So tired of being tired...

[cjwilson80]

I know this is posted on here a lot about how we are always tired but this is getting out of hand. I can barely will myself to go to the basement to do laundry. I thought this sleepiness was supposed to go away in the 2nd trimester but mine is still here. I'm not anemic, I don't think. I drink my water. I do admit to forgetting my vitamins... I need to get better about that.

Any suggestions or advice on how to get my energy up?? Anyone else suffering from extreme exhaustion at 21+ weeks??

 

[carlandjane]

Its hard to find energy to do anything sometimes. I am finding this second pregnancy much harder than the first with tiredness but I have found that taking iron tablets every other day has helped, try to pace yourself during the day, keep busy but at a slower pace. Take lots of little breaks with snacks to keep your energy levels up as much as possible, make sure your drink enough and have a relaxing bath of an evening to try and unwind before going to bed - if you can get a good nights sleep I find that helps. Equally though - if you sleep too much it can make you more drowsy! If its not freezing outside open the windows and get some fresh air or go for a short walk to de-cobweb your mind.
Just take your time when doing things, don't let yourself get down or feel guilty if you don't get everything done as and when you want to - pregnancy is knackering at times!
It is a big thing for your body to go through so make sure you take time out for you.

 

[Weebear]

I feel constantly exhausted too Think its pregnancy combined with working too hard, but that has to be done! 13 weeks til mat leave, cant wait!!

 

[bababel]

I wish I could find energy too. Everyone told me that I'd feel GREAT in the second trimester, but nope. I'm exhausted every single day. It's terrible.

 

[youngmommy2]

Im really sick of it too..i just wanna get things done!

 

[patientgirl]

Keep an eye on your iron intake. A liquid iron supplement has really helped me.
x

 

[jeanniepresto]

im the same way..tired and all i want todo is sleep n lay around,i take my vitamins ,but i have to set an alarm on my cell for 11pm every night so i remember to take it. without that id never take it lol

 

[Skadi]

I slept from 6:30pm last night right after work until 7:30 am this morning. I've never felt so tired in my life. I am taking prenatal vitamins but no additional iron supplement. When I got my bloods done in first tri my iron was 113 but my Dr. said it should be 115. It could be lower now that I have a complete aversion to meat.

 

[cjwilson80]

I don't eat a lot of meat either, especially no red meat. I should probably start adding an iron supplement to my diet but it makes me feel sick to my stomach, even when I take it with food.

I'd like to know more about this liquid iron supplement...