No motivation...is it just me?

Lyndsey13

Last night I was ready to break down and cry. I was so uncomfortable. I had a long day driving 1 1/2 hours (one way) to my dr appointment and we also took my parents to my dad's dr appointment (because it was just a couple of blocks away.) We went out to eat, a short trip to Target and Lowe's and came home. Then that night I was so uncomfortable I just couldn't stand it. I know now after a good night's rest that I just over did it, because I felt fine as soon as I woke up. But I hardly did anything. I just feel like I am being a baby and need to suck it up. I sleep 12 hours every night and spend most of my days on the couch. Thankfully, I work from home so I can still work.

That brings me to my next point. I'm having a hard time having the motivation to do anything productive. I do the bare minimum at my work, my house is a mess. I feel really guilty but I still can't get my butt into gear.

Is this common or do I just need to suck it up? I know I have a long road ahead of me and that just makes me more stressed. Sorry, for being such a drama queen. I guess I just need to hear how it has been for other MoMs.

femi99

I can relate to your post.. I've been so sick for the last two months I haven't had the energy to do anything.. My house is a mess and somedays I can't even move off the couch..I am really praying my 2nd tri is much better than the 1st.. Hang in there!

CourtneySue

Around 16 weeks I started feeling awesome ( I felt really crummy & sick) & have all kinds of energy now. I would speak to your doctor & see if your iron might be low.

ramee151

Me too...

I went from too sick (morning sickness) to too tired/no motivation to not allowed when it comes to housework.

Fighting the feeling that I'm being lazy, but I know that growing babies is my most important task right now and I'm trying to just stay focused on that!

jessibel00

I'm missing the 2nd Tri energy burst as well.  I felt great for three days, now I am tired all the time.  I work all day, come home and lay on the couch.

cutebride73

I am still feeling sick and on zofran (I will be 14 weeks on Sunday) and I am really hoping that I will get some energy back soon.  I go to work and then come home and sit on the couch all night - after taking an hour + nap first.  On the weekends - when I am able to sleep in - I do feel a little better and am able to do a little more.  DH and I have a big overseas vacation coming up in a few weeks and I really hope that I am able to function like a normal person.  I would love some of that 2nd tri energy.         

tma1685

I dont really even get out of bed most days. Im having so much pain and still morning sickness I have no motivation to even move. Just walked a 1/4 of the way through walmart the other day made my pelvic area start cramping really bad again.

 Im hoping things will get a little better soon but from everything I read and hear this is going to be a very long ride. Keep your head up and hopefully things will get better for you.

krismott25

i hear ya sister. call me a drama queen too. i went to lunch with friends for a couple hours (both of which are pregnant) after we ate they walked to target adn i drove home and took a 3 hour nap. today the only thing i didn was take a shower and i had like 6 bh in an hour. once i sat down it got better. do what ya gotta to do to keep them babies cookin!

lrrb

20 weeks was REALLY bad for me.  It got better for a little bit then only got worse.  Hang in there.  It will be over before you know it...its hard...we all have been there!

LegallyBlonde217

I've started slowing down a lot in the past couple weeks.  I feel fine now, I'm just exhausted most of the time. 

Lyndsey13

Thank you guys! You are making me feel much better. I have a great support system and everyone makes sure that I don't have to do too much but it just makes me feel guilty. I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this way...although I'm sorry you guys have to endure it also. Its so worth it though. I felt a baby from the outside today for the first time and that definitely takes my pain away!

allisonmarie22

I thought I felt bad at 18 weeks, but now I look back and laugh at myself for being such a wuss.  Things started to get REALLY bad around week 27.  I hope you get a few weeks of feeling well at some point before it really starts going downhill.

amex0107

I felt really great during 2nd tri.  I've definitely started to slow down, meaning I can't do as many simple tasks/errands as I used to.  This week has been extra rough, maybe because 3rd tri is just around the corner.  I think I may have done too much this week because I certainly have been paying the price once evening rolls around.