Moms of Toddlers

nstark2908 · January 2014

How are you dealing with the exhaustion? It hasn't really hit yet, but I am terrified since I remember how tired I was with E. DH and I mostly work opposite shifts, so I am going to have to push through somehow.

lesleyn21 · January 2014

Ds usually or so toddler school three half days a week but it's been cancelled forever due to weather ugh. So we have been pretty lazy watching movies and cartoons in the morning. Then when he naps I nap. I usually am pretty good in the afternoon. It is not fun this time around.

cmumama · January 2014

My boys both sleep great at night for the most part (knock on wood), so I always try to go to bed early. I also try to nap when DS2 naps. Unfortunately, DS1 doesn't nap anymore, but he's in an afternoon class (when school isn't canceled b/c of weather like it is today). I'm kind of dreading the summer when he's back home every day.

I'll be honest, I'm scared of how tired I'm going to be when this baby comes along. DS1 was almost 3 when I had DS2, so he was in school and could be occupied by the tv when I needed him to be. DS2 will only be 2, so he'll be home with me all the time with me and the baby.

firewife0309 · January 2014

DS1 is almost 2 and my exhaustion is definitely not bad, yet. Like other mommas said I nap when he naps, but I work during the week so the evenings can be tough. Honestly I just go to bed shortly after he does. He goes down at 7:00, I have been asleep by 8:30 since last week.

Irisheyes1247 · January 2014

I definitely find myself wanting to lay down. A lot. DH is home in the mornings as he works noon-midnight, so sometimes I lay down after breakfast for a half hour or so (why I need to take a nap at 8:30 when I just got up at 7am is beyond me). Other than that, I try to get out of the house for a bit each day if we can because it helps us all to feel better with a change of scenery and usually getting out helps to tire the kiddos out a bit more. DD1 is not really napping anymore but she always goes up to her room for a while for quiet time, DD2 should nap but we are on a bit of a strike, but when they go upstairs I lay down on the couch. My house is kind of a mess and I feel like I am treading water, but I guess it is what it is, right?

LM915 · January 2014

So far it hasn't been quite as bad as my first pregnancy. I've had total exhaustion in the evenings for the past week, but thankfully that is the time that DH is home from work, so that definitely helps! I'm scared for the all day exhaustion, I'm not sure what we'll do.

MrsZko · January 2014

Like others said I nap when I can and get to bed early...I work during the week and those days are rough, but to make it easier I try to not worry about quick and easy meals for dinner, I get DH to cook some nights and run errands which does help me out a lot as I usually take those on, and I try not to feel bad to put a show he likes on or playing a game on the tablet with him (they're educational but still), when I feel really tired. Meal planning helps us out a lot too because not only do I have no energy, but cooking food is not on my fun list lately feeling nauseaous and all!

Hward1015 · January 2014

This pregnancy has been a bit different than my first, I ended up taking a little over a month off work because I was so sick and could not stay awake for long periods of time. I am exhausted throughout the day, I work from home full-time and keep my DD here. I have been able to fight it off so far, but normally I am falling asleep on the couch by 7ish.

Ceridwen21 · January 2014

When I get home from work, I just keep it low-key with DS. Make and eat supper, then we listen to some music and he dances (while I sit on the couch) or we read some books together. He goes to bed quite early (6:45pm) so that helps, and I'm usually in bed by 8pm. I've just cut out all the extra stuff I usually do in the evenings (meal prep for the next day, laundry, etc). DH has taken over some of my chores, and the rest of the stuff just doesn't get done (I'm buying my lunch more, for example) or gets done on the weekend. On the weekend, I nap when he naps. I'm sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, but hopeful that better days are ahead in 2nd tri.

Bgorga · January 2014

I feel so bad sometimes because I don't have the energy to play with DD. I don't want to just lay on the couch and watch her all day (or let her watch tv all day) It's starting to get better, but for a couple weeks, I had absolutely no energy.

LovelyLou23 · January 2014

This pregnancy hasn't been nearly as exhausting (so far) as my other two. The few days that I've been totally out due to exhaustion, I've just been on the couch and tried to do a lot of reading books, lots of TV, and just saying, "mommy doesn't feel good, bring the toy here and we'll play with it."

It's so tough. You will get through it. Just do whatever you need to do. And call on help if you can.

Tussie Mussie · January 2014

There has definitely been more tv time than usual. Going to bed early helps a little. Letting the house stuff go and just sitting with her playing upstairs is a good compromise too. When I can I'd much rather spend my feeling good time with her than in chores and DH helps with chores after work.

DogfishHead · January 2014

Since our Es are just a few weeks apart (love that you are on here with me), I am right there with you. To be honest, I get home from work and I am too tired to really do much with her. I try to do slow cooker meals, I am not worrying about the state of my house and I try to bring her toys up onto the couch so I can play with her and rest at the same time. It is so hard. 2.5 is such a dynamic age and it makes me feel awful that I cannot keep up with her anymore.

Hang in there!

adoxyinherear · January 2014

I've been going to bed early and napping when she naps. I know it's only going to get worse and I'm terrified, too.

