tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16414599.post7598478278862459733..comments2023-05-26T08:53:59.210-05:00Comments on Fertile Ground: No One Expects the Spanish InquisitionStacey Greenberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716896540454461639noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16414599.post-88759888818046031972007-10-06T20:04:00.000-05:002007-10-06T20:04:00.000-05:00I've noticed an increase in these types of feeling...I've noticed an increase in these types of feelings since we found out we were having a baby. They've increased a little more since having him. So I agree, it must be parenthood.<BR/>Having said that, the driving part may not be quite as bad for those living in cities with better drivers than we have here in Memphis!Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13522396158282830790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16414599.post-44990090509026449112007-10-04T08:35:00.000-05:002007-10-04T08:35:00.000-05:00I mostly agree that some level of anxiety is prett...I mostly agree that some level of anxiety is pretty normal with parenthood. I have jags in which I have horrible nightmares about my daughter dying (in strange ways). Never have those dreams about my son, just my girl. <BR/><BR/>But I would be remiss if I didn't say that if this anxiety is getting in the way of living (you mentioned driving becoming an issue), do talk to someone. Besides Dr. Google. Because he'll totally make you think your kids have leukemia (I promise, it's a true story).Kaleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14625956690334985799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16414599.post-75003287472599801502007-10-03T21:11:00.000-05:002007-10-03T21:11:00.000-05:00Spanish Inquisition...I don't get it. I think your...Spanish Inquisition...I don't get it. I think your subconscious is telling you that you need a change of environment. Your early-onset S.A.D. is a symptom of your repressed desire for higher latitudes. I think you need to move to Alaska, then you will only need to worry about Jiro getting run over by a moose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16414599.post-37741888281360360702007-10-03T19:44:00.000-05:002007-10-03T19:44:00.000-05:00Or, you know, the anxiety could just be caused by ...Or, you know, the anxiety could just be caused by all the blow you guys do at work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161131180746249142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16414599.post-3765085667882988432007-10-03T19:35:00.000-05:002007-10-03T19:35:00.000-05:00I think we all have phases where those fears becom...I think we all have phases where those fears become stronger and harder to ignore. And the happier we are, the more we have to lose, the more acutely we sense the potential for loss. To a certain extent it's just something we have to come to terms with and push back into the darkest corners.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, you have to teach that baby not to run into the street, and possibly by any means necessary, because it's not irrational to think he could and probably will get hit if he thinks it's a game to run out into traffic!Sassy Molassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06522088532798183319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16414599.post-52459434692949807042007-10-03T18:43:00.000-05:002007-10-03T18:43:00.000-05:00beautiful. for me writing is better than any anti-...beautiful. for me writing is better than any anti-anxiety meds or special light to keep me from being blue in the winter. thank God for words.<BR/><BR/>cCourtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593795164669258568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16414599.post-40398278271145972222007-10-03T18:33:00.000-05:002007-10-03T18:33:00.000-05:00I can't imagine this feeling is new for you. I thi...I can't imagine this feeling is new for you. I think the term for it is <I>parenthood</I> and it started for me the second Big Mama said "I'm pregnant" (the first time).<BR/><BR/>If you weren't such a good parent, you wouldn't even notice the anxiety.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161131180746249142noreply@blogger.com