Pregnancy after twins- feeling blah

LaurenSara518 · October 2014

I have two year old twins and just had my first OB appt and confirmed it's a singleton this time (phew

We are used to being super active- usually we do a morning activity and an afternoon one, but the past month I have been feeling very sick and low energy. I know the boys won't remember being 'lazy' with me for a month or two until I feel better, but I am early struggling with it and feel super guilty laying on the couch while they just sit there and play with their toys. I even resorted to letting them watch some tv (which we rarely did up until this point). I know I probably need to just get over it and do what I need to do, but I really feel bad about it and now it's starting to hit me that in 7 months there will be another kiddo who needs my attention. I don't know if I need a pep talk or commiseration, but just wanted to put it out there so I don't feel alone since my family and friends don't know yet….

Wishing35 · October 2014

I feel the same, I'm 39 weeks today with a singleton and my girls watched mickey mouse clubhouse all morning until nap time! I could barely keep my eyes open. I usually have them outside running around or go run errands etc but I'm giving myself a pass today and you should too. This pregnancy for me has been way easier but its still exhausting working and having 2 toddlers to chase after. There are going to be days where you just need downtime or help and you just have to accept it. The first trimester I remember running down the stairs and strapping them into their high chairs as quick as I could before throwing up, what fun! I did feel better for the majority of my pregnancy and was able to do a lot with them and hopefully you will too. The boys won't remember like you said and on the days that you do feel good just heap extra attention and fun on them.

Lyndsey13 · October 2014

I'm right there with you. My girls are just over 2 and I'm 16 weeks with a singleton. Other than being sick in the beginning, this pregnancy has been SOOOO easy. I still find myself very out of energy. My girls have watched more TV in the last couple of weeks than we ever have. Now they are asking for it, instead of asking to go outside. The guilt is unreal but there's only so much I can do! Instead, I'm enjoying the cuddle time I get with them.

And I so feel you about it hitting you that there will soon be 3 of them! Just this last couple of weeks, I've really realized that I'm going to have another baby!

lupineaura · October 2014

Don't feel guilty at all! Letting your kids play independently with toys is GOOD for them! It helps develop their imagination and ability to entertain themselves. These are good things! A little TV is fine, too. Give yourself a break mama

CaliCarly77 · October 2014

My girls sit and play with toys without me all the time - I have no excuse! As lupineaura says, its good for them. (I am usually working or cooking dinner)

I've been considering going for #3, but man you guys I don't know if you are really selling it! I don't love the newborn phase, either, so not really keen to do that agian!

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