this is my first pregnancy, i just found out im pregnant a few days ago, so im not sure how far along i am and im out of town taking care of my grandmother so i havent been able to see a doctor yet. so i was just wondering is it normal to be soo incredibly tired and thirsty? i think i drank 5 gallons of water yesterday .. lol. and is it normal after every time i eat my stomach gets really upset and (.. not to be nasty or anything ..) i'm on the toilet for like 30 minutes afterwards. i asked my mom but she said she didnt remember if she went through the stuff i am. so has anyone else?
2007-05-22 06:18:34 · 12 answers · asked by sHOTTiExxHOTTiE 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i have killer heartburn too, im about to have to go purchase everyones tums in a 5 mile radius.
2007-05-22 06:38:34 · update #1
congrats momm! yup i was soo thirsty and food made me go to the bathroom kinda right away too so its normal...and heart burn ugh i still dealing with that now! i just learned papaya is amazing for heart burn and if you dont like the taste GNC or other vitamin stores sell papaya tablets that are 100% natural and fine to take while pregnant.....good luck!
2007-05-22 06:54:30 · answer #1 · answered by Renee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you're exaggerating and/or in a *hot* *dry* climate, because 5 gallons is a bit excessive... if you're really drinking that much it's probably a good idea to go see a doctor, because it could be gestational diabetes or something else.
Otherwise, everything seems fine to me... heartburn is more common later in pregnancy, especially the third trimester, but I suppose that for some women it could start sooner. I slept about 13+ hours a day the first few months of my pregnancy and was exhausted throughout the time I was awake. I got a blood test and I didn't have anemia, but I'd still recommend you get one just to make sure you don't, because it's common among pregnant women and will make you feel more exhausted. Usually it isn't a risk for the baby though.
2007-05-22 14:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by Ian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations!
Tired, absolutely! Your body is working overtime to make a new human, so your energy will be tapped out until a few weeks into the second trimester.
Drinking lots, not really. If could be that you're exposed to a dry house, or live in a dry climate and therefore need more water -- you do increase your water intake to help build the amniotic fluid sac. However, extreme thirst is something you should take up with your doctor, because it is a symptom of gestational diabetes as well as a UTI. It's a little early for both but anything is possible in pregnancy!
Nausea and diarrhea are indeed common signs of pregnancy. Not every woman gets them, but most do. Sorry!
Please be sure to make an appointment as soon as possible. While some doctors still abide by the "We'll see you in three months!" rule, many now want to see their pregnant patients as close to the beginning of pregnancy as possible to start them on pre-natal vitamins (VERY important during pregnancy), let the patient ask questions, and see if there is anything to watch out for down the road.
2007-05-22 13:25:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Exhausted was a better word to describe it for me. I remember the weekends. I'd sleep practically 24/7, literally probably slept 1 hour out of every 3 hours of the day then sleep 10 to 12 hrs. at night. Thirsty?-not me. I didn't have an upset stomach but I instantly was constipated. My morning sickness was mild and didn't really kick in till week 10 to about week 12 or 13.
2007-05-22 13:31:52 · answer #4 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats!
For how far along you are, just count the number of weeks since the first day of your last period.
Fatigue and upset tummy? Totally normal...you may need granny to start taking care of you :)
2007-05-22 13:25:16 · answer #5 · answered by daisyk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take prenatals, drink water, eat healthy, smaller meals might be easier on ur stomach, I am also tired so I try to go to bed earlier.
You can do a google search and look up anything about pregnancy, I did, congrats.
2007-05-22 13:27:42 · answer #6 · answered by One Sexy Chic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am about 6 weeks and is really hard for me not to take a nap in the whole day, and I get hearburn after eating..
2007-05-22 13:30:32 · answer #7 · answered by lore77rys 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally normal. After 10 weeks my symptoms werent so bad though. Yay for you!!
2007-05-22 22:38:04 · answer #8 · answered by pumpkkin22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and no. you might want to change your diet ^_~ tired and thristy yes. your baby is going to suck the life out of you =D you'll just love the last few months. i'm 7 or so months and can't sleep a wink. it's fun though =) i cant wait to see my baby without my belly in the way.
2007-05-22 13:23:36 · answer #9 · answered by ~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it's totally normal to be exhausted. i think i slept thru my first trimester... the first thing you should do, if you can't get to the doctor right away, is start taking prenatal vitamins. you can get them at any drug or grocery store... adn obviously don't smoke, drink, etc... congratulations!
2007-05-22 13:22:13 · answer #10 · answered by ThrockGrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