24 weeks and struggling

[NikkiJC]

Hi everyone, so far I’ve been very lucky and my pregnancy has been straightforward with minimal sickness. My problem is that I’m tired all the time, I work part time and on my days off I feel exhausted and end up napping! Then I have this overwhelming guilt and stress that I’m not getting enough housework done. Anyone in the same boat?

I think most people will agree they're in the same boat.
Unfortunately something that 99% of pregnant women struggle with.
It sucks. Sorry you're struggling ❤️

Yes only 20 weeks but fatigue a lot of the time. Sometimes I give in and have a second coffee in the afternoon which I feel guilty about as I don’t think it’s good for the baby but I worry I’m not being enthusiastic enough/engaging enough for my toddler. Same at work struggling to be motivated and productive. Basically get toddler to bed, tidy round a bit and then lie on bed all evening

I’m glad I’m not the only one, lack of motivation is definitely not helping. I hope I have the nesting stage which everyone keeps telling me about! Getting behind with housework definitely affects my mental health, it’s a vicious circle. I hope things get easier once maternity leave starts! @Chasingamy I don’t think you should feel guilty about the second cup of coffee, but I totally understand what you mean.

Yes, 22 weeks, just coming out the other side of hyperemesis but am fatigued, got an infection and on antibiotics that mess with my stomach, exhausted all the time thanks to 3 months bedbound and just seriously fed up and emotionally exhausted!! It isn't easy.

Yes 28 weeks exhausted 4 under 5 at home and house is definitely being neglected as a result !

Fed up with being exhausted