Tips for ways not to 'over do' it in subsequent pregnancies?

[chody47]

Just wondering if anyone has any tips on how not to over do things when pregnant with a subsequent child? Already I feel like #2 is coming second to DD. How do I ensure I cater for DDs needs as well as ensure I do everything in my power to ensure this pregnancy 'sticks'? I know I can't stop everything, but already I've done silly things like carry DD in one arm and lug a heavy dining chair around with the other....

[milka]

I know what you mean and to be honest I ended up doing what I needed to do in the end. When pregnant with DS2, DS1 was still So young so This meant lugging DS around, carrying him on my big tummy in the end, running after him. It was tiring and sometimes the baby inside did not get much attention until DS1 was in bed and I finally had time to rest.

Now baby #3 on way (will have 3 under 3) and now it's double the running around! I make sure to go to bed early and take the boys out lots during the day so they can have lots of exercise & fun... Then pass out at 7pm!!

Good luck

[*LittleMissSummer*]

To be honest i turned into a lazy mum.

We spent the first 3-4 months me just sitting on the couch watching telly all day. If i was having a bad day with morning sickness we laid in bed all day. Some days i took her to the local shopping centre and sat and watched her play at the playground or letting her run around outside. I wasn't very hands on but i was so nervous that this bub wouldnt stick.

As for silly things, ive done the carrying toddler and bags of groceries or lugging stuff on a bus and running for buses.. really did regret it a day later!

We as mums do what we can and what gets things done!

[chody47]

Thank you both for your tips and experiences.

[LuluHB]

Unfortunately I think its impossible to really get a LO to understand why mummy can't do everything she used to. With this pregnancy I was still having to carry the kids at some point.

Like LMS, we had far too much tv on my really bad days, but most of the time you just have to do what you can, rest when you can and take any help on offer.