6 weeks pregnant

[CCourtnell]

Hi,

I’m 6 weeks pregnant and I just feel beyond tired, emotional, I don’t want people near me etc. Is this normal?

Ive been making plans recently and I just feel far too tired and irritated to go anywhere, but I don’t want to cancel as they’re date nights with my partner and I hate the thought of letting him down all the time to a point where he’s going to get fed up and irritated over it, and it’ll start causing problems for us. I just feel like I want to be left alone.

I'm 14 weeks with my second and I found the first 12 weeks this time round utterly exhausting. I have never felt so tired, not even when cluster feeding with ds. It should pass, but in the meantime make sure you're drinking plenty, resting as much as you can, take the multivitamin every day, and keep an eye on blood pressure and iron levels. Don't be afraid to see your gp if you're really struggling. My blood pressure dropped quite badly a couple of weeks ago and I could barely move off the sofa it left me so tired. I had no idea what the problem was until I had my bp checked.

Yes, normal. The first trimester wipes you out. Along with all the hormonal changes and growing a baby, you are also growing a new organ (the placenta) so it's very normal to feel exhausted! Get lots of rest and don't feel bad - it usually eases in the second trimester and you feel a bit more human again!

Hi @CCourtnell

Last time I was 6 weeks, I felt that way. It was the height of summer and I didn't move off the sofa for weeks. I even cancelled my birthday!

I'm 6+1 now, I feel very similar. But mostly because I feel really really sick!

I'm not too irritable though, but I have been emotional (I cried at a rerun of the Great British Sewing Bee this week!)

The only thing that I've found helps me is short walks with the dog. I want to turn back for the first five minutes but after a while, it makes me feel a bit better.

Hope you feel better soon. If you're really concerned, tell your midwife. You should have a booking in appt in the next 2 weeks?

Why wouldn't your partner understand? It's his baby as well isn't it? I don't get that at all. If you're knackered, cranky and want to lie on the sofa all night why would that be a problem in your relationship?

He does understand, I’ve cancelled a few times already and we haven’t been out for quite a while, I just don’t want it to get to a point where he gets fed up of me cancelling all of the time.. I don’t know if I feel like that because my hormones are everywhere and I feel as sick as a dog or what. I just hate the thought of constantly letting him down.

I’m glad I’m not the only one whose been feeling like this. I had my booking in at the beginning of the week, I had an early scan on Thursday so all is good. Just hate the idea of feeling like this and pushing people away for a couple of months.

I’m also 6 weeks and was completely wiped out for the 4 & 5th week although I didn’t realise I was pregnant then. I keep wanting to sit down a lot & feel like I’m wasting this gorgeous bank holiday!

Could you explain to your dp how you’re feeling? he must understand how exhausting this is!

I'm 5+2 and I'm a bit worried because I feel the complete opposite? I seem to have way more energy than normal and waking up earlier as well. I usually feel quite fatigued so I don't know if its the extra hormones that are giving me energy and only has slight nausea, cramps and back ache. Can anyone relate?! I'm worried it's a sign that it won't be successful!