Well I am currently 8 weeks and 2 days pregnant and I wanted to know if it is normal to be extremely tired and sleepy all the time. I have 2 boys one is going to be 7 and the other is 4 1/2 and I dont recall feeling so sleepy and tired all the time like I do now. So, is this normal? My first prenantal appointment is not until March 15.
Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion feeling weak and tired can be one of the symptoms of pregnancy. It may not be present in all the pregnancies. The causes for weakness might be low HE or low blood sugar etc. There will be continuous supply of glucose to fetus leaving the mother hypoglycemic or low sugar. So you need to have 3 meals and 2 snacks per day.ie., have something every 2 hourly to avoid low sugars. Also take adequate fluids up to 3 liters per day. And I would like you to check HE tested to rule out anemia as it also causes similar symptoms. Nothing to worry. Follwing the diet pattern as I explained you helps in clearing the problem. So relax. Avoid stress and intercourse. Take rest about 8 hours of sleep i.e.., 1-2 hours in afternoon and 6-8 hours at night. Hope this helps. Best regards...