My son is 4 months old and is sleeping through the night mostly. So why am i so tired? I'm only working 2 days per week. Does it have to do with breastfeeding? I'm taking my vitamins.
2006-10-10 13:23:31 · 12 answers · asked by lillimac 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You gave birth four months ago. It took nine months to bring that about. It takes almost that long for your body to return to normal.
As to why you are tired -- he is sleeping through the night 'mostly'. That means he isn't sleeping through the night always. And he didn't sleep through the night at first. So you still aren't getting normal sleep. And yes, breast feeding does have something to do with it. When you are lactating, it takes extra energy and requires a little more rest. Working two days a week just adds to the stress. If you're still breastfeeding and working two days a week, that means you are pumping, in order to keep up with feedings and to keep your supply coming, and that's another stress.
Just relax. You've got the rest of your life to work. Your son will only be a baby for a short while. Enjoy it, and give yourself time to recover completely before you take on outside challenges.
2006-10-10 13:34:00 · answer #1 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your body is still trying to adjust from being pregnant and having a baby. It takes 1 year for your body to heal from having a child. When you go to bed at night you may be exhausted from the day but you really are not getting a good nite sleep because subconsciously your listening to hear for the baby to wake up. Breastfeeding can also cause contraction which can wear you out. And you body has changed chemical ways also. Check your iron level may be low.
2006-10-10 13:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by onecalmbutterfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it has anything to do with being physically tired, I think it's more about the mental aspect of it... I'm a new mom and I have a 6 month old girl and I was exhausted when she was 4 months. I think it was the change and the realization that I have a baby and need to take care her. I mean when you think about it, it is alot to process. Try having a bath and relax, try just shutting your mind off and thinking about nothing, that may help with your tiredness I know it did with mine.
2006-10-10 13:27:00 · answer #3 · answered by Jay LG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I have 3 kids and my youngest is 18 months and I will say I could sleep 12 hours a day and it still is not enough BUT I would still go to the doctor just to make sure it is nothing as you just had a baby
2006-10-10 13:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's happens and so many factors are involved in tiredness.Especially for you Breastfeeding..cause you don't take nutrients value food,Taking Vitamin will not helps you..You need energy in the body.Eat one apple every day.Is tiredness stealing your happiness? Don't let it!Replace your meat food with some Beans and lower the risk of tiredness.
2006-10-10 13:35:26 · answer #5 · answered by Google P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after u have a baby it drains u could be very possible that your iron is low , go to the doctor tell them your tired they will test your blood and see what the cause is. u may also want to take a daily vitamin to regain your ambition.
2006-10-10 13:31:44 · answer #6 · answered by kikiaboo29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a dr. to rule out depression...your hormones may be out of wack.
A sign of depression is exhaustion.
Good luck and God bless.
2006-10-11 09:35:05 · answer #7 · answered by Laura R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its just that you are breast feeding it takes a lot out of you. it will get better . good luck and congrats on the baby.
2006-10-10 13:29:32 · answer #8 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably low iron, or low blood sugar. you should talk to your dr, because both of those conditions need to be taken care of.
2006-10-10 13:26:17 · answer #9 · answered by alfjr24 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your doctor and have him check your iron count he could also put you on iron pills good luck
2006-10-10 13:28:58 · answer #10 · answered by James N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