13 weeks and very short of breath

[dreamingbyday]

I am 13 weeks and frequently find myself short of breath to the point of being dizzy and feeling like I am going to pass out. Its only really been the past few days. Its not just when I stand up or sit down, happens even after I eat. I am currently sitting on the couch and am still a little short of breath, enough I don't want to stand up.
Is this normal? I don't recall this with my son :/
What can I do? My toddler is not pleased about mommy having to sit down so much, and neither am I :/

 

[Buffyx]

Unfortunately this is pretty normal. When is the last time you had your blood pressure checked? It could be low.

 

[tryn4]

Low BP or low blood sugar most likely. I get this from time to time. I'm not eating properly and have terrible bouts of vomiting etc...I get so weak at times...totally normal though.

 

[Gwen77]

I'm currently 13wks 6days and I've felt this recently, even just sitting down! I'm wondering if this has to do with the weight of the baby or uterus pushing on organs...?

 

[dreamingbyday]

It could be low bp. Weirdly, my bp is normally a little on the low side anyhow.
Now that you mention it, I do recall my midwife when I was pregnant with my son saying sometimes baby sits on a vein or organ and stuff like this happens x.x

Well, I am glad to know its within the realm of normal! I have had enough cramping my midwife was concerned but there's never blood so I am probably back to overreacting to every symptom haha