Pregnancy Makes You Tired

Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me: Pregnancy Is Exhausting

March 6, 2008

In my first trimester of pregnancy, I sat at work in the middle of the afternoon with heavy eyelids and low energy. I had heard that expectant women were more lethargic, but it was like I was drugged for three straight months.

To find out more about my lazy days, read more.

I escaped morning sickness, but every afternoon when I came home from work, I fell asleep. I would wake up three hours later, cook dinner, eat, and go straight to bed for another twelve hours. After the 13th week, luckily I was back to my energetic self.

Apparently cultivating a child involves some hibernation on mama's part. And looking back, I envy that sleep pattern.

If I am fortunate to have more babies, I don't know how I'll juggle a toddler when sleepy eyes strike again. I guess (and hope) that Wonder Woman powers will kick in and get me through it.

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lorioz 5 years 11 weeks

I'm now in my seventh month, and the first three were the worst, between the exhustion and the morning sickness. I'm glad it is almost over now!

macneil 5 years 11 weeks

I was pregnant a few months ago (and lost the baby) when my baby was just over a year old. It was so exhausting. I'm trying again, but my toddler has even more energy and the whole idea is really scary. And I got the worst morning sickness, and the first time I was sick with my second pregnancy, my daughter heard me and wouldn't stop crying. I want it more than anything, but am so worried about coping.

kathleenie 5 years 11 weeks

I was so tired in month 2 that I didn't think I could drive, wouldn't use a sharp knife in the kitchen, pretty much couldn't take care of myself at all. I slept 18 hours a few days, and 13 pretty often. I had hoped it would dissolve at week 12, but it faded slowly throughout the 4th month. At 5 months now, I sleep 10 hours a night... thank goodness my husband can cook!

milosmommy 5 years 11 weeks

Oh sheesh when I was in my 1st trimester I would drive 30mins to work and then take a 15min nap in my car before going in because I couldn't keep my eyes open. I was struggling just to stay awake on the road. Especially when the sun was glaring through the windshield. But thankfully I did. I too took a nap every afternoon when I got off of work. Boy I can't do that now. I miss it.

MotoLinz 5 years 11 weeks

I was so exhausted in my first trimester that I sat down in the shower to wash my hair. It was just too taxing to stand up AND raise my arms above my head.

faerymagick15 5 years 11 weeks

with both my pregnancies its the only symptom I get...exhaustion! I have never had morning sickness or even much breast tenderness. With my first I could wake up at 7AM, take a nap by noon and be in bed for the night by 8PM at the latest. With my 2nd it was even worse and I had a toddler too. I would nap when she did though.

DesignRchic 5 years 11 weeks

Nap all you can Rhiannon. It's the only time you'll get away with it ;)

Rhiannon 5 years 11 weeks

I am going through this right now, as I yawn at my desk. I am 10 weeks pregnant, and I have been shocked by how tired I have been. By 3pm every day, I feel like I could fall asleep standing up. I hope it goes away in the next couple of weeks. I have been taking naps whenever I can, it makes a huge difference.

DesignRchic 5 years 11 weeks

I too was exhausted my first trimester. Same as Jen, I'd come home from work, lay on the couch and fall asleep. I think my husband ate frozen pizza for a long time. I couldn't seem to go to the gym, cook or do laundry. Luckily hubby's a great helper.

schnappycat 5 years 11 weeks

I was only really tired around week 6 of my pregnancy, which unfortunately, was when we were in San Francisco and out and about and up late at night. My husband was there for a conference and I remember nearly falling asleep at the mall by myself. I kept having to sit down in the chairs in the center. Of course, no one knew I was pregnant at that time (I was even in denial), so I think his colleagues kept wondering what was wrong with me. Heh. But otherwise, I wasn't ever super tired. It also helped that I wasn't working, had no kids, and could pretty much do whatever I wanted. Sometimes I miss those days!

jennifer76 5 years 11 weeks

With my first, I did the same thing. I came home from work and curled up with the dogs and went to sleep. With my second, I ended up napping when my first napped. But, I didn't feel like I was nearly as tired as I was the first time around. Maybe I was just more used to sleep deprivation... :rotfl:

nancita 5 years 11 weeks

Wow, good to know. That is a lot of sleeping! Makes sense though...I guess it takes more energy to support a growing baby.

cbgmick 5 years 11 weeks

I was able to plug through the 1st tri. exhaustion w/ my preschooler much more easily than the end of my pregnancy (where I am now!!!) I think if you don't have the ability to take the nap, sit, relax, etc. your body just somehow copes! I also am learning to let some stuff go --- ended work a little earlier than I would have otherwise, not so anal about cooking / cleaning, which helps. Wonder Woman be damned!!

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