Pregnancy Support Group
Welcome to the waiting room for anticipating moms and dads. Whether you're expecting your first or a new little brother or sister, meet other parents in this community who are also looking forward to a new addition to the family.
I swear this is a new level of exhaustion. I go to bed tired, I wake up tired, waking in between classes makes me tired. Heck, rolling over in bed makes me tired. I have insomnia so getting actual sleep is a bit of a challenge for me but I do try to get rest. I'll go home, have a snack and just lie down for a little then make dinner and go back to bed again. I'm not able to take naps or rest during the day (9-5) though because I work and go to school. How are you guys dealing with the fatigue?
Just keep doing what you're doing, even if you can't sleep, just make sure you rest. The fatigue does seem to subside in the second trimester, so just hang in there! Also, make sure you're taking a prenatal vitamin with iron, our bodies need much more iron during pregnancy and low levels can cause a lot of fatigue.
Staying hydrated and exercise seem to help as well, it also helps me sleep better at night when I've gotten in a little exercise before bed. It's probably the last thing you want to do when you're tired, but it really can help.