Only 30 wks but totally exhausted! Anyone else?...

lilone_06

This could be a number of recent factors: jet lag, my two LOs not sleeping well at night, too much activity, poor diet, or could be something more serious like a vitamin deficiency or depression.

Anyone else have their energy levels drop at or around 30 weeks?  I don't remember this happening the last two pregnancies and am not sure whether I should just ride it out, or if there's something I can do about it. 

maelli3

I was exhausted around that time and realized I probably needed to up my iron. Also, all the others things you said weren't helping!

ruchemist

This is how I felt starting yesterday, when I hit 31 weeks.  I took 2 naps and was STILL tired!  I'm going to ask my MW about it today, but a friend from my Hypnobabies course mentioned that it could be low iron due to another increase in blood volume.  Guess I'll try to get more iron today and see if I feel better.  Good luck!

kabarbanel

Once I hit 30w I became totally exhausted, almost like how it was in 1st tri. It's pretty normal to have your energy level go down in 3rd tri.

Sheas

:::raises hand:::

I have noticed a huge drop in my energy levels.  I actually contribute mine to sitting behind a computer under flourescent (sp?) lighting all day.

I just realized that this morning, so I am going to try to take more breaks up on my feet walking around a little bit, and hopefully that will help.

OctGirl80

It could be all those things and/or vitamins . I know when I forget to take my iron supplement, my energy level tanks but I think its also part of 3rd tri.

kwitt22

Yes! I am so tired lately, but I am also having a very difficult time sleeping through the night. I am sad bc second tri sleeping was heaven. I literally never slept so well in my life as I have during my second tri.

Red_Dahlia

The exhaustion hit me like a ton of bricks at 30 weeks and 6 days (yesterday!). I can't remember EVER feeling that tired at work. Today is a little better, but I still want to go home and crawl in back in bed.

MrsTotty

It's not that I'm exhausted, but that my body just can't keep up.  I start doing chores or working on a project and it seems like 15 minutes in to it I have to take a break and let myself relax ... otherwise I'll totally regret it.  

craftytype

Yes! I am really feeling exhausted.

 I'm pretty good until about 3pm and then I'm tired, sooooo uncomfortable, and just begin counting the minutes until 5pm when I am done.

 I'm trying to get up from my desk more often and walk around and that seems to be helping a bit.

It's weird too, becuase I'm actually sleeping longer through the night without having to get up to use the washroom, but I've never felt so tired when that alarm goes off!

shalenap

Yes!  I feel like I need a nap by 2:00!  I'm even skipping yoga tonight because I'm too exhausted - and I love my yoga class.  I would be worried if I were actually sleeping at night, but since I think I'm sleeping in 5 minute bursts before waking up in pain and having to switch sides, I'm pretty sure that's why I'm so tired.

TheCricket

Count me in! My shower was Sunday and my in-laws were here until last night. Today, I actually gave in and took a nap, but my energy seems to have tanked overnight. I hope this is just temporary due to all the excitement of the weekend.