Feeling so tired...even first thing in the morning!

[Mamabear12]

Its so frustrating, I slept 8 hours and don't think I woke that much last night, yet I still feel so incredibly tired in the morning. I had a coffee after my breakfast. It did not do anything. I feel almost like a zombie and I need to finish an essay. I take prenatal vitamins, my diet is varied with some fruits and veggies (perhaps I can have more of these!). I get outside for walks as I have a dog (and two kids 5 and 7). But I just feel exhausted and not well rested after sleeping. I can't nap anymore since I have been pregnant, as for some reason I think the hormones changed my body. I just feel like I am not getting the deep sleep I need. Its so frustrating.

Does anyone have tips to get more energy? I am tired of being tired.

My midwife recommended Floradix (liquid iron) you can buy from Holland and Barrett and has none of side effects the more synthetic prescription drugs have. Going to start taking it today hopefully will make a difference.

Many thanks. I was thinking about taking this ( I have taken in the past). But spoke to the midwife today over the phone and found out my iron is on the higher side of normal, so no extra iron is needed! I am hoping tonight I can get some good sleep.

I am only 6.5 weeks and dead on my feet. I am really hoping this gets better and quickly! Had a nap in my car on my lunch break and still feeling like I could sleep at my desk.