AmandaR204 · January 2014

I have a toddler, I get so tired but I have school and the little guy, so falling asleep isn't an option. However when were home at like 6 I start dozing off on the couch.

suitern · January 2014

I've been going to bed earlier and trying to just relax during nap time. For some reason I haven't been as exhausted as I was last pregnancy, but it is still early.

coffee bean · January 2014

I just want to say may the force be with you. Toddler years are the hardest and most tiring, in my opinion.

nstark2908 · January 2014

Unfortunately, E has decided that sleeping through the night is a thing of the past. Thank God DH is getting up with him every night. I'm only 5 weeks and my nausea is already way worse than it was last time. I'm getting nervous about the exhaustion.

I'm glad to hear that some of you don't have it as bad this time around.

rockychryslerb2010 · January 2014

Exhaustion seems worse this pregnancy! I know it is still early, but I had nausea from the start last time, so I'm still waiting for that to kick in. My E has been on a 4-5am wakeup kick, which means we're going to bed by 9pm most nights! Thankfully, my husband helps and we split the early mornings. I would love to go to bed when E goes to bed, but I'm in the last 9 months of my MBA program (in addition to working full time), so 7-9pm is school work time.

Starbear06 · January 2014

It's been hard. I'm on week 7 only and know that I have a ways to go. I take a nap during lunch in my car so that I can survive the rest of the work day. Then I pick up DS from daycare and that's usually when my evening sickness kicks in on high gear. I get DS home and turn on the tv for him and wait for my H to get home. That's when I'm usually puking the most. I really really can't wait until first tri passes!

chusum · January 2014

My daughter is home 2 days a week (daycare 3 days a week). When she is home I try to keep her busy, and outside if weather permits, or at my sister's house. If we are home I've sadly been letting her watch TV all day. I just want to lay on the couch!

LovingStepMom · January 2014

How are you dealing with the exhaustion? It hasn't really hit yet, but I am terrified since I remember how tired I was with E. DH and I mostly work opposite shifts, so I am going to have to push through somehow.

Not well...LOL. My house looks worse than it did anyway ... DH works lots of hours but when he is there, he helps a ton. I'm actually dreading making dinner tonight..since I can't stand the smell. I usually put him in bed with me and we play together or play on the iPad. More screen time is what he gets right now which totally sucks...but I know it's temporary.

fernane · January 2014

I nap when he naps in the afternoon..thank God he still takes 3 hour naps during the day! Yesterday was the first day I just felt exhausted, but I think a big part of that was not sleeping well the previous night.

DukeNDaisy · January 2014

I nap with my DS naps. He is 22 months and still takes a 2-3 hr nap every day! I don't know what I will do if/when that stops.

WhitEm14 · January 2014

I'm late to this thread, but I usually nap when he does (if I'm not at work) and then go to bed early around 8:30. I'm SOOOO tired so it's really been hard, but my LO has a lot of energy so I can find lots of ways to keep him entertained that don't involve a lot of output on my part all the time.

Bgorga · January 2014

I feel exactly the same! We are creeping up on my DD's 3rd birthday. She seemed to get an influx of energy right when I discovered in pregnant. I feel like I'm a lot more tired this go around and feel so guilty that I don't have the energy to play. It even brings me to tears sometimes

Flowerchica · January 2014

I'm struggling with my 2 year old - although I'm only a week into it. DH has been traveling out of the country but at least our nanny has slept over. I'm trying to avoid unnecessary lifting but I simply don't have the energy to chase her around. The other day I was puking my guts out in the bathroom, and she actually came in, rubbed my back and said shhhhhhhh. Yeah .... I felt touched but felt like such a bad parent too. Fortunately the nanny is helping a lot with when my fatigue sets in - but I've had an afternoon where I put a huge fruit and cracker spread out for my kid, gave her two large water bottles and locked her in the room with me while I fell asleep...... Since I have bedrest in my near future - this is going to be interesting...

Milo5181 · January 2014

Arthur wakes up at 5:45 whereas we don't need to leave until 7:40. These days, I get up, feed him and dress him, and then give him the iPad in my bed so I can sleep another 40 minutes and then I wake up again at 7:00. That extra nap really helps. In the evening my SO is there and he can help with bed and bathtime.

maestra816 · January 2014

Can you nap when your child does? I feel like a slug but i nap when my son does and it helps a ton.

Sweetest116 · January 2014

I am not managing well, that's all I know. I work full time and my husband is hardly any help... so it's all on me. I'm beyond exhausted throughout the day and feel like I'm in a fog. I've been really leaning on the activities that DS likes - he watches Caillou, loves to color, etc. Anything independent that I know will keep his attention for longer periods. Cuz momma needs to lay on the couch!!

Bgorga · January 2014

I'm curious how old everyone is. This is my second pregnancy and I'm 31. I feel like being over 3 years older than the first time is making a huge difference. I wasn't nearly this tired the first time and I was working full time. Plus, while I had no appetite, my stomach didn't feel as sick as this time.

jlove1821 · January 2014

My DS whose 3 mostly watches TV and plays with his tablet and can entertain himself for the most part while I rest on the couch. I feel guilty but I just think that a couple months of this will not scar him for life and he will be getting a new playmate for life out of this!

Telly21182 · January 2014

I nap when he naps on the weekends, and I go to bed about an hour earlier than I did PP. I'm still tired, but it's a little more manageable this time. That being said, my house is a disaster.

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