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Pregnant Moms of Toddlers....

daniellems2003daniellems2003
in Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months

I am seriously feeling like the worst mom tonight. I can not keep up with the house, toddler, working (part time), being a wife and the whole Christmas rush at all right now with this damn all day nausea :(

I tried to go to the mall today with DD and my mom, ended up having to leave because I was so stressed DD wouldn't sit in the stroller, and I was walking around ready to puke any second. DD ended up taking a smoothie I had just bought for myself and threw it across the food court and almost hit someone!

I feel like an awful mommy for getting so stressed at the mall today, and also for all of the above things mentioned I can't do anymore!

I suck at life! How do you girls do it?!?!

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  • soon2Bmrspowersoon2Bmrspower

    It was hard ... and exhausting :(

    Sorry you had a rough day! Some days will be fine and some days you will be like "what was I thinking?!".

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  • KKMKKM
    I got ok with the *just do whatever works* mentality.  I felt guilty at first,but then I realized this is not forever, and B is still happy and healthy.  We do watch an insane amount of Elmo, and he gets away with more than he should, but all in all I think it will work out.  Just cut yourself some slack.
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  • little_mrslittle_mrs member

    Well, I'm past the nausea part but when I was in 1st tri I just did the bare minimum when it came to the house.  I would lay on the floor with DS & play with him that way.  I kept errands to a minimum.  I also was able to manage nausea with carbs like crackers so I kept those in the diaper bag.  My DH was understanding & helped out as much as he could. 

    Now that I'm in 3rd tri my back, hips & pelvic bones ache so much that I've gone back to doing the bare minimum.  I haven't decorated yet & am not going all out for the holidays.  I take tylenol when needed so that I can get around.  Mostly I do housework when DH can take DS to the park/playground.

    Just lower your expectations & do the best you can!  Hang in there!

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  • juietbridejuietbride member
    I'm sucking big time lately, my attendence at work is terrible. The migraines, which my neurologist warned me would act up if I got pregnant, coupled with the morning sickness and exhaustion makes life rough. I don't think I could do it without my very helpful husband or my mom that comes by at least once a week to play with DS. My energy is slowly increasing but I'm notorious for pushing too hard and paying for it the next day. I wish I had a solution but I'm just taking it a day at a time.
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  • CalifloridaCaliflorida member
    first tri will be over before you know it.  my energy is no longer the problem.  now i hate the fact that i can't give her baths easily, put her in her crib easily or just let her romp all over me because i have a big ole baby bump.
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  • Lisa419Lisa419
    Ugh I feel the same way.  I'm counting down the days until the end of 1st tri.  Hang in there!
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  • BrewtowngrlBrewtowngrl member
    I still suck.  Major back issues, still have morning sickness, barely move off the couch.  Everyone keeps reminding me that DS is fine and he will not remember it.  I hope after my steroid shot tomorrow I am a new mom. 
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  • jennymarieejennymariee member
    I love your line "I suck at life!" And totally agree. I feel miserable am so glad someone else is going through what I am. It's making me feel a whole lot better and giving me faith that I'll make it through!! You will too!!
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  • mlf625mlf625

    Take comfort in the fact that your toddler is still too young to understand! ?I was 4.5 and 8.5 when my mom had my sister and brother, and I think that was harder because I knew something was different and sometimes felt resentment that my mom wasn't able to do everything we usually did. ?At least with a toddler, they're pretty clueless and easy to please!

    Hang in there. ?1st tri will be over soon. ?Each tri obviously has its challenges but I had the worst time weeks 6-11, and it's been much better since then!?

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  • lite-brightlite-bright member

    The first tri and early second totally, totally sucked. Honestly, I didn't leave the house much b/c I just felt crappy -- and then felt like a bad mom b/c we weren't doing a lot of our usual activities. 

    There were times that I just laid on the floor by DD and watched her play, b/c that was all I had the energy to do. Right now I feel bad b/c she wants to bounce on me a lot to play, and I can't tolerate much of it b/c my belly's in the way and it hurts to get bounced on -- and of course she doesn't understand why.  

    You just do what you can, ask for lots of help from DH, and let the rest go. 

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  • trapani2betrapani2be member
    It's really hard somedays but I feel like it is getting easier.  It would be nice if I didn't feel so tired all the time.
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