Early pregnancy feeling so unwell

[Sara1988]

Hi all,

V v early pregnany (11dpo) and I'm feeling awful. Ache all over, so so tired, really cold.

Posted on pregnancy forum and was told its normal but surely this isn't right? Has anyone else had this?

You're probably just ill. Pregnancy symptoms don't really land until 6weeks

Yeah this is what I'm worried about. Don't want it to effect the pregnancy

Probably just a bit under the weather,

Hi, I felt nauseous, headaches and tired 3 days before my test was even positive and still now at only 5 weeks. I was in hospital Tuesday (for another reason) and the obstetrician told me this is not unusual. And here on mumsnet many other women share that they have very early sickness symptoms. Fingers crossed it improves!

It could be pregnancy related or you could be run down. I was very sick in the first trimester and I was barely coping. Rest, lots of fluids and paracetamol if you feel like you need it.

What did y'all do about work? It's making my job impossible.

I am struggling with work to be honest. I work at home 4 days a week which is really helpful. I've made some ginger apple juice because ginger really helps me with nausea. Taking paracetamol for the headaches. Having an afternoon rest when I need between meetings.

Ohh can you share recipe? I think I might have to tell work earlier than I wanted to.

Sorry OP this sounds normal and my experience with both pregnancies :/ lots happening in your body. Get through however you can and paracetamol is okay, early nights where possible / can you wfh?

I'm a teacher 🥲

@Sara1988 it is on BBC good food. I was getting them from pret but already getting expensive just a few days in so I made my own. 😂It's really helping me.

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/ginger-shots

I also like to use the bottlegreen ginger and lemongrass cordial with sparkling water or hot water where I've gone off tea.

I’m a nurse so totally get it! I’m only 6 weeks and have had a bit of time off due to pain, nausea and generally feeling unwell. If you need time off, take it! It shouldn’t be counted as sickness if pregnancy related

@Foxtrotbeta I've just got the bottlegreen cordial! Great recommendation! Thank you.

@Samwins I haven't even had chance to tell work yet! Will speak to line manager and hr if I can get in tomorrow

Hopefully they’re understanding

re drinks- Lidl do a fresh apple, lemon and ginger juice which is yum. Also finding tonic water helpful due to quinine