First trimester & feeling like a drama queen

[Megan87]

Hi all. I’m about 8 weeks pregnant, this is my first. I’ve been really struggling with exhaustion and nausea. To the point I’ve phoned in sick to work today for the second time in my pregnancy. I know my symptoms are legitimate but I can’t help but feel like a complete drama queen. I see other people taking all their pregnancy woes in their stride and getting on with life, and I guess I always thought that’s what I’d be like. However I’m sat on my ass with the house a riot feeling like a bit of a lazy slob. I know there isn’t much to do apart from rest when I need it, I just wanted to put this out there as I’m sure I’m not the only one beating myself up unnecessarily or worrying about what other people think! 😘

I'm in the same boat! 9 weeks and I feel terrible, I called in sick from work today. Currently waiting for the GP to call me back. I'm already on Cyclizine, but it's doing nothing. I'm worried work are going to get annoyed, thing is I just feel awful, I know I wouldnt be of any use at work

I’m 13 weeks and I’ve had horrendous nausea and vomiting since 6 weeks. It’s still not lifting for me. I’ve spoken to various people who tell me they were either 1. Never sick or nauseous or 2. Slightly nauseous. I have had no respite from the nausea or vomiting and can honestly say it’s been the hardest struggle of my life. Please be kind to yourself I totally understand how you feel it’s so hard and you need to put yourself and baby first before work or anything.

Don't be so hard on yourself op! The first trimester is the worst!!
With dc1, I was so ill that I ended up quitting work as I just couldn't do it anymore. Xxx

I spent most of my first trimester of my first pregnancy asleep, and most of my second pregnancy asleep (although I had very low iron in the 2nd one)
No advice really, just nap when you can!

IME the first trimester is the absolute worst! I was afraid to call in sick as I was afraid I would need to do that later but I didn't at all. It stopped for me about week 15.

I know how you feel, I’ve just called in sick today too. I’m 11 weeks and seriously struggling. It’s horrible feeling like you’re letting work down, especially when it feels like everyone else can cope with it.