Fatigue In Early Pregnancy
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I am 7 weeks pregnant with my third child. Between my family and my full-time job, I am so exhausted that I can barely keep my eyes open past 8 o'clock. Do you have any suggestions for boosting my energy?
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Wednesday 17th of February 2010 06:33:38 AM
Did you go to an OB for prenatal yet? If not yet, you should go and ask for vitamins to boost energy. It's really normal to be sleepy all the time during pregnancy. I always go for small walks when I feel sleepy because I can't sleep especially if I am working. I also drink lemon juice, it keeps me alive and I always have sour stuff in my pocket. Extreme flavors can wake you up.
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Wednesday 17th of February 2010 09:32:23 PM
Unfortunately, you are going to be tired for most of your pregnancy. I remember falling asleep at my desk several times. If you keep taking your prenatal vitamins and get plenty of rest it will get a little better. My doctor recommended that I walk a mile in the evenings and that really seemed to help me!
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Thursday 4th of March 2010 03:35:09 AM
Pregnancy is really exhausting and I can't blame you feeling that. Just continue drinking the vitamins your obstetrician have prescribed for you to drink. The next time you visit your doctor, don't forget to tell him/her of this exhausting feeling you are having. She/he might decide on increasing the dosage. Also make sure that you always eat a lot of leafy veggies and fruits and keep that 8 hours at least of good sleep.
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Wednesday 17th of February 2010 02:56:36 AM
Not really, I guess this is really your body telling you to take it a bit more easy. It cannot be easy to have two kids, a husband and a full time job. You cannot do all these things at the same time 100% perfect and be pregnant as well. May be your husband or other family member or friend can help you with some tasks a bit more (don't be afraid to ask, you do not have to be supermom of the year!) It will give you more energy from having to do less. And go to bed at 8pm once in a while. Once your 3rd baby is here, that won't happen again for a long time. Good luck!
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Sunday 21st of February 2010 08:35:34 AM
You could have some vacation on your work, even some medical rest prescribed by your doctor.As about home, you need to ask some help.I am sure you can ask your husband to participate into this works too.I mean share the responsabilities with him.
He could occupie with those 2 big kids, to feed them, to put them into bed, to listen them and to leave you to take care by yourself and some business in the house.
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Wednesday 17th of February 2010 03:33:47 PM
Unfortunately this is very common in the first trimester. You could try taking Schlenn Blackthornberry Elixir, which is a good natural tonic that is safe during pregnancy, as well as your pregnancy vitamins. Try to keep yourself well nourished as well. Other than that just hold on as the fatigue phase will abate in a few weeks when you reach the second trimester.
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Wednesday 17th of February 2010 08:35:49 AM
Fatigue is normal during the first trimester - I used to fall asleep while watching TV with my 5 year old on the sofa! The important thing to remember is that fatigue is your body's way of telling you to slow down. Mother nature knows best - so listen to your body. Get some sort of rota system in place at home - ask yourself if your children and your partner can help with chores around the house and schedule them in. Even young children if given the chance will help out - and if they don't, give them an incentive. Perhaps a star chart to encourage motivation and a reward for the most number of chores done? Be inventive. Also, look for ways to make your life easier - could your partner make dinner every night or at least every other night? I used to cook large amounts of food and freeze them to get out when I was too tired to cook. In terms of work, could you cut your hours down? Even coming home an hour earlier a day really does help or if you can afford to, perhaps go part-time? Most employers are quite happy to accommodate requests for pregnant women. Are you eating well? If your diet is lacking, you will be lacking in energy. Eat small and often and concentrate on fresh fruit and veg and lots of whole grains. Drink lots of water and here's a tip - learn to power nap. This was the single most useful thing I did, and it really helped. I would take a 20 minute nap on the sofa everyday at around 3pm. It certainly did me wonders and helped refresh me. Perhaps your partner could watch the children for a short time while you catch a nap? If you are really struggling, see your GP who may take a blood test to check for anaemia. Anaemia is a lack of iron and very common in pregnancy. Tiredness is a main symptom of anaemia and easily treated with iron supplements. Although do remember to drink lots of fluid as iron can constipate you. Also, most women find that by the second trimester they are full of energy and can't stop running around. With a little time and help, this stage should eventually pass. Best of luck.
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