hi every1 im 20 years old and 8 weeks pregnant?

Question

hi im 8 weeks pregnant and feel like crap!!! i know this is normal but wondering if u have any advice. im so tired all the time, an constantly feel sick from the mo i wake up til i fall asleep,i cant stop sleeping and find it hard to concentrate. im wondering what are the best vitamins to take whilst pregnant. so far im taking folic acid. also ive hard the worst tooth ache for a few days, im goin to the detist soon(im so scared of the dentist) but would like to know how i can get some more calcium in my body(can i get calcium tablets) thank you all for ur answers. x

Answer 1

1. While it is normal for people to feel tired, it can also be caused by other things, for instance, and iron deficiency.

2. You should be taking prenatal vitamins. If you go to the doctor, they will usually give you a bottle. They are also available in a drug or grocery store.

3. Take some Tums (has calcuim too!) for the nausea and eat all the time. Don't eat a lot at a time, just enough so that you're never really hungry enough to eat a huge meal.

4. I always suck on a clove when I have a toothache. Leave it near or on the tooth that hurts and keep it in your mouth for atleast an hour or so.

5. Calcuim, like so many vitamins & minerals, is best absorbed through natural sources. Broccoli has a lot of calcium! There is milk, cheese, yogurt, icecream, etc too.

Answer 2

oh i have been there and im so glad im done. i dont want to tell u it gets better. ur body is basically adjusting to the increase in hormones and getting ready for baby. you can take calcium tablets and u can also get the orange juice with more calcium. and if its ur prenatal vitamins making u sick u can always take flintstone vitamins (2 of those equal up to the amount of folic acid u need for the day). to ease sickness u could try ginger or get some preggos pops. i ate smarties everyday for the first trimester. sour helps. i hope this helped u out a lil bit. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 3

Keep with the folic acid until you go to see your DR. He will give you a better prenatal vitamin to take. As for the being tired all the time, most women see that ending after the 12th week, so there's something for you to look forward to in the coming weeks!

Answer 4

I'm 39, I have children 15 and 12. I'm now 11 weeks pregnant and feel just the same, 24/7 nausea/vomitting and tiredness. I wake in the morning and I feel just like I've worked a night shift. I'm looking forward to the day my sickness stops.

Re. vitamins, best thing to do is see your gp.

Good luck and congratulations

Answer 5

It's important you take prenatal vitamins, not just folic acid.

I'm 6 weeks and I feel the same symptoms you are having. Hang in there!

Answer 6

I know that feeling. I am pregnante for the second time and I am NOT SICK!!!!!! I am shocked I kept waiting for it come, but it hasn't so far...lol.

I use to carry a package of salted crackers and keep some beside my bed for when i woke up.... but for I even got up I would have a couple and lay there for a bit. Maybe try to set your alarm clock earlier and just lay there for a bit.

your already 8 weeks and most peoples end in the 3 month... you are getting closer... Look forward to it. I really enjoyed my second trimester

Answer 7

That is all very normal. The beginning and the end stink...
If you can take Flintstones vitamins take those and a folic acid every day until you see your ob/gyn. Good luck honey! It will get better!

Answer 8

Take TUMS for calcium... and I would just go to a health food store for your prenatals... get capsules not tablets... capsules disolve better, you get more out of them... Good Luck and CONGRATS!

Answer 9

Ur Dr/Midwife can give you calcium to help you out...just ask for a prescription...Also ask if there are others things you can do help you out...

Answer 10

call your obgyn they are the only ones who should even be trying to answer this or advising you on meds to take