How can I get more energy/cope with little energy?

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I'm 9wks4ds today and since I turned 9wks I've been SO exhausted and have had no energy. I've been taking my prenatal, eating when I'm hungry, and drinking as much water as I can (I try to make sure to at least drink 7 or 8 cups a day. Sometimes it's 6, I just honestly forget, but I'm working on it.) I'm moderately active as well (except for this week cuz of the low energy).

Am I just exhausted cuz baby is growing or do I need to do something else to help? I'm trying to rest so I don't strain myself, but I have such low energy that doing the dishes exhausts me even more. And I'm ready to fall asleep for the night at like 8PM.

Any advice?

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That's just the joy of the first trimester. It will get a pinch better in the second, though I don't have the "loads of energy" this app claims we have in the second.

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Advice? Wait until the 2nd trimester😅 you'll most likely feel back to normal then.

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You need more water
Eat every 2 to 3 hours small healthy protein rich meals with complex carbs

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You are totally normal. In June our oldest will be 8 and our youngest 2 and I'm 21 weeks now. I was so tired in the beginning I'd do nothing but lay in the couch and sleep as soon as the kids went to bed. It's exhausting especially chasing other kids around as well! I promise it'll get better! I was so proud when I could finally keep up on house work again and actually fold the laundry 😂

How can I get more energy/cope with little energy?

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