Didn't expect it to be quite this bad....

[Jujukate101]

So, I was totally thrilled when I found out I was pregnant.
I'm 35 and a FTM, so I was worried that I'd have issues conceiving.
Now, I'm 6 weeks in and feeling just AWFUL, and I feel bad about feeling awful because this is supposed to be this amazing wonderful thing.
I'm so tired, all the time.  I feel like I can barely drag myself out of bed and I basically want to be in bed all the time.
I feel nauseous about 70% of the time.
I feel gross and huge.  What's up with that?  We're not supposed to show until at least the beginning of the second trimester, but I swear my stomach is sticking out.  I'm also too tired and nauseated to go to the gym as much as I was going before, which makes me feel bad about myself.
The whole thing is just NOT what I thought it would be.
I am maintaining hope that I will feel much better during the second trimester.  The general consensus seems to be that things will get better.  
I'm just astounded that women are able to do this and keep up a "normal" life.  
I work full time and am utilizing every excuse I can to work from home these days.
I can't even imagine having responsibilities that didn't allow me this freedom!
Does anyone else worry about these feelings never ending?

[stefrn84]

Same here. Work is becoming difficult. Praying this ends with the first trimester!

[italian2710]

I feel your same exact symptoms I'm 6+3 days and every little move I make makes me exhausted my eyes are even drowsy...after like around 11am its on I push myself to do more and I just wish I could be in my bed all day. Hang in there, this is my first and all I'm told is it will all be worth it!

[Indiemummy]

I feel your pain. I too feel pretty crappy. Nauseous all day long plus tired all the time and I feel fat and lazy. But I do know it defo gets better and it's this thought I'm holding onto. Can't wait for the second trimester when we start to bloom. I went through all this with my first, admittedly it wasn't quite this bad but it did get better after 12 weeks. I know right now it feels forever away but before you know it you will be looking back at this time pleased it's all over. Here in England we get rewarded for our 12 weeks of hell with our first scan. I can't wait! Hang in there. You can do it :)