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I don't mean to suggest that you lay all your thoughts out on the table for everyone in your life. There is a time and place for everything and the grocery check-out line is certainly not the place to unburden your soul. Think how long the lines would be! But, talking to trusted people in your life is good for everyone. Good for you and baby because your stress levels will be reduced. Good for your partner because he will better understand you. Good for your loved ones because they want to be there for you, to nurture you as you're nurturing baby.

Talk to your partner and your close friends and families about your feelings.
Scared of what lies ahead? Fears about being delivery, baby's health, being a new mom are normal. Don't keep those fears bottled up. The best thing you can do is talk...especially to your partner. Together, you're a team and teams work together to support one another.

So excited you can't look at a baby without getting tears in your eyes? Don't be embarrassed. I bet your mother and mother-in-law are feeling the same way. They feel it now, at the prospect of this grandchild you're carrying for them. They felt it when they carried or awaited your arrival, your husband's arrival. They've got experience; they're the experts. Talk to them about how they felt then, how they feel now. It may not make it any less intense to look at the babies which pass you by as you walk down the street, but at least you'll dab those tears with the knowledge that somewhere across town (or across the country) someone else who loves your baby is feeling the same thing - on a whole new level, after all we're talking their baby's baby.

You are not the only one excited, scared, frustrated, and excited. You're part of a large circle of love, and the wonderful thing about a circle is how strong it is. No corners to poke, no straight lines under pressure, just a big embrace. Let your circle envelope you and help to bear your burden.

Keep a journal.
There are pregnancy journals for sale in most large book retailers. These journals are meant to be keepsakes of your pregnancy, telling the story of your miraculous journey with baby from conception to delivery room. If you have not seen one, take a few minutes to browse through the selection the next time you're shopping.

Journals are a great way to work through the emotions of your pregnancy, as well as to keep track of doctor's visits, milestones (like the day you lose sight of your toes) and reflections about your expectations while you're expecting. Some journals are filled with thought provoking questions which will really get you thinking (and which will be wonderful to look back on in the future), others are blank and self-directed.

If you are experiencing mild mood fluctuations, keeping a journal designed for pregnancy might be a wonderful way to reflect on the workings of your heart and mind. However, if you plan to keep the journal as a memento for eyes other than your own, the content might naturally come out edited - without any conscious effort on your part. It's perfectly logical. After all, who'd want baby to grow up and read that mom was a weepy mess?

If your emotions are intense, consider a journal which is more about your own emotional journey than the pregnancy. One for your eyes only. You may want a more traditional journal. Not a "pregnancy journal," but a journal you just happen to be keeping while you're pregnant. One where you can delve into the good, the bad, and everything in between that's happening in your life. The ones designed for pregnancy will tend to self-edit for the more pleasant parts of your emotional life, and while they are wonderful, if they're not suited to your needs, they may end up making you feel worse. If you're dedicated to the idea of keeping a record of your pregnancy for nostalgia purposes, but have deep issues to journal about, consider keeping two separate books. An official, baby and public friendly version, and an unofficial one, more of a personal diary.

Writing about emotions helps sort out conflict, helps to prioritize and find solutions for issues. Journaling may be just what you need. Think about it. Ten minutes of journaling every day is a great opportunity for you to meet your emotional needs.