Exhausted. Do I push through it or rest? (Or mom vent)

shortgrass03 · May 2013

I was telling my mom how exhausted I was by 5pm today (we literally hung around the house most of the day, left around 2pm, went to a couple cemeteries and BRU, then home) and she told me I needed to push through it. I don't think she's give me destructive advice, but I really think if I'm tired, I should rest. I mean, I'm growing a human.

My mom was not as excited with this pregnancy as I thought. I have a 13 (almost 14) month old. So she thinks it's too soon. She is telling me I should try to lose weight (I'm about 20lbs overweight) during this pregnancy, and wont talk about the pregnancy unless I bring it up. She wouldn't give me destructive advice, though. Those are crazy thoughts!

Anyway, who's right? Should I rest or "push through it to gain endurance"? (Her words)

Kristinfm · May 2013

You should listen to your body and rest.

shortgrass03 · May 2013

Kristinfm:
You should listen to your body and rest.

Right?

I worked nights throughout my last pregnancy and I remember not being able to stay awake at work! LOL

shortgrass03 · May 2013

And with that, I'm going to bed two hours early....

genaruthp · May 2013

Yep! Listen to your body! Apparently my body decided I needed a nap when my 2yo did Big Smile

AshleyShivers · May 2013

Rest!

Mnelli14 · May 2013

Definitely listen to your body! Nap often!

July1215 · May 2013

babywinks:
Definately rest, remind her that the second tri is usually better and tell her you will discuss the weight issue with your doctor and leave it at that. If she thinks yiu have talked with your dr maybe she will drop it. Hopefully she will be more excited for you as your pregnancy progresses! I have a 10 month old so hope none of my family wil think it is too soon!

Good advice about telling her you discussed it with your doctor. Hopefully she won't ask what they said! If you are that exhausted, you need to rest. The first trimester is hard. Sorry she isn't excited for you. I was worried my mom wouldn't be excited for this pregnancy and my daughter will be three by the time this LO is born.

JaneW2 · May 2013

Even a short rest can do wonders. And it's not a good idea to try to lose weight during pregnancy, but if you're currently overweight, you should try to gain more slowly.

Lena122 · May 2013

I think it depends what you mean by push through it. It doesn't sound like you had a terribly busy day and so I wouldn't consider doing the dishes or folding laundry as "pushing through it." If she was trying to get you to go exercise or so some physical labor than I'd say you should skip that if you're exhausted.

blue_elle · May 2013

Lena122:
I think it depends what you mean by push through it. It doesn't sound like you had a terribly busy day and so I wouldn't consider doing the dishes or folding laundry as "pushing through it." If she was trying to get you to go exercise or so some physical labor than I'd say you should skip that if you're exhausted.

Agreed. I wouldn't advise staying up 48 hours doing hard labor, but not taking a nap, or shopping even when you're tired isn't going to hurt anything.

lnsecres · May 2013

I am the same as you, feeling exhausted. I try to nap as often as I can, but of course days I have work keeps me from napping so I try to go to bed a little earlier. I know if I don't get my sleep, then I am cranky and who wants to put up with me when I am cranky? lol! Anyways, listen to your body!

alliejoe · May 2013

blue_elle:
Lena122:
I think it depends what you mean by push through it. It doesn't sound like you had a terribly busy day and so I wouldn't consider doing the dishes or folding laundry as "pushing through it." If she was trying to get you to go exercise or so some physical labor than I'd say you should skip that if you're exhausted.
Agreed. I wouldn't advise staying up 48 hours doing hard labor, but not taking a nap, or shopping even when you're tired isn't going to hurt anything.

This- I "push though" and carry about my normal day when I'm tired.... but it's not going to help you gain endurance. (sounds like cranky mom advice though- I can totally see my mom saying that)

"Pushing through" and going outside and mowing the lawn and rearranging furniture or something like that. Forget it. I'm napping. lol

shortgrass03 · May 2013

It's funny, with my first pregnancy, we were moving my grandma out of her house when I was about 7 weeks, and she wouldn't even let me vacuum. Now she wants me to "gain endurance" LOL Thanks, ladies. I'm just as tired and the loss of appetite kicked in today. Pretty much like my last pregnancy. Should be a fun few months, and at least I might lose that weight my mom wanted me to. (I lost 15lbs last time from morning sickness)

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