In Need of More Energy.

I was the same way with both of my pregnancy's in the first trimester. After that I gained energy and was able to go through the rest of my pregnancy with out felling so tired. Don't get me wrong there were some day's I would be more tired then other's, but that's normal.

First of all are you getting enough rest at night? Are you eating right and drinking enough water? Are you taking vitamins?

I remember how tired I got when I was pregnant (I a grandma now)but, I would take a nap when the kids tooks their nap.

I hope you feel better soon!

Blessings, B.

Hi Y.,
Hang in there! Listen to an older lady who just had a baby at 42. The first trimester I really didn't think I would make it! I had NO energy and very little strength, and wondered how I would get through the entire 9 months, but after the first trimester I felt GREAT, got my energy back and really started to get excited! The third trimester I did slow down a bit again, but it was nothing like the first... you can do it!

Congratulations on your 3rd baby! Take it easy and it's easier said than done, specially when you have two little ones! Rest is necessary, asking for help, checking with your doctor if all is well with your pregnancy and you are so blessed to have a sweet husband! Regarding vitamins, I am a Reliv distributor and the products that I sell are patented and work for the whole family and they are safe for pregnant and nursing mothers. They do give energy. Please contact me at ____@____.com if you are interested. The website is Reliv.com for more information. God bless!

HI Y., Get as much rest as you can. Eat well and drink lots of water. Rest assure that your fatigue should subside after your first trimester. Give yourself some grace. You can't be wonder woman to everyone.
A.

Hi There Super mom!!

You're in a tough spot. My thoughs are... take time for youself to increase your energy naturally. Massage or even this new method called "Gyrotonic" can be highly benifitial to your health and this is suttle and non compressive way to exercise and increase you natural energy. It is a movement systen based on opening and elongating your spine/ and this is where a lot of your natural energy is! I own Marin Gyrotonic Studio and I would be glad to talk to you more. My web site is www.maringyrotonic.com It might be worth the try!

Take good care of yourself-

Have a good day!
A. Rypma

Having two children already you should be aware that rest is soo important for you and the baby which is why your body is telling you to sleep. I had the same problem with my pregnancy feeling i had done nothing all day but i am sure with 2 children in the house you are getting waaaaay more done than i did...no wonder you are exhausted..think about this everyday you feed, bath and clothe the children as well as making a whole baby inside you..believe or not you do accomplish sooo much every day your body is making the baby's organs, eyes, fingers, feet, mouth, etc...so feel proud of what you do everyday its a miracle

This is normal with some pregnatcies. I to had this with my third I had a 2 and 4 year old. It was not easy I am here to agry with you on that. As you can tel we all lived through it.LOL I would suggest to figure out what the most impotant chores are and focus on those the dust will still be there when you are up to it. I promase it won't leave without you. Don't feel up to scrbing the toilet,pour a little bleach in it and let it sit. Utilize child labor you have a 9 year old that can help mommie. If you watch TV during the day use comercials as a time to get up and do a task this I learned from my x mother in law she was wonderful I never seem to be able to sit and watch tv. Just set goals for the week with what you want to get done and don't go crazy with the list keep it simple and do able. Hopefully you will get over this by your next trimester.

God bless you,.
R. 53 yr old mom og three boys all 2 years apart, grown now and i still can't get every thing done I want figure that one out LOL

Oh, I remember those days!!! Like the others have said, it just goes with the territory. Something I didn't discover until after my son was born (but helped A LOT in the early weeks) is a drink called XS. Kind of like an energy drink but healthier than products like Red Bull.

They come in both caffine and non-caffine varieties (perfect when I was breastfeeding and avoiding caffine). Basically its just a shot of B Vitamins (with no caffine, no sugar and no carbs).

I've started promoting/selling the product myself because I love it (and I give them to my pregnant friends as gifts)! If you're interested, here's the website:
battcher.mychoices.biz (it's under the Edibles tab)

And CONGRATULATIONS!!!! A happy and healthy 9 months to you and your family.

If you're in your first trimester, you're just going to be exhausted. During your second trimester your energy should pick up a bit, but give yourself a break. You are currently a 24/7 baby making machine right now. You are going to be tired. Your energy will probably wane again once you hit the third trimester, oh joy. If you feel like you are ridiculously tired or your gut is just telling you that something else is going on, get your thyroid level checked. It's a simple blood test and your MD won't even bat an eye if you bring it up to him/her.

