tiredness setting in (lo 3 weeks old)

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Yesterday and today I've been shattered... Bed at 7pm last night, Dh did most of the baby soothing last night between feeds, and today am just yawning like a loon. I wasn't feeling tired before, or at least not noticeably so, in fact possibly was veering towards smug 'I'm not even feeling tired!' sentiment.

Well, I take it all back. My friend, with lo at the same age, seemed to experience exactly the same thing. Lo is very good, but obv still feeds often and cries a bit.

Is suddenly feeling so pooped standard? Will I ping back after a few days? Any experiences welcome

Just thought, came off iron tablets a couple of days ago, could that be something to do with it?

Completely normal to be absolutely exhausted. Although, as you've said you've just stopped the iron tablets, I'd go get a blood count done at the gps just to be sure it's not that.

You will eventuallly get used to the tiredness. Honestly. Around 2 months is when it gets easier ime. Just rest whenever you can! Curl up on the sofa with some tea and nice food and watch a boxset. And you've probably heard it 100 times but SLEEP WHEN YOUR BABY DOES!

And congratulations!

Yup - you've come off the first couple of week high and now need to settle in to the rhythm of exhaustion that is living with a small baby. Your baby may not sleep well for a year - or more - sorry to say. So you are not being patheticif you go to bed at 7 for a few months weeks. Look after yourself and you will be strong to look after your baby. Good luck, batten down the hatches and prepare for the long haul. With any luck you will get a sleeper. As well as sleep when the baby sleeps, if you can do that (I never could), make sure you have something on each day that makes your life fun and worth getting out of the house for.

Erm you might feel better in a few days. More likely you will feel beyond exhausted for several months until your little one sleep properly

Sorry! I just think better to be realistic and make sure you factor that in to your plans

Of course you're tired! You only gave birth three weeks ago -- it's like having done a 500 mile pilgrimage on foot. Give yourself a break (not that you can literally of course). It DOES get better. Eat well and drink lots of water. Feed baby lying down if breastfeeding and sleep whenever baby sleeps. Minimise visitors. Good luck xx

Also agree with the other posters. My baby (1) still a terrible sleeper but I'm used to it now feel quite excited if I get 4 hours in a row and managing to hold down a job/marriage in fact quite happy. Exhausted is the new normal! xx Seriously when people said 'get some rest' before the birth they said it for a reason

And although it seems hard work getting out for fresh air/ a walk can wake you up and help you feel better. Aim for a coffee shop