How do you deal with the pure exhaustion?!

[2N1mom]

Hi. I just had my fourth baby. I have twin 4 year olds, a 2 1/2 year old, and a 1 month old. I love all of my kids and try to give them a fair combination of love, play and discipline. But lately I have just been so tired that I feel like I've been slacking in a few areas..mainly when it comes to my husband, but somewhat where the kids are concerned too. By the time I get all the kids to bed, all I can do is go to sleep. I also start a new job monday and I know that will take its toll as well, although it will be nice to have the extra money. With my husband being the only bread winner, all we can really do is keep our bills paid. So my question is how do you do everything at once, and still have time for yourself or your husbands? I know it will probably get easier once the baby is older, but right now being a good mother, wife, and worker seems impossible!

[czshcecnc]

I have twin 4 yr. olds as well.  :)

I have 12 children with #13 on the way. Some days I struggle but most days I don't. Hubby and I have spend time together every night but only for an hr. or two. I get real tired in the evening but I take a little nap during the day just to help me with the evening. I'm a SAHM but have worked part time in the past. My youngest is 5 months and it wasn't until she was 2 months that things got back to normal. I hope it happens quickly for you.

[cmy3kids]

 A lot of it probably has to do with the baby right now for you with getting up in the night. Plus with just having a baby your body is still adjusting back to the norm. I have 4 kids... ages 12, almost 10, almost 8 and 3 years old. My 3 year old has special needs so he has a lot of "extra" things that need to be done, plus doctor appointments and he still isn't fully walking on his own. It's tough at times and I do feel that being organized and prepared ahead of time does really help. I try to make meals ahead of time and to stay on top of things so when I can relax I'm not feeling so guilty.

[Syra3.14159]

I know that part of my exhaustion is purely physical.  I had complications after the birth of my fifth child and I just got over being anemic.  Taking suppliments and being sure I ate good food and drank enough water helped a lot.