I really think depression is playing a really big part in this and lack of space to store my things. I live in a studio apartment and feel completely overwhelmed.
2007-09-16 09:01:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I don't have much family support and I live alone. I do have friends, but they stay pretty busy. I think I got through the morning sickness, but I'm starting to get the sick stomach (not vomiting) and having trouble eating. So that may be part of it.
2007-09-16 09:30:29 · update #1
The best thing I do is make list. Write down everything you wish to have done, even if it's a long list. Then give yourself a week to get things done. Each day pick one hard thing (like clean the bathroom) and two easy things (like wipe the table and chairs down and sort the mail). At the end of the week, you will have 21 less things on your list! Don't beat yourself up if the list is still long at the end of the week, as long as you can see progress, you are doing good. (And don't cheat yourself by adding to that list mid-week! Save the new things for the next week's list.)
And, like someone else said, nesting will kick in at the last trimester and you will be looking for things to clean.
Good luck to you!
2007-09-16 09:24:58 · answer #1 · answered by judever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If not having your house clean is making you depressed, I'd say get up and clean first thing in the morning. That always helps for me.
If you are not cleaning because you are depressed, cleaning first thing in the morning when you are fresh could also be a help with the depression.
Otherwise I'd say, do the things that are pest hazards, like dishes and taking out the trash, and otherwise let it go. Socks can wait to be matched and things can wait to be dusted...besides, in my personal experience, you'll nest in your last trimester and get everything will get done in a day! Even if it doesn't, nobody will really care.
If lack of space is a problem...well, we all suffer with that. Purge...it will help, and store everything you really want to keep in the closet. I always have projects, books, memorabilia in the closet waiting for a rainy day....and I think everyone does. You'll get to it or purge it later, and in the meantime you're not looking at it getting all depressed that it's not getting done.
You need your energy right now. Wasting it on having a neat and spotless house should not be your first priority, and resting is good for you and your baby.
Congratulations and Good Luck!
2007-09-16 09:09:47 · answer #2 · answered by ninn09262 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 07:28:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a tough time in your life to physically do things.
You may be depressed, and then you may very well be anemic (lacking in iron). At your next Dr's visit ask./or call for an appointment. (It's a simple blood test)
Set a timer for 5 minutes. Determine to do all you can in that 5 minutes toward straightening things up. (Don't have a timer?, turn on your radio and clean through one or 2 songs.)
Before you begin Choose three or 4 things you will do.
Make the Bed
Clothes
Table and chairs
Dishes
Bathroom
and Stuff
Vaccuum the floor.
Maybe an hour later you can set the timer again for another round.
2007-09-16 09:18:29 · answer #4 · answered by Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost I would speak to a Dr about your depression and I'm sure they could give you something to help you feel better. Secondly congrats on the baby:) If I were you I would just clean a little at a time and in time you will have it all cleaned up. Don't over do yourself though, your health is the most important thing at this time. Also remeber that in five years, it isn't going to matter that your house was a little messy during your pregnancy.
2007-09-16 10:28:47 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put yourself into the mindset that you will feel better if you get it done. The feeling of accomplishment releases chemicals in your brain that make you feel happy and content, which is a nice drug-free way to treat depression. Sitting there looking at the mess and feeling guilty/overwhelmed/impending doom that you have something to do that you don't want to (cleaning) just makes the problem worse.
I know exactly what you mean. I am 14 weeks along and feel the exact same way. I just think about how much better I will feel when its done, and just put on my ipod and get it over with. The feeling afterward is worth it.
Good luck with it!
2007-09-16 09:08:14 · answer #6 · answered by Laura C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
please please dont get yourself stressed over cleaning, just do the basics u know? have u any family support? get as much support possible, really though the 2nd trimester is supposed to make u feel full of beans, have a word with your health profession to see exactly why u are feeling so tired and depressed, the first trimester is where u feel the strain of early pregnancy, the 2nd is when ur body has accepted and nature takes its way, and the 3rd *cough* hehe alot of fun, gud luck lovey and remember dont stress, chat to ur midwife, get support from friends and family, and try and enjoy ur time now, because wooooohoooooo u gonna have a beautiful little bundle to take over your studio! :) *hugs* krissy xx
2007-09-16 09:21:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Save your energy. You have plenty of time. I understand, I am 33 weeks and I really want to clean but cannot get motivated. One thing that worked for me was buying a CD that was energetic. I cleaned the whole place in about 2 hours just listening to this CD.
2007-09-16 09:08:58 · answer #8 · answered by Brooke S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take baby steps, don't do more than you can handle. Ask for help from your family or maybe they can give you an early b-day gift, and give you a housekeeper for a few days.
Write or e-mail HGTV and tell them your situation, who knows maybe they will send their space guru's over fix the problem for you. Who knows it may be your lucky day.
2007-09-16 09:17:37 · answer #9 · answered by powderpuff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask someone to help you or do it parts by parts and take breaks
2007-09-16 09:08:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