5 Types Of Tired Only Moms Understand

Scary Mommy's cheeky article about all the different kinds of tired is sure to have you covered and help explain what kind of exhaustion you're dealing with.

Normally, knowing what the problem is means you can do something about it. That's the the case for moms though. We just have to keep on keepin' on.

You're either:

The Coffee Doesn’t Touch Me Tired: Coffee is a mom’s best friend because it wakes you up and gets you going at 4 a.m., when your children have chosen to start their day. It’s also used in the afternoons when you’re counting down the minutes to bedtime. There are days where the coffee can’t defeat your exhaustion. You drink it and you drink it and you drink it – all the time knowing that you could pass out in a second if given the chance. It’s not your fault. It’s because you’re tired.

Or maybe you're just…

The I’m A Mom Tired: This final type of tired begins the first night your baby is born and ends … well, according to my mom, never. Being tired is no longer something that just happens, but it is now a part of you. It’s embedded deep in your soul. Oh sure, you have moments of life and vibrancy, but in the end, the tired is always looming in the shadows, waiting to take over your body when all you want to do is be productive after the kids go to bed. Let the dishes sit in the sink. The laundry can wait. It’s not your fault the house is messy and you haven’t had a shower today. Or this week. It’s just because you’re tired.

So which one is it? I think I'm usually just “I'm a mom tired” but some days I slip into the “Narcolepsy tired.” What about you? Share your story in the comments.

Didn't feel like one of these descriptions fit you? There are a few more in the complete list of types of tired all moms feel over at Scary Mommy. Check it out to discover what kind of tired you are.