I mean at what stage of pregnancy. I am going to be a first time mum 27 weesk pregnant and I feel OK some days and really exhausted the next day. I don't know how this would work as the pegnancy progresses. I work in an inbound call center. Most of the time nonstop talking over the phone and somedays I feel I can't speak, I feel breathless, my voice shatters and I pant a lot. The next day I feel ok, not good, but ok.
I am worried if I would suddenly feel overwhelmingly tired so just need some advise from you guys, when do you really start to feel tired all the time and that you can't keep going anymore?
I know everyone's situation is different but I really appreciate you sharing your experience with me.
2007-12-28 19:38:35 · 11 answers · asked by Yarra 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
All pregnancies are different. Just because some women can do it all throughout their entire pregnancy, it doesn't mean we all can or should.
Working in a call center is tough - even though people don't realize it. A few years ago I was having similar problems. I worked in call center and was having a hard time with the breathing and the talking and everything. It turns out I was insulin resistant and having problems because of pre-diabetes. I wasn't pregnant at the time.
I've since lost weight and the problem has resolved itself.
I would talk to your doctor, as it sounds like there maybe something else going on with your pregnancy.
Just remember that even though some women like to brag about everything they did when they were pregnant, you know your body best. And if its telling you to stop working so hard, you need to listen to it.
2007-12-30 10:52:09 · answer #1 · answered by tuff~luv 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All women are different. Being this is your first pregnancy and you're feeling the way you are, and in what seems to be a busy work place, you may want to consider working part time if you can afford to.
If not, please talk to your doctor and supervisor and ask them to put you on work restrictions.
From what you're saying you are getting too exausted when you should be concentrating on a healthy and happy pregnancy.
You shouldn't go by what other women have experienced through their own feelings and pregnancys, but by what you are personally feeling.
It sounds like you need to take more breaks, take a leave of absence, work part time or work with your supervisor at placing you at a less stressful work position at this particular time.
You are living, eating and everything else for two now, and your baby is dependent solely on you.
Please put yourself first so you won't end up getting yourself sick from exaustion.
You'll be fine if you take action now so you can help to avoid some of what you are feeling at this most important time.
Good luck and God bless you and your precious baby!
2007-12-29 04:00:45 · answer #2 · answered by dnsrmr 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pregnancy is mind over matter. I have had 3 children and did not suffer hardly any discomfort except a little bit of nausea with the last one. And labor does not hurt that bad, regardless of all the horror stories people like to tell (I did it natural). Only you know your body and when you need to rest. But remember this, labor is like running a triathalon, so if you don't remain active it will be like laying around for 4 months and then running a marathon.
2007-12-29 03:43:36 · answer #3 · answered by simplyfabulous 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well im a hairdresser so that means talking all day and also standing on my feet, so you can imagine how tired i get but i have to work for the money, when you come home just take it easy and go to bed early, but you are sitting all day so i dont see why you shouldnt be able to work later in pregnancy, when i feel tired i sit down and stop for a bit and i make sure i drink heaps of water, come home at night and rest and i go to bed early
2007-12-29 03:47:44 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Fleur & the gorgi Addyson♥ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the good news is as you get closer and closer to your due date ur energy levels start to rise. i dont know what it is either excitement or what?lol
dont push urself thou u still need to get ur rest as the first few months of motherhood are pretty hectic so if i were you id put my feet up and take some me time while you still can. good luck in ur future and i wish you and ur new baby all the happiness in the world ! xx
2007-12-29 03:46:24 · answer #5 · answered by MEL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked until i couldnt mentally or physically.. then i told doct and he gave me a not taking me off work.. but jsut work until you want to stop.. your going to get tired waking up early and stuff and feel like you havent got any sleep and stuff.. your job will understand..
2007-12-29 03:46:33 · answer #6 · answered by proud mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's kind of odd that you are having this much trouble just talking. You are only six months pregnant. Many women do aerobics, walk, work out, and do their regular jobs right up until they deliver. Are you seeing a doctor or a midwife? If not, I would suggest you start. If you are, I would suggest asking him or her about your symptoms.
2007-12-29 03:42:46 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You could ask the doctor to sign you off sick...then you wont be using up your maternity leave.
2007-12-29 03:42:02 · answer #8 · answered by Daisyhill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor about this.
If you can afford to quit work now, then do so.
2007-12-29 03:43:16 · answer #9 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When that baby comes out and you don't get sleep...that is when you are truely tired!
2007-12-29 03:57:52 · answer #10 · answered by Jojo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