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windest
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Is it normal to be this tired?
I dont know if its even normal to feel this tired! I have no energy for anything! After work I come home and pass out for 2 hours. Any tips for boosting energy in the 1st trimester?
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Posted 9/8/10 7:07 PM  |
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
I totally hear you! I'm tired all of the time. It literally takes all I have just to get up!! I find exercise really helps. It gives me that boost I need. Just don't overdue it! That and eating 6 small meals a day helps keep me feeling full and more awake.
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| Posted 9/8/10 7:11 PM |
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MrsJakob
Naterade is Thirstade!
Member since 6/10 3002 total posts
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Danielle
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
Sleep all you can. I used to take a nap a couple of hours around 8.
There's no cure. Just tiredness. It gets better.
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| Posted 9/8/10 7:11 PM |
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VickiC
Rocking the party
Member since 5/05 4937 total posts
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Vicki
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
Yep, totally normal. I'd be in bed by 8:30pm most nights and sleep all the way through to my alarm the next morning.
It got better for me around 12-13 weeks.
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| Posted 9/8/10 8:57 PM |
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MandyK07
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/07 652 total posts
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Mandy
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
I am only 6 weeks and I have been EXHAUSTED since 4 weeks and I can't take naps between my 18 month old and work. I have been going to bed early. I wish I could nap! I really need it some days! I am hoping it gets better real soon!
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| Posted 9/8/10 9:04 PM |
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fakie-name
LIF Infant
Member since 6/10 145 total posts
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
yep, totally normal. it does get a little better in the 2nd trimester.
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| Posted 9/8/10 9:06 PM |
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
I've been so tired I literally want to cry. It does get better, but it does not feel like it will!
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| Posted 9/8/10 9:14 PM |
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KNic19
Baby's First Christmas
Member since 7/09 3541 total posts
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Kim
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
In the beginning, I was so tired I would drag my butt to work, drag through the day, drag myself home - stopping for takeout on the way, get home feed the dog, barely finish feeding myself, and pass out on the couch. DH would wake me up so I could go to bed.
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| Posted 9/8/10 9:34 PM |
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Athee
I believe in miracles!
Member since 8/07 2462 total posts
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
I couldn't keep my eyes open!! Luckily for me, most of my first trimester i was off (summer off -teacher) so i took FULL advantage of that and slept as much as i could!!!! i didn't think it was normal to be THAT tired either!!!
take those cat naps! 
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| Posted 9/8/10 9:37 PM |
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MrsW2010
Mommy of two!
Member since 5/10 2202 total posts
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Jill
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
sleep as much as you can, thats all that helps me...
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| Posted 9/8/10 10:07 PM |
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babylove628
mommy of two!
Member since 11/09 2733 total posts
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Maggie
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
I'm almost 11w and I am lucky to stay up past 9:30 -- most nights I start to doze off at 8:45 and I just went back to work. It should be interesting next week when my nursery students start...i'll be sleeping by 5 pm 
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| Posted 9/8/10 10:13 PM |
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jes81276
summer fun!
Member since 3/06 4962 total posts
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Jaime
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
absolutely normal...over the summer, for 6 weeks striaght, when DS went down for his nap so did I - slept for 2 hours everyday...unfortunately I think it made me feel even more tired bc I was sleepeing so long. It gets better...I am 11 weeks now and my energy is starting to come back
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| Posted 9/9/10 6:56 AM |
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Lannasmama
Love my girls
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
ahhhh I was going to ask this question as well!! As long as it gets better!!
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| Posted 9/9/10 6:58 AM |
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Babylove10
LIF Adolescent
Member since 3/10 814 total posts
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Doreen
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
I love naps more than i have ever loved anything before in my life lately lol so i know what you mean. The first and last trimesters have been the most exhausting for me.
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| Posted 9/9/10 7:49 AM |
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MommaBear
Very much in love!
Member since 6/10 2864 total posts
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Angela
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
It's totally normal even though you feel like you must be the only pregnant lady to ever feel that tired. It will pass. Take naps and don't feel bad about it. Make your husband help out around the house more so you can relax!
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| Posted 9/9/10 8:19 AM |
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Ali1
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
Didn't have this for this pregnancy, but did in my first. It was brutal. I would drive home from work some days and be fearful I would fall asleep behind the wheel of the car! Never made it up past 8PM. Then one day around 13 weeks it just ended. Weirdest thing.
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| Posted 9/9/10 8:21 AM |
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
totally normal. . remember you are building a HOUSE in your belly!
I was literally so exhausted I felt like someone had slipped sleeping pills in my water. . once I literally fell asleep talking to DH!
It does get better though. . and I agree that exercise and sleep help even though there were days I could not have dragged myself to the gym for a thousand dollar prize!
also stay hydrated!
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| Posted 9/9/10 8:50 AM |
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MeeshMosh
last month on leave!
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
totally normal! 
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| Posted 9/9/10 9:05 AM |
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2PreciousBlessings
The Perfect Pair
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
Totally normal. Your body is working very hard.
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| Posted 9/9/10 9:47 AM |
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
I'll join you!
What I have found is to go to bed early (around 8pm, but before 9pm) and when I wake up the next day, I feel that more refreshed.
DH is picking up the slack from my lack of energy, but it has helped to exercise a little. I walk my dog, go up and down the stairs instead of just sitting down.
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| Posted 9/9/10 9:57 AM |
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LuLu2260
LIF Adult
Member since 7/09 1647 total posts
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Mich
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
I was the same... I am still tired but no where near as bad. I would say just listen to your body and take naps if you feel sleepy. Hang in there!
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| Posted 9/9/10 10:13 AM |
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Ivyqueenz
LIF Toddler
Member since 12/09 468 total posts
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Sandra
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
Its pretty normal. When I was working, I would come home and sleep for at least two hours.
And then when I was on summer vacation (I'm a teacher). I would still take my 2 hour nap in the afternoon even though I was waking up later.
I didn't think it would get better but it did. I don't have to nap when I come home anymore. 
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| Posted 9/9/10 10:18 AM |
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babydancer10
LIF Infant
Member since 5/10 238 total posts
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Re: Is it normal to be this tired?
I am 7 weeks and started my first day back at work/school yesterday with the kiddies...and have an hour commute to work each way. It was a ROUGH ride home. Then, I fell asleep for 2 hours when I got home. I am sure part of it has to do with going from doing nothing over the summer to standing on my feet all day.
Everyone seems to think that exercise helps...but that's the last thing I want to do when I get home. I just want to relax...but I will try it!
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| Posted 9/9/10 11:16 AM |
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