this tiredness is driving me insane.

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I am 31+4 weeks and I am permanently exhausted. I slept last night from 11pm till 7am and have had a two hour nap this afternoon and am currently struggling to keep my eyes open now. I wouldn't mind, but I haven't bloody done anything to make me so tired.

Any remedies other than just sleeping?

I know it's difficult, I am 36 weeks and have had the same thing for 2 months or so now, but, try swimming. It's given me slightly more energy, although I still sleep for 9 hours a night and have an afternoon nap, I am slightly less exhausted about every other day! Go with it too, get as much rest as possible, but make sure you don't nap for more than 20 mins each time, because after that, you go into deep sleep and you will feel worse for it.

I'm terrified of water

why does going into a deep sleep make you feel worse?

I also felt soooo tired during pregnancy and I was found to be anemic, the tablets really helped. Now I've got a 7 month old, I'd say just enjoy being able to sleep!!

I'm not anaemic apparently I have really high iron levels, so can't even take anything to help.

I could have written this, so sorry no remedies but watching with interest! Am 31 + 4 as well and been horizontal most of the day . Every day I say I'm going to do some exercise and then when I'm too tired so it's always tomorrow. Managing about 3 walks a week. Some days I feel slightly better but mostly I am just shattered.

Me too. SO tired. I don't think I sleep more than half an hour at night without waking up.

Baby is in a bad position (38 weeks) and so I need to walk lots to move him but yesterday it took me until 5pm to brush my teeth!

Dh is dragging me out for a walk in a minute so I'm glugging coffee (bad) to try to get the energy to get off the sofa. Doesn't help that dog and all 5 cats are snuggled up with me.

I've become a big fat cow and it's so depressing.

So no advice, sorry, just sympathy.

I'm the same. I'm about 26 weeks pg and I was feeling so awful I was sure I must be anaemic, but nope, apparently I have really good iron levels. Pregnancy insomnia doesn't help and midwife just pointed out that pregnancy (esp when you already have dc so it's not as easy to rest as pre-dc). So I'm trying to accept that this time round, being pregnant means feeling exhausted. Napping, eating regularly and trying not to do too much all seem to help.

Shall we create a room filled with pillows and blankets for us pregnant folk to cosy up in?

If not swimming, try any type of exercise you do like. You feel more tired after 20 mins because after that you go into a deep sleep. For the first 20 mins, it's more refreshing as it's a light sleep. Google it!

ditto! am 27 weeks tomorrow and tiredness has hit me again dont know wot to do work all day and travel just over an hour to work around 2pm am ready for bed!

No remedies from me but lots of sympathy.

I'm 30 weeks, anaemic (just started iron tablets today), and have a v energetic 2yo so everything is a bit of a struggle at the mo! Had to take the day off work today, and have done nothing but sleep and eat all day. Could still just go to bed right now!

I think it's so difficult because I feel a bit like an invalid, which I'm not used to. Poor DH is having to do everything!

I'm 38 weeks and cream crackered! I've found that eating regularly and resting as much as you can (if at all possible with a 2 year old at home...!) helps a bit.

Hi, do you feel weary all the time, or have some hours of feeling able to do things? I'm 37 weeks in 2nd pg and don't remember feeling this bad first time around - slower of course, but I actually feel unwell I'm so worn out. Was anaemic but iron levels back up now. It is SO infuriating and I think my DH is pretty fed up of it. I can't even get it together to pack my hospital bag, and sitting up at the dinner table was almost too much! Is this normal?!

You're a bit further on than me Ella but I do have some days/times that are better than others. I also don't remember feeling this way in my first pregnancy though - maybe it just takes more out of you the second time round? Might be worth mentioning it to your midwife?

I'm kind of banking on the iron tablets making me feel a bit livelier - can't afford to keep feeling so useless for the next 10-12 weeks!

I'm pretty much knackered from the moment I get out if bed until I get back in at the end of the day Ella. I have to force myself to do housework. the hovering hasn't been done in a week because I can't face dragging it round with me.

it seems growing a person is hard work

Another knackerling here. Will I be able to tidy a corner of the bombsite I call home in time for visitors next week?

I was so glad to read this, especially the ladies who are anaemic and have 2 year olds! This is currently me (34+5), plus I'm only sleeping 3-4 hours per night as I wake needing the loo, mind starts on overdrive and I can't get back to sleep. Plus, said 2 year old decided as soon as he turned 2 that he 'no need a nap mummy', therefore my couple of hours afternoon nap time has been abolished also. REALLY struggling, can barely get up the stairs without needing recussitation. Have tried introducing 'quiet time' with my toddler where I lie on the bed and try to get him to do the same, or at the very least play quietly. He's so funny and will whisper away to himself. Today he even took himself through to the bathroom to use the potty and came back through when he was done without saying anything (normally he makes a big deal and I have to go with him). Amazing what they understand really. I feel bad that I'm no fun for him these days, but he does seem to understand. Hope you all feel more energetic soon.x