away, I had barely told everyone the great news then I popped!:)
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Girl, I say get it all out while you have the excuse of being pregnant. I’m just sayin’…Maybe you could even call my husband to take out some of your aggression. He’s available and he needs a good telling off…LOL
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February 11th, 2010 at 6:22 am
You are all heart, Kacey. Thank you for volunteering your husband for my rants. As I continue to balloon, I may just take advantage of it. Haha!!
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Heeheeheee…. this cracked me up, Chessie. I hope from now on you carry a little notebook with you so you can chronicle all your mean-ness for us! I wanna hear it all!
Justine
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Sadly, I think that happens even if one is not pregnant. I just have no excuse. Luckily, my husband never says I’m looking like I’m pregnant when I’m not.
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I’m like that on a good day – when I’m not knocked up. About the only time I was ever an exceedingly pleasant person was while I was preggers. So really, your husband is getting the better deal…
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LOVE scenario one. My MIL used to always tell me how big I was getting-she was well meaning but it used to PISS me off.
As for dinner. Um. We wouldn’t have had dinner at my house.
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well. That didn’t work. lets try that one again. I’m hoping it’s just going to spam.
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OMG, this was too funny! Is it sad that I’m always like that and I haven’t been pregnant for 3 years now??
And I bet you do look adorable as a pregnant woman!!
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poor dude.. poor, poor guy!!
lol- just kidding.. i’m sure your not THAT angry.. and anyhow, i think you get a total pass!
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I am not currently an angry pregnant lady, but I have been. Oh, how I have been. I remember thinking, the 2nd time I was pregnant, “I remember this. I’m not so nice when I’m pregnant.”
It’s the miracle of life, in all of its beautiful, rage-filled splendour. Gotta love it!
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I didn’t know you were pregnant! Congrats! Do you know if it’s a boy or girl yet?
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February 11th, 2010 at 6:24 am
Thanks for the congratulatory words! I am not sure if it is a boy or girl yet. Will find out probably around the end of March.
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I know what you mean!! I still remember being so grouchy at times when I was pregnant. Those darn hormones! LOL
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Hahah awww thanks for the laugh! I’ve never been pregnant before so I can’t relate but I can see myself being like this when I am pregnant haha!!
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Oh my goodness…I am not pregnant and i am like that all the time. LOl You are too funny.
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Don’t you just love the irrational moments. Those were just my fave. Ugh!
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If G knows what’s good for him he will stop saying ridiculous things like “you’re beautiful” and “can you help me”. I mean, what did he expect…really?
~Keri
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admin Reply:
February 11th, 2010 at 6:26 am
This comment proves that you are in fact my soul mate. Only a true friend can understand where I am coming from.
I’ll let you know when you’ll need to come over and help Geoff understand me a bit better.
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Oh how funny. I hope it gets better. I am hosting my Round Robin tomorrow if you have anything you two ladies want to share.
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Heh heh! I relate. Even though it’s been seven months since I was last pregnant.
Congratulations!
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I was the calmest, sweetest pregnant person ever. But then I was so sick if I was mean I’d probably have been left alone!! Rescue Remedy helps. It’s my solution to most things though!
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I am entirely like this. At least you have an excuse.
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Wait…what? He’s making dinner? Lucky girl.
(PS: I hide in the bathroom every chance I get, too.)
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Good times for your hubby!
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And that is another reason why I have no children. My poor husband wouldn’t have lived to tell the story
Hang in there.
xo
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Hey, congratulations! An excuse for being cranky!
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Awww….hormones are great…..
But having a wonderful excuse to express the results of those hormones is even greater.
Hope you find an even keel soon
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Hi Francesca!!!!
Somehow my mind ran across you today and I went a searching for you.
Congrats on being prego (not angry hubby response required 
It’s been too long since I’ve been away and I certainly have missed your wit. I see not much has changed and you still make me smile.
Hope you are well.
one love.
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WHile pregnant with my first child, I finally realized I’d hit angry pregnant lady stage when I was at the grocery store and a nice lady and I were caught cart-to-cart, doing that thing where we both go left to get by, then both go right, smile and nod, and then finally pass by each other. Once she passed, I muttered “B****.” Ridiculous!
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Awe I remember that all too well. My first pregnancy was pretty good but the second, not so much. I was irritable, had not patience and was always tired! Lovely hormones!
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Wow.. this is so me right now. I’m in my 6th month of pregnancy and I don’t like being with myself, I can only imagine how my husband and daughter feel.
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Oh Francesca, I simply L O V E this post. I’m only 10 weeks pregnant and this totally defines me. This is my fourth pregnancy. A SURPRISE, and after a bit of a panic we are happily excepting. I don’t remember having such raging hormonal outbursts with my other children. Could that mean Im having a girl this time. Probably not but holy moly it’s been a little much. Even for me! I’m usually the happy pregnant person. Thanks for making me realize Im not alone as a crazy pregnant mama.
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