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Anyone else this miserable?

browneyes_326browneyes_326 member
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First let me introduce myself! Im 36, 8 weeks pregnant, 2nd baby ... DS is almost 2 and a half. First pregnancy I only remember having morning sickness for about an hour each morning and being a tired.V

 This time ...

I've been sick 24 hours a day starting at week 5. Started Zofran 2 weeks ago and now feel a mild nasuea all day .... But the exhaustion! I could literally sleep all day. Getting up in the am is really tough. And I constantly feel like I just woke up ... Groggy, dragging myself around, occasionally feeling like I want to cry I'm so tired!

 I just came to commiserate ... Anyone else feeling this bad? I wonder if it's b/c I'm (just a little) older now, b/c it's baby #2, I'm heavier than the 1st time around ... Or just all pregnancies are different. I know it ends but good lord when?! 

 

P.S. we have a family trip planned in 3 weeks so if someone could reassure me it's all over by 12 weeks that would be great ;) wishful thinking ...

 

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Re: Anyone else this miserable?

  • af2004rnaf2004rn member

    I don't think it has anything to do with your age or the fact you have a toddler. I am 37. 

    My first pregnancy at 35 - resulted in a loss- was very tough physically. 

    My second pregnancy with my daughter was excruciating. I was sick until 20 weeks. I vomited night and day. Had kidney stones. Severe migraines. Couldn't stay awake. Was VERY emotional.

     This pregnancy? A DREAM COME TRUE. I had mild nausea (but constant) until 15 weeks. I rarely lost meals. I was able to keep up with my 2 year old and I felt great throughout second and and so far into my third trimester. I am blown away how different each pregnancy can be.

     Hang in there.

    BabyFetus Ticker
    BFP May 2017. 
    BFP July 2014. Low Progesterone. DS born by repeat c-section for breech presentation.
    BFP November 2011 TWINS!!!. Lost a twin at 7 weeks. DS born VBAC.
    BFP July 2009. DD born via c/section for breech presentation.
    BFP Jan. 2009. Missed miscarriage at 9 weeks.D&C March 2010
    December 2009 - Diagnosed with bicornuate uterus.
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  • browneyes_326browneyes_326 member

    Thanks for the pep talks! 

    Holy moly, if my first pregnancy had been like this I think I would have been scared to get pregnant again! Of course that old wives tail always crosses my mind ... That your sicker with a girl than w/ a boy. Of there's no way of knowing that for about 10 more weeks!

    Anyway, I know I will survive ... But I must say while I was at work on Friday I was thinking how there should be maternity leave for the FIRST trimester :)

    Now for some sleep! DS went of to bed w/o a peep tonight (he must know mommy's tired) 

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  • Kadhine007Kadhine007

    I read your post and I can totally relate! I'm absolutely miserable! The nausea is unbearable and the exhaustion is constant.  

    Just remember that this is only temporary, it will pass... Eventually.

     

    Best wishes 

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  • emberlee3emberlee3 member
    I was miserable during 1st tri, much worse than with DS.  Felt better at exactly 14 weeks, sorry that doesn't reassure you for your trip, but maybe it will happen a little earlier for you. 
    DS born 8/8/09 and DD born 6/12/12.
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  • KrissyL10KrissyL10
    I was pretty miserable from morning to night right up until 12 weeks and then it went away!  I'm having a boy, so the old wives tale isn't always right.  You'll get through it!  I didn't have a little one to chase around, my daughters are 12 and 15 and have, thankfully, been very helpful.  I'm 45.  My age is making me tired. 
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  • spikeincspikeinc member

    Yes I am just as miserable. I am 40 and this is my first and I am already scared to get pregnant again and we would like to try for two.

    I am on zofran which doesn't really seem to work very well. I am sick at least once a day and feel awful for the rest of it. I can't wait until this passes! 

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