15 wks and super exhausted all the time?

I know being pg with twins is tiring-amen! but is it normal to be literally exhausted from doing anything? after walking or just getting by in the day; nevermind the cleaning/cooking-i just feel too tired-do u think it could be anemia? My doctor appt is next tuesday--im afraid it just going to get worst

 

QUOTE(2+2more! @ Nov 20 2007, 08:18 PM) [snapback]504111[/snapback]
I know being pg with twins is tiring-amen! but is it normal to be literally exhausted from doing anything? after walking or just getting by in the day; nevermind the cleaning/cooking-i just feel too tired-do u think it could be anemia? My doctor appt is next tuesday--im afraid it just going to get worst



I am also 15 weeks and exhausted. Doing anything seems impossible. I too have wondered if it is normal to be this tired. Other websites have said this is normal, so I try to take comfort in this. Hopefully it will get easier, but I have a feeling this is wishful thinking. Just relax as much as possible and keep those babies healthy.

 

NORMAL.......

I found in my experience comparing 2 previous singleton pregnancies to my current twin pregnancy VASTLY different as far as energy levels, physical capabilities, etc.

You will literally have your good "hours" and your bad ones......then as you get a bit further along those stretches are a bit more dramatic. And you will vacillate between being good natured and patient about it and feeling really frustrated.

To add to your anemia question......I told my ob about the severity of my tiredness, lack of energy, etc. early on and he said he would test me at 26 weeks, which is standard I think for that blood test.

Turned out I was anemic and after a week or so of taking my supplemental iron, wow, I felt better and I am in week 31 right now, started taking the iron at week 26.

So put on your game face, you will be tired.....listen to your body, when you are tired, lie down. Drink your water and be gentle with yourself. Growing two babies is hard work

And use the support of this message board to help you over the humps. You are almost half way there (considering the average twin gestation is 35 weeks, right?)

Happy Thanksgiving xojillian

 

Yep, I was. I would take a nap every night on the couch.

 

I was exhausted every night, heck every day. On my days off, I'd get out of bed, get dressed, eat breakfast and take a nap!

 

At 15 weeks I was super tired. I remember thinking - if I could, I would crawl under my desk and take a nap. It was horrible. I'm not used to being so tired.

I have felt GREAT for the past 4 weeks. I thank my lucky stars everyday that I feel so good. I just want it to last.

What you are experiencing is completely normal.

 

QUOTE(2+2more! @ Nov 20 2007, 05:18 PM) [snapback]504111[/snapback]
I know being pg with twins is tiring-amen! but is it normal to be literally exhausted from doing anything? after walking or just getting by in the day; nevermind the cleaning/cooking-i just feel too tired-do u think it could be anemia? My doctor appt is next tuesday--im afraid it just going to get worst


i remember being extremely tired around 14-18wks. I have alittle more energy now but i still take a nap. I know that i have more energy though because i can get up clean, shower, and do everyday activities without getting so exhausted. now that im on bedrest im tired more because i cant get up and move around, but i think it dies down alittle but i heard comes back later on during pregnancy. try taking a nap from time to time!!

 

(((HUGS))) It is so hard! I was totally exhausted all the time until around 16 weeks or so...I actually didn't realize I got a little energy back but now looking back, I think 16-24 were my best (I should say better, it was never great energy-wise) weeks. Of course it's different for everyone. But energy is not something most of us twin mommies see much of throughout the pregnancy

 

thank u thank u i actually feel better just hearing its normal i thought man i must be so lazy --cant get over how different my singleton pgs were compared to this one i was walking daily up til i delivered at 40 wks with both B) now i can barely stand getting off the couch :lol:

 

I was the same way. I could fall asleep at the drop of a hat, and I would every night after work. Your body is working double overtime! Get as much sleep as you can and good luck

 

I am 14 1/2 weeks right now and I'm feeling it too. There are some hours that I have a ton of energy and can get a bunch of stuff done and then there are times when I can barely function at all. I'm hoping it gets better soon

 

I am going to print this out so DH can read this!!! I am sure he thinks I am milking this pregnancy but honestly I work 45 hours a week and then on Monday and Tuesday nights I nanny for a woman with 7 kids, plus DD has soccer twice a week and DS has swimming twice a week and on the weekends I barley get off the couch! Thank you everyone!

 

QUOTE(2+2more! @ Nov 20 2007, 08:18 PM) [snapback]504111[/snapback]
I know being pg with twins is tiring-amen! but is it normal to be literally exhausted from doing anything? after walking or just getting by in the day; nevermind the cleaning/cooking-i just feel too tired-do u think it could be anemia? My doctor appt is next tuesday--im afraid it just going to get worst



For me it has been normal. 20 weeks and haven't gotten energy yet. I have my iron test often at the WIC office, have gone in just for that to set my mind at ease. Iron level is great, but still exhausted beyond words. Think the twins just tend to take more out of us.

