I just want my energy back

I’m in my first trimester and I’m so run down and tired. Yesterday I vacuumed our very modest sized kitchen and I had to lay down I was so exhausted. The mornings are hard with getting everyone fed and lunch ready for the day. I tell myself to get it all ready at night but by the time I get my daughter to sleep I’m tapped out. For most of my work day I’m nauseous and laying my head on my desk. I just want a bit of my energy back. I feel like an empty shell.

Edit: thank you for all your lovely words of encouragement! I’m saving this so I can revisit them when I feel empty!!

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u/wonderb00b Jul 19 '21

During my first trimester I had to lay down for at least half an hour after I took a shower. My shower has a bench and I showered mostly sitting down. I was EXHAUSTED.

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u/FreeTapas Jul 20 '21

Yes!! I usually sit on a stool we have in there now. Oh man, it was a game changer I enjoy the shower now at least haha.