You need to give yourself a break. You are in the first stages of pregnancy. All you want to do is sleep. Don't beat yourself up for that. Enlist the help of your daughter to get some of the chores done around the house. In your second trimester you will start to feel better. You are not lazy mom/wife of the year just because you are tired. You also have a 19 month, who I'm sure is just a bundle of energy. You should expect to be tired.

Good luck and don't be so hard on your self.

Hi Y., Pregnancy makes you tired, that's known. I'm not pregnant, but drink a nutritional beverage called MonaVie, a blend of 19 fruits, the main ingredient being the acai berry from Brazil, which Dr. Perricone named the #1 super food. It's an amazing drink that gives you amazing energy, helps you sleep better (hooray), and has many other benefits. There are 2 kinds, only one is safe for pregnant women (the other has glucosamine, which is not recommended during pregnancy). My friend took it during her pregnancy and it really helped her with her energy levels. If you want more info, please feel free to contact me - ____@____.com luck!

First, as a third-time mom you probably remember that "this too shall pass." You're nine years older than your first pregnancy, honey! Nap when the baby naps -- the laundry can always get done later (or maybe not). Good nutrition, too, of course. But mainly, know that your body is doing a huge job right now. You WILL get your energy back later.

Good luck,

K.

Hi Y.!

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

If you're anything like me...the hardest thing to learn how to do in life is to simply "ask for help". I couldn't bring myself to do this, so I until after my first baby was born, I didn't ask for anything! If I can convince you to ask for help, then do it!

I was one of the many mom's that HAD to do it ALL on my own in order to feel accomplished. This is especially true if you have the luxury of being at home 80% or more.

I learned that right from the start, preganacy was a "stepping stone" to what was to follow. You are learning how to adjust after exhaustion. It won't last forever, but it will become a normal part of your life. Especially after your baby comes along.

Try not to "beat yourself up" over your lack of accomplishments. Simply "adjust" your daily accomplishments to what you KNOW you can accomplish. This may be only the evening dishes, and 1 load of laundry for now.

From here on out you will have a series of "adjustments", and try to think of them as learning "tools" to become a good mother. I promise....it will all work itself out.

To help you, I recommend trying to "accomplish" putting your makeup on EVERY day, as well as, doing your hair. This way, no matter what you're wearing you will feel better about yourself. Also, if you can find the energy to take a 5 minute walk somewhere, it can even be around your living room, it will make you feel better. I would walk after you put on your makeup, because I found that I couldn't do ANYTHING else after a walk for the first week. The walk was a "building bridge" for me, though. After a week of 5 minutes a day, I was able to adjust better and had more energy, and felt PROUD of myself for overcoming my needs and what I desired to get done.

You've reached out to the right group of mom's, though! Everybody has great advice on this Source!

Good Luck, Y.. Keeping working through it!

:o) N.

Hi - I'm en educator in natural health, and I also have 4 kids. You've been pregnant before - do you seem more tired now than when you were pregnant before?

One of the biggest energy drains that becomes more pronounced with pregnancy, and contributes to morning sickness, is the body's inability to process sugar and the extra hormones at an optimal level. Your liver function, your insulin levels and your body's reaction to food can all be well within 'normal' at the doctor's office, but if it isn't OPTIMALLY functioning, you will feel exhausted and might have morning sickness.

My advice to pregnant women is to go completely off refined sugar and white flour. Eat plenty of vegetables and enough meat, eggs for protein, but go easy on the grains, (even whole grains) and eliminate all sweets and refined sugar - it can be hard to do, but it is SO worth it, and you will have much more energy-!

P.S. Make sure you are getting enough omega 3 oils - very important! (Fish oil, flax oil) and that you're taking a good prenatal vitamin. Also good are probiotics.

Good luck!

I think that's just how it is until you reach the second trimester (or third... or maybe until the baby is 6 months old?!). Every pregnancy is different, and here you are having to keep up with 2 other kids as well. Remember that being tired is your body's way of telling you that you need to sleep, or at least take it easy for a while. Get help from your family, do what you can do, and let the rest slide.

