First trimester and struggling

[AimeeMorgs]

Hi everyone,
I'm 8 weeks pregnant and feel like a basket case. I'm exhausted, miserable, nauseous. I work as a dental nurse and am finding it so difficult working, I either have brain fog, nauseous or just major anxiety about the baby. I'm finding it really difficult. A lot of people at work are really supportive and saying the second trimester will be better. I'm just struggling finding a way out, I keep thinking it'll never end and the days take forever.

Can anyone offer advice? Or are we all in the same boat. I just feel really lonely too - I used to game with friends but I too exhausted. My husband is amazing but I don't wanna bring him down constantly with me not wanting to do anything.

Do you feel well enough to work? Because if not, honestly it might be worth getting a sick note and taking some time off. I know it feels early in the pregnancy but I found the first trimester the worst! First time around I was surprised by how much it hit me but I was exhausted, nauseous and was vomiting (only a couple of times a day but could be at any time...)

DC1 I was off work from 8-12 weeks, then kept working until 38.5
DC2 I was off work from 9-12 weeks, then kept working until 39 weeks.

Unfortunately you just have to stick it out. The first 8-9 weeks, I felt like I had been hit by a bus, every hour. I was nauseous, miserable, exhausted. As soon as I neared the end of the 9th week / 10th week, my nausea eased off alot. I am now 13 and I feel more "alive". I still get little bouts of nausea here and there and I'm still tired but it is nothing compared to the first 9 weeks! Hang in there, it gets better! x

I wish I could, unfortunately i don't get sick days paid for only statutory. I need the money, so will have to get through it. But thanks for the advice (:

Yeah I hope everything gets better, mine started at 6 weeks so feels its been going on forever. Fingers crossed it'll be over soon!

I'm 15 weeks now but honestly I FEEL YOU! The first tri was awful.

I don't think any advice can cut it. But take all the encouragement to take the easy route on anything you can.

This was my second time so I should have had more faith but it is true that I started feeling better by 12 weeks and really better by 14 weeks.

Peak misery were weeks 8-9.

Yes the first few weeks I felt like you.
I wasn't actually sick yet working as a chef the smells were 🤢
Then I got to the good bit and felt great.
Hope you feel better soon.🙂

I’m on my 3rd pregnancy now and I’m 11.5 weeks - I could’ve written this word for word each pregnancy. The first trimester is rough, rest and eat what you can when you feel like you can. The sudden waves of nausea do lift around 12-14 weeks I’ve found, with occasionally feeling nauseous later in the pregnancy. If you’re still struggling with nausea/sickness there is medication the GP can prescribe. Also pregnancy exhaustion is a whole other level, be gentle and kind to yourself.

For many women, this peaks at 7-10 ish weeks so you're literally at the worst bit now OP. It does get better.

I'm 31 weeks now and still sick once a week but that's a big improvement on the first trimester sickness. I'm knackered but not the debilitating tiredness I felt in the first few months. I'm not as anxious. Don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those people who enjoys pregnancy and I've completely skipped any 'glow' but it is better.

You're a hero having a third child. I can't imagine how mums who are in their first trimester can look after children when feeling like this. Hats off to you! Thanks for the kind message too

Oh bless you! I'm glad you're over the worse part. It just feels like the days go on for so long feeling this way. I can't wait to be out of it! I don't like the person I am right now

Props to you working as a chef! You must have been run off your feet. I'm hoping it goes soon and hopefully I'll get back to being myself in the second trimester

Hats off to you having a second baby, you're bravery than me. I wanted more but this has taken so much out of me. Thanks for the kind words (: