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PURE EXHAUSTION

Colorado Babies 12Colorado Babies 12 member
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Also posted in second trimester board. Looking for advice anywhere! Thanks 

Almost 15 weeks and carrying twins. I have headaches, fatigue, sleepiness, body aches..etc  My first 2 pregnancies were a cake walk next to this.  I'm a nurse and work on my feet most of the day.  I will take any advice on how to increase my energy and feel better.  This is how I felt at 38 weeks with my others!  I drink lots of water, take my vitamins and have been eating well.  I have also had spotting on and off for a week that my MD hasn't been concerned about. (He did a pelvic and u/s)  I just can't over do it.  Advice please??  Thanks!

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  • tmbuchmanntmbuchmann

    You're making two babies (at once) you need to listen to your body and if you're tired then you need to rest. Otherwise you will end up with PTL and a lengthy NICU stay.

     Other than that, you sound like your doing everything right, good luck!

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  • Breezy8407Breezy8407 member

    Oh man...I can't imagine being on my feet all day. I am 15 weeks too, and have really noticed the exhaustion - especially on days where I am busy and more stressed at work.  Yesterday was one of those days. I am way more tired than I was during first tri. When I was at my parents for Thanksgiving, I got 9 or more hours a sleep each night but then would be sleepy by 2pm. It was crazy.

    I guess I don't have any advice, just wanted to commiserate.  Sounds like you are doing everything you can besides not working. Rest as much as you can when you aren't at work.

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  • jdancer5jdancer5
    I didn't really start to feel better from the morning sickness until about 16wks, so you may improve. Otherwise, naps are your best friend. If you can sleep for 30-45 min when you first get home from work, you will get through the evening so much better. 16-24wks was when I felt good, but I still took a nap almost every day. Hope you feel better!
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  • Colorado Babies 12Colorado Babies 12 member
    Thanks.  Im hoping that's what will happen.  I will look forward to 16 weeks!!
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  • reillyroowhoreillyroowho member
    I am a Kindergarten teacher so I am also on my feet all day. Recently I have felt like I have had better days lately, more energy? But only barely!
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  • LewisTwinsLewisTwins member
    You may need to up your caloric intake a bit to compensate. I'm only 12w6d, but I find if I'm not on my eating game (every 2-3 hrs), theN all I wanna do is sleep. Try getting in a few mor snacks throughout the day. Hope it improves. 
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  • lou3386lou3386
    I was exhausted until about 19 weeks and I am still not 100%. I can literally sleep from 9p-9a and still feel the need to take a nap. The only advice I can give is to go to bed earlier and maybe try a nap at lunch time if possible. Good luck!
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