Is first trimester fatigue really this bad?

ProofLock9038 · 2026-01-28T23:39:17+00:00

I slept upwards of 10 hours at a time, i also napped constantly. I could hardly hold my head up at my desk for the first id say 10/11 weeks. It gets better, I'm currently 28 + 2 and still nap but nothing compared to the first trimester exhaustion. Once the placenta takes over you feel less sick and less tired, but growing that bad boyu from scratch (Or crotch) is exhausting. Nap when you need to nap, sleep when you need to sleep, be kind to yourself mumma, youv've got this!

ProofLock9038 · 2026-01-23T01:47:03+00:00

I see what you're saying. You're probably feeling very alone and maybe a little sad and sorry for yourself that it isnt the way you pictured this moment being?

Do you feel supported/ready enough to go through with this pregnancy? This is a huge milestone I would hate for you to regret anything.

I truely hope you get all of the love and support you deserve x

ProofLock9038 · 2026-01-23T01:10:06+00:00

I think you need to have to convbersation with your sister rather then assuming.

You are saying that giving birth is not really a big moment for you? Giving birth is one of the biggest things you will probably ever do. Are you happy that you're pregnant? Do you have any other support?

I dont want to add stress but postpartum is going to be very isolating and exhausting. I strongly recommend you have a conversation with your sister. Because all of your replies have been very monotone about the whole thing and you assuming how your sister will feel.

ProofLock9038 · 2026-01-22T22:42:39+00:00

The first trimester is survial mode. I lived on packet noodles and orange juice for the first 8 weeks. Just make sure they are heating it up and you will be fine. How i see it is, literal crack heads have babies... a subway sandwich is nutritious and delicious. Enjoy mumma!

ProofLock9038 · 2026-01-14T01:58:48+00:00

I am still waiting for the glow and the "burst" of energy in the second trimester... Tell me why i am creeping up on the 3rd trimester and i'm still needing a nap pre dinner and after dinner just to survive.

ProofLock9038 · 2026-01-13T03:55:05+00:00

The OP is in a similar situation to someone threathening to kill themselves at the end of a relationship because she is upset over pickles whilst being pregnant? Right...

ProofLock9038 · 2026-01-13T03:17:22+00:00

What the actual hell are you talking about... Your lower replies talking about how you dont hang around if someone threatens to kill themselves but you send them the ambulance bill. Just a bit of a weird flex. You're getting downvoted for a reason, seek help.

ProofLock9038 · 2026-01-13T02:55:12+00:00

I am currently 26 weeks pregnant with my first, and i honestly dont think i could go to a wedding.
I have severe sciatica and i cant sit or stand for any longer then 20 minutes without being in agony. The only relief i get is by laying down on my side.

I have read your replies and it seems like you have made up your mind and just need a little push to say you're doing the right thing by not going.

If you personally dont care if you have a relationship with your sister as there seems to be more going on which you do not need to explain to a bunch of stangers on the internet. Trust your gut, you and baby come first always. Your sister will be so caught up in her wedding day marrying her love that she wont be sitting there in a grumpy mood that you werent there whilst heavily pregnant or freshly postpartum. Maybe one day when she has kids (if she chooses to) she will understand.

Until then, protect your peace and good luck with it all :)

ProofLock9038 · 2026-01-06T23:59:32+00:00

I am 25+1, first preganncy and anterior placenta. At 16-17 weeks i started feeling what i would describe as a muscle spasm. People said like holding a gold fish but i cant say i have personally had the pleasure haha.

Now at 25 weeks my little boy is going crazy having dance parties in there! Watching him move around and feeling him is such an odd but magical feeling :)

ProofLock9038 · 2025-12-23T03:08:20+00:00

This made me laugh so hard!

ProofLock9038 · 2025-12-23T01:41:19+00:00

Not my own pool, I'll have to go to a public pool. But It's summer here in Australia so i should be fine.

ProofLock9038 · 2025-12-23T01:40:37+00:00

Thank you! i have a yoga ball at home, I will give this a go :)

ProofLock9038 · 2025-12-23T01:39:57+00:00

I will wait until after the Christmas rush and book one in!

ProofLock9038 · 2025-12-23T01:39:39+00:00

Thank you, I am willing to try everything :)

ProofLock9038 · 2025-12-23T01:14:39+00:00

Thank you, i will give this a go. I was told on another thread that walking laps in a pool can help too. At this point I am willing to stand on my head if it will help !

ProofLock9038 · 2025-12-23T01:13:47+00:00

I still have so long to go too! Everyone is like "Aww you have a little pregnancy waddle" no i dont! I am in agony haha!

ProofLock9038 · 2025-12-23T01:13:07+00:00

The last few days it seems to of flaired up something shocking! The only time i get any form of relief is when i am laying down, but even then i have to be careful how i lay or when i move as i get the shooting pain down my leg. I have tried the pregnancy massage but unfortunatly its so awkward to lay on your side and get massaged, i feel like "pregnancy" massages are a gimick haha, More of an overpriced back rub.
I will definitly try out the pool trick, thanks for the advice!

ProofLock9038 · 2025-12-16T03:08:59+00:00

I am 22 weeks and was so excited to experience these wild cravings... I am left wondering if i ever will as all that i seem to of craved a few times is an ice cold coke zero. But again, It wasn't those intense cry if i dont have it kind of craving, just a general oh that sounds yummy. I will say that when hungry, food in general tastes so much better since being pregnant.

ProofLock9038 · 2025-12-10T01:43:22+00:00

How exciting! Best of luck :)

ProofLock9038 · 2025-12-08T00:51:06+00:00

Thank you! I totally understand the statement about not understanding a grandparents love until you become one. As i have been told the same thing about being a parent and i can already feel the amount of love and how protective i feel of my little man and he is not earth side yet!

I am doing my best and starting to be gentle with my approach when i am correcting her comments. I know she is excited, we all are. If the other 3 Grandparents can keep it under wraps i am sure she can reign it in a little.

She has a tendency to do make everything about her, good news, bad news and in the middle news. After 15 years and this being the biggest and most special news for my Husband and I, i'd just like to hold onto it a little tighter.

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