Anyone else struggling with third trimester and a toddler?

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I have a just turned two year old and am just about 36 weeks pregnant. DC still goes to the childminder 3 days a week but my god the other 4 are killing me. I feel guilty I am just not keeping up with him now, watching too much TV and just not being able to be fun mummy with him. I'm being taken in for a c section in 3 weeks but God I don't know how I add a baby to the tiredness!!

Please tell me I am not alone

ha, i'm 36 weeks too and have a 15 month old DC. It's my last week of work so DC is at the childminders 5 days a week but weekends DH and I basically take turns watching DC and napping. I find a day of looking after DC1 wears me out ... not sure how things will work out when the baby's there!

Oh my god yep. At 38 weeks now with a three year old, the days when it’s just me and him are killing me. He’s a child who wants to be played with constantly, TV watching is the only rest!

Hoping in some ways things might be easier once baby comes - maybe? At least I won’t have this heavy feeling like my stomach is filled with rocks then.

I feel your pain! I had a not quite 2 year old in the late stages of pregnancy & it was HARD!! Luckily he still napped & went to nursery 2 days. Rest as much as you can when they're not there & try not to feel guilty, you're not superhuman!

I'd love to say it's easier when the baby arrives but... . In some ways it is as you are more physically able, in others it harder but you'll manage just fine.

Good luck!

I’m in the latter stages of the 2nd trimester & I’m struggling! My daughter has suddenly hit the terrible twos at 2years 7months having been a generally easy going child until about 3 weeks ago! She’s being an absolute horror & physically quite demanding which is tough when I’m on my own! I’ve sat in tears while she’s been screaming and thrashing over something (usually I have no idea what).. I’ve no idea what’s triggered the change, there’s been zero changes in her life, but it’s quite a shock!

I also have HG & feel really quite poorly all the time. Im badly anaemic as I throw up iron tablets (waiting for a transfusion). I’m a manager & my deputy is off sick, so I’ve got a double workload & I work part time. I’m therefore working most evenings as well. I’m frankly mentally & physically done. And I have 13 weeks to go.. 🤦🏼‍♀️ But at least Christmas is here & soon there be lots of family to help and lots of attention on DD!

Sending love to those in the latter stages, I can only imagine it’s even harder!

I'm only 8 weeks and I'm losing the plot here! I read some excellent advice, uh, somewhere, that said that a few weeks of non-stop TV is absolutely not going to destroy your toddler and that the most important thing is to make yourself as happy/comfortable/sane as is possible, by whatever means necessary. New toys are a godsend in terms of getting some peace and quiet - let's hope your family is feeling silly generous this Christmas! If not, it's time to ravage the charity shops :D

I'm in the same boat. 30+5 and with a 17 month old who is at the childminder's one day a week. I've been doing pretty well but starting to feel the strain now as everything physical (even putting on shoes and socks) is at least 25% harder than it used to be.

I'm getting through each day by dragging myself out in the mornings to toddler group/library etc to wear DS out, then relaxing while he naps. Trying to involve him in chores in the afternoon and counting the minutes until DH is home to share the load.

We planned to increase the childminder to 2 days a week once the baby comes along, but I'm starting to think about doing it sooner.

Im 39+4 with an autistic 4yr old and a soon to be 2yr old. Feel like a zombie. My head feels empty like im a robot just getting by. I dont no how im going to cope when this one arrives.