My baby is sucking all the goodness from me

nicolapniok

Just wondered if this is happening to you guys too....

My little bean seems to be sucking every inch of goodness out of me! I'm 8+2 weeks and feel sick pretty much all day every day, im constantly shattered (naps are a very regular thing right now), I look like poo, I'm pretty grumpy and I just don't want to go anywhere or do anything! The only good thing is that my boobs are growing and seem huge at the moment (although they hurt like mad

MrsPittman13

I don't really understand the sentiment you used to describe growing a new life inside of you. The best advice I can think to give is just take it one day at a time and know that it will all be worth it.

cassie1391

I know how you feel! Work has been hard for me lately because I'm constantly tired. Working just a few hours feels like hell to me. I'm also constantly moody. Just keep hanging tight. I'm 9 weeks today and my doctor told me that I should be getting my energy back around 12 weeks.

nicolapniok

My whole post at didn't actually send for some reason, I finished it off with "atleast all these symptoms should mean that everything is going well"

MrsPittman13 I don't really understand what you mean by your post?

Thanks Cassie, hopefully a few weeks we will feel better ☺️ xx

shabushabu

Ugh. I am 7 weeks and have been dealing with the same thing for the better part of three weeks. Most everything on the home front has been kinda falling apart as a result. Can't do much cooking, cleaning, laundry, walk the dog, etc. Be thankful if you have a supportive partner/people in your life. that's HUGE. if this includes having the luxury of not working while battling all-day nausea and exhaustion, be grateful for this (my MS would have definitely gotten me fired by now).

It's easy to get stuck in that negative loop when it feels like this is going to be your life indefinitely. From day to day I must remind myself that MS is a good sign for the health of my baby, and that this discomfort is probably a good opportunity to prep for the much more intense discomfort to come during labor. It's not always easy to see things in a positive light when you are physically miserable. Fortunately things will ease up for us over time. Then the moment you see your precious little one the discomforts you endured will be a million miles away. 

nicolapniok

Luckily I am a teacher so am on Summer holidays now, hopefully by the time I go back I will be feeling much better.

Don't get me wrong, I am grateful for everything I am feeling, no matter how rubbish and miserable it is making me feel, because it (hopefully) means that everything is going well!

Shabushabu I know what you mean about cooking, the only things I can cook are foods that literally just get put in the oven and left like chips. I couldn't face even looking at raw meat so minced meat, chicken etc are off the cards for now!

Xx

mommytobe2122

I feel blessed and thankful to have this baby:) but I see your point it's because of the hormones you can get depressed or feel stressed and upset.. It will change time to time, the moments when I was at the doc was my best moments so far but when I am at home alone I got bored easily even I read a lot and meditate nowadays I became more easy distracted and feel I don't know sad, tired.. But yes it will pass and worth it when we once started to enjoy our pregnancy do some baby shopping and preparing the nursery everything will be more fun just remember this

AMIHALY

I think this community should be a positive space where moms to be, or current moms, can safely vent their fears and frustrations. I am in my 6th week and can only do physical things a few hours a day before I feel like i need to take a nap.

I feel VERY fortunate to have a SO who is financially stable enough to support me throughout my pregnancy. It will leave me lots of room to prepare for the baby. Because i have no family or close friends where we live right now. I feel like a fish out of water having to learn EVERYTHING from scratch. 

Ironically though, in times of stress I tend to become unpleasant, but this baby inside me and all the good stuff my body is doing to make me strong for baby growing is also having this positive glow-y effect on me (my skin is even glowing).

Its almost like every negative brings a surprising positive and vice-versa.

nicolapniok Hang in there. As a first time mom, as well, I know these are all normal symptoms and nothing lasts forever. A baby in 7 months! That's just incredible!

ashloubaby2

I can relate a little to the OP in that I am just exhausted! I'm 6w3d and I just don't remember being this tired the first time around...but that was almost 7 years ago.

