34 Weeks, is this normal? Anyone else experienced this?

Question

I am extremely tired most all the time, except for maybe a few hours of the day. I sleep for 8 hours at night, and then every day I take a four-hour long nap, for a total of 12 hours of sleep each day and I still feel tired. Here are my stats if anyone thinks any of this could be factor:

-I found out in the beginning of my pregnancy that I have a low thyroid, which causes extreme fatigue, but i am on medication for it which I am taking everyday, so unless my dosage needs to be increase, or if it is b/c i haven't been taking it in the morning lately...

-I am on bedrest--trying to keep busy but not sure if this is part of why i am so tired

-I am dilated to 5cm and having a number of contractions each day sometimes for many hours (they are not dilating me, I've been checked) but not sure if any of that could be wearing out my body

I do have a doctor's appointment in the morning I will bring it up at...but I was just wondering if anyone has experienced this or has any thoughts. Any help at all would be appreciated.

Thanks a bunch!

Answer 1

I know with my first pregnancy I was extremely tired. I read a ton of things saying being tired is apart of the pregnancy. You being 34-weeks and on bed rest could explain why you are so tired. I'm 24-weeks pregnant with our second child now and I've been tired the entire pregnancy. I also found out I'm anemic, so that too plays a factor in why I'm so tired. I've also heard my doctor tell me during my first pregnancy to get as much rest as possible. I know I needed it, when my daughter arrived I haven't had much sleep and I still don't. I only got 5 hours of sleep last night. So, all I can say is enjoy it. Also, mention it to your doctor anyways, just in case.

Answer 2

Yeah I was pretty tired when I was pregnant the last few weeks.  I didnt want to do anything else, but I suppose in a way you wont be getting much sleep once your child comes.  I would just enjoy the rest while you can.  Im sure youll be in the hospital soon if your already dialated at 5cm.

Answer 3

I would say it is a combination of everything you described. Your body is just completely exhausted and I think it's a good thing you are on bed rest because it sounds like your body is screaming for rest. Take it easy, and I know how frustrating it is, but your body and your baby are counting on you to stay as rested and in good health as possible. Which is sounds like you already are.

Congratulations, your baby will be here soon!!!

Answer 4

It could be what you described but then again also its normal i was this way in 1st trimester then it stopped and now that iam 32 weeks its starting to come back the constant tiredness and always beeing lazy and wanting to sleep.

Answer 5

I am also hypo thyroid.  You must take your medication in the morning, with only water and NO food!!  Don't eat for at least 2 hrs before or 2 hrs after taking it.  Do not take it with vitamins or any other pills.  This is very important.  If you do not follow the instructions, then you might as well not be taking it.  And you must take it every day.  If you miss a few days your body has to start all over, allowing it weeks to build up in your system to work properly again.

I have been hypo for over 8 years and I have learned from my own experience not taking the med properly, as instructed, that the only time I feel good and right is when I am taking it properly.

Hopefully this will help you a little bit.  Something to consider.