funschooler5 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 This is my 4th pregnancy. I'm only 8 weeks along, and I know it's normal to be tired during the first trimester, but this time around it seems a lot worse. I've been having to lie down for several hours during the day, and I've been taking 2-3 hour naps. It's not just that my body is tired, I also feel...sleepy. But I sleep all the time! Is it just because I'm older now (I'm 37)? This week has been the worst so far. DH and the kids have been so great helping out with the housework, and I just feel so useless. Any thoughts? I haven't been to a midwife yet, as DH is waiting to hear back on a couple of job interviews (we don't have insurance) so we're waiting to make an appointment. I am taking prenatal vitamins, and have been for a few weeks. I exercised regularly before I got pregnant (circuit training 3x a week) but haven't done in a couple weeks because I've been so tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I had my 6th child in my mid-30's and I was much more tired during that pregnancy than I was with my previous singleton pregnancies, especially during the 1st and 3rd trimesters. Twin pregnancies can make you feel more tired, too. Just sayin'. :D It sounds like you are doing everything right. Hang in there! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhsmom Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I am experiencing the exact same thing, but I am already in my 2nd trimester. I still have to take a nap everyday to make it through the day. I am only doing what I absolutely have to do and letting everything else go. I am finding that this pregnancy is killing me, maybe because of my age (37) or the fact that I already have three other kids and am homeschooling. I am sorry not to be more encouraging, but atleast you know that you are not alone. Hopefully, you will start feeling better in your 2nd trimester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merry gardens Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 This is my 4th pregnancy. I'm only 8 weeks along, and I know it's normal to be tired during the first trimester, but this time around it seems a lot worse..... It might be worse not because you are older, but because you are pregnant and caring for three other children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hey, I'm pregnant with my 3rd and am 8 weeks along too! You have my sympathies and you aren't alone. While I haven't been as tired as you are describing, I've been awfully tired. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 My pregnancies in my 30s were way harder than the ones in my 20s. Is it possible that you are short on electrolites or anemic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomandlorih Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I'm 37 and 15 weeks along and also experienced the can't. keep. my. eyes. open. sleepiness. Yes, could be my age and an almost 3 yr old and homeschooling dd.. LOL It is better now(after the 1st trimester) and finding a better sleeping position than usual. Good luck and congrats on a new little one=D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kiddies Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I'm pregnant with my 5th child and am 15 weeks and I'm so tired too (age 35). I'm not able to take naps though so I end up going to bed at 8:30 when my younger three go to bed. I have noticed an improvement over the past few weeks so maybe you will to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I'm 31 wks (tomorrow) with baby #5. I'm in my late 30s. I nap every afternoon, and if I miss, heaven help me. I have no idea if its being 5 yrs older since my last baby, having 3 kids at home to love, guide, educate, and keep from destroying the house and each other, other health issues, but good grief, I've been exhausted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativish Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Count me in as an overly-tired preggo mom as well... I'm glad I'm not alone but wow, it is a definite challenge this time around! Not to mention what a lazybutt I feel like I'm being :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflymommy Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I'm nearly full term and have been sleeping every day this pregnancy, 1-3 hours. I had a rough pregnancy in my 20s, and horrible one in my 30s, I am late 30s now and as long as I sleep during the day I am fairly productive and don't feel too dreadful this pregnancy. I make up for the sleeping by doing extra chores at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I'm 32 and 7wks with my 3rd and I feel like I could sleep all day! There is nothing better than crawling between my sheets and catching a few zzzzzz's.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Thanks everyone....at least I know I'm not alone! It must be my age because we haven't even started back with school yet (we start on Monday). The kids have been playing and watching movies, and pretty much been leaving me alone :blushing:. I've been pretty lucky. DD13 helps out a lot with DD6 especially. I guess I'll just have to continue to work naps into my schedule! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Twin pregnancies can make you feel more tired, too. Just sayin'. Gulp! DH keeps mentioning that, too! But we've had twin talk with just about all of my pregnancies, and so far we've only had one at a time. :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 You could be anemic. I was so ridiculously tired with my third, but I just figured it was because I had two others. Found out at my OB appointment that I was anemic, they put me on iron and I was much improved. Ask your doc for a blood test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I'm six weeks pregnant with #4. I am dying. Soooo tired and soooo nauseous. I just want to lay in bed and not move. I stayed in bed until noon today and have been sitting on the couch ever since. Poor DH... he's been busy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moniksca Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 lazybutt here as well, this is my 3rd. I couldn't stay awake during the first trimester, now in the 2nd it is a lot better. I'm using all my energy to finish up my thesis before the 3rd one hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I'm 34 weeks pregnant and I'm exhausted! I have been this whole pregnancy. I think it's the combination of being "older" (I was in my 20s for both of my other pregnancies) and having older kids with stuff going on. I hope you feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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