First trimester- as of Dec 2020

[RachShad]

I am nauseous 24/7, feel physically and mentally exhausted all the time and actually feel like my personality is being drained out of me. Which is even harder at Christmas time because I want to be happy but I feel so low and like I want to cry all the time! Can anyone relate?? I am grateful for being pregnant but I cannot enjoy my pregnancy at the moment and currently only 10.5 weeks. Even harder when not many people know as well

11+5 and all I want to do it cry and hide in bed. The sickness, the tiredness the feeling of being so lonely and useless.

I thought nearing the 12 week mark it would get easier!xx

I can definitely relate! And also hard having Christmas so early on as have to make the decision as to whether to tell family earlier than I would have liked or try and hide it all day, which I don’t particularly want to do either as won’t relax!

Im exactly the same as you Aw!! Aw yeah I hope it does ease off once we've past the first trimester. Wondering if there's anyone who's around 13/14 weeks whos started to feel alot better?

@RachShad just realised I commented on the other post!

I hit week 10 and felt a little more normal for about 2/3 days and I remember thinking omg my glow is coming any day now... that was short lived 😂😭

I feel you! I'm absolutely fed up and it's giving me a negative outlook on the pregnancy altogether. I feel drained all the time and can't enjoy food. Christmas is a write off and even worse feeling shit and not wanting to tell people why.

I really hope I feel renewed come the second trimester!

Yeah I'm really really down with it, I really don't know how I'm guna cope if it doesn't get any better!! I just wana cry all the time!
I dont think I would have another pregnancy if it was like this the whole way through! Its changing my outlook on it as well

I know what you mean. This is my second pregnancy. If it had been like this when I was pregnant with DS1, there would NOT be a second pregnancy. I pretty much sailed through my first pregnancy and was hoping this would be the same. It's been the complete opposite so far. Fingers crossed we feel better for second trimester 🤞.

If nothing else, I'm hoping that when spring comes around, the brighter weather will lift my mood. I had to put the living room lights on at by 1pm today. I just lay on the sofa feeling sorry myself, not even being able to look out the window, like I was in a cave. It was grim. If only I had the energy to go for a walk!

Yeah its getting dark so early makes me feel depressed! Its so annoying, constantly just wanting my personality back. Feels like so long since I was myself. Think I might contact my midwife but I suppose they will just say its my hormones. Yeah I can't be bothered to do anything either, but I wish I did more cos then I feel like I'm wasting my days

It could be worth contacting your midwife. Even if she does say it's down to hormones, you've let her know how you're feeling and she should be more attentive to this for your future appointments.

As it's my second pregnancy, with my first being straightforward, I felt my appointment was very rushed and tick boxy. Didn't ask how I felt or anything. Very different from my first pregnancy.

From what I've read, it's very common to feel better mentally by the second trimester, even if not physically, so I'm holding out for that.

I've also decided to get some books. I like to read stuff that resonates so I'm looking up fictional books about pregnancy - www.google.com/amp/s/bookriot.com/books-about-pregnancy/amp/

My challenge will be finding the time to read! If this is your first child, maybe you could order some books too for some escapism? Indulge in the ''calm'' before the storm.

Yeah I think I will let her know like you say so then at least she can take this into account for future appointments. Yes I'm holding out for that too!
Thankyou thats a real help, ill give it a go!