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3rd Trimester
joyfulonesb
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Fatigue and support
joyfulonesb
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FTM here, “geriatric” and foster mom…
Third trimester fatigue has hit hard and I’m struggling! Our current foster kiddo is less than 6 months old and that’s going well, but I am so tired these last couple weeks. I take naps as possible with some days getting a couple shorter ones (30-60 min) and some days not at all. But, some of my frustration lies in that I don’t feel super supported by my spouse. It was similar in first trimester when I was pretty tired and had food aversions as well that made keeping up with meals difficult. Second was better as I felt much better and was able to keep up with a lot more and start cooking regularly again (usually something I love), plus my spouse was super supportive after some hard conversations. But that seems to have run out along with my energy. Apparently me saying I’m tired is too common these days and got annoying. I promise, I don’t feel like I’m complaining bc I’m so happy for this pregnancy and willing to take all the pain an discomfort but thought I was voicing my limitations more so he knew where I was at and if/how I needed support. I know pregnancy and the changes to our lives are on his mind and it’s a welcome wanted thing but an adjustment all the same.
Third trimester fatigue has hit hard and I’m struggling! Our current foster kiddo is less than 6 months old and that’s going well, but I am so tired these last couple weeks. I take naps as possible with some days getting a couple shorter ones (30-60 min) and some days not at all. But, some of my frustration lies in that I don’t feel super supported by my spouse. It was similar in first trimester when I was pretty tired and had food aversions as well that made keeping up with meals difficult. Second was better as I felt much better and was able to keep up with a lot more and start cooking regularly again (usually something I love), plus my spouse was super supportive after some hard conversations. But that seems to have run out along with my energy. Apparently me saying I’m tired is too common these days and got annoying. I promise, I don’t feel like I’m complaining bc I’m so happy for this pregnancy and willing to take all the pain an discomfort but thought I was voicing my limitations more so he knew where I was at and if/how I needed support. I know pregnancy and the changes to our lives are on his mind and it’s a welcome wanted thing but an adjustment all the same.
So, any tips for fatigue and navigating all this?
It’s not likely iron as things were ok at most recent bloodwork, definitely drinking a lot of water (100 oz+), might be food-just not able to eat much at a time not feeling like much sounds appealing but not the ick from first trimester. Also, I definitely rest as much as possible when time allows (plenty of errands and to dos with fostering).
It’s not likely iron as things were ok at most recent bloodwork, definitely drinking a lot of water (100 oz+), might be food-just not able to eat much at a time not feeling like much sounds appealing but not the ick from first trimester. Also, I definitely rest as much as possible when time allows (plenty of errands and to dos with fostering).