I remember when I was 2 months pregnant with my second child and was cooking Thanksgiving dinner. I got everything on the table and thought I would just sit down at my kitchen desk for a minute to rest my feet. I woke up in a puddle of drool and dinner had been finished for at least an hour! Nobody had the heart to wake me up. Anyhow, early pregnancy is what it is. Hang in there!!

this actually sounds fairly normal. But don't fret....the last half or pregnancy I always had twice my normal energy!

The last time you were pregnant you had a child that was pretty much self sufficient, i.e. could dress herself, toilet herself, eat more cleanly, etc. And was at school a good part of the day. It's different now. You have a toddler and that age keeps a mom busy. You are probably much more active now than you were with either pregnancy. Also, each pregnancy is different. Has your doctor thought that there maybe something else in play such as anemia? For any given change we must repriortize and rethink what we do. It's for a short time however, having a new baby at home as well as a young child will cause even more exhaustion. I think tiredness during pregnancy helps us get accustomed to the extreme exhaustion we experience with a new baby. Good luck.

Hi Y.
I say don't worry your on your 3rd child your body is telling you to rest do what you can and leave the rest the mess will never go away any way
and Don't forget ask the Lord to give you energy and he will and next thing you know the house will be picked up and you will be done with it But Please don't stress over it it's not good for you the baby inside of you or your 2 other children or your husband Good Luck
God Bless Danielle mother of 4

Hi Y.,

There is an all natural fruit juice called MonaVie that boosts energy levels. You can not get it in the store, but it has done wonders for me. It contains 19 different fruits and helps with many different ailments. It is organic, so it would be great for you and the baby. It also helps replace the 7-9 servings of fruits and vegetables we are supposed to have on a daily basis. I would be happy to share it with you if you are interested.

Dear Y.:

You are pregnant and taking care of two small kids, a home etc.... You must tell your husband for the time being that you need more help. If you can afford a cleaning person even once a month that will help. If you house is at least clean you may not feel quite so overwhlemed. Also if you can have a sitter, maybe a highschool student come from 3-5:00 in the afternoon one or two days a week to help with your kids that might be good.

When you are pregnant you are working 24/7 growing a baby which is hard and exhausting work so don't be afraid to ask for help. I can't imagine keeping up with a toddler and being pregnant. Hang in there and try to get some rest.

N.

It's pretty normal to have low energy in the first trimester. And you have two children to take care of on top of it, that will definitely fatigue you. It should pass by the second trimester. Drink plenty of water, take cat naps when possible and just do what you can in between. You can't always do it all, so don't beat yourself up. You may just need some extra help for the first 3 months. Your husband is understanding, but is he willing to do a little extra to help you keep the house up so that you can get the extra rest you need? Do you have family who can come help? Can you hire someone temporarily to help?

I was exhausted through my whole pregnancy. I wanted to curl up and sleep all the time everywhere. I used to take long naps during my lunch break in the break room on the couch. The people at work let me sleep longer than the half hour we normally get for lunch. Sometimes up to an hour and a half! I finally had to quit in my seventh month because I couldn't do it anymore.

I'd suggest giving into your body and your need to cat nap. See if you can get a grandparent to come over a few times a week to take your other children off your hands so you can rest. It'll perk you up to get more sleep.

After you give birth you can go back to productive mother. Right now you’re crafting another human in your body so I’d listen to it and give it what it needs or things can go very wrong. If you push yourself you could stress yourself out needlessly and that won’t be good for you or your family.

Hi Y.
I know just what you mean. I got pregnant with my second child when my oldest was 6 months old and we were in the process of moving when I found out. I was so exusted all the time and couldnt find the energy to get things done or sometimes even take care of my daughter, I felt sooo bad. But my husband would help do things and he would sometimes take our daughter for a walk so that I could take a nap or shower etc. I think its great that you have a husband that is supportive. Dont be afraid to sit back and let others help you, just get some rest and care of you and your baby. You will get your energy back. I got my energy back when I was in my second trimester.
Take care

Hi Y.,

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Thanks,

J.

You've been pregnant 2x prior to this and so I'm sure it doesn't come as a surprise that you are low energy right now.
Relax and do only what you feel you have to get by. If you are feeling really guilty, ask for help.
Can you get a babysitter for your other 2 kids while you do some chores a couple times a week?
Can your mother or mother-in-law come help?
Ask your husband to pitch in more.
As you know, this will only last for a month or 2 longer, so just relax and don't be so hard on yourself. You will naturally feel more energetic once you hit the 2nd trimester.
Hang in there girl!

