Feeling physically weak

I’m full time breast feeding, don’t know if that’s related, but feel such lack of energy atm and quite weak. Feels almost like my baby is just sucking my energy from me . Things like my legs ache? Feels like I did a really long run and ofc I didn’t . Anyone else relate?

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Postpartum thyroid issues are very common (and treatable!), might be worth having a look at symptoms of thyroid disorders and speaking to your GP

Sounds like a silly question but have you been eating well?

I only ask as my appetite fluctuates (especially with the heat) and if I accidently skip a meal then I feel like how you've described

I completely understand. Its just me and my little boy, so sometimes if he has a day where he doesnt want to be put down I end up skipping meals (normally dinner) and then I feel shitty, especially the next morning when I wake up!

I'm going to start doing sort of like meal prep so I can put a couple in the fridge and another couple in the freezer. Also as much as they're not as good as a proper cooked meal but I've found things like the Bisto microwave meals to be quite handy if he's having a clingy day and at least its proper(ish) food. Maybe try snacking too, I always have cereal bars and bits like that indoors so I can just grab them from the sofa and go back to snuggling on the sofa with him.

Hope you feel better soon! You've got this mumma! 🥰

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