Where did my energy go?

[BeanSprout Mama]

I firmly believe that the 2nd trimester surge of energy is a myth "they" tell you to get you through the first trimester, but I am 25 weeks and suddenly just exhausted! Anybody else noting a late-2nd-trimester slump? I kid you not I slept 10.5 hours last night, 11 the night before, and I'm about to go take a nap because I am just beat. I haven't even done that much today either, organized the pantry and played with my kids. Hardly an intense day.

I'm hoping I'm not the only one, I just feel so tired!

[cymbeline]

Originally Posted by BeanSprout Mama

I'm hoping I'm not the only one, I just feel so tired!

: Hit me at 26ish wks. That and insomnia, so I am even more tired than usual but can't sleep, ugh!

Hang in there, mama. For me, this tiredness lasts through the 3rd tri!

[Dmitrizmom]

I haven't found that energy surge yet... I'm hoping it hits in a few weeks.

[mkksmom]

Just a week ago, I had more energy than I do now. Sunday is 25 weeks for me.

[pastrygirl]

Me, too! I was SO full of energy for a few weeks, and then this week I can barely get out of bed. It was nice while it lasted!

[KayleeZoo]

Yep, I'm with ya. I always ALWAYS have a ton of energy between 20-30wks- that's when I get all my nesting projects done, clean my whole house, do lots of projects w/the kids, etc. Now, at 24wks, I'm lucky to get the laundry done, forget about put away! Nothing is ready for this baby and I have no energy to do anything, either. It's freaking me out!

[deymm]

I'm 28 weeks today and it is hitting me like a Mack Truck. My libido is gone and I wake up tired every. single. day.

Yes, I know I'm in the 3rd tri now, but I didn't except the energy to wane so quickly!

[Lula's Mom]

Oh my gosh, me too. I thought there was something wrong with me! I am 25 weeks now, and I had tons of energy for the last couple of months. But now for the last week or two I just have nothing left once I get to midafternoon. I just want to lie on my bed from 3:00 on (and sometimes I do, thanks to my sweet understanding kids!)

I'm sorry y'all are tired too, but glad it's not just me.

[dosergirl]

i am so glad i had the forethought to get as much done i the second trimester as possible. i knew i would have a huge slump in the 3rd and as i approach it, next week, i am completely exhausted. i worked a half day today and all i did with the time off was nap. i was too tired to even make dinner!

3 more months to go

[octobermoon]

don't know there is any connection but i upped my water intake and i am not feeling as tired. we'll see if it lasts. HA! hopefully for atleast a couple more weeks.....i have a lot to do.

[confustication]

Just about to hit 27 weeks, and goodness, I need a nap!

I think I need to find a way to get more than 2-3 hours of sleep at a time, but that might mean working on nightweaning DS.....

[confustication]

Originally Posted by octobermoon

don't know there is any connection but i upped my water intake and i am not feeling as tired. we'll see if it lasts. HA! hopefully for atleast a couple more weeks.....i have a lot to do.

I really think that increased water intake and really watching my nutrition could help a lot. I'm not big on eating a meal in the evening these days, and I find myself snacking instead. I wonder if I couldn't work a little harder to get a true 'mini-meal' at dinnertime at least.

I know the water would help too- I just need to keep it at work (our tapwater isn't potable.) I feel myself dragging when I either don't drink enough, or drink junk.