Dianna

 

QUOTE(lilly_&_hunter @ Nov 20 2007, 09:18 PM) [snapback]504200[/snapback]
I remember thinking - if I could, I would crawl under my desk and take a nap.


There's a sofa in the common room just outside my office and I DID take naps there . . .

I totally remember that level of exhaustion - I would get up in the morning, go downstairs and eat breakfast, come back upstairs to get dressed and sometimes I would just have to lie down for a little rest. Then I'd get dressed, walk the dog around the block, come in to get ready for work . . . and lie down on the sofa for half an hour . . . you get the idea - my whole day was like that.

It did get better at some point, although I can't quite remember when . . .

Good luck to all of you!

-Rachel

 

i tip my hat off to you ladies who had to work and do everything else

 

What you are experiencing sounds normal to me. I was WAY more tired and utterly exhausted with my twin pregnany for about the first 20 weeks than I was this time around...granted, this time around is a singleton, but I'm also working 2 part-time jobs and chasing after 2.5 year olds. I was STILL MORE TIRED with the twin pregnancy. ti takes a LOT out of you.

 

I have been super-exhausted too...the whole pregnancy. My friends always said it would get better in the second trimester, but I never seemed to get that "second wind" that they told me about. Oh well. I have some slight anemia, but nothing that is considered abnormal for pregnancy according to my OB.
Take lots of naps and keep eating protein...hopefully that will help!

 

It sounds pretty normal. I was amazed at the lack of energy. Hang in there .

 

Anyone else feel an guilt about it or mentioning it to someone who has been pregnant before? I don't ever want to feel like I am whining or trying to get attention or that my pregnancy is any better b/c there are two babies. I feel bad if I mention how tired I am around my sister in law, as both her pregnancies she worked full time and worked right up till the end. I feel like such a wimp and that I have no right to say anything, but then I look at my tummy and know I am only half way and these last few months are going to be crazy with getting bigger and more uncomfortable.


Dianna

 

:giggle: i dont feel bad per say; i feel a tad envious of SIL who is pg only 2 wks ahead of me and felt great the whole way thru and didnt stop to say boo-My family /friends actually find it interesting to see how different a twin pg is compared to a singleton since im the only one they know who has experience it

 

I think everyone is right. Being exhausted is a normal part of a twin pregnancy. My other 2 pregnancies were a breeze compared to this one. I also completely sympathize with you on having 2 small kids at home. They are mentally as well as physically draining (or at least I think so). I think I have 2 or 3 good hours in the morning and maybe another hour in the evening after the kids are in bed (second wind) at all other times I'm dragging myself along. Good luck and take it easy on yourself. If your 2 yo naps maybe you could nap at that time and have your 4 year old in quiet time.

Fiona

 

QUOTE(2+2more! @ Nov 21 2007, 02:40 PM) [snapback]504984[/snapback]
:giggle: i dont feel bad per say; i feel a tad envious of SIL who is pg only 2 wks ahead of me and felt great the whole way thru and didnt stop to say boo-My family /friends actually find it interesting to see how different a twin pg is compared to a singleton since im the only one they know who has experience it

Yeah my family and inlaws do seem to be very intrigued. Just wish my mother in law would stop saying "you are never going to make it till April" I am trying to stay positive and have a good attitude and positive thoughts with regards to them being full term.

Dianna

 

Normal...

early on i found it the hardest, and looking after a 2 and a 4 yr old some days it was hard to get up off the lounge, i was literaslly ehausted to the point where MIGRANES set in and i never get those. It was also impossible to stay up later than 7.30pm (which sprouted comment from my MIL like "why are you in bed, you shouldn't be THAT tired" HELLLLLOOOO! :angry:

I am 22 wks now and have been feeling better for at least 2-3 wks. I have an energy spurt mid morning where i have this furious need to get my house organised before the babies come (cleaning under the kitchen sink, cleaning our tupperware cupboard, sorting kids clothes!!) but by noon, my body is ready for some quiet time, usually i hit the comptuer, have a sllep when my 2 yr old goes down on the day the 4 yr old is at preschool, or just watch telly. I can now stay awake until about 10pm, which makes my life feel NORMAL.

I'm sure that my little bit of old me energy will soon run out, so i am doing a little each day to feel more organised for when that day comes when i can't bend over, or get up off the lounge. <_<

I hope you feel better soon.

I also don't say too much about being tired or sore or exhausted or bursting...my SIL went thru her preg (1st and only) looking like she wasn't even preganat (she had gest diab and had to be on a strict diet) and was cooking christmas dinner for like 15 people 3 days b4 she had her baby. ardon:

I don't want to sound like a wimp, but i do realise quietly that a twin preg is VERY different to a singleton and that it is normal to feel everything i am feeling, so i am not a wimp really.

good luck and hope you are bouncing around with alittle more energy soon!!

 

i hope we all get some energy soon ILS sure have a way with words :roll eyes: