First trimester pregnant and struggling on lockdown

[Needallthesleep]

I’m 11 weeks pregnant, and I’ve had fairly bad morning sickness since 6 weeks. I’m craving very specific foods but obviously can’t just go out and get what I’m craving, or what I think will make me feel better. I’m absolutely shattered, but still have a full time job to manage, plus a toddler who is going stir crazy. So I’m working long hours and look disgusting because I have no time to look after myself.

I’m really struggling with this. It’s so so hard. I don’t know how long I can continue like this.

And if I see another ‘and they rested and made art and baked’ picture on social media I don’t want to be held responsible for my actions.

Anyone else in the first trimester boat with me?

Much sympathy OP! It sounds like it’s really getting you down. How many hours a day ‘respite’ does your DP help with? Are they also wfh?

Why isn't your partner helping?

He is, but he also has a full time, demanding job. We are splitting childcare, and he’s doing all the housework and cooking and shopping, but neither of us can do everything.

I know lots of people will be in worse positions. I just sat and cried this morning at how hard it is.

I am 10 weeks pregnant with a (luckily not too demanding) part time job and a 2yo. I am going completely insane. Feeling exhausted despite sharing childcare with OH as much as possible. I was just sitting on the floor reading with my daughter yesterday and had to pull my husband out of a zoom meeting so I could go and lie down. I feel sick, exhausted and guilty all the time (guilty because my partner is struggling too and I am constantly prioritising my own needs). It's awful.

I don't know whether this sheer exhaustion is pregnancy, the situation or both! Either way I definitely feel your pain!