Pregnancy Symptoms & Complaints: Fatigue and Exhaustion

Totally exhausted and tired all the time now that you're pregnant? Find out why and how to feel better.
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What causes fatigue in pregnancy?

Total exhaustion! Your body is working double time, keeping you going while creating and supporting a brand new life. You're producing more blood, your heart rate is up, and you're using up more water and nutrients. The hormone progesterone, more of which is circulating through your system these days, may increase your fatigue. And then there's the flood of emotion surging through your mind, which can make you feel overwhelmed.

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rfoster8873 wrote:

What TFs wrong w/ people that they can't be nice?It¿s none of your business how many children a person has. I¿m on #4, my husband has an awesome job, I¿m a student getting my Master's. Maybe succeeding & making something of yourself would allow U to have a big enough house, take your kids to Universal Studios every year & do what you want...WHO GIVES a sh*t if they have to have student loans...U obviously cannot pay for their education with the way you are b*tching. Stupid people.

12/4/2011 04:55:38 PM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

Comment about the ARTICLE not about each OTHER please ladies... I was job hunting when I got pregnant and discovered I didn't have the energy to do laundry let alone work a job. I plan on having a second child but I'm sure as heck going to make sure I have reliable child care lined up so I can rest if I need it next time too. At least it seems to have eased up a little bit when my 2nd trimester started.

1/15/2011 06:32:43 PM Report Abuse
marikak1 wrote:

Can I please just ask WHY anyone would want 5-8 kids? Unless you're a Multi millionaire how do you pay for a big enough house, food, clothes and of course a COLLEGE EDUCATION? Or are you just going to let them get student loans to start their lives out in debt? How do you cart them around? How do you go to all their sports games and activities? How do you take them on vacations? How do you provide for them emotionally? Someone please explain this phenomenon of having 5-8 kids.

1/10/2011 07:35:07 PM Report Abuse
vegetasgrrrl wrote:

I'm just astonished at the women who are on their 6th or 7th pregnancy. I spent my first 4 months vomiting like a lawn sprinkler. I lost 15 lbs and lived on ginger ale, prenantal vitamins, egg drop soup and jello. At 24 weeks, the nausea isn't quite as bad and I can eat solids but I still have to fight to keep my food down. Now I ache constantly and barely have the energy to crawl out of bed to pee. This is it for me for a WHILE.... if ever again!

8/14/2010 07:33:44 AM Report Abuse
thegeminifairy wrote:

Hello, Bonnie I am in almost the same boat as you except i am on my 7th child and have two teenage boys going through puberty now ... ugh i know i constantly feel exausted too .Just try to take SOME time each day even if its 5 mins to yourself...you know what i do if im tired in the middle of the day i just lay in bed for 10 mins and dont care whats going on .. i have to or i will lose it and believe it or not it helps!!best of luck to you . god bless.jamie

5/22/2010 09:55:08 AM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

I am 25wks preg w/ our 6th baby and this preg has been the worst when it comes to fatigue!this1 different. I'm notsleepy I AM TOTALLY EXHAUSTED!I find myself making excuses to my boys(7,5,4,4,and1)why we aren't doing things.I hate it! right now tho my dh is working7 days 12hr, so not much time 2 help me. if I could I would hire a maid and someone to be w/ the boys a little!lol. So, I ask everyone to send me their "good energy"! in the mean time I tell myself "This too shall pass." -Bonnie

4/17/2010 08:02:04 AM Report Abuse
bailonruthie9 wrote:

THANK YOU I REALLY NEED TO LEARN HOW NOT TO BE TO MUCH BUSY I REALLY HOPE THAT SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS WHAT IM TRYING TO SAY BECAUSE I WANT TO R E L A X THANK YOU SO MUCH A PROUD MOMMY TO BE FROM NEW MEXICO

3/7/2010 12:15:56 PM Report Abuse
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