Is it just me?

janelle0224

Hey guys, 

I just got to 7 weeks and im constantly tired, hungry and nauseous. Is this normal?  It's to the point where I have to nap at work. Didn't even make it today. Thinking abouy going to my OB tomorrow for a little time off.  Was hoping to make it through my first trimester but hey. 

SaphireSweetie88

janelle0224 said:

Hey guys, 

I just got to 7 weeks and im constantly tired, hungry and nauseous. Is this normal?  It's to the point where I have to nap at work. Didn't even make it today. Thinking abouy going to my OB tomorrow for a little time off.  Was hoping to make it through my first trimester but hey. 

@janelle0224

First of all if you lurked and read other posts your questions would have been answered already.

Second of all - Yes this is normal - especially in the 1st Trimester. If you're napping at work, are you sure you're getting enough sleep at night? I had to give myself an extra 3-4 hours a night during my first trimester. 

Third - You want your OB to give you a "get off work" slip because of being pregnant in the 1st trimester? Good luck with that. It's only going to get harder as the pregnancy continues and your symptoms change, etc.

janelle0224

Firstly, i'm new but I have been doing a little reading thanks. 
Secondly, I appreciate your advice about extra sleep. Good advice and I have been doing that yet it doesn't seem enough. 
Thirdly, it is my last resort as this is my first pregnancy so with all the reading in the world it is still very new. 

MyNamesTaken

Totally normal. First tri sucks. I spent most of it passing out as soon as DS went to bed at 8. Try going to bed earlier if you can. I also found a strategically timed caffeinated beverage would help me when I hit my afternoon wall. Not sure if this works for you, but getting some exercise helped keep my energy up too. We have a gym at my office I try to go to at lunch but a brisk walk at lunch could make a difference.

If you search the boards there are probably lots of threads with coping strategies so you won't need to miss work. 

janelle0224

Thanks so much

allthingscozy

How do you expect to function with a child if you can't handle first trimester "exhaustion" ?!?! I suggest you start looking forward now and start putting everything into perspective as well. It isn't going to get easier so try and figure out a way to manage. 

SnarkasaurusRex

You may also want to ask your OB to check your iron levels. Anemia is pretty common in pregnancy and can lead to fatigue, but can be taken care of with a daily supplement. I find it extremely unlikely that your OB is going to give you a pass on work just because you're tired. Fatigue is part of the mom gig and it's only going to get worse. So it's best that you find your coping mechanisms now and learn how to handle it. Many women experience a boost in energy once 2nd tri starts, but others, myself included (in both pregnancies), don't.

zigzag8412

I feel your pain on the tired front... I work close enough to home that I often spend my lunch breaks running home for a 30 minute nap.  I also find myself falling asleep as early as 8:30.  Depending on your doctor, some caffeine is allowable.  Best of luck!

sasha29-2

All normal, and you're gonna need to find what works for you to cope.

For me, peppermint (decaf) tea helps with both feeling like I'm going to fall asleep at work and with nausea to some extent, as to peppermint candies (sugar free).  Lemon ginger tea is good for me too, and I find the more hydrated I am, the less exhausted I feel (plus it'll keep you getting up to pee lol).  I work an office job, so I find getting up and moving around 2pm ish helps a lot; hard to fall asleep when you're walking.  And I've always been a bit of a gym rat, but I've noticed in general the days after I work out, I'm less fatigued than the days after rest days.  Even a 6am yoga class before work, counter-intuitive as it seems, makes me feel like I have more energy throughout the day (though obviously if you don't already exercise you need to talk to your doctor about it).  

And there's no shame in going to bed at 8pm!

holli0801

Normal. It's not easy but gets better!