2013 = Challenging start....

[Former_Member]

Hi there!

I wanted to share with you guys because I know this team to be very supportive...and I know your comments usually put a smile on my face & give me the extra little push I sometimes need!

A few weeks, back, we learned that we were going to be parents for the 2nd time around! (YAY!!!) I had set up a kickass plan for both my Etsy shops & had so much ideas & motivation...until the extreme tiredness from 1st trimester struck me! :\
These days, I'm just so tired, it's unbelievable...usually, during weekends, when my little one was napping, I would work on my listings & custom orders...but now, all I feel like doing is sleeping too!

This weekend, I haven't even touched my sewing machine or my graphic tablet! :(
I'm so not proud of myself...yet I know that the most important thing right now is most probably to listen to my body and get some rest whenever I need it...because this tiny little shrimp in my belly is sure draining lots & lots of energy!

Hoping my motivation & energy level will be back to normal soon! :)

[Former_Member]

You can do it! Congrats on number two!! I don't have kids of my own (yet- hopefully in the near future!) but I know you will find motivation one of these days to get work done!
Best wishes to you and your family :)

[Former_Member]

Oh no! I hope things return to normal soon. I had the same thing happen to me with my pregnancy... I had just developed this amazing plan, complete with a work schedule and everything and then "bam!". Good luck with everything!

[WintergreenDesign]

I think that extreme tiredness is common in the first trimester... I know it was for all of my kids. I found that I had more and more energy the closer it got to the delivery date.

I didn't check your shop but is it possible to have "ready to ship" products and leave out the "made to order" until your energy returns. This is something to anticipate when your new addition arrives as well as the is likely to be more extreme tiredness and just less time for creating in general.

Congratulations and all the best to you and your family : )

[Former_Member]

Annie - Glad to see I'm not the only one! ;)

Christa - I have ready to ship items (actually, I only have 2 made to order left in the shop)...but unfortunately, I haven't had time to stock up my shop...so right now, I only have 20 items....I would have liked to build up more stock during January since I guess it's gonna be a slower month...

I remember being tired during my 1st trimester when I was pregnant with my daughter...but I don't remember it being this bad! Haha! I guess the 1nd time around is an whole other story since you're already giving lots of attention & spending lots of energy on your little one! :)

Thanks for the support ladies! :)
Guess what...now I'm off to bed! Wish you all a good night!

[Former_Member]

First off: congrats!

Second: it'll be ok! Your shop is filled with so many cute items :) My vote is that you should take a break if you need one! Maybe your motivation will spring up again after you've started to relax for a bit :)

Best wishes!

[Former_Member]

I totally know how you're feeling. I have a 3-year old, an 18-month old, and am 33 weeks pregnant with our 3rd boy! My advice to you would be to sleep when you need it and take a break from Etsy if you need it. I was ok during my pregnancy with my 2nd, but once he was born, I just couldn't do it anymore. I just reopened my shop in December and am hoping to be able to hold out after #3 is born. :)

Best of luck to you!

[Former_Member]

Congrats Vanessa!

I second what Kelly said. Please take some rest and enjoy your pregnancy! This little baby needs a rested mama when he's ready to come out!

The first trimester of my pregnancy was exactly like that. I woke up at 9, ate, made a load of laundry, went back to sleep until the washer was done. After that, I put the washed laundry in the dryer, ate again and went back to sleep. And I didn't even think about doing dinner! I couldn't work or even go to the grocery store!

Maybe you should re-think your business plans accordingly and allow you and your business a well-needed rest.

Good luck!

[CardsbyJeweleighaB]

Same thing happened here - i was prepping for a craft show, working during the boys' nap and then all evening, then got pregnant and my productivity really dipped. I'm 22 weeks currently and am more productive than first trimester ( although still love a good nap!).
You can do it!

[FarmGirlDesign]

First I will start by saying CONGRATS!!! I totally understand what you are going through, I was there this time last year; I would work all day and come home and go straight to bed. I couldn't even make supper. It is soooo exhausting! But, the good news is, it will pass! Hopefully soon you will overcom and get your spurt of energy in your second trimester to make up for it. The most important thing is getting all the rest you need before the little one comes along :)

[Former_Member]

What wonderful news, congratulations!!

Definately listen to your body and rest when you need to. You'll be amazed how quickly the 1st trimester will fly by, especially with a little one already, and then you'll start feeling back to youself...until the 3rd trimester when you'll be exhausted again :)

[Former_Member]

Thanks again ladies!

Last night was AWFUL! My daughter is sick & we haven't sleep much! So today I took a day off from work to stay at home with her & cuddle! At least we've been able to get some rest, both of us!

I think I'll definitely have to rethink my strategy...but my daughter & my belly are my #1 priorities right now! Believe me, tonight, I'm going to bed at the same time as my daughter! ;)

Take good care!

[Former_Member]

Completed 2 orders today! (not via Etsy but it still counts! ;) )
I would lie if I said it didn't put a smile on my face! :)

Slowly but surely, things will fall into place!
Thanks again for all your support! I knew I could count on this team to cheer me up! :)