Okay, what are you, a machine?!<br><br>
You think you can birth children, nurse them, get up every few hours for years, never once, even for a minute, completely let down your guard, feed, wash, dress, doctor, teach, love, etc, one or more little people and still keep the house clean, have a good relationship with dh, your other relatives, <i>his</i> relatives, the neighbors <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="smile"> and manage the finances, groceries, laundry vaccuuming, appointments, etc, etc, etc.?????<br><br>
Of course you're tired. Forget the dishes. There will be new dishes every day for the rest of your life. Do one thing that will stay better for a few days, like sweep the porch or clean out a corner filled with toys. Take that nap. Be good to yourself, you deserve it!<br><br>
If your kids are older, are sleeping through the night, you are getting 8 or 9 hours of solid sleep and are eating well, and still feel this way, you need to look at a few things.<br><br>
Are you anemic? Lack of iron will make you tired and will slow brain function. It takes MONTHS to bring up the amount in your blood, so stick with it. A multiviatmin might be a good idea too.<br><br>
Does this happen at certain times of the year? As the seasons change? Some neurological problems show up this way. Nothing to worry about, sometimes a simple quirk inthe way we deal with teh change intemps not to mention turning back teh clocks.<br><br>
Drink more water. Being esp well hydrated will help too.<br><br>
Now, take that nap, guilt free.
