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Tired and lethargic

myarnton1

myarnton1

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Location
Neath Port Talbot
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
Hi,
Is feeling tired and lethargic just one of the many perks of T1D?:( I'm constantly running on fumes. I do have a 6 month old daughter which is another factor adding to the feeling - lol. But I felt the same way before she was born. I do have hypo thyroidism but as far as I'm aware it's under control and sugars are not too bad.
What do you do to make you feel less sluggish?
 
Hello @myarnton1 gosh not surprised your a new mum and managing a health condition, are you getting enough quality sleep or are you being woken a lot ? It is worth going to see your GP so best to get some expert advice and perhaps get your bloods checked too to rule out all possibilities ?
 
Hello!:) @Juicyj My daughter sleeps pretty well and I do get a lot of sleep but we co sleep and she's got to the stage where she flings her arms and kicks in her sleep lol so this does wake me up a bit. Maybe it's time to put her in her cot:(! Yes I think you're right, I'll have to make a doctors appointment to see what's going on. Thank you
 
I feel rough as a badger's... the following morning/lunch if I have a minor hypo overnight. Sometimes these go unnoticed and you're left feeling a bit dog the next day with no understanding as to why.

Anyway, not saying that you're having overnight hypos, but it's certainly something that'll cause me to feel a little sluggish and tired:)
 
Hi @myarnton1 I remember only too well when my daughter was a baby, I felt like I was on constant alert even whilst sleeping, so having her with you will no doubt also be affecting your quality of sleep, I would definitely think about a cot now, it's amazing how the quality of sleep not the quantity can affect your energy levels - but also still worth seeing your GP too just to have a general check up :)
 
Hi @myarnton1 :)

I think sleep changes after you have a baby. As Juicy says, you're on alert. That goes n for years to varying extents.

I do think a trip to the doctor is sensible though. A blood test can rule out anything non baby-related.

If all's well, I found taking a New Mum multivitamin helpful.ngetting out in the fresh air if you can helps too. I was also strict about napping myself when baby napped rather than try to do chores. Gradually you'll start to get more like a normal amount of sleep as the months go by :)
 
Thank you for the replies everyone, sorry I haven't responded quicker!
@GrantGam i will have to each out for that, in open to all ideas at the moment so thanks!
@Juicyj yes, you're so right with that, even asleep you're constantly on standby incase baby makes a sound. So it may be that and I'll just have to deal with it lol, but I will go to the doctors just incase. Thank you
@azure that's a brilliant idea, I haven't thought about getting a new mum vitamin, I'm going to have to get some in and make sure I take them. Yes I felt a lot better yesterday when I got out to take my dog for a walk. Thanks for the wonderful advice
 
I just wanted to say "well done".
I know how hard it is with babies and young children. Diabetes will still remind you that it was your baby first.
Juggling becomes your new expertise but you are already brilliant at it.
Tweaking things will make a huge difference.
Ps. My 4yr old cannot make up his mind whether weeing in his bed is a good thing or a bad thing! Boys! Ha ha

I still talk to my pschologist in diabetes team about wet beds. She is a huge support to me in my sister's lack of mothering experience. I grab info from anywhere and everywhere. I'm still a novice with 10yr old. :)
 
myarnton1 said:
Hello!:) @Juicyj My daughter sleeps pretty well and I do get a lot of sleep but we co sleep and she's got to the stage where she flings her arms and kicks in her sleep lol so this does wake me up a bit. Maybe it's time to put her in her cot:(! Yes I think you're right, I'll have to make a doctors appointment to see what's going on. Thank you
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Our kids slept with my spouse and I when they were little. My spouse was a big breast feeder believer so it was easier keeping them in bed and she would feed them if they woke up in the middle of the night without having to get out of bed - unfortunately I didn't get much sleep during those years - so I can relate - BUT I also had a much easier job than my spouse. :) Hopefully it's just symptoms of being a new mom.
 
Thank you! @ickihun thats really made me feel better:) it does become difficult juggling everything and making sure we (the mums) are also healthy. Aww that's funny, bless him! Good to know that it doesn't end even when they're 4 then Ha ha!
@fletchweb its nice to know that others are fans of co-sleeping as I always get the "you're making a rod for your own back". Yes hopefully it is just being a new mother:) thank you
 
@myarnton1 I still get cosy with 4yr old to do our mummy/toddler unique comfort strokes. They love it. 10yr old is still happy to cuddle his old mum too.
Don't let anyone stop your intimacy with your babies. That's what makes you their mum.
I bet an old fashioned person made that rule about detachment. Not needed these days with nursery/school and working is sometimes enough detachment eh?
 
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