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Extremely Exhausted

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It's one of those emotional days...

My whole life, I've been extremely exhausted. I could never have enough sleep and always valued my time to relax. I have never been good at keeping my house clean or staying out late to party.

Now that I'm pregnant, I'm starting to worry. There is so much that needs to be done not to mention the energy that is going to be needed once July comes! I keep hoping that my motherly instincts will kick in and fuel my ability to go, go, go! I have yet to find something that works...

I just want to be a good mother: to be able to stay awake and contribute with my family without wishing I was sitting on the couch...

*Sigh...just one of those emotional days.
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  • BostonBaby1BostonBaby1 member
    I'm sorry you're having an off day. Being tired (exhausted) is very common in early pregnancy but have you spoken with your Primary Care in the past about this exhaustion? Exhaustion can be a sign of many things including depression. I'd run it past the OB at your initial visit and mention it is a chronic issue. Feel better mama!
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  • thebigoaktreethebigoaktree member
    I've been extremely tired too, about 3:30 hits and my whole body feels like it's dragging itself to the floor. I've been going to bed at 8pm since Monday. It's normal, your body is working harder to grow a little person and make sure you're being provided to as well. Personally I've noticed I'm more awake and have a little more energy on the days I go to the gym and the day after.

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  • juliagulia38juliagulia38 member
    I'm sorry you are having a rough day. I will tell you that I'm the same way. I get tired so easily. I got on antidepressants a couple months ago and felt so much better. I'm now off of them until I see the OB next week. I'm miserable. The first trimester I'm extremely tired. Like I can barely get off the couch to do anything(I stay home) I can't imagine trying to work and feeling this tired all the time. It goes away for me in the second trimester. Once I had my first born, that mother instinct kicked in and I was tired but not like I was while pregnant. Hopefully you'll have a better day tomorrow! :)
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  • BBROBBBBROBB member
    edited November 2015
    Ah thank you everyone! In the past, the doctor did not really have any input. I was told it could be a result of my sleep as in maybe I'm sleeping for hours but not in a deep enough REM. I always thought I had low iron. Blood work was done back then and if anything was abnormal, he was going to order a sleep study. I go to the gym five days a week which carries me through the workday, but I am spent by 4:30! Thank you for staying positive with me...already starts my day off that way >:D<
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  • KesTom0906KesTom0906 member
    Have you ever had your thyroid checked?????
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  • BBROBBBBROBB member
    The doctor did a quick external exam and said that one felt a little swollen last time...this was two years ago. That must not have been too much of a concern for him either. I will be seeing him again in December.
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  • MrsRo731MrsRo731 member
    Being very tired is super common in early pregnancy; the first time around I would fall asleep around 7pm in my work clothes on the couch every night. Trust me, though; it gets much better. Once I hit the 2nd trimester I felt great. Obviously all women experience pregnancy differently but that was my experience. 

    Also, don't doubt your motherly instincts; you will be so tired when your little one arrives but you power through. I was worried I wouldn't wake up for the baby but I did no matter how tired I was. 

    Obviously if this is something that predates your pregnancy you should talk to your doctor. I agree with PP that it could be related to your thyroid or possible depression. GL mama! 
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  • nopegoatnopegoat member
    Hugs lady. Exhaustion is killer during first tri.
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  • chrissyyyxDchrissyyyxD member
    I have been beyond exhausted. I can normally stay up for a little after my fiance gets home from work. Lately I've been wanting to sleep at ANY point I lay down in bed. I work 8 1/2 hours a day standing and it's literally torture. And my back is killing me! Only almost 6 weeks in but my god nobody was kidding when they said you'd be totally exhausted !!!!
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  • ChrissyMarie128ChrissyMarie128 member
    I feel you ladies!!! So. Tired. Like, all the time.
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  • foxa319foxa319 member
    I was really exhausted my first pregnancy! Hoping it won't be as bad since I have ds to entertain this time around and I've just gotta push through it! I'm an RN I agree with pp about having thyroid levels drawn! And while they're at it check your iron again!
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  • noelietrexnoelietrex member
    edited November 2015
    You are not alone! I have UC and night terrors and felt tired all the time before getting pregnant. First trimester exhaustion is debilitating! 10-12 hours a day sleep is working okay for me. Everyone is promising me it gets better and there's an energy surge during second tri! FX that is the case. Honestly though I'm the same way with housework. Let it go! Relax, love your family, screw cleaning. Pay for a maid service before big holiday gatherings and enjoy your rest. You're going to be a great mom- cuddle your babies and spend time together relaxing, let the minutea fall between the cracks. No one will look back and remember that anyway. They'll remember the time spent together.
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  • BBROBBBBROBB member
    Thank you SO much everyone!!!
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