At what point should I become concerned about fatigue during my pregnancy?My little family has been through a lot in the last 3-4 months, from losing our house, to storing our belongings in a unit and having it all destroyed by rats and then immediately losing what we could save to a tornado… I’m now to the point I am having a hard time getting out of bed in the morning, eating, doing anything. I take my 2 year old outside to play and am exhausted within 30 minutes. I’m really struggling and I’m only 35 weeks pregnant, I’m afraid of it worsening but when I asked my doctor she said it was normal… I didn’t feel this way with my first.
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I’m currently pregnant and have experienced a lot more fatigue than I did with my first. It is normal. However, you might also be battling depression. It sounds like you’ve been through an awful lot. I would address that with your doctor and ask for advice on where to turn for clinical support. I’m so sorry your family is struggling and I hope things look up from here.
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Mum of 3 pregnant with 4th (28weeks) just moved less then 2 weeks ago and now kids are off school. I’m exactly the same barely have energy to start my day so fatigued all day and falling asleep during the day I just can’t stay awake. Single mum too.
You’ll get through 
Totally normal.
Nothing to be worried about.
You are being too hard on yourself!! 35 weeks pregnant, chasing a 2 year old, extremely hot weather…equal tiredness!! Remember to take a few minutes for you even if it means napping when your lil one does! Best of luck!!
You have so much going on! Stress alone can make you exhausted. Take it one moment at a time. You’re also looking after your first baby while carrying your second. Your energy is placed differently this time. I hope things start to look up for you, but if you have any major concerns don’t hesitate to be seen by your doctor. Better to be safe 
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It sounds like you have depression on top of normal pregnancy fatigue.
I was put on Zoloft during and after my pregnant which helped tons.
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I noticed a big difference in energy between my first and second. I was pretty good with my first, but with my second, I was completely wiped out all the time. When I talked to other mom’s and my Dr I came to the conclusion that it was because I was older with my second at 35 years old. Age makes a huge difference on how your body reacts to pregnancy and to toll it takes on energy levels.
Might be depression. Keep an extra eye open after the baby is born for post partum. You have been through a lot. I would still say it is normal to feel this way considering all of your experiences. Keep communicating with your doctor
I don’t think what you’re dealing with is just pregnancy fatigue; sounds more like stress and depression to me. You’ve been through A LOT in a short amount of time, and it can be hard to cope with that. Talk to your doctor about that instead of phrasing it as just pregnancy related, or even reach out to a therapist if you’re able and go from there. Best of luck mama, and I hope things have settled down for you. <3
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Oh momma! So sorry that you’re going through this. With all that on your shoulders i wouldn’t doubt there’s some depression. You did the right thing reaching out. When my oldest sister, who was like my mother to me passed away unexpectedly I was in a dark place. I wouldn’t come out of my room and I was still nursing. My daughter would bring the baby to me to nurse. All the things you mentioned I felt…but at least you take your little one outside to play. More than I did. During this time I tried two different rx…one made me feel worse…one I tried for a little bit. I had my old two when I was in my 20s. I had my last son at 35 and it’s definitely different on the body.
I send you big hugs from California 
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Physical and emotional exhaustion go hand in hand during pregnancy.
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Call your doctor and talk to him/ her.
How’s your iron level? But also have to been screened for depression?
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Its normal…I remember being so tired a crying it’s like I couldnt get enough sleep. I’ve physically birthed 5 babies they literally drained me
I’m 34 weeks pregnant & it is tough to take care of others while pregnant. My first was soo easy but it’s been worse each time. I have a 2 year old also (+ a 12 & 10.5) they really do take a lot of energy to keep up with. Plus I work nights & sometimes I forget to eat & my water intake sucks so the heat is kicking my a$$! I have anemia and have had to do iron infusions so maybe they need to check that bc it made me feel like I was going to pass out plus extremely exhausted. 
See if a church in the neighborhood can give you a hand.where are you
Depression and have the dr check your iron
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All pregnancies are different
Stress does unrecognizable things to your body
Only 35 weeks?? That’s literally almost your due date, take a nap
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Get screened for depression and PTSD and see if there’s anything you can take while pregnant. Therapy should be covered by Medicaid or other health insurance; might be tough getting an appointment . If your employer has an EAP it’s not much, but use it anyway. Call the 988 emergency number.
I could barely keep my eyes open at about 3 months along; I’d come home from work, eat something and just go right to bed.
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I’ve found doing this gives me energy and helps my mental state too: Tai Chi Ch’ih: Joy Through Movement. It’s on You Tube and is simple and meditative. I find that the best advice for following along is to do less vs. more. Think of floating.
This sounds all the way like depression. I’m sorry you’re going through so much trauma. Please talk to a therapist.
You weren’t chasing a 2 year old when you were last pregnant, normal.
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You can’t compare pregnancies bc they’re not the same , kid to kid. You sound like you might be mentally exhausted as well as physically
Sounds like you’re going thru depression you mentioned 3 classic signs of depression. Go back to your daughter and mention everything because depression can get worse after pregnancy
Have your b-12 level checked. If its low that can cause severe fatigue. Also sounds like depression.
Have you had your blood pressure checked recently I had preeclampsia really bad my last pregnancy out of four kids only one but I was extremely stressed and believe that’s was absolutely an factor but would get so tired I just could not stay awake with two littles running around one under 1 years old and the other 4 it was very difficult I had to get help finally got into doctor and they ended up delivering baby early due to blood pressure and new heart palpations “ they ended up having a cardiologist sit by my side Threw delivery pretty scary stuff
From what you said I feel like you should maybe talk to someone about depression. You are going through a lot and your body and hormones are all changing right now. It’s okay to get depressed momma but we can’t stay there.
I think your doctor glossed over the other info here. Depression is a very real possibility. So are several nutritional deficiencies. Either go back and insist on discussing mental health AND blood tests for vitamin and hormone levels, like thyroid, OR, go see a different doctor.
Maybe your depressed? I know I would be with all of that happening. If your concerned go to the er or another doctor and get a second opinion
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That’s depression on top of fatigue, please seek medical attention for you and your babies benefit.
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Talk to your OB. There might be something on else going on.
It’s normal but also sounds like maybe depression and righfully say, please don’t be afraid to speak up when you have the baby, it can get worse. You wont be judge but respected because your reaching out asking for help. If you still feel like please speak up to a dr asap after you deliver.
Have them check your iron!!! I had to have infusions and it was a huge game changer. I could barely keep my eyes open. I had 3 infusions and finally got some energy back!!!
Anxiety, stress and pregnancy are all draining; having all three would be exhausting, in my opinion. If your physician is monitoring your blood work for anemia and other disease processes, I would accept his/her explanation and try to get rest at every opportunity. If you feel like the fatigue is related to depression, you need to point this out and ask for assistance in that area. Best wishes for you and your family.
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Lots factor in here all the stress on top of pregnancy tiredness.
So it is very common.
But
Right at the end of my pregnancy I became anemic and had to take extra iron on top of the prenatal vitamin. So if you think it’s more than just stress and normal tired I’d ask your OB to check your iron
Maybe it’s the stress, but some women can become annimic in pregnancy low blood, are you taking pregnancy vitamins? Have they tested you for being enimic? Have they tested you for diabetes during pregnancy? Think you might need some tests to be sure because being tired during pregnancy like that isn’t normal it’s your body saying something’s wrong, good luck with everything and I hope you get the tests you need and I hope the doctor doesn’t try blaming it on stress for you 
Could be depressed I know I am at 19 weeks and also iron and b12 help
Every pregnancy is different