Like someone else mentioned, I am happy I am having the tiredness (and crazy hormones) because I'm taking it as a good sign that the baby is growing.

Msantana87

Hi! I am 5 weeks and am so exhausted! At work I keep yawning and counting the hours to go home and nap. This is my first pregnancy, I didn't expect to be this tired so soon into the pregnancy. Also my breast are very sore. I'm excited about this tiny baby growing though

MsRellieB

I feel your pain...I'm the type that likes to take care of home (clean, cook, organize, etc) but it's so hard to do when I'm drained all the time. Chores have gone undone and meals not cooked because I just want to sleep. Thank God for my Sig Other...he's the best and helps out as much as he can. Hang in there...it will get better for us in a few weeks once our bodies have adjusted to all the changes, especially hormones

keelinbruff

Yep! I feel way more tired this pregnancy! I have an 18 month old and naps are our best friend!

audriannfrey

Same here....uh I have a 20 month old who never sits so I agree with pp nap time is a life savior!

smushi

Your title makes me think of a vampire sucking out all your good traits.  Like, whoops you're pregnant, now you're gonna be evil.

thereelworld

So glad you posted this. I'm having a pity party too. 8 weeks and so nauseous I can barely function. I feel guilty because I'm taking nausea meds (Diclegis), not eating as well as I should (because nothing healthy sounds appetizing) and I'm not exercising either. I've been worthless at work and get nothing done. Hoping to push through these next few weeks and get to feeling better.

LJ1s

thereelworld said:

So glad you posted this. I'm having a pity party too. 8 weeks and so nauseous I can barely function. I feel guilty because I'm taking nausea meds (Diclegis), not eating as well as I should (because nothing healthy sounds appetizing) and I'm not exercising either. I've been worthless at work and get nothing done. Hoping to push through these next few weeks and get to feeling better.

Oh. Same. Exact. Stuff! I haven't filled my RX yet - I am so far ned after trying to hold it together all day at work that I come home and just crash. Week 12 is right around the corner - or so I am trying to tell myself.

bethgrillo

I'm with you. I'm 8w6d and feel terrible all the time. I couldn't be happier that I'm pregnant, but constantly feeling this bad and tired is physically and emotionally draining. You're not alone! Thanks for the companionship.

clairemwalker

Im finding housework and cooking really hard atm. I have quite a demanding job and work long hours so after a day of feeling tired and sick at work (and having to hide it becuase i wouldnt want my patients to think im unwell) the last thing i want to face is cooking and cleaning! DH is trying to be helpful but he works long hours too! Arrrg. I am glad for the symptoms thought they comfort me that the prenancy is going well, ill probably freak out when they eventually go away

missema

I know how you feel, I get up at 7am, work for 8am, by time i get home at 4:30, I can sleep till 8!

Im miserable, Im always tired, moody, every day i feel like im about to get my period, I've read that it stops.... praying it does!

ACleanLife24

Besides aches and exhaustion I have been pretty good.  However I can't distinguish what is pregnancy based and what is due to my auto-immune because my meds have had to be adjusted quickly.   Not that I am ever thankful for having a chronic disease but it has taught me to be patience, pace and save up spoons.  Sometimes this seems ridiculous to outside people but I know that I need to pace myself through a busy day like today or else I will over do it and suffer for a few days.  

My form of pacing includes frequent (even if short) naps, rests with ice/heat if needed (with a cup of tea).... taking a break at a coffee shop while shopping for a 20 minute sit down (again tea- maybe I have a problem)... taking a car and paying for parking when I really could have taken a train/walked.  I make time for myself for yoga/meditation even if its just a 10 minute slot.  I usually cook because I like it but when there is an evening beyond me I let DH do it, sometimes I help by preparing but I always meal plan and have the food in the fridge and a few back up home made frozen meals freezer.  And sometimes you stick it in the fuck it buck it and just order a take away!