Pregnancy can be part of it...

Have your doctor check your thryoid levels. At least mention your energy levels to your doctor. Pregnancy can wreck havoc on your thyroid. It took me four years after the birth of my 2nd daughter to finally recognize- ok. she's sleeping through the night, I should not be this tired. Low thyroid can really throw you out of whack with energy and being tired. I'll be on it for life now- but I'm grateful.

Congratulations, you're pregnant! Congratulations, you're going to be tired! Seriously, it is totally normal to be so tired in the beginning stages of pregnancy. In the middle trimester, you'll get your energy back. And then you'll probably be tired again toward the last stage. I know it's hard, it really feels bad not to be able to get all the stuff done that you used to, but I think you need to just take it easy. Is there any way you could get some help to get things done, like a sibling, or neighbor, or even hire a teenager after school?

Don't be so hard on yourself, things do get easier once that first trimester is over. I can't believe you're not doing ANYTHING, as you have a 19 month old! That alone is exhausting, without being pregnant on top of it! I say you're probably doing better than you think you are, it's just that first trimester fatigue. A big hug and congratulations to you.

I reasently became a distributor for a new health drink called MonaVie. I also drink 2 to 3 shots a day. Each shot is like eating 6 1/2 servings of fruit. All that's in it is 19 different fruits, fatty acids and glucosime. My husband and I drink it everyday and I have never had so much energy. My little one is a year and everyday I would take a nap with him and waste my day, because I was so tired. Now I have so much energy. Ask your doctor, but I am pretty sure you can drink it. Kids can even drink it. If you want to check out my website its www.mymonavie.com/southshore
I live in Lake Tahoe. My number is on the website, so is my email address. Please look into it. It's the best thing that you could do for your body.
R. Bottger

You're pregnant....your supposed to be tired! And you have a toddler to chase after! It's expected. Take it easy & get the rest you need. Since your husband is understanding about how much or little you get done, I'm sure he'd be willing to help lessen the load as well as your older daughter. Don't try to do it all yourself. Maybe make a list of things to be done in order of priority, go over it w/your husband & see what he's willing to help you out with. Hope this helps & good luck w/the rest of your pregnancy!

The first thing to do is take it easy on yourself. Make sure that you are getting the vitamins you need and then make sure that you are eating enough protein to keep you going. There are many good ways to get protein besides just meat and eggs. There is fish and there are green vegetables and legumes and even protein powders to mix with water or milk or juice. With a little one already in your house, take naps when he does. You need your rest, too. As for getting things done, make your to do list fit on a single sticky note. That way you will have to think through your very highest priorities and only pick those. Then, because the list is short, you will be able to actually get through your list. Also, allow both of your children, especially the 9-year-old, to help you with "chores." Your husband sounds like he would help out too. Ask him to do one thing each day that is on your list. Let him pick the one that he is most comfortable doing. Let friends and family (if you're blessed enough to have them close) help you. You just have to have specific tasks in mind. Most people would willingly fold a load of clothes or put dishes into the dishwasher or sweep one floor. You get the idea. Allow yourself to be pregnant. That takes a lot out of a woman! Remember what the airline stewardess always says, "Place the oxygen mask over your own face first before trying to assist others." As the wife and mom, you are taking care of everyone else. If you are passed out in the aisle from lack of oxygen, you're not really that much help!

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~N.

It is hard to get everything done when you already have children (I am expecting #4 others are 8, 5, 2yo). There isn't much you can do while pregnant other than eat well and get lots of rest...and chances are you are still going to be tired, after all you are creating a whole new life. Try to figure out the priorities of your day and space the other "like to get done" things out along the week. I know it helped me to say on Thurs. I'll vacuum, Fri is dusting, Sat is laundry, etc. That left me time to focus on getting the kids fed and ready for school. Also, make sure you are taking your vitamins and eating lots of protein...I think I was going to bed when my kids did thru at least the 1st trimester, maybe into the 2nd at like 8pm. Some of your energy should return in the 2nd trimester. Try to remember this is a passing phase and take advantage of the rest you can get before #3 comes along.

