Hormonal Rampage

Just when I think that this pregnancy is going to smooth out and I can resemble a normal human again...hormone surge! I have been doing really well and actually able to cook some meals and keep up on the laundry. I even changed the sheets on the bed by myself! (Doesn't seem like much...but it was) Then last Monday the hot flashes started back up with a vengence. I can also tell how the family is acting that I have been a raving you know what. My taste buds changed again and nothing tastes right. Water tastes like antifreeze! Tuesday I had to take FIVE of my pills. The worst I was when I first got them was four. Wednesday through Friday I have had to take three a day. This is crazy... I am supposed to be better. Doesn't this kid know that the second trimester is supposed to be the best one?? Apparently I got a kid that didn't get the memo.
My only consolation is that "buttons" is really kicking now. At least when I am sitting on the floor in a sweaty heap, I have that delightful thwump to get my attention. This baby is way off to the left side. Some of them are even near the halfway point to my back. I was commenting the other day how I hadn't felt much for a couple days. It was just long enough for me to start to pay attention and wonder. Then just when I was settling down for a nap with Jake...FLIP! You could totally see my stomach pooch out and whomp the karate kicks were back. I also noticed this pressure release from my left hip. Don't you wonder where these kids go? I remember once when I was late in my seventh month with Jake and all of a sudden my whole belly disappeared. I mean I was skinnier and flatter in front than I have EVER been. In less than three minutes you could watch Jake turn around. We even saw a foot and an elbow outline as he turned back over. It was the wackiest thing.
I guess all these weird wonderful quirks are designed to make sure we are aware of what a miracle our body is accomplishing. I am fully appreciative and in awe of what my body is working on. Do you think it could just stop making me miserable so I can enjoy it??