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I can't be the only one...tell me your tricks

mnmsmommnmsmom
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I have hit a brick wall. I am completely wiped out and exhausted all day long everyday.

I have an 18 mo old and a 5 mo oldand even with 2-3 cups of tea a day I feel like I am just dragging and am very close to rotating elmo and baby einstein dvd's for twelve hours a day.

It doesn't help that my DD#1 decided she is now down to 1 nap and my DD#2 still wakes up every night for a feeding.

What are your tricks for extra energy????

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Re: I can't be the only one...tell me your tricks

  • roshybrideroshybride member
    I am often very tired. I just don't push the cleaning/ housework stuff. If it gets done, great!, if not, then it'll get done later. I work hard to get the boys to take a nap at the same time. Then I usually go and nap as well. If my older one doesn't nap, then I usually lay on the couch and read stories to him or let him play quietly while I lay on the couch and watch him.
    Baby #1 edd 4/21/07 - Matthias James born 5/2/07, 9 lbs, 22 in
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    Baby #3 edd 05/04/13 - Titus Jude born 05/01/13, 9 lb 5 oz. 21.5 in
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  • Roco&LecheRoco&Leche

    Do you have family or friends nearby that can stop by and visit? I have found the day to go by faster when the kids are playing w other kids besides just each other. 

    Also, maybe a teenager or another neighbor can stop by and visit with the kids while you take a nap or go to the gym while you get energized. 

    Sounds like you are a SAHM, so try to join a moms group.  The social interaction really helps you and the kids.

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  • sfshawnasfshawna member
    Do something in the morning to really tucker your older child out - go to the park, a long walk, storytime, etc.  You'll meet other moms, get some exercise that should boost your energy, and your oldest will be beat when you get home.  That should lead to a longer nap.  Try to put your older one down at the same time as your newborn's second nap, every day!!  This is the time I look forward to every day, and the only way I get through my day! 
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