Hi Y.! Congratulations on this new baby! I'm not surprised your energy is low in your first trimester and caring for 2 other children. If it seems extreme to you though, you should have your OB check your thyroid levels. If your labs are looking fine, make sure you're getting daily exercise and some quiet time to yourself to recharge your batteries. Also be sure to eat a diet of alkaline foods, ie. lots of veggies and plenty of protein... No sugar, processed flour or food... and plenty of fresh water. And yoga would help tremendously!
I hope this helps! Keep us posted.
Regards, J.

Unfortunatly fatugue is something that goes along with pregnancy but there are a few things you can do. First, make sure that you are eating only healthy, whole foods. 60-80 grams of protien per day, lots of fruits and veggies. Anything processed or full of sugar is going to slow you down. Food is fuel and our bodies and babies deserve the best quality!! Also, make sure that you are getting enough iron. The fatigue may come and go at different times in the pregnancy as well. With my first, in my first trimester I had extremem fatigue and literally could only wake up long enough to eat but was fine the second half of the pregnancy. This time I haven't had any fatigue but I've been nauseas going on 20 weeks now. Good luck!

Hi Y., your lack of energy is likely due to the pregnancy. I don't know what your experience was with your revius two pregnancies, but every time is different anyway. The first trimester is when nausea ("morning sickness") and fatigue are generally worst, then they usually get better during the 2nd trimester. Even so, you might consider asking your doctor to check for anemia (hemoglobin level)and low thyroid function, if the fatigue seems especially severe.

For helping you to take care of your home and family, I suggest you check out FlyLady.net. Flylady's focus is on helping moms (and others) who are disorganized and have clutter in their homes. Even if this doesn't describe you, she has a great system for tackling chores in 15-minute segments, which is just what you need when your energy levels are low.

Good luck!

During the first trimester your body makes extra progesterone hormone to maintain the uterus and placenta for the fetus. This takes a huge toll on the body and causes fatigue. This function is taken over by the placenta in the second and third trimesters (it can now maintain itself) and the fatigue decreases. It is very normal to have extreme fatigue during the first trimester. In addition, most mothers often do not get enough sleep and expend a huge amount of energy on the family members already in the home.The combination of the things is exhausting. Try and temporarily readjust (downward) your standards for running your household and try and enlist the members of your household to help out as much as possible for awhile. Try and get extra sleep. By the second trimester you will probably feel more like yourself.

Your body is speaking to you. How much sleep have you gotten previously? Your body may want you to sleep more now to correct for the deficit. I just saw a program that said people who don't get enough sleep tend toward alzhiemers later. You will want to be well rested before the baby comes too. Let other people take up the slack. They are going to have to get used to doing this for you anyway, may as well start now.

On the other hand you may want to learn how to do Quantum Touch for yourself.
Love, L.

you are doing so much by growing a human inside of you, so give yourself some slack, take a walk which might help increase energy and take a nap, usually once you hit the 2nd trimester your energy levels return
good luck

I'm pregnant with my second child, and I was concerned about gaining too much weight. During my search for ways to stay fit, I came across a great book online which you can download called Pregnancy Without Pounds, and it's well written and addresses issues about most things you encounter while pregnant including fatigue. It's been very motivational for me and has helped boost my energy by following the tips in the book. I'm nearing the end of my pregnancy and I've felt great and not gained too much weight in the process, avoided gestational diabetes which I developed with my first pregnancy, and feel energetic most of the time! Perhaps some of the info would benefit you as well! You may try googling the name of the book and do some research! GOOD LUCK!

I don't know if anyone has suggested this, but have you had your iron checked? It is normal to be tired, but you should have it checked just in case, as there is an easy fix for that. My doctor said my iron was borderline about halfway through my last pregnancy, and I was able to get a lot of energy back by just switching my morning cereal to Trader Joe's Raisin Bran, which has 60% of the USRDA for iron. I was exhausted pregnant with one and raising a toddler, and you have two older ones, so you have every right to be tired. Remember, you are growing an entire human being in your body, if you call that getting nothing done, maybe you should really think about that! Maybe you need to make taking a nap an item on your to-do list, then you will feel better about having accomplished that, and you can cross it off. I know it sounds silly, but sometimes it just feels good check things off! Took care of myself and my growing baby today... CHECK!!! If you can take just a half hour for a nap you will have much more time and energy to accomplish those other tasks! Good luck!