47 with a 9 yo. Feel exhausted

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Someone needs to bookmark this post for all of the women who come on here wanting to get pregnant in their 40s.

Why? One of the first posts is an older mom loving her OM lifestyle. Go on any parenting discussion and see people talking about how tired they are, no matter what age. Kids are hard.

[Anonymous]

Things are much easier if you are an old mom with lots of money to outsource. Of course some moms say it’s easy and some say it’s hard.

[Anonymous]

I'm 44 with a 7 yr old and don't feel tired. I think this is either a medical issue or a three kids thing. My mom had four kids before she turned 30 and she was tired all the time. I think it gets harder as they get older because then you have to juggle the issues of several ages at once. With a new kid I know whatever is hard about things now, it will be over in a year or two (and replaced by something else).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 44 with a 7 yr old and don't feel tired. I think this is either a medical issue or a three kids thing.

Agree. I’m 50 with a 5- year old and don’t feel tired, but I don’t know that I’d feel as spry with more kids.

[Anonymous]

I just turned 35 and am considering a third. Your post scares me that having a by near 36 would be too old!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm 44 with a 7 yr old and don't feel tired. I think this is either a medical issue or a three kids thing.

Agree. I’m 50 with a 5- year old and don’t feel tired, but I don’t know that I’d feel as spry with more kids.

You are too old to have just a 5 years old child. That is ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Ditch processed foods. Ditch sugar. Eat lower carb.

Eat real food.

[Anonymous]

I'm 46 and have three children under age 6. I'm exhausted!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 46 and have three children under age 6. I'm exhausted!

What the f is wrong with you?

[Anonymous]

Tough crowd as always! I am 62 with a 22 year old daughter, an only. She is exhausting having had medical and mental health issues her whole life. SIGH. Trust me it does not get easier when they get older. It is just different.

[Anonymous]

I’m 48 last kid 5 years old. I used to be very exhausted. I took some supplements and tried to get more sleep. It’s been better after my kid started school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had my last on at 38. I feel so exhausted with job, sports/ activities for kids and housework. I worry sometimes if I would be able to launch my last one successfully. I just wish sometimes I had my kids when I was younger. I love them all so much but just don’t have enough energy and time to do everything. Does anyone else feel the same way?

You didn't think at 38 to look ahead of having a 12 year old when you were 50? Unbelievable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hear you, op. I’m 52 and my kids are in middle school and play club sports so I often do get home until 830/9. One is on the top team and likely to stick with it through high school and I’m - so - over - it.

You’re too old to have middle schoolers which is why you’re so - over - it.

DP here. No. Its because the travel sports schedule is hideous. I'm 43 and I'm so over it too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm 44 with a 7 yr old and don't feel tired. I think this is either a medical issue or a three kids thing.

Agree. I’m 50 with a 5- year old and don’t feel tired, but I don’t know that I’d feel as spry with more kids.

You are too old to have just a 5 years old child. That is ridiculous.

You’re the ridiculous one, Brunch Granny.

[Anonymous]

Same here. Almost 48 with 9, 11, and 14 year old kids. Trying to stay on top of work, get them to all of their activities (and they are not overscheduled - each has one sport or other activity but all of these have 3-6 practices/rehearsals a week), cook healthy-ish meals, be a somewhat attentive wife, maintain friendships, stay in minimally good shape, have some hobbies, etc.... it's all killing me slowly. You are not alone.