does anyone ever feel tried all the time and have no energy to do the house work?

Question

i just feel tried and just wan to sleep my son is 5 months old he sleeps thought all nite . but he had a big op and he got one coming but i just dont know why i am tried all the time anyone can you help me

Answer 1

Stress can make you want to sleep all the time & with your son being ill you have had plenty to be stressed about, haven't you? In the greater scheme of things the housework is at the bottom of the list of importance. Just leave it. The dust will still be there when you get around to it.
Concentrate on your son & sleep as much as you need to. I hope everything improves for you after the next op.

Answer 2

Oh yes i do feel tired, i've been like a zombie for the past year. When i was pregnant i got no sleep from itching all night & since she was born she's never liked sleep. She wants to play all day long & its wearing me out.I have to get my mother in law to take her once a week so i can clean up otherwise it won't get done.Our washing pile is massive, same as my ironing pile, toys are scattered everywhere (when i clear up she's messed the place up within 10 mins) When my hubby gets home he takes her whilst he has a shower so i can wash up & start dinner.
I am waiting results from my latest thyriod test though as it was underactive so maybe thats why im so drained of energy, you should get the docs to examine you to rule out aneamia & thyroid problems brought on by stress & poor diet.
I feel bad about your son having ops at such a young age , it must be hard for you also, try and get as much help as you can x

Answer 3

My daughter is 7 months old and I too am exhausted. I don't want to touch the housework. I want my house to look nice but I'm too tired...and almost depressed from all the work to get anything done. I love my daughter so much and wouldn't change a thing. But I don't have any energy to anything other than stay above the water. I've been told exercising should help me...but I don't know where I find the time to exercise working a full time job and coming home to give my daughter as much love as a I can.

Answer 4

I have three kids of my own, aged 3, 4 and ten and two step kids aged 11 and 12, work 50 hours per week and am absolutely knackered when I get home - I barely have the energy to do anything once I get home!!!

With a newborn though it is just as exhausting and although boring blah blah you do have to look after yourself properly to feel up to the demands of having a little bundle around the house!

I was just so tempted when he went to bed to do my own things in relative peace and quiet that I finally went to bed far later than I should have done and then woke up grumpy, tired, no energy whatsoever - you could also be a little depressed - this also leaves you feeling tired out, no get up and go, etc and you must eat little and often, especially if breast feeding as this will defo take its toil on you too.

It will take your body up to at least a year to readjust to how you were before babbalooey arrived - apart from all them hormones wooshing around your system, body clock all out of sync and just the plain stress and worries of having the responsibility of a new, little human being dependent on you all add up to one tired out individual - unless there is an underlying medical conditions, ie, anoemia if you had problems with periods etc afterwards or you aren't eating properly, as well as other hidden ailments then you should start to perk up as soon as you realise that you can relax and sitting down and relaxing in the day is also allowed - just remember to stay in control and that also means not running to your little lord or ladies every whimper or demand! Congratulations and try and relax and enjoy babba - please do go to your GP if sypmtoms persist or get worse!

Answer 5

Being new Mom is just tiring. It's not just the lack of sleep, but the stress of taking care of someone 24 hours a day. Sleep as much as you can. You are more important than a spotless house. As your son gets older, it gets easier to take care of everything. Can you get someone to come over and watch your son so you can get some worry free sleep? My husband works the night shift and when he gets home at 6 in the morning, I get to sleep worry free, and it makes all the difference. I know he's up and he can handle things for a few hours.

Answer 6

Being a new mom is alot of work. It's not an easy job but it is totally rewarding. since you feel tired try setting a routine for yourself and your baby. sometimes for instance while your baby naps for an hour, you take a relaxing bath, read a book, check your e-mail, or even nap with him. Go to sleep at a scheduled bedtime, nobody knows your sons sleeping habits better than you do, you may want to consider going to sleep an hour later than him. Drink plenty of water, eat lot's of fruit and protein, stay away from fattening snacks and other things that can make you tired. Hey, who knows maybe you just need a cup of Coffee!

Answer 7

You are totally normal. Having a baby is stressful. It does get a little easier. Just sleep as much as you can. Nap when he naps, sleep when he sleeps. Let yourself relax. You could even have your husband or a sitter watch your son for a couple hours while you go see a movie or read a magazine at a coffee shop.

Answer 8

Its hard being a new mom. I think I was tired for the first 2 years. I finally told the doctor all my symptoms and I started taking anti-depressant. Its not odd to feel depressed after having a baby, your hormones are all wacky right now. It could also mean you are anemic or a possibility of diabeties, so go to the doctor and get some test done to figure it out. Good luck.

Answer 9

i am always tired also. when you have kids you don't seem to sleep as deep as you did before having children. vitamin supplements can help, and exercising also gives me an energy burst. sometimes if i am really tired i drink a protein shake and that helps a bit. take a nap when your son naps. even when my kids won't nap we still have about an hour and a half of quiet time, sometimes just laying down for a while even if i don't sleep i feel more refreshed and awake.

Answer 10

I had my daughter almost four weeks ago and Im so tired that I sleep when she sleeps (which is a lot). And wake up when she does and I still feel like I didnt get a wink of sleep, I hate it.