Tired Again

Tired Again

Energy that fluctuates.
Tired.
Weary.
Sitting in a chair,
Lying on bed or couch.
A few minutes of chores:
Dishes
Sew
Then weary again.

Putting the toddler down
For early naps
Or confined playtime in the crib
While mom naps,
Thankful that he doesn't climb out.

Cold
Hot
Nauseated;
Walking slowly to not upset
A delicate balance.

Hungry.
No appetite.
Must eat,
But what?
How
Where?

Depressed.
Irritable.
Weak.

Frustrated
By lack of energy.
So much of house a mess.
Laundry to do.

Beds to make.
Sweep.
Dust.
Mop.
Dishes.
Consider it fortunate when dishes
Get done.

In a couple of months
I'll feel better.
I'll have more energy,
Less nausea.

After all,
I just found out-

I'm pregnant.

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Reflections on Mommyhood