energy!!!!!!

[efrank6]

I have 6 kids (1step) this is my 6th pregnancy and I'm soooooo tired!!!! what do I do for energy??? I babysit my nephew so I get an 1 1/2 nap everyday. I go to bed about 10/11pm.I do get up a lot cause I have to per but I get sleep too. I'm just so tired everyday!!!!

[efrank6]

yes I get up at 5:30 to get 3 off to bus stop at 6:50 then I drive two to school at 7:30. then I start babysitting two kids from 8-3 then my kiddos get home and PLUS I babysit 2 more from 3:30-7:30.while doing home work, snacks chores,clean up and start dinner. OHHHHH DID I MENTION MY HUBBY WORKS ON THE ROAF DURRING THE WEEK!!!!! I'm tired and sometimes overwhelmed but I laugh all the time. it's something that all my family and friends love about me. I laugh all the time, even at the wrong times lol. when my loved ones are frustrated or my kids upset about a grade they worked hard on (my daughter just tonight).I told her no crying, you tried and that's what matters to mommy. laughing helps keep me calm and my sanity intact but it DOES NOTHING FOR ENERGY!!!!!

[Mommy_life_88]

I am totally in the same boat this is my #6 pregnancy but I also have a step son so I don't know what sleep is anymore my step son is 9 my daughter is7,6,4,2 and I got one son who is 19 months old and I'm 36+3 with another daughter I am so drained getting my three older ones ready for school and taking care of three more at home cleaning cooking and homework and baths I get to bed about 10/11 but I'm so big I can't get comfortable

[Mama6hijos]

Rest, sleep...hmmm what is that, lol!! I forgot about 6 kids ago. :-) I have had 6 children (my first passed away 8 months after birth) So I have 5 at home!! Expecting our 7th!!! My oldest son just turned 7 in August, a son who will be 6 in October, a son who is 4 1/2, a daughter who's is about to be 3, a son who is 13 months (still breastfeeds at night) and I am 33 weeks pregnant with my 7th cesarean delivery scheduled in October. I stay tired, forgot what sleep was few years ago!! I totally understand your pain and need for more rest!!!!! I go to bed around 9/10 depends how much I have to clean after dinner, baths and reading time. I toss and turn all night!!! I finally am out after 2/3 am. I have to wake back up at 6 am to get my older two boys ready for school, cook them breakfast, feed them all, school or bus depends on the weather. Then on and on with kids lol, I also work part time (with my children along by my side). I have a horrible confession, my method I use to help me when I am literally falling asleep but awake at the same time is...energy drinks. Oh, I no!! Horrible habit!!! My doctor knows about me drinking them, I did with past pregnancies, no issues though. My blood sugar is always normal. My children were never born with low weight and all are healthy, I even still breastfeed and drink them. No effects on my children! I also have learned that you don't actually have to go to sleep to feel better, 30 minutes of resting your eyes (trying to fall asleep) can help a great bit!! Drinking Orange juice is helpful some days. I also drink coffee in the morning, I don't see that helping at all!! I just drink it..with hopes that it will lol!! Sometimes you can feel extremely tired due to being anemic. Low white cells count. Extra iron can help but only after its been professionally diagnosed by your doctor. Simple finger prick. Other them those things, I battle my sleep out. I may get a lucky hour nap on Sunday when my husband is home but not always. I really understand your suffering but other then eating healthy etc and actually getting rear, there isn't much to help. :/ Sad!! I know!!!! :(