One of the most difficult parts of my pregnancy has been the change in hormones. My hormone change is in a sense, just taking how I was before and multiplying it by twenty and some days more than that. I'm not a completely different person, it's just me times twenty. And I must be a handful because sometimes I get on my own nerves. I have noted the following hormone related symptoms. Yes, I have diagnosed myself:
Patience level is on the negative side about 98.93 % of the time. I would have to list this as number one because it effects work and home. I hang up on customers when they hit that spot, I give people that look (more frequently) at work when they are annoying me, and I am quick to snap in several other situations. I get annoyed with phone calls easily... unless I made the call or unless the person on the other end has something to really talk about and not that casual conversation garbage, my patience will drindle on down quickly.
Sensitivity level is sky high... all of my close friends already know that I am an extremely emotional and sensitive person. I pretty much wear my feelings. Just when I thought that couldn't get any worse, well ladies and gentlemen it has. I cry and I get mad more frequently than ever. I don't hold many comments to myself, but now I say almost whatever is on my mind with the quickness. This gets me in trouble sometimes.
Cravings... this is one of the fun symptoms of the hormone factor. I haven't had any weird cravings except one... I really enjoy the taste of the powdered version of Tang and Country Time Lemonade. Yes, without the water lol... I can't explain that craving at all. Well most weird cravings can't be explained anyway can they? Other than that, I have my normal cravings such as strawberry shortcake ice cream bars and Edy's French vanilla ice cream. Also, my desires for pastas have increased. Can't leave without the starch man... nosiree. No matter what cravings I have, I must be sure to not eat late because I have experienced indigestion like never before. If I eat a meal after 10pm, I may as well go to sleep sitting upright in the bed because otherwise I'll be in trouble. I can get away with a late snack most of the time.
Side note... you know how some pregnant women break out with all kinds of weird acne or their face gets dark? Well, my face has been quite clear during my pregnancy. And my nose didn't spread out lol... I'm sure the increase of water intake, lack of soda intake and especially lack of salt intake contributes to this. I try not to eat too many chips and such, but when I do I can see the after effects in my feet. JT says my feet swell up like Hulk. The Hulk comparison doesn't make me mad, but if anyone other than JT said it, the would most definitely get the backhand. :sumo:
Overall, the hormone factor has been a difficult journey but I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world because having twins is truly a blessing. Writing this out is just like sitting back and observing myself, not complaining.
I really really really don't want to go to work today. Especially since it is looking quite gloomy outside. At least it is Friday and I hope I won't have to hang up on too many customers today. :hip:
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