I'm feeling extremely tired these days, and it's making it hard to focus. I'm curious about when this kind of exhaustion typically starts during pregnancy. Is it normal to feel this way very early on?
Generally, exhaustion kicks in around week 6 of the first trimester because of high progesterone levels. It usually gets much better by week 13 or 14, and then returns in the third trimester when the bump gets heavy. Just listen to your body and rest when needed.
My exhaustion started right along with my severe vomiting around week 5. When you can't keep food down, your body has no energy, so it's a double blow. Try drinking small sips of lime juice or ginger water to help with both nausea and weakness.
It usually starts very early, around the 1st month itself. But just keep a check on your diet because sudden drops in energy can also be due to blood sugar spikes or dips, so try to eat complex carbs and protein to keep your energy stable.
Actually, it started in the second month for me. I was lucky to be at my parents' place where my mom would feed me fresh fruits and make sure I slept after lunch. Try to get as much family support as possible to help with daily chores.
Hamare yahan toh kehte hain ki pehle mahine se hi sharir bhari hone lagta hai. It started for me in the 5th week itself, and I just wanted to lie down all day. Apni sehat ka dhyan rakho, thoda aaram karo.
For me, the tiredness hit around week 6 and I felt like a zombie. I remember crying because I couldn't even stand up to make a cup of tea, but it does get better around the second trimester, so hold on.
