Naps & Fatigue

Is anyone else having to have several naps a day?

Just woken up very groggy from a 2 hr nap. Yesterday I had 5 naps and on average falling asleep several times a day but struggling to get a full nights sleep.

I get we are growing humans but this seems excessive.

Is anyone else the same?

I keep worrying that there is something wrong with me.

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It's very normal. Pregnancy tired is something else. Everyone will tell you "oh wait till the baby is here then you will be tired". But at least you have a reason for being tired then!! You have a sleep and you're sorted. This is another kind of tired.
With my first I used to have a decent nap before or after work. Now I have an almost 3 year old I can't nap anymore :(. It's awful. You keep having those naps. Your body needs it

It might be worth having some bloods done. I was like this and it’s totally different to how I felt in my first pregnancy so I felt something wasn’t right. I pushed for bloods and turns out I’m anaemic.
Also you’re probably not sleeping so well at night if you’re napping that much during the day but just take the sleep where you can! I’d love a nap someday but not sure my toddler would allow it 😂

I wish but I have a 3 and 1 year old 😂😴

Oh the lovely days of my first pregnancy, I miss all the naps. I have a 2 year old this time around so no more naps for me, I’m jealous 🫠😩

I miss naps too I have a 6month old x

Thanks all for the reassurance. I have had horrendous morning sickness so wonder whether I am a bit anaemic. I had bloods done in February but the results haven’t appeared on my badger notes. Got another set on Wednesday so will ask.

Before pregnancy I wouldn’t dare let myself nap during the day because I’d be up all night.. but that’s definitely not a problem now🤣 if I can, I’ll have an hours kip in the afternoon (by 3pm I’m struggling to stay awake or concentrate on anything) and then I’ll be back in bed by 10!

Pregnancy exhaustion is wild😵‍💫

Hey! Im feeling the exact same way as you - I have to keep reminding myself of how hard my body is working. I’m constantly reassured that it’s completely normal and just take the time to rest whenever you feel like you need to - everyone is different x

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