Unfortunately, there is no ‘cure’ for tiredness when you have a new baby, but these few tips may help you to feel a little more rested.
1. Sleep or rest when your baby does – even if it is mid-morning. Put your mobile on silent and ignore the doorbell. Cat-naps like this will really help top up your energy levels.
2. Be realistic about what you can achieve. You are not Wonder Woman or the Bionic Woman, so you can’t do everything today – spread it out in more easily manageable tasks.
3. Accept all offers of help. Absolutely! Cooking, cleaning, ironing (especially ironing!!) – the more practical help you can get in the early days the better.
4. Stop ironing or at least cut down! Not everything needs to be ironed (plus see 2. above).
5. Eat well – soups, baked potatoes, sandwiches and fresh fruit will help to keep your blood sugar steady, stabilise your mood and help maintain your energy levels.
What worked for you? Any of the above or something completely different? Let us know!
