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Advice..words of encouragement pls..

pinitbabypinitbaby member
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I hate writing on here about how sappy I feel and honestly just feeling like a big baby but I'm really having a hard time with things these past 2 weeks. I can't concentrate on simple things, I'm always soo so tired-even after sleeping for 12 hrs straight with a nap the day before, I can't get any housework done and I feel horrible as a mother because of it. I'm dragging my ass around like I have a full-blown flu. My energy levels are horrible, I've been taking my vitamins and eating pretty good when I feel up to it. I just really need to get back on track and at least get some housework done so I don't feel so guilty, my kids are 12, 10 and 7 so they're old enough to help but they still need their mom and she's just kind of distant right now :(

Any advice please?

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Re: Advice..words of encouragement pls..

  • kg_08kg_08 member

    Since they are old enough, maybe ask them to come up with a (quiet) idea of what to do together.. you know, something that doesn't require much energy but still makes you spend time together as a family.

    As far as chores, I don't know if you make a list but that always works wonders for me. I've got a ton on my list today, but don't feel bad at all about spreading it out over 2 or even 3 days if I have to. Have the kids pitch in as well and it will go much faster... and they probably will even enjoy helping you if they know you're not feeling well. Good luck!

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  • Newhall83Newhall83

    I don't have any kids .. just a well-behaved husband .. ;) but honestly, i'd say let yourself off the hook with the housework until you are feeling better! or talk to your husband and get a maid service in every other week until you feel up to doing it yourself.

    Sounds like you're being hard on yourself and you're carrying a baby and that's hard work in and of itself... hang it there!

    TTC 9/11-2/12 ... BFP on 2/20 ! Hoping baby sticks around until October! :)BabyFruit Ticker
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