feeling tired all the time have a daughter 10 months but she sleeps 12 hours at night?

Question

so i get pleanty of sleep 10pm till 7.00am what is wrong with me i'm not pregnant just had time of the month but been feeling like this for 3 weeks

also i have been feeling down have no s*x drive (poor hubby x) and some times feel abit dizzy my baby has 2-3 hours nap in the day and plays well on her own and is very happy and good whats wrong with me

just so you know i have a very good diet and eat organic and have lentils and veg fruit water ect all the good stuff

i get up an hour before my baby so i am awake clean organised for the day ahead

Answer 1

I am not sure, my daughter was like that as well...I loved it. As for being tired, I would maybe talk to your doctor about it.

Answer 2

You know, 9 hours isn't really actually that much, especially when you've probably been so tired out by the baby during the day, 8 hours is the minimum, and your body probably still hasn't fully recovered from pregnacy.And though you may go to bed at 10, do you actually sleep the whole way through till 7? Don't drink coffee, it actually makes you feel more tired, and drinking it just relieves you of that! Also, make sure you're drinking loads of water and lots of fresh foods, (if you have a young baby, it can be tempting to just eat something quick, but not getting enough fresh food, can make you nearly as tired as lack of sleep will!)

Answer 3

If your health is relatively normal, you are just a new mom. Give yourself time. Maybe you are putting your all into your new little bundle there and you just don't realize how much you are actually exerting. Giving a lot of love and attention to even a 10 month old can be exhausting. Are you exercising yet? Maybe working in some time to build up your resistance to fatigue will help you in the long run. Or you may need or be lacking a vitamin or mineral. Eat healthy green veggies, get some regular exercise, even if it's just a refreshing walk with your baby and just get some rest, not to much. Sometimes to much can make you more tired than if you didn't get enough. I hope that helps! Good luck and keep taking care your new one, congratulations!

Answer 4

Well maybe less sleep than you need, anemia, depression, post partum depression, pregnancy(some women still get their period will in early pregnancy), or something else. I would make an appointment with a doctor and get some blood work done to rule out anemia or other disorders as well talk to the doctor about what is going on daily activities etc that could help figure out the reason you feel this way. I know that when I feel tired its from not enough activity or not enough sunlight so try those as well and hope you have no serious ailment best wishes

Answer 5

dizziness, loss of libido, tired...sounds like anxiety/depression. Anxiety can cause dizziness..check out some symptoms on the web. Get lots of excersize, eat healthy, make time to see friends, if you are really feelin' it than go see someone. It is very coomon, especially after having a baby to have these symptoms. Don't feel guilty if it is depression. It doesn't mean you don't love having your daughter, there lots of hormonal changes going on in your body right now. Especially if you are still breastfeeding or just stopped.
Make sure you are eating enough protein and getting enough B12 and iron in your diet too. Sometimes iron defficiency can have similar effects. If you think your condition is more medically related check into thyroid issues as well. A hypo-active thyroid can cause weight gain, loss of libido and similar issues with depression.

Answer 6

See your doctor. Ask specifically for you thyroid to be tested, get tested for EBV (Epstein Barre Virus) which is the same test as for mononeucleosis. These can cause chronic fatigue.
B12 injections may help. In the meantime, buy some sublingual B complex at WalMart. you just put a dropperful under you tongue for 30 seconds then swallow. it can really help with energy. Don't forget to get yourself and your baby outdoors for some fresh air. Bundle up if it is cold, but you need to get out some.

This fatigue can lead to depression and other symptoms that seem to have no relation to being tired. Please get with your doc.
My second child was 2 years old before I could get someone to pay attention to my constant fatigue. look at the link below and if there is a clinic near you, you could try their program. I'm not on that program any more, but I do continue to use the techniques I learned from the Fatigue Clinic.

Answer 7

Are you eating well? You could be anemic, especially if you are still breastfeeding. Try eating well (fruits and veggies and foods high in iron and protein) and taking a good multivitamin that is high in iron (if you aren't already). When adding iron to your diet, drink lots of water because it can "stop you up". Are there other stressful aspects of your life? Stress can cause feelings of exhaustion. Also, could be the weather, depending on where you live. If it's cold and gloomy, that can wipe you out itself. Try wearing some bright colors; if the weather is the culprit, that can make you feel more awake (especially yellows and oranges). Although those colors are unseasonable right now, I'd say it's probably worth it.

Answer 8

I have the same problem with my 6 month old, I lay there listening to his breathing and even thought I am so tired I can't sleep. He sleeps about 9 hours every night. I found that after he goes down for the night, I go and do something for me,ie.Play a computer game,read a book, something to tire my brain out, now I find I can fall asleep about an half hour after he does. Best of Luck!

Answer 9

You should go see your doctor. But, I also have a 10 month old and feel the same way!! I'm exhausted and doing anything is like a big chore. And, poor hubby...I'm in bed by 9:30. And, intimacy is definately a scheduled thing.

However, I'm 17 weeks pregnant...

My first guess would be pregnancy. And, just to let you know my girlfriend just found out she's pregnant. She's felt really bad since the birth of her son. Just kept getting sick, had her gall bladder out, got really worn down and kept getting sick with colds and viruses...even got strep throat. Well, she just found out she's nearly FOUR months pregnant! Her kids will only be 11 months apart...I'm just saying...better to find out what's really the problem now...

Answer 10

It sounds as though postpartum depression may be a problem. Ask your doctor. Sometimes temporary medication can help restore your previous quality of life.

If that seems unlikely, try getting more active. It's amazing how even though exercise can be difficult to get into.. once you get into a habit of it... it makes you feel more energized all day long, and you even miss it when you can't do it! It's funny because you'd think by expending more energy, you be more tired. In fact it's opposite... you have energy during the day, and more restful sleep at night.

Answer 11

It's very possible that you have an underactive thyroid. This often happens to women after they give birth, and it's not noticeable right away. Mine wasn't diagnosed until my daughter was a year old. Symptoms of underactive thyroid include, depression, feeling tired, dry skin, puffiness under the eyes, lack of interest in sex and even carpal tunnel syndrome (I had this and was surprised to learn it was a symptom). Another possibility is that you are anemic, and it's also possible you are depressed. Make an appointment with your Dr. Hurry so you can get this figured out and get back to enjoying your beautiful little girl!