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Pregnancy

Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

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I'm 11 weeks pregnant tomorrow and I'm really struggling!

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ChloLeah23 · 10/07/2017 16:29

I'm 23 and this is my first pregnancy so not overly sure what to expect to a certain extent and I know everyone can be different but for the past few weeks I'm either crying, moaning or stressing and I'm constantly feeling exhausted.

My face has had a bad break out and it just doesn't seem to be going away :(

I'm working full time but it's really taking it out of me as I feel the need to nap and I cant :(

I keep telling myself the baby is tiny so surely this is only going to get worse the bigger I get?

Just feeling really down in the dumps, has anyone else experienced the above whilst being so early on in the pregnancy?

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NisekoWhistler · 10/07/2017 16:32

Trust me it really does get easier, the first trimester is definitely the most exhausting. Have you had a look any books such as your pregnancy week by week or what to expect when you're expecting. They really help you to understand what your body is going through.
Congratulations too!

stargirl1701 · 10/07/2017 16:34

Sounds pretty normal for the first trimester. It will get better soon. The second trimester is usually much easier. 2/3 more weeks, OP. Hang in there.

NoCapes · 10/07/2017 16:36

The first trimester is a bastard
It does get better I promise

owltrousers · 10/07/2017 16:36

10-11 weeks was the hardest point for me so far, I'm now almost 14 weeks and I promise it does ease off. Your body is growing a whole new organ (placenta!) so go easy on yourself. If you need a sick day from work to recuperate - take one!
Long, relaxing baths and early nights got me through!

MissBax · 10/07/2017 16:40

I was shocked how awful I felt at the beginning, my logic was simply - the further into the pregnancy the harder, but it wasn't the case at all - the first trimester was horrendous!! It gets much easier!

Christinedonna · 10/07/2017 16:41

I've got a 10mo DD and am 7 weeks pregnant and I'm shattered! I had to lay down whilst doing my makeup today then had an 8 minute (as DD woke up and interrupted) nap. I'm up with her at 6am, running round after her all day and then go to work until 11:30pm. How I haven't conked out yet I don't know! If you want to private message me feel free! We can feel sorry for each other

Lemondrop99 · 10/07/2017 19:30

First trimester exhaustion is unreal! The tiny size of baby doesn't mean that you're not putting tons of energy into forming it. The first trimester shocked me, it was pretty miserable. But it will get better. Most people get a burst of energy for the second trimester and you'll start enjoying your little bump and the movements. Ok, third trimester gets a bit harder when bump is big and tiredness comes back. But don't think you'll necessarily be feeling this bad for 9 months solid. At 11 weeks, you'll likely start feeling a lot better within the next few weeks. In the mean time, just rest as much as you can.

feelingblue123 · 10/07/2017 20:09

I was shocked how dreadful I felt at the start. I had terrible depression, was either ragingly horny or crying, pissed off all of my friends, lost a stone, felt constantly sick, raging heartburn and was the most exhausted ive ever felt.

From week 14 my stomach felt better and i got some energy back. From week 20 my mind sorted itself out. Now starring week 26 and feel pretty much fine, just have a bump.

Hang on in there. Sleep and eat little and often, read a book, watch boxsets and know that it's just shit right now and will get better. Being pregnant is so hard, you're doing great.

Hugs

Caterina99 · 10/07/2017 21:08

First trimester is the worst in my opinion. I'm 26 weeks now and I've been feeling really good since about 14 weeks. This is DC2 and DS is 2 so it's definitely getting more tiring chasing him and I know the last couple of months will be hard, but I honestly think the first trimester is the hardest. I felt bad that my DS watched so much tv, but I just felt so terrible that I couldn't bring myself to do much else

Natsku · 10/07/2017 21:12

I'm 11+2 and the exhaustion has been horrid but the last couple of days have been a bit better. It should get easier soon but in the meantime try to rest whenever you get the opportunity - even just lying down with my eyes shut for ten minutes can sometimes recover me enough to keep going a bit longer.

LittleWingSoul · 10/07/2017 23:15

I'm 14 weeks with no.3 and just about over the 1st trimester lethargy... although I had a 2 hour nap this afternoon so I take the breaks where I can (thank you cbeebies!)

I had all the symptoms you described and they've all got much much better, I'm still doing everything a bit slower than normal but that could also be the recent heat (if like me, you are in the south east)... What I feel is generally just a lot less fucked off with everything and everyone!

Congratulations! I was 23 when I had my 1st as well, if you want to PM feel free!

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