For those with 1+ LOs...

dianah36

How hard was it to be pregnant AND watch after other LOs? When I was pregnant with my daughter I could rest whenever I wanted, hang out, nest, shop, etc. I'm wondering how I'll do when the exhaustion hits and I'm totally huge.

Sunny70

The severe fatigue in the first tri was really hard for me, especially when she wouldn't nap. Now the hardest part, besides nap strikes, is that she likes to spread stuff around on the floor all day and picking up after her is a nightmare for me with my giant tummy. Also picking her up, especially out of the bath is tough. Having to schedule my stuff around her is really different from the first time but I think I am pretty used to it now. The anxiety about the arrival of #2 and everything that comes after that is worse for me than the reality of what's happening now.

funchicken

It hasn't been that bad (so far).  There were a few days in the first tri when I was super exhausted, so we watched a little extra sesame street.  Overall though, it's going pretty well.  I've had more energy for the last six weeks or so, and I try to take a nap when she does.  I've also really been trying to watch what I eat.  I've gained about 6lbs so far, so I still feel pretty "normal."  In my last pregnancy, I felt pretty good up until the very end, so I'm hoping this one will be similar.

You can do it!  Just rest when you can and don't be too hard on yourself.  There will probably be days where you feel like you're just phoning it in, but not every day is like that

photo_nut

My daughter turned 3 when I got pregnant, and I had severe morning sickness and was on medication for it. Being tired wasn't an issue for me, being sick was (so much that my DD "learned" to vomit in her little potty since she saw me do it so much) I pretty much knew I would be sick since I was so sick with her, so that is why I waited until she was 3 and was pretty self sufficient. I am 26 weeks and morning sickness just stopped.

We watched a lot of tv, and sometimes I feel bad because I can't run and play and pick her up like I used to - a 3 1/2 year old is kind of heavy and active - she stopped napping when she was 2, so I don't get a chance to nap or rest

But all in all, I feel much better and gained less weight with #2! and I am almost 40, so I think I am doing pretty well. At 6 months, I don't think it's hard at all, and not that tiring, I am harder on myself for not being able to run races and jump up and down with her like I could pre-pregnancy. But I no longer need the TV as a babysitter, and am able to go and do things with her. I am not as tired with this one as I was with her.I worked full time with my first, I don't know if that is the difference. I also gained 45+ pounds and this pregnancy only gained 15 so far.

So I guess you never know until it happens. The harder part is dealing with a 3 1/2 year old and strong opinions more than being active! 

Libby33

It hasn't been that bad. I am more tired this time around and often go to bed shortly after putting DD down at 8ish ... and I've let things go (housework) that I normally wouldn't, all in the name of catching some extra zzz's.

ateytelb

It was hard during the first few weeks when I had severe morning (or should I say all day long) sickness, and after 12 weeks it got easier. Now it's hard again b/c I got huge and my son is extremely active and strong-willed and just keeps running around and doing the opposite of what he is told all the time. I think is depends a lot on how active/cooperative you LO is.

busybea

It was hard for me as well, severe exhaustion mixed with constant m/s made it very tiring.  DS is also extremely loving, and with that said, he always wanted me to pick him up and cuddle or would always "jump" on my belly when I tried to take a nap and want to hug me.  I wish I had been able to show him more attention, but it was not as easy as it seemed.  I couldn't sit on the floor to play with him, it was impossible to get back up.  I couldn't walk and play with him outside, I was exhasuted plus with the FL heat, it was just too much.  All I could really do was read to him, but that only captured his attention for like 2 minutes...so I hate to say it but the TV was really my only option on certain days...unfortunately.  Thankfully, no longer the case.