So exhausted
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I complained to my OB at every appointment that I was so exhausted. I really thought something was wrong with me. My son is now 2.5 yrs old. I'm still exhausted. But it's a little better. I can keep my eyes open now because see e I know I have to take care of my son. But I can't watch a movie. I fall asleep every single time.
I'm not a napper, but during my first pregnancy I sure as hell did. And napped on the couch in my office pretty much daily. I was fortunate that my first two babies slept through the night almost right away. So after I had my first I healed quickly and was pretty much back to normal very soon. Hopefully you experience something similar. I didn't experience true sleep deprivation until after I had my second, and my toddler hit the middle of the night wake up and climb into bed with mommy phase, and little brother had recurrent ear infections that would wake him up. That was rough, as I was still working full time and had to get them to daycare in the morning, but we got through it. Just had my third and I have help right now, but I'm stressing about getting all 3 up and out of the house to take the older 2 to day camps this summer 😵💫 but I know we'll figure it out and I'll get through it, because that's what we do and it's not forever.
Honestly, everyone is different. And I mean that in the most loving and kind way possible💕 Looking back, when I was preggers with my first, I too was exhausted. Alll the way up. I was also working but I made sure to go on a walk or move intentionally every day to keep my energy up- I swear, moving your body as you can…I think it’s the endorphins or whatever but sometimes it was better than coffee(which, I also drank because, yeah. Lotttta half decafs up in here lol😅👌😆). Also intentionally taking the time like others have said, to nap as you can. Best thing for the long haul. And if you can, gettting to bed at a reasonable time, and taking some time to intentionally rest. Take a nice shower (reasonable temp😅), oh my gosh I almost forgot. GURL. THE BEEEEST thing for me, and I normally hate doing this, but during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester and with exhaustion all over…get. Yourself. A pedi. A nice pedi. Like gel those bad boys up. It felt like heaven. And, your
Beauties look even more beautiful! It was something that I didn’t even know I needed until someone told me about it lol I gotta say, with my first, after pregnancy was exhausting but the best advice I ever got was, “you just need to make it 30 days. If you can do that, it gets better from there.” And for the most part, each day gets a little better💕💕 I hope that helps girl! Pregnancy is harrrd. Parenthood is also harrrd. But both in different ways, ya know? Also, even in the hardness, there are joys too- their looks of admiration up at you that just take your breath away. Their clinging to you and cooing. Their first smiles💕💕💕
I didn't actually get energy back til the end of my 2nd trimester. I started lifting weights again and walking up until 37 weeks. I, too, thought that I was so tired there was no way I could feel worse. But those first 2 months were the most exhausted I have been in my life. There were days I didn't think I was going to survive. At about 4 months, I started feeling a little better after my twins started sleeping more. Hopefully, it's better for you!! We didn't have any help and couldn't take turns because there was 2. But maybe if you have family or friends close by they can help you out so you can get rest once the baby comes.