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BlessedWBabyinTX

Almost 7 weeks pregnant with a 2 year old daughter and am a SAHM. It's been a struggle to get motivated and energized to do the ordinary things: dishes, cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, etc. I feel like such a loser when my husband comes home and NOTHING is done! On top of the lack of motivation/energy, my daughter came down with some sort of viral funk yesterday. (Runny nose/fever) I am so exhausted!! My husband is working 6 days a week, 12 hr days. Only 1 day off is draining for him too and me bc neither one of us feel rested enough to pull through for the other like we usually do. Any tips for energy, motivation or plain encouragement? I feel like I'm going to go crazy -_- and honestly, this is giving me anxiety about baby #2. Will I be able to handle it?

WinniethePoohsPants

I'm in the EXACT same boat was you: sick kid with a husband who works ridiculous hours, and my house is a mess.  I don't have any advice, just a high five.  So here's to you Momma, you're not alone.

NicknShan

Hugs mama.  I can totally relate as well.  Yesterday was the first day i had my eyes open past 8pm - and it was because of a work deadline.  I am exhausted.  And I am almost into wearing dirty clothes.  My husband travels for work, so he is gone usually 3 nights per week.

We can do this :-)  I still get worried - because when number 2 arrives we will be outnumbered!  

I would just recommend finding some energy to talk this through with your husband to try to avoid conflict when he is wondering why nothing is getting done. 

Soon enough, this will become the new norm.  :-)  You got this.

FutureMrsCAF

Same here! DH gets home after DD's bedtime 3 nights a week and it just makes the days sooooo long. I'm forcing myself to do chores today and I'm moving in slow motion. It just took me hours to do something that should've only taken 45 minutes. I'm sure your husband will understand that taking care of a two year old while pregnant is no walk in the park. Hang in there mama!

sorarose

I think we all have these moments. I've already noticed the TV is on way more in my house because I simply don't have the energy, especially when teething hits and the nights bring no solace. I've found myself looking for more babysitting help, just to take 2-3 hours to schedule our lives and do school work. It really does wonders to have that alone time and sit in a Starbucks!

I'm also trying to master the slow cooker right now because I want go-to recipes for when Baby #2 gets here. My goal is trying one new recipe a week until the baby arrives. I already am in love with minimal prep and letting it do its thing all day.

itsbronte

That crockpot idea is genius @sorarose , I might have to try and figure that out too. I have zero enthusiasm when it comes to cooking since everything is making me gag right now.

The last week or so, I'll make breakfast for my 15 month old and have her watch Curious George from her high chair. It buys me 30-45 minutes (she loves that monkey) to do some quick cleaning. We are in a little apartment, so I just focus on keeping the living/dining area clean. Anything more than that is a bonus ha. DH has started taking her to the park Saturday morning to give me some alone time, but I usually just nap

peacehippo

I feel the same its so hard. We used to have a daily activity(play date, story time, park) and I feel so bad now bailing on my mom friends. My toddler is also super stir crazy right now and library books are due. My husband isn't happy he's having to pick up slack at home(not upset at me just prefers to relax lol) and I feel so bad. It doesn't help having a toddler tornado. I'm just having to push through it when I just feel exhausted then have lazy days when I'm exhausted and throwing up.

mrsmoose5

Totally feel you. DH works 12+ hour days 5 days a week, so I only see him for a couple hours in the morning during the week. DS is 9 months and in the past week has started waking every hour at night, and we are all sick with sore throats. I feel so overwhelmed, exhausted, and like our house is in shambles because I have no energy to get anything done. I don't have any tips for you, but just wanted to say I'm glad you posted this because it makes me feel less alone. My anxiety has been through the roof this week and I've been crying a lot. I guess we just need to remind ourselves that this too shall pass, right?

hillanne87

I totally feel you. Two weeks ago some bad virus hit us and just wouldn't go away. It resulted in my 18 month old developing a double ear infection, sinus infection, and conjunctivitis, and I had the worst sinus infection of my life (and I get them bad). That, on top of vomiting all day and night, left me pretty immobile. Lots of TV and lots of help from DH last week. I was out of work most of the week. It made me so nervous though for when something like this happens when #2 comes along. DH works nights 6 days a week, which makes the no sleeping nights and working all day even harder. He also watches DS two full days so I have two nights of bedtime on my own. I don't know how it will be done, but it was encouraging to hear someone say it will just become our new normal. It's nice to see there are many in the same or similar boat!