First trimester exhaustion

ky9 · 11-30-2009, 11:55:31 AM

Hi everyone,

So, I'm 8 weeks now and ended up sleeping through pretty much all 4 days of my Thanksgiving weekend. I'm back at work today and having a really hard time staying awake.

Is this normal? I think so...but seriously, I've been sleeping 12-15 hours a day.

If so, any suggestions on not passing out at work?

Thanks in advance!

MrsPinecone · 11-30-2009, 11:58:08 AM

Fun, isn't it? I felt like I had been clubbed over the head. Take naps at your desk at lunch.

kim_turtle · 11-30-2009, 11:59:35 AM

I have third trimester exhaustion... enjoy the 2nd trimester when you get there and get as much as you can done then because the exhaustion comes back!!

loaslaen · 11-30-2009, 12:17:49 PM

Yes, it's very normal. Your body is supplying all the nourishment for a growing human being in there. It's working twice as hard to supply all the nourishment for both you and the baby so it needs plenty of food and rest.

puakinikini · 11-30-2009, 12:21:47 PM

Isn't it amazing how tired you are in those first 3 months! I once got so desparate I laid down on the tile floor in my office and slept for an hour. I could not believe the fatigue. The good news is it gets better - and then as someone pointed out, it gets bad again (mostly because you are carrying more weight). You will make it - it is a small price to pay!!!

ky9 · 11-30-2009, 12:28:00 PM

Thank you all. I'm glad to know this isn't abnormal. I feel like such a waste. At least my husband is 100% supportive. He was doing all of his chores plus my own this weekend. He said my job was to make a human being. LOL Sweetie.

Still, it seems like a cruel trick that I have to be this tired and am supposed to stay away from caffeine!

missyleah · 11-30-2009, 12:36:42 PM

I drank coffee while I was pregnant but cut down to two cups a day. IDK- some people would probably say none is better, but my two turned out ok.

Tracy_in_Missouri · 11-30-2009, 12:43:58 PM

A b complex suppliment will help alot as will a diet high in protien and good carbs. Listen to you body and rest when you need it. Its such a short time !

lazy1608 · 11-30-2009, 12:48:11 PM

I have not reached an exhaustion period anytime during my pregnancy. I am about to deliver tomorrow and now I will be have exhaustion problems!!!!! LOL :)

ky9 · 11-30-2009, 12:52:53 PM

Originally Posted by lazy1608

I have not reached an exhaustion period anytime during my pregnancy. I am about to deliver tomorrow and now I will be have exhaustion problems!!!!! LOL :)

Maybe you can just sleep through the delivery then? LOL

Good luck!!! I'll send you happy, quick, pain-free thoughts tomorrow.