To think there's not much I can do about being grumpy

[littlebylittle]

When dc born. I hope iabu and people have great suggestions. When dc 2 born I was horrendously tired and really horrible to dd because there was just such a short gap between calm and lost it. What can I do? I don't handle tiredness well? Delighted to be having dc3, much wanted but terrified of "losing myself" and my relationship with dc.

Perhaps sleep whenever you get a chance? Go to bed at night when the children do. Take vitamins, get a walk outside daily, and stay hydrated. Maybe baby3 will sleep through the night from an early age, that would be a great help. Congrats on baby 3 and good luck.

Same here, but I have found that St Johns Wort combined with v high doses of fish oil have made a massive improvement.
Worth a shot!

Oh and I find those "Funniest Home Video" type shows hysterical when I'm seriously tired.

I get very grumpy and snappy short of sleep. I used to put ds down at 6 and go to bed myself. I'd express and dh would do the 10pm feed, so anytime after 2am I had slept enough to be up and down for a few hours. I couldn't sleep in the day when ds napped as there was just too much to do!

All very helpful. I think I do need to make a concerted effort to get out in the day. Natural inclination is to sit on sofa cuddled up and dozy. Then that nearly asleep feeling would be shattered by dd wanting to play and that would trigger grumpiness. At least you can't doze off in the park! And must do good food. Chocolate pretends to be my best friend when tired but is actually my worst enemy! Early evening sleep a good tip too. And a full time maternity nurse!!!! Ha ha!

Are you my DH posting this for me?

Bubbaluv can you take St Johns Wort and fish oils if you are breastfeeding?

I've been asking everyone I know for tips on getting babies to sleep well, but it does seem to be just luck. So after 2 refluxy non-sleepers I reckon I'm due a sleepy one this time.

Not sure about bfing I'm afraid - will have a google and see.

Breastfeeding mothers should not take St. John's Wort without consulting their physician first. Although it is a natural substance, St. John's Wort works like many other antidepressants and can be dangerous if not used appropriately. It can reduce the effect of some prescription drugs, for example, and should not be taken with other antidepressants. Because St. John's Wort can be purchased without a prescription, people may use it to treat self-diagnosed symptoms of depression independently, and they may not seek necessary medical advice.

I'm bf'ing and taking fish oils - omega 3 supplements, definitely!