Need support 🩷

babyonthewayaug24

First time pregnant here (6 weeks) and I am struggling bad with exhaustion. I am having a hard time completing routine daily tasks and feeling a lot of guilt about it. I work from home thankfully so my work isn’t being affected but doing daily household chores is a struggle. I then start crying because I feel guilty about it. Has anyone else experienced this?

I also came off my Lexapro as per my OBs advice. I saw another thread about lexapro being safe but even on the bottle there is a warning about taking it during third trimester. I have an appointment with my PCP tomorrow to discuss this or an alternative SSRI because how I’m feeling also mimics depression and I do not want to go down that road.

knottieb9d7ba6469c875c9

Having a tough time with exhaustion too and guilt! Sending vibes 

knottie121fded6344d2799

Hello I’m new here and here to talk just do what you can your body will take all the goodness for bubba x

mfcogg

Adjusting to the exhaustion is hard but once you accept it and do t try to fight it, things got better for me mentally. Sure I can’t always rest during the week but I spend most of the weekend pretty much doing nothing. The less I made myself feel guilty for sleeping so much the easier it was to accept. 

Plus soon enough you’ll be wishing for this long nights of sleep back! 

Good luck ❤️

mfcogg

I was feeling the same but just had a good week energy wise. I’m back on the couch for the weekend but I totally agree that as soon as you let go of the guilt it really helps. 

The tiredness has a purpose! We’re creating something amazing! I read that the energy pregnancy takes is like running a 40 week marathon so try and remind yourself that you are doing so much and the resting it vital. 

Also when it comes to the SSRI, I was on Lexapro & my doc switched me to Zoloft. I had a few doctors tell me that was better. I lowered my dose as well. I wanted to completely stop but many mentioned to me that it’s more risky for the baby if we’re depressed and not caring for ourselves/them. It’s such a hard decision to make and to have to continually think about but trust whatever you choose is what’s best for your baby ❤️

knottie882e61e8bbce4273

Yes absolutely. Exhausted, weak, and 100% unmotivated. I don’t feel guilt though. I feel
useless. Trying to accept this blessing because it truly is. Take it easy. Your body is working hard. It will be changing every week! What you are going though is normal.

halloweenkittee

Try and remember that your body is doing a lot behind the scenes. It’s hard not seeing what you typically can do being done, but there’s a lot happening that you can’t see. I hope that helps a little. 

nken20

Congratulations on your first pregnancy! Don't worry. It's completely normal to feel tired, especially during the first trimester. If possible, try to rest and seek help from others. Feeling guilty is just a common thing. Sending lots of baby dust here.

j-redd222

I’m having the same issues and, being on baby #3 I’ve also had experience with postpartum depression along with this. Take it in strides and understand that your body is going through A LOT right now. You’re doing amazing things without even being conscious of it- don’t beat yourself up about not having the energy to do all of the cleaning as well. Get the rest that you need and if you have a supportive partner, talk to them about how you’re feeling. As I’ve been going through this- and all the times prior that I went through this, having an honest conversation with my husband, telling him how I was feeling as far as my energy level and how it was effecting me mentally, he went out of his way to support me- taking on extra chores so I could still feel comfortable not being surrounded by clutter and making sure I had everything I needed and was getting enough rest. If you don’t have a partner or if they aren’t as supportive as you need, try to call a friend or family member for help. When my friend was pregnant, her husband worked a lot and wasn’t able to offer a ton of support throughout her day so I would go to her house, help her clean, keep her company, be an ear to listen and, when she was needing help with her second kid, I would do this while helping care for her first boy. Both of us live far from family so we found support in each other among other close friends. They say it takes a village to raise a child and, honestly, that starts before they arrive. Take care of yourself and cut yourself some slack mama! When I had really bad days, I would have to sit in front of a mirror and say some positive affirmations. You are strong, you are enough, and your worth is not defined by the state of your home. 

Car1985

I take Paxil and my OB, GP and psychiatrist said it was completely safe to take during pregnancy. It’s important to take care of yourself while you are pregnant and during postpartum so if it means staying on your medication I think it’s worth it! I actually just upped my dose because my anxiety and OCD was getting so high.I’m 22 weeks and I’m tired a lot and have totally abandoned a lot of my cleaning. Don’t feel guilty! You’re doing the best you can! I just tell myself that the chores can wait and my husband can help because my body is busy making our baby. You got this!