exessive pregnancy fatigue

j.h.mommy

For those who have been there, I'd love some advice.

I'm at a point where I'm barely functioning and battling migranes and fatigue/exhaustion daily. Today dh was home and I was able to sleep in. I slept till noon (went to bed at 10). Most days there are times where I have t put ds in the pnp because I'm seriously worried that I'm gonna pass out at any moment and he'd be safer in the pnp than loose in the house. It is really getting bad. I'm actually getting pretty concerned that it's more than just pregnancy fatigue, perhaps anemia. Does this sound normal or like cause for concern?

crazy4u624

I would definitely bring it up to your doctor....I felt the same way, but it was during my first tri and I connected it with my morning sickness. Once my nausea went away, the fatigue went away too.

I didn't get migraines, but there were times when I thought I was going to pass out, or I was just completely exhausted. There were times when I had to sit down in the shower to keep from passing out, or when I would drive all the way to school (about an hour) just to nap in my car through my first class because I was exhausted. But once my nausea went away, this passed too....probably around 14 weeks. 

I was never anemic, but at around 17 weeks, my OB did recommend taking an iron supplement to prevent anemia....so I guess that could be the reason for your symptoms, but I don't know much about the symptoms of anemia.

Carrying two babies can definitely be exhausting....I know I was, and I didn't have a toddler to chase after. Try to get as much rest as you can. Let your doctor know how you're feeling and hope you feel better soon!

lutzcowgirlie

I'd speak with your doc. I was like that, but I was also anemic - so it could be a combination of things.

I went through periods where it would get better - never went away completely, but wasn't so constant and scary. Like you, I had another little one to care for and worried I would sleep through something.

 

I hope your doc can give you some suggestions.

Jenniepenny11

that sounds like my first trimester.  I had massive headaches that lasted the entire day, and napped all the time.  They went away a little after my 2nd tri started.  I hope it gets better!

Temp159135562506975

talk to your doc. A friend of mine was feeling that way for a month or so- and found out she had low iron.

hope you feel better.

j.h.mommy

Goldie_Locks_5:

talk to your doc. A friend of mine was feeling that way for a month or so- and found out she had low iron.

hope you feel better.

This is exactly what I'm thinking is going on. I have an appt. with my OB on Thursday and I'm definetly bringing it up.

I'm terrible...I'm hoping it's something like anemia so that it can be dealt with and I can hopefully feel better.