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pandaworm
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bethany
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typical exhaustion
ok, so i know being tired and exhausted is a normal symptom of pregnancy - but how bad is it? i'm just wondering because i'm constantly tired and exhausted (like i just ran three miles) out of breath, etc. and it's not like i'm in bad shape (i typically walk 2.5 or more miles a day and am on my feet constantly as a teacher). today i was dragging, took me forever to get home (i walk), and i'm having a hard time sitting at the computer right now - it's only 6:30! my mom saw me last night and said i looked pale and i should ask the dr about anemia. she had it with all three of her pregnancies (though i don't know if it's hereditary or not). i'm also a vegetarian and generally eat really well, but have been having trouble lately because of morning sickness.
i'm just wondering if what i'm experiencing is normal or not. i didn't really think twice about it until my mom said something and a coworker asked if i was ok today (though he is a bit overdramatic). i'm about 7.5 weeks-ish.
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Posted 10/21/08 6:33 PM  |
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MrsRbk
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Re: typical exhaustion
Totally normal.
My first trimester my exhaustion was at times so unbearable I'd be in tears. The good news is, it does subside. It hasn't gone away completely, some days I'm still soooooooooo exhausted, but it's not as often.
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| Posted 10/21/08 6:37 PM |
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maiden
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Re: typical exhaustion
I am 8 weeks pregnant and the exhaustion is unbearable. I really hope the next 9 months are not like this.
ETA: While I definitely hope you feel better, I am glad to know I am not the only one who is unbelievably exhausted.
Message edited 10/21/2008 6:46:29 PM.
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| Posted 10/21/08 6:45 PM |
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pandaworm
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bethany
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Re: typical exhaustion
Posted by MrsRbk
Totally normal.
My first trimester my exhaustion was at times so unbearable I'd be in tears. The good news is, it does subside. It hasn't gone away completely, some days I'm still soooooooooo exhausted, but it's not as often.
k, thanks.  i really didn't think anything of it until my mom said something, but she worries, so i should have known. 
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| Posted 10/21/08 6:46 PM |
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maria430
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Re: typical exhaustion
The first trimester I did nothing but sleep! lol....
I would fall asleep all the time...it was sooooo bad
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| Posted 10/21/08 7:38 PM |
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pickles16
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Re: typical exhaustion
Posted by MrsRbk
Totally normal.
My first trimester my exhaustion was at times so unbearable I'd be in tears. The good news is, it does subside. It hasn't gone away completely, some days I'm still soooooooooo exhausted, but it's not as often.
Ditto, now at 31 weeks its creeping back up again, but not like it was in the beginning! I'm normally full of energy and never stop, this was literally shocking to me and I would literally cry about how tired and exhausted I was!!!!
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| Posted 10/21/08 7:51 PM |
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kelsept
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Re: typical exhaustion
First trimester i was wiped..second trimester i find out i have anemia but i just get iron through green veggies and meat as the supplements can be rough..
Third trimester it comes back but for me it is because i sleep so terrible, hang in there!
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| Posted 10/21/08 7:54 PM |
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randella
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Re: typical exhaustion
I was very exhausted my first trimester-- I think it's totally normal. I am also a vegetarian and had a hard time eating healthy and balanced in the first tri-- it gets better, don't worry!
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divamommy
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krystal
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Re: typical exhaustion
I am 7 wks today and I am always so tired.
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| Posted 10/22/08 6:51 AM |
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babyonthebrain
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Re: typical exhaustion
Absolutely join the club sister!!!!! By the time I get home from school all I wanna do is eat and sleep!!!! I've been going to bed by 8 p.m!!!!!!!!!!! Crazyyyy!!!!
XOXOXO
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| Posted 10/22/08 6:53 AM |
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babyfaith
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Re: typical exhaustion
I am 13 weeks and pass out on the couch by 8:30PM. I am also vegetarian and asked my OB about anemia. My doctor checks for it with bloodwork a few times during pregnancy. My doc also said that prenatals take care of most deficiencies in diet. Basically, being tired is very normal in the beginning. 
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