I can just be sitting on the couch or a chair and i'll just fall asleep even when i've gotten 10-12 hours sleep the night before. Is this normal?
2006-07-21 01:14:00 · 12 answers · asked by instilleddistress 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Definitely. When I was pregnant, that was the only symptom I had--not even morning sickness. But I could easily sleep all night for more than I ever had and take several naps during the day. I think the baby may need you to shut down a little more so it can get on with growing.
2006-07-21 01:22:09 · answer #1 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Totally normal!!! One of the pregnancy books I read (don't remember which one) stated that just sitting there, you body is still exerting the same energy that it takes to climb a mountain!! So include a few daily chores, and your doing a lot more than you are used to...
Personally, I think your body also know how little sleep it will be getting in a few months, maybe it's trying to make up for it before you start loosing sleep... but that's just my theory.
2006-07-21 08:26:55 · answer #2 · answered by meflute 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's normal. My advice is to sleep as much as you can, I slept about 14 hours a day in my first and second month, both pregnancies. Just make sure you drink lots of fluids, eat healthy foods, and take your vitamins. Talk to your doctor about it though, early on in this pregnancy I became anemic... which can make you really tired too. I was given additional iron pills and I felt like a new woman.
Good luck, and congrats.
2006-07-21 08:43:56 · answer #3 · answered by Diane b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh Lord, yes! I could sleep 24/7 when I was pregnant with my son. I don't think I ever finished watching a TV show or a movie because I'd be out cold.
2006-07-21 09:07:28 · answer #4 · answered by Chewie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most women experience this during the 1st three months. Don't worry when you hit your 2nd trimester you will get a dose of energy and fell up to par again
2006-07-21 08:43:30 · answer #5 · answered by Nina J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Yes it is! I hated it. I am 11 weeks now and finally have energy again. Your body is working hard to help make the little one. Enjoy the extra sleep while you can!
2006-07-21 08:37:03 · answer #6 · answered by lala2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its very normal, its your body telling you to slow down, the first three months can be like that, and you will get a boost of energy during the second trimester. its important that you listen to your body and get all the rest you need. good luck in your pregnancy.
2006-07-21 08:18:49 · answer #7 · answered by vanessaoz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lucky you, I'm 6 weeks and i have a two year old and wish i could squeeze in more sleep!!
just relax, rest, you'll have more energy soon at about 12 - 14 weeks. everything is normal, congrats and good luck!
2006-07-21 08:39:21 · answer #8 · answered by *Kali* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your 2nd trimester you should feel better. There are tremendous hormone changes going on right now that are making you tired. Congratulations.
2006-07-21 08:17:21 · answer #9 · answered by therego2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations!!!!!!!!I have sympathy. It will get better and worse. Just don't overwork yourself and sleep as much as you can. Your body is changing and sleeping is it's way of recovering.
2006-07-21 08:20:44 · answer #10 · answered by anto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