Feeling totally exhausted and rubbish at 18wks- normal?

[Gingerbreadlatte]

Im preg with DC#2 and i know it sounds lame, but I just feel crap all the time.

I work full time and have a 3yr old and over the BH weekend, so I know I am doing a lot. However for the long weekend, my DH and DD went off for a a few days without me, so I've basically had childfree time to myself for 3 days and I still feel rubbish. I am so tired, so heady, and just want to lie on the sofa. I didnt feel this bad in 1st trimester.

Is this normal at this point? I dont remember feeling great last time but not this bad.... Not sure if I should talk to MW or doc. I just cant sustain this for another 5 odd months.

It is so lame to say "im tired/too exhausted to do x.y, z activity" - its not great. Maybe I just dont do being pregnant!

Anyone else in same boat?

I'd be inclined to ask for a blood test for my thyroid and iron levels - no idea if it's normal or not, but doesn't sound like fun! :)

Yes it is normal - especially with a young child. I feel rubbish most of the time and i'm 18 weeks with a 15 month old, usually knackered by about 3pm!
I'm taking pregnacare vitamins and eating lots of fruit and veg which is helping a little.
Try snacking on high energy foods like nuts and fruit to help, and drink lots of water. :)

thanks all

Might try and turn things down a bit and get more rest when I can. Will mention to MW at next appt I think. Going on hols soon so hopefully that will help.

YAWN!