Hit by a wall of exhaustion at 36.5 weeks!

[redhead78]

All of a sudden I am finding it literally impossible to keep my eyes open during the day. In my first trimester I was usually sleepy in the afternoon and napped for an hour but since then I've been fine.

Now, however, I want to sleep ALL the time! I don't sleep great at night, but it's not that bad. I usually get 5-ish hours and that's been the case for the last couple of months so I don't think it's that. I've already slept on the sofa this morning for 1.5 hours and could just head right back there right now! is this normal??

[Scuttlebug]

Maybe worth checking your iron levels?

You eating low GI foods? That might help, porridge etc, give you a boost.

I'm 33 weeks, and tbh, after a broken night, I have to inhale chocolate to get me through the afternoon of work or looking after DD. Tiredness is normal isn't it at this late stage, I remember really enjoying afternoon naps but if you think you are over tired and really struggling to stay awake, probably best to talk to midwife.

[Flixy102]

I'm the same, tiredness was my one big symptom in the first trimester and now I'm 37 weeks it's been back with a vengeance for the past few weeks.

Thank goodness for maternity leave!

[MrsPatMustard]

Embrace it! Get all the sleep you can while you get the chance!

[PenguinsLoveFishFingers]

Yes, it is normal.

Am going to sound bitter and twisted now and say enjoy it whilst you can. I am 39 weeks with no.3, feel like that, and am very envious of your naps!