Working During the First Trimester | Exhaustion

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[@roxanedecarufel889]

God that exhaustion! I'm almost 10 weeks and it's so intense. The other day I went to the grocery store and I was so tired when I got back, I started crying while I was cleaning the pan to make food. Like a toddler. it was insane, lol.

[@clarepattinson2852]

Roxane De Carufel oh gosh, can totally relate to this! I’m weeping like my life depends on it at the weirdest stuff (10 weeks) xx

[@twiggie22]

I'm almost 10 weeks and have been the same way! We just have to power through LOL our bodies are building tiny humans!

[@FemmeHead]

Yes, there's so much going on! Not to mention those emotions.

[@sometimes8089]

Lol just woke up and tired so decided to KZbin this lol

[@misstreehuggerxxx]

I’m 7-8 weeks now and am soooo exhausted! Def feeling in need of face planting at 2pm haha us women are sooooo resilient

[@myrkaortiz1268]

I just made a similar video! I was dyingggg through my first trimester and having to work seemed impossible 😭 if you are reading this, you got this mommas 🌸

[@TheKingdomHealingNook]

First time pregnancy and I’m really struggling in my first trimester 😩. Trying to work and it’s ALOT. So, thank you!

[@DestinyAmoura]

I'm 12 weeks today and decided to now get a new job ...people ask why I'm not working...I'm exhausted all the time , I became lazy and was constantly nauseous

[@BonBonHassan]

Lol I underestimated this fatigue. I'm in the military and I've gone without sufficient sleep for weeks at a time but this feels so different. I don't have the motivation to even push through the afternoon without a mid day nap

[@RonjaSebastian]

I feel so heard and understood right now. Thank you thank you thank you for sharing all of this. Especially the tip about getting excited for the days with more energy and creating in a focused way in those specific windows of energy = makes it easier to feel good about resting afterwards.

[@bka2810]

I am 8 weeks and omg ladies I am so tired all the time! My head hurts so much, they say that’s due to extra blood being produced. I am just falling asleep everywhere! I do the dishes and I need a nap after. I eat and I need a nap! I need a nap after my nap! I can’t wait for the 2nd trimester. Really hope I have more energy to do more.

[@sydbey947]

A nap after your nap 😂 This is me! My bd is sick of me taking naps. I have a 6 y/o and she’s on the spectrum of autism. And she doesn’t understand at all. It’s so hard. I also have anxiety of this 2nd baby having autism. It’s pretty bad. I considered abortion. Although I’m totally against it! My emotions are not helping me At All. Anyways, congrats to you. And sending positive vibes to you and baby

[@bka2810]

@@sydbey947 thank you! Wishing you all the best! Happy and healthy baby❤️🙏🏼

[@lucypovey2972]

Wow I love seeing how organized and sorted you are (I know it probably doesn't always feel like that to you!). I'm all over the place, 9 weeks now and I literally slept until 1.30pm yesterday then got really productive in the evening and finished making a cushion cover I've trying to for days, then I woke up early this morning and had loads of energy and went crazy re-organizing part of my living room to take photos! Had lunch and that's me for the week I reckon! I'm going to try and organize myself so I have some priorities but it's so hard when I let things build up so badly... thank you for being the light at the end of the tunnel - it helps me visualize how I could be doing things haha!

[@juliahawleydubay4788]

I was exhausted like that in my first pregnancy and now I’m in pregnancy #2 and had crippling nausea every second I was awake until 10 weeks! It was brutal with my toddler depending on me all day long. Finally feeling functional at 11 weeks. Enjoy your second tri!

[@FemmeHead]

I've wondered what the first trimester is like already having one little one running around. New challenges for sure! Glad to hear you're feeling better!

[@biba1baba2buba3]

I'm a teacher and only at 8 weeks. When I have to explain something for 5 minutes I'm out of breath... Insane... And my mood... omg, it's like having constant PMS! I am MEAN! I stop myself sometimes mid-sentence, but sometimes I just rip into the people I love most. I hate it so much. I firmly believe it's all worth it, but man do I hate it xD

[@ester-cs2uo]

I’m ten weeks and have struggled from week 7 I’ve missed so much work ive cried and been frustrated as I get out of breath. I exercise when I can, but after exercise I lose lots of energy 😢. Bring on week 12 Good luck all you expecting mums we can do this

[@dasiamay2324]

literally my exact experience right now!! started at week 7, im 10 weeks now and still haven't gone back to work. I've been feeling like such a lazy piece of shit, so its relieving to hear that other moms to be are going through this

[@ester-cs2uo]

@@dasiamay2324 it’s tough. I get false hope at nighttime where the sickness eases off and so I make plans for the morning, set my alarm for work and my exercise but as soon as it’s 4.30am the sickness reappears 😭 and when I need to get up, the insane fatigue begins with the dizziness, so I need to cancel my plans. Good news is, if you’re 10 weeks like me, we have just 2 weeks to go for the second trimester and our 12 week scan 😍 Good luck to you, it’ll all be worth it in the end

[@shawemily21]

Your hair looks SO GOOD!! 😍

[@steaklady]

Omg thank you so much for this I also do a creative job and feeling so MEHHHHH thank you for helping me feel less alone. ❤

[@tanigesbrianna94]

Love your videos Victoria! My fiance and I watch always, and we learn so much! Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@Yeodoongiiie]

hair looking great!

[@katelynndasilva7532]

I’m at the end of my 14th week and the amount of energy I have still surprises me. I feel like a new person 😂 your hair looks great btw!

[@FemmeHead]

Isn't the energy amazing! I'm so grateful for it.

