Extremely tired

[gizzymum]

I'm 8 weeks pregnant and 35 yrs old. I have three children  from a previous relationship, 14 yrs, 13yrs and 9 yrs and take care of them fulltime. I am extremely happy about having a baby. But its been a long time since my last pregnancy. I also work full time in a demanding job as well. My partner lives and works away, this will be his first baby so we are very excited.  The thing is I knew that I get really fatigued from pregnancy in the past but I am extremely fatigued now. Home and work seems to get affected.  I have bad headaches as well,  and I have all the other great symptoms of pregnancy.  I am in good spirits but this tiredness is really bothering me. Any tips to help. I take supplements etc what else can I do.

[imommyof4]

I'm Also 35, Expecting My Fourth Baby. Thank Goodness I Saw This Post. Because I Was Starting To Feel Bad For My Home. laundry, dishes, cleaning etc.. I've totally left aside. I work full time & I'm experiencing Morning Sickness,Fatigue & Every Other Wonderful Symptom As Well. I Get Frustrated when I Come Home Every Night. But, I Still Can't Get Enough Energy to do it All. I'm slowly catching Up.

[kj_skibum]

I had same issue. My iron was so low they sent me for iron infusions 1x week for 4 weeks. My insurance coverred most, but since I have a $1,000.00 deductible, I did pay $100.00 toward each session. Your Dr. can and should run blood work, and if you are abemic, should recommend iron supplement.

Iron supplements should be taken on empty stomach with a bit of Orange juice or a vitamin C tablet. Do not take with milk, multi vitamins, or calcium. Calcium is prohibitive to absorption whereas Vitamin C helps absorption. Look for brands that use the term "Gentle" Iron as these are less constipation than others.

Eat healthy non processed foods!

[gapeachmamom3]

Are you drinking plenty of fluids? Dehydration might play a part in your fatigue as well.

[jjolfert]

You could ask your doctor to check your iron levels. The extreme fatigue could be anemia. I know I had extreme fatigue with both pregnancies and it took almost 22 weeks for it to go away.

[Deetrel]

Same here 35 and 18 weeks pregnant with # 3. I was so looking forward to the energy they say you get back during the second trimester but it's  not there yet

[Hudsnewmom]

I'm 37 and I have not left my house in 3 weeks. I feel like I'm dying!

[MissouriMommaofthree]

39 and pregnant with baby number 3.  Being tired is #1 symptom.  I'm 16 weeks pregnant and was hoping to feel more energy during my 2nd trimester.  I let the dishes and laundry pile up too.  Naps are not an option because I have a 3 year old.  But I sleep when she sleeps which is around 9 to 11 hours.  SAHM. first pregnancy that I did not work outside the home.  It's easier in that I can sleep in with my daughter.  But not having a social life outside of the home is a bit hard.  Working mom's are amazing.  SAHM ' are just as amazing.

[jdklpr]

Right there with you. 7 weeks along, a 5 yr old & a 2 yr old plus I own my own shop...ugh! Laundry & dishes are piling up, but is it bad I really don't care. Just getting to survive right now...hang inn there.

[ninjarowyn]

I have no suggestions for you as I'm 35 and a ftm...All I can say is I give you serious props!  I was so tired when I was 8 weeks and only have some animals to take care of! Kudos to you and all the other super mom's out there!

[God__First]

Same here...3 children..6 weeks pregnant and I will be 35 next month. I have slept so much in the past few weeks I feel like a bear in hibernation. Between my, husband, kids, work and school I have given myself permission to slack off.. pregnancy is a task within itself. Take a load off because we both know you will be trying to buy sleep when the baby comes:-)