https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:02:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler/page/2#post-2310147 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 11:20:01 +0000 jmarionsmith 2310147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Physically? 100% being pregnant with a toddler, especially towards the end.</p> <p>Having a newborn and a toddler is exhausting in a different way, but in my opinion, much more manageable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2310101 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 09:06:31 +0000 Mamasig 2310101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: @MrsF: I think it totally depends on how you handle pregnancy and what kind of newborns you get! I think pregnancy is harder because I physically feel bad plus I'm tired. My newborns have been typical newborns but no colick. So even though I'm exhausted and often wanted to cry, at least I physically felt a million times better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2310078 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 08:27:10 +0000 travellingbee 2310078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsF: @winniebee: I said with my first that I'll take newborn days 10 times over rather than pregnancy. I've just had really hard pregnancies. No one can help you feel less tired and miserable when you're pregnant, but you can have help in the newborn days. I guess it just depends on your pregnancy and your kid! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2310074 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 08:24:07 +0000 MrsF 2310074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: I'm totally shocked too! Although I have had two really difficult babies, and I know you're familiar with that too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2310027 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 07:03:13 +0000 Foodnerd81 2310027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: it's possible people are just being nice to the tired pregnant ladies. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2310023 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 06:49:43 +0000 BandDmommy 2310023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: I think it depends on how your infant sleeps. D was/is amazing sleeper. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2310022 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 06:45:00 +0000 winniebee 2310022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am shocked everyone is saying pregnancy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2310003 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 05:14:20 +0000 BandDmommy 2310003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with previous posters, two toddlers will be exhausting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309992 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 02:56:20 +0000 matador84 2309992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I am most tired with two toddlers! Ha!!! I never would have guessed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309989 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 02:45:19 +0000 Anagram 2309989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's more tiring now with a 7 week old and 2 year old. My husband has already had to go out of town twice and the girls tag team wake ups. I've never been so exhausted in my life. </p> <p>Says the lady whose infant won't go back to sleep at 3:44 am, whose toddler will wake for the day at 6. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309986 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 02:15:32 +0000 iheartleopardprint 2309986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was pregnant with DD, DS was almost 2 and I wouldn't say either was particularly hard. I was working full time and pregnancy was fine, and when I was home with LO2 because I wasn't working it was easily manageable. </p> <p> This time, I am pregnant with LO3 with a 5 year old and a 3 year old and I am exhausted. I'm only in the first trimester, but this fatigue is killing me. I can only hope that this time the newborn phase with two other LOs will be easier than this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309973 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 00:01:24 +0000 Ginabean3 2309973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Um definitely newborn with toddler.....I cried so much the first couple weeks DD2 was born and I had both my mom and DH helping! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309972 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 23:34:22 +0000 coopsmama 2309972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pregnant with a baby wasn't so bad for me (DS was 4 months when I got pregnant so I was the majority of his first year). </p> <p>And young toddler with a baby wasn't bad, either. </p> <p>But oh my goodness, a young one year old and a young two year old has been EXHAUSTING lately. I'm more tired now (despite my youngest STTN now for two months) than I ever was the last couple years. These two keep me on my toes all day long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309971 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 23:34:21 +0000 sometimesshesings 2309971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! I'm 34 weeks pregnant with an almost-3-year-old, and I can't wait to be able to eat normally, sit on the floor, not need to pee every 30 minutes, and reach my feet. I was uncomfortable in my first pregnancy, but at least I got regular naps and mental downtime. The thought of how hectic things will be with two little ones is daunting, but I really don't like being pregnant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309963 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 23:16:32 +0000 MrsSRS 2309963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a relatively healthy, easyish second pregnancy but omg baby plus toddler is so, so much easier!!! My LOS are 24 months apart. I didn't realize quite how exhausted I was from pregnancy until life was suddenly easier postpartum. Definitely a breeze now that we are pushing 4 months, compared to being pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309957 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 22:48:04 +0000 travelgirl1 2309957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pregnant is way worse! I am so thankful for my pregnancies and hope to experience another one day, but, OMG it feels SO good not to be pregnant anymore! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309940 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 22:11:50 +0000 californiadreams 2309940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i can't compare yet, but i am counting on the fact that pregnant will be worse. i cannot wait for baby to be here so i can get some more rest. it sounds insane i know! </p> <p>i think a big part for me is that i also work full time now and i find that to add so much to the exhaustion. i am looking forward to being home everyday!</p> <p>ETA. also really glad to read the responses.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309933 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 21:51:48 +0000 travellingbee 2309933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 27 weeks pregnant with a very active and strong willed 2.5 year old and this has to be worse because seriously.... I'm narcolepticly tired. I'm also anemic right now so I'm sure that isn't helping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309921 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 21:35:42 +0000 mrsrain 2309921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank God! Pregnant with a toddler is kicking my butt-- glad I can look forward to it getting easier after birth! ❤️❤️❤️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309873 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 20:08:39 +0000 MrsF 2309873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Having a newborn and a toddler was definitely way more tiring for me. </p> <p>Having done this twice though, I am generally a much better pregnant person than I am a mom to a newborn. I've tolerated third trimester stuff pretty well but I have a really hard time with the newborn period. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309872 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 20:08:29 +0000 mrsjyw 2309872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pregnant! I've solely done nighttime w ds2 and I didn't really feel tired until 8 wks or so and he started sleeping longer then so overall it's been a smooth ride! We've been out and about nearly every day too. Ds1 is now in preschool a few days a week too so that Made it even easier the last few weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309871 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 20:06:34 +0000 mamabolt 2309871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lovehoneybee: @ladybee: me three! Pregnancy with a toddler is killing me right now, I'm so freaking tired! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309868 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 20:02:15 +0000 Foodnerd81 2309868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamasig: I seriously do not know how people can do that! Like, I was always thinking two, possibly three kids, but I literally cannot imagine doing this again with two! At least now I can nap when she does (making up for not doing that when she was tiny?). </p> <p>So glad to hear these responses. Thank you ladies. </p> <p>And @winniebee: I'm sorry. C was a pretty bad sleeper but not horrendous, and she was my only. I'm just crossing my fingers that this baby is a better sleeper. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309867 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 20:00:43 +0000 lovehoneybee 2309867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: Oh My God me too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309862 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 19:57:44 +0000 BandDmommy 2309862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pregnant was way worse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309853 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 19:50:13 +0000 blackbird 2309853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hands down pregnant </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309852 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 19:49:45 +0000 78h2o 2309852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pregnant with a toddler was worse. I was so tired, I let my toddler watch a show on the ipad before bed instead of reading to her. :(That way I could clean up and go to bed as soon as she went to sleep. The first 10 days of my pp recovery were rough due to pain and lack of sleep, but since then I've felt pretty good. </p> <p>@pinkb: that's awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309844 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 19:41:29 +0000 ChelseaRose 2309844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As the mom of an almost three year old and a five day old newborn, I'm glad to hear that pregnancy with a toddler was worse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309843 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 19:40:25 +0000 winniebee 2309843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a horrendous newborn sleeper. Horrendous until 8 weeks old. Hands down, having a newborn and a toddler was more exhausting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-tiring-pregnant-with-a-toddler-or-newborn-with-a-toddler#post-2309841 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 19:38:23 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2309841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely pregnant! </p>