Date: 9/21/2003 10:05:00 PM
From Authorid: 27046
Are you getting out of the house or are you basically not doing anything? Sounds to me like you may have some post partum depression. It comes in all forms. You don't have to be weepy and a crying mess to have the "baby blues". It can include not having any energy and wanting to sleep constantly. If you are breastfeeding you may not be getting enough vitamins and the baby is taking all of them. You could also be anemic, which the doctor should have checked for at your appointment. Your body goes through lots of changes when you have a baby. You never go back to feeling "the same" afterwards.  |
Date: 9/21/2003 10:14:00 PM
From Authorid: 7830
sweetie...my son is a year old and im still tired all the time. Ive heard from mothers that fatigue sticks around at least 5 years after you have kids lol. BUt remember your body is still regenerating vitamin stores and getting itself back to normal (as normal as you'll get) so you'll be tired.  |
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Date: 9/21/2003 10:30:00 PM ( M-Admin )
I'd see another Dr and get a full medical work up with bloods just to make sure there isn't amy medical problems to be concerned about. |
Date: 9/21/2003 10:36:00 PM
From Authorid: 53052
why dont you get a blood test to see if your missing anything, you could have a lack of iron... being always tired can often mean a lack of iron(it's a number one sympton)  |
Date: 9/21/2003 10:38:00 PM
From Authorid: 42792
Sounds like you may be anemic. Are you still taking your prenatal vitamins? If not, take them and get back to the doc to get some blood work done. Also, try moving around. If you sit still, it will just make it worse.  |
Date: 9/21/2003 11:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 34487
Yes, I had the same problem and still do...it's almost 2 yrs later! I don't know what pregnancy did to me but it wasn't good. I demanded a referral to an Endocrinoligist for lethargy and other problems. Give yourself at least a year, since the hormones need to stabilize. Good luck.  |
Date: 9/21/2003 11:41:00 PM
From Authorid: 29532
Not me, and my son is almost 4 months old now, but yes, it sounds like you never get into a deep sleep. Try some over the counter sleeping pills, but don't if you are breast feeding.  |
Date: 9/22/2003 8:02:00 AM
From Authorid: 15159
When was the last time you woke up naturally? If you have family to look after your child use them. Get yourself some real sleep and then down to a massarge parlour. Time to relax. Time for YOU to recover after giving birth to this child. YOU need to rest more than anyone else!  |
Date: 9/22/2003 3:46:00 PM
From Authorid: 52489
Full physical is important to get, as everyone has also said. Also, start a regular series of exercises to build up your stamina. Aerobics is good, and so is running. Swimming is best. As long as you're "regcharing your body" you'll sleep better.  |
44924 Category:(General Advice) Created:(9/21/2003 9:52:00 PM)