[@nayeli_1731]

Literally feel so tired all the time i feel drained hungry and nauseated all day im 8weeks and 4days and i am counting every day and week till i start my 2nd trimester or when my energy comes back haven't even gone to work for 2days already bc i just can't handle it.... im very happy to be blessed to be a mommy but dayum its a struggle

[@salonyanand3047]

God this comment is so me!! I am 9 weeks and feeling everything you just said. Hope you felt better in second trimester. Would give me some hope!!

[@nayeli_1731]

@@salonyanand3047 hey sadly it took me till i was 16weeks i believe buuuut trust me it does get better even though i lost about 20lbs in the beginning i gained it all back once the nausea went away just make sure to eat the moment you feel hungry eat before you sleep so that you dont feel like shit once you wake up and stay hydrated!!!! If water taste nasty then mix it with the little packs of flavored powder yk idk whats it called go grocery shopping for snacks!!! Carry snacks with you at all times too and a plastic bag too just in case you dont make it to a trash or toilet and sleep sleep sleep as much as you can ppl told me to start walking and continue to exercise which i did but iy didn't even work bc i had my daughter at 40weeks and 5days so dont worry on being active in the beginning you still have so much more time do all that towards the end

[@MaddyBeard]

Not even pregnant but I love watching these 😂🤷‍♀️

[@royaltyrockfarm]

LOVE your hair😍 I know this doesn’t have anything to do with this video, but could you do a video or blog post on your trip to take the A Celebration Day for Girls course? I am very interested in going and was curious what your experiences were, if it is worth it, and how you are implementing what you learned in that course now? Have a great weekend!

[@TrueChristina]

Setting up my camera and background does take the most time! I never really considered filming back to back or having filming days, makes sense.

[@FemmeHead]

It's so nice to just know you're going to film several in a row. You can take breaks in between, eat a snack, go to the bathroom, and just knock them out!

[@Nadine9ymp]

Hi Victoria, I've been watching your journey for about 3 years. You've inspired me to quite birth control and start using fam. I've been using fam for about 8 months. I'm seeing patterns and been improving my overall health and menstrual cycle. With using FAM, I've been using the lady comp to give me more confidence. I have a questions as you've been using daisy... In the beginning of my cycle, post period, I have dry days. My lady comp will give me about 3 or 4 red lights, even though they are dry days... how would you proceed. My lady comp has been giving me about 14 to 15 red lights each cycle. So much thanks for your advice.

[@gabiwalker2547]

I've been feeling either exhausted or yucky 24/7. School and 2 jobs during this first trimester has been hell. Never been pregnant before and I feel so lost

[@anna-mariadavis5914]

Ohh my word! I hope everything went well and things eased up a bit that’s a lot for a woman who isn’t pregnant. I’m sorry u had so much to do!

[@wantingtolearn4729]

Congratulations! I bet your baby is going to be super cute.

[@jessicabowen2124]

Love ur videos and ur hair

[@foreverirish132]

What kinda videos will you plan on doing when the baby comes along?

[@a.stapleton7746]

Loving your hair! 💁 The blonde looks great with the pregnancy glow 😉

[@clarepattinson2852]

Loved it! Needed to hear this, I’m 10 weeks and quite literally alternating on a daily basis between pretty productive and in bed til 2pm 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

[@FemmeHead]

You got this! We're so hard on ourselves but your body is telling you to slow down. It's hard to give it but I always feel better if I do.

[@clarepattinson2852]

Actually I could really use your support on figuring out what the heck has happened - haven’t had a period since 10 Dec so thought I was 10 weeks - but after a bleed yesterday and a scan today I’m now measuring 5.5 weeks?! So confused!

[@jessicabowen2124]

Ur glowing girl 😘😘😘

[@destinyscorner6142]

I’m literally 8 DPO in two days meaning I don’t know if I’m pregnant yet but I am already extremely tired. My egg hasn’t even implanted yet and I feel pregnant. It could definitely be in my head but I’m a lot more tired than usual😂

[@kaylasspiritualblog2028]

10 weeks and work is kicking my butt.. talked to my boss to help me out and she's like you're only 3 months.. only!!!!

[@bhal1556]

Hi. I don't know if you reply to your comments, but if so, I was watching an older video of yours where you showed several Moleskine notebooks in pretty colors, that you use for journals. I was wondering if they are hardcover, or softcover. Thanks!

[@FemmeHead]

Hardcover!

[@bhal1556]

Thank you so much for replying so quickly!

[@exitpursued6690]

Are you doing this pregnancy vegan?

[@mariahkristinerealtor]

I so needed this because I’m 10 weeks and right now it definitely does feel like the exhaustion is going to last forever 🤣thank you!!

[@FemmeHead]

You should get a break from it really soon!

[@zoepermenter1213]

You look so great blonde!

[@PRINCESS77813]

Did you experience morning sickness or vomiting during your pregnancy

[@FemmeHead]

I have been nauseous with both pregnancies in the first trimester but don't throw up.

[@Nanileaf]

So is it not true what they say that you can’t do your hair when you’re pregnant? 🤔 I know you do your research with everything you do so I’m sure there’s a reason for you to be ok with it. Can you comment on that please? Love your videos!!

[@FemmeHead]

Yes, totally fine to do your hair. I totally used to think it wasn't, but I talked to my midwife clinic and they said: "Absolutely go get your hair done girl!"

[@phugh3878]

Can’t relate

[@stevewolf7480]

Shame on husbands who don't provide and let pregnant women work. Husbands must be responsible leaders and take care of their families.

[@FemmeHead]

It might be a surprise to you but some find purpose and fulfillment in their work.

[@phugh3878]

Steve, you’re so right. Surrogates get paid 80k to carry a man’s seed, why should I do it for free, in addition to working and paying bills while pregnant? Can’t relate