IPod loses battery charge when uploading from iTunes

Hey all,
I really could use some help here. I don't know what happened but for some reason my iPod's full battery quickly (and I mean within minutes) goes down to empty when I try to upload the songs from iTunes. I have reset the iPod several times and also restored it hoping that would help but it hasn't.
I'm dreading hearing the phrase "time to get a new battery" on this because I really don't want to send it in. I listen to it everyday and can't live without it.
Any suggestions? I'm using a PC so I can't charge and upload at the same time.
iPod 3rd generation (touch wheel)   Windows XP  

No, I have a PC, not a mac so I can't charge while my iPod is connected to my computer.
The battery has been ok, not great, but I've been able to use it for a few hours without having to re-charge. However, in the last few days it hasn't wanted to take a full charge for some reason.
I'm probably going to have to send it in to be replaced which is unfortunate because it's only 2 years old.

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