I am aware I sound like a broken record at the moment but I am just so tired. I feel I could sleep for a week however I am so uncomfortable come bed time that I don’t actually get a great sleep and I also find myself waking early in the morning, not being able to get back to sleep. I feel achy and grumpy and overwhelmed with everything.
We have been so busy we have definitely struggled to get back into any kind of routine since the summer – me and my husband are desperate for bed time but my girls…well, not so much!
If you read my blog regularly you will know we are quite an active family. We always have plans, we love adventures and we don’t stay still for long. I thought life would carry on this way throughout my pregnancy but the last few weeks I think I have realised that something has got to give. I am exhausted and I know it hasn’t helped that September was especially busy with birthdays and trips away but, even now we are into October, I am just really struggling with my energy levels. I think I have realised that I need to somehow slow down.
I am trying, we had all kinds of activities planned for Christmas and I have decided that many just wont be possible (I will be 9 months pregnant – who am I kidding). I am hoping to finish work a little earlier just to try and take some time to rest and I am also trying my best to get as organised as possible for the forthcoming months. We have one little adventure next weekend then I am determined to stop, rest and nest ….and prepare myself for our new arrival.
It is so hard when you are exhausted and trying to keep up with everything isn’t it. but I think you have the right attitude, something has to give and you are growing a human after all and your girls will still think they are having the best time x
This time of year is the perfect opportunity to do cosy crafts indoors, snuggle up with a blanket and films and make home made christmas presents, so your girls will still have an amazing time. Do rest up and take it easy x
September is crazy busy anyway but being pregnant must add a whole extra layer to it. Hope you get to put your feet up a bit more and relax. It’s so hard to do when you’re used to being so active. Xx
I really struggled when pregnant with the girls and it made me really grumpy as I was exhausted but couldn’t sleep. I hope that slowing down gives you a little comfort x
You need to take care of yourself lovely. It’s exhausting growing a baby and this time you have not 1, but 2 little people to look after too. It won’t be forever, just slow down until your new bundle of joy arrives. The girls won’t mind if they are going out on adventure or if they are colouring or playing with their toys at home. I’m pleased you are going to slow down and take care of you xx
Oh good for you, you definitely need to make sure you look after yourself. It’s easy to forget how exhausted you get towards the end of a pregnancy isn’t it? Enjoy the chance to take a break, this time next year you’ll be back to running around after them – with another little addition too!
Nat.x
This time of year is perfect for nesting and snuggling, I feel like that myself and I am not even pregnant! I am the same, I crave adventures and I found my third pregnancy really took it out of me. I went away to Hampshire on a weekend away when I was nearly 38 weeks pregnant and I wondered why the hell I went in the end- I felt awful! Make sure you rest as much as you can. x
It sounds like you really need the rest! It’s so hard isn’t it, when your brain wants you to keep going and doing everything just the same as before, but your body just can’t keep up. Take care of yourself, it really isn’t that long now 🙂
Its so lovely having adventures I agree, we are so similar here in our fam that we don’t stay still for long, but listen to your body…if you are wrecked then have a rest (if you can) and take it easy. Pregnancy was physically more demanding last time and I remember feeling gutted I couldn’t keep up with life how I had done before but this is a new season and life changes all the time. Youll soon be back to it in the new yr xx
Oh lovely, I remember all too well just how exhausting it was to be pregnant with little ones to care for. Even when we are tired and need to rest, these children of ours still want their lives to carry on as normal and they certainly don’t realise we don’t have the same energy that they do! You must listen to your body though, I know that I felt terribly guilty that we had to adapt our lives for the final months of my pregnancy with Harry but the children don’t remember that we spent more time at home and I’m glad that I rested as when the baby arrives, you’ll be glad of it! Take it easy, please!!! #mg
Oh I remember those days well! I am always on the go and pregnancy was always so exhausting! Add in two other kids, housework, and holidays and I was wiped out. You have the right attitude though; take the time to rest and know that there’s always next year….
I can’t even imagine how tiring it must be in the throes of pregnancy whilst trying to be there and continue with every day life. Try not to be too hard on yourself though, look after you and it’s not a crime to put your feet up when you get a spare 5 minutes X #Mg
Oh, I was drawn to this post as I quite randomly just spotted your picture over on IG too and I loved it. Now I know the story behind it too! I’m not surprised you’re exhausted if you’re growing another human… it’s hard though isn’t it when you are so used to being active and able to do stuff with your children that you now find difficult. I think the change of seasons doesn’t help either. I was exhausted when I was pregnant with my now 5 month old. I was working full time and running after a young toddler (she was 18 months when he was born) and that was pretty tough. I felt like a rubbish mum when I struggled to even just get down and play with her on the floor towards the end (I needed a hoist to get up). Just take it easy, things will soon get back to a ‘new’ level of normal once the baby arrives. It’s amazing how we bounce back once the bump’s gone (well….if they start to sleep through the night…5 months on and mine still wakes twice a night for milk…argh!!) Take care lovely xx #mg
It’s hard being pregnant and exhausted all the time 🙁 I feel for you. Try not to be hard on yourself, enjoy some lazy days and home and don’t worry about not having much planned x
I love that you are such an active family, but yes it is true it is exhausting at times and when you are pregnant things can leave you even more tired than you wish. Remember it is OK to slow down and make some time for you to rest xoxoxo