I generally had more issues with pregnancy #2, RLP and wonky back stuff and diastisis recti, so all of that together made me feel more tired and kind of "over" being pregnant. (I loved being pregnant the first time.) I blame it on age. DD was old enough that I wasn't running around after her at home during the day and I also had less work during pregnancy #2 v. pregnancy #1 when I was essentially working two jobs (my desk job at an org and starting my own business).
I'm a jerk and will say I am actually less tired this time around somehow? my only explanation was that I had a job I HATED when I was pregnant with DS and I really enjoy my job now. I think that has a lot to do with it.
I've definitely felt more run down this time. But to be fair, I'm just now getting out of the first trimester. I agree that it's having another child to chase more than anything else.
Yes. I was sooo tired with DS. With DD I could lay on the couch whenever the hell I felt like it. Not do anything at all with only minor repercussions.
I will say the upside was pregnancy went faster and I didn't dwell as much as I did with the first too because I just didn't have time.
Post by Willis Jackson on Jun 29, 2015 20:31:51 GMT -5
Yes, I absolutely think it's from running after the older kid.
I was more tired during my 2nd pregnancy than my 3rd. It took a lot more physical energy to parent one BSC crazy toddler than a 5yo and chill 2.5yr who played together all day.
I can see age mattering more if you're talking about pregnancies at 22 vs 42, but you don't age that much in just a few years.
I felt better with my second, actually. I had a lot of complications with my first and spent a lot of time on bedrest. With the second I stayed active up until the end. I think working out helped with my energy level. I was also less anxious, obviously, which helped my outlook and feelings to be more positive.
Post by humpforfree on Jun 29, 2015 20:33:04 GMT -5
So much more. I am also so so sore the last couple of days, like in my belly. It hurts to do anything. I don't know if it's the fact that it's my second pregnancy and my body is getting beat up again or if it's because I have the toddler too. I can't imagine 14 more weeks of this
I was not more tired the second time but I was unable to nap due to the toddler so I felt more tired more often. I napped daily and slept in the first time around.
I was more tired with number two mostly bc I couldnt rest like I did with dd1. I did not have horrible back pain the second time around so that alone made the whole thing easier.
Post by spidervain on Jun 29, 2015 20:34:11 GMT -5
My first 2 pregnancies were cake. I don't remember feeling much different than my normal self plus 40 pounds. My third and now current (4th) pregnancy have been significantly worse. I think I was exhausted my entire first tri. Like I could lay down and fall asleep immediately no matter what time it was. I think it was just the pregnancies and being older. My husband does way more "home" stuff now than he did then, and my job is significantly less demanding. I'm just worn out.
I was more tired when pregnant with #2. Granted, I had a 6.5 month old when we found out who was still up nursing 2x per night and didn't STTN until he was 9 months. He also learned to crawl, walk, and all that jazz while I was pregnant.
My pregnancy aches and pains in my pelvic area and hips set in earlier with #2 as well. That was rough. I just wanted to relax with my feet up at the end of the day and couldn't.
Well, I've consistently felt more tired since I had DD than before I had her, regardless of being pregnant. Pregnancy hasn't helped, but I don't think being two years older has made a big difference (32 vs 34).
Yes, for both reasons mentioned and the fact H started working 14-15 hour days 60 miles away, so I had to do all parenting & household tasks Monday through Friday.
Post by turtlegirl on Jun 29, 2015 20:52:31 GMT -5
Generally, all my pregnancies have been the same. Similar symptoms and rate of rate gain, showing the same size/time, etc.
I do feel like with this third pregnancy I've had a little bit more random back and hip pain. Not sure what is causing it. I'm 5 years older than my first pregnancy, but I'm still a young mom (just turned 30 and am about to have my 3rd kid).
I think I was equally tired with both pregnancies, but for different reasons. With DS I was working, so the 1.5hr commute each way and lack of naps was very draining. When I was PG with DD I napped every day when DS napped so that was great, but obviously watching a toddler is exhausting. Everything else was similar also. GD, heartburn, insane fetal movement, ligament pain.
I was far more tired my second pregnancy. Even removing the fact that it was twins I really think it was due to the fact that I already had a child. With J I used to come home from work and spend the afternoons napping, reading, or lounging on the couch. I'd wait for H to get home and make dinner or I'd order takeout. With the girls I was on all afternoon solo parenting from 330 to 6 or later so there was no napping and I had to make dinner to feed J.
I don't think age had much to do wih it since I waant much older - 30/almost 31 when I had J and 32 when I had them.
Post by teatimefor2 on Jun 29, 2015 21:11:07 GMT -5
Both of my pregnancies were fairly easy, but towards the end, I felt more pregnant. I was just more tired. I didn't have the time to rest, and put my feet up. I was two years older and those two years, I feel, made a difference. It has, sadly, also made it more difficult, in my opinion, to lose the weight too. I'm getting there, but it's been harder this time around. Both my second was worth it :-)
I think it was partially because nobody GAF about second pregnancies. First pregnancies you have showers and registries and stuff to excite you. Second time it's just like "ugh I better haul shit up from the basement."
Post by MadamePresident on Jun 29, 2015 21:21:18 GMT -5
My mom was 20 when she had me and 32 when my first sister was born. Her pregnancy with me was much much easier. She always encouraged me to "have my kids while I was young".
I felt like neither of my pregnancies were overly difficult. Even when I was 8 days overdue with me 2nd I didn't feel overly uncomfortable. I actually think having a toddler, kept me in better shape.
Post by wanderlustmom on Jun 29, 2015 21:28:18 GMT -5
I actually had low energy first trimester first pregnancy and low energy third trimester second pregnancy and otherwise felt better pregnant than non pregnant. I really miss being pregnant--it's been almost nine years--but I don't want to be pregnant. I am an enigma inside an enigma.
I think it was partially because nobody GAF about second pregnancies. First pregnancies you have showers and registries and stuff to excite you. Second time it's just like "ugh I better haul shit up from the basement."
Oh, yeah, there was a lot of hauling shit out of storage and taking it down from the tops of closets and numerous other mind-numbing tasks like figuring out where in the heck all my crib sheets went. That alone made me want to take a very long nap.
Post by ginkgoleaf on Jun 29, 2015 21:36:53 GMT -5
Yes, more tired. It's not because of DS, he's 4 and I've been pretty lazy so far, plus I was working when pregnant with him. I think it's the twins or age.