Where's my second-trimester energy!?!?

[FirstCub4Bear]

So the internet and baby books all told me I would get this wonderful surge of energy in the second trimester. Well, I'm 17 weeks and still waiting!! I am exhausted and having to take naps right after work at 5:30 p.m.! Is the second trimester energy a myth or have some of you experienced it?

In other news, I have my 18 week ultrasound on Jan. 27 and will find out the gender, stay tuned!!! I'm so excited!

[Jenny100]

I am not experiencing any of that energy either and I am 19 weeks. Of course, I AM 38 years old and am also chasing a 16 month old toddler around. SO that could have a lot to do with it. LOL

[kwalker08]

I am 18 weeks and have no energy either.  This is my third pregnancy and it seems the older I get (I am only 28) the more tired I have been with each pregnancy.  Maybe by the third trimester we will have some energy!! :)

[zazou]

Sometimes I have bursts of energy but I am mainly tired but not enough to go to sleep. I walk a fair bit and try to get off a few train stations earlier when I get back from work so I can fit some activity in, as usually exercise can make you feel better. But I have to admit usually in Winter, my energy levels are low so I'm not suprised at all.

[asia4]

well every pregnancy is different but u should get your energy back. You need to understand that this will be not like before pregnancy, you will still need a lot of brakes and rest. This is my second pregnancy, first trimester was awful, I was all the time sleepy, now Im 20 weeks and my energy is back. Comparing to my not pregnant friends Im more tired and need more brakes but comparing to first trimester its much better. Around 6pm I need a short nap but then I cant sleep at night till midnight. Your body still need a lot of rest and water, that helps a lot. You will also notice you are starting thinking about prepering home, family to welcome a baby, you will start buying furnitures and cloths. Month ago you didnt even thing about this!!! you were to tired and sick. Besides if you need a nap take it!!! pretty soon there will be no way for any naps!!!

[Joyce49788]

same here....i am 20 weeks 4days and i am always exhausted AND constant headaches....i want my energy back

i get to go get another u/s in 3 weeks(to the day) am hoping to find out gender for sure this time as she couldnt tell for sure at my 18 week scan.  i think it was more her incompetence than the baby not cooperating...lol
and if they cant get gender now, they will do one at around 34 weeks or so and hopefully can tell then...lmao

[sakers1985]

If you find it... PLEASE let me know.. LOL I am the same 17 weeks 5 days and I stay exhausted..