Why am I so tired

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Ok so I’m 26 weeks and 2 days I slept 8 hours last night I woke up made a bowl on cereal and watched tv for about 30 minutes now I’m so tired again I can barely function. I’m not even in my 3rd trimester yet why I am I soooo tired. I can’t go back to sleep because my 14 month old son will be up soon. What can I do to give myself some energy.

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You're pregnant

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I rarely get to nap through the day unless my youngest son who’s 3 has a nap.. if your toddler naps then nap with them defo helps. I struggle everyday being tired especially now my bump is huge, so much of my energy goes on looking after my boys and other keeping the house clean constant battle with a family of 4..😂 I just have to get on with it and crash out when everyone gone bed.lol I can’t wait till I hit 30+ weeks as I always get that nesting stage then and I seem to have a little bit more energy, only another 5wks to go 😁

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Fatigue is very common. Just think about all the things your body is doing; trying to grow a human, maintaining your regular bodily functions, regulated a blood supply that’s doubled, amazing fluctuating hormones, etc. My doctor helped when I was experiencing the same thing and recommended simple things. Because your body is working so hard, extra water is needed to create energy to run properly. If you get even slightly dehydrated, your body hast to work harder and withdraw water from cells that really need it. So 1) make sure you are drinking at least 70 ounces a day! 2) exercise. Sounds crazy because exercise takes more energy, but he explained that when you exercise, your body releases oxytocin, which makes you feel more awake, energetic, and happy. Even a 10 minute walk can help. 3) make sure your prenatales have vitamin B and eat plenty of greens. Vitamin B is a natural energy boost. 4) sleep when you can.

Why am I so tired

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