exhaustion...

[SmexyMamaOf3]

I'm 21 weeks 3 days pregnant with a boy  (third child, first son) and I just can't stay awake.. it's become an issue with my kids and husband. I fall asleep and I'm out. Did anyone else go through this? How do I prevent it or fight it? I see my ob May 5th but I need some ideas till then. Thanks!

[Jpointer4]

I've been taking 50,000 units weekly since around week 20. I'm 32 weeks now and I really think it has helped! I am in the Midwest too,  finally seem to be free of winter.  Natural sugars like fruit can also give you an energy boost,  too. Or chocolate

[SmexyMamaOf3]

1 glass (6 oz) red wine is safe in the second trimester of pregnancy. Wine is alcholic though so it mat make me more tired. It's very good got heart health!
*you should ALWAYS consult your Dr before drinking wine, even measured 6 oz of red wine every pregnancy is different*

[SmexyMamaOf3]

I've been bit d deficient for years now.. maybe I'll ask my Dr if I can take my 50,000 units again per week. I live in ohio so we've been cold and sunless lately and a long winter so maybe that is it. I drink water but maybe I should try to drink more.

[ash_cash21]

Is it OK for us pregnant woman to have a glass of red wine without it harming our baby?

[Jpointer4]

Make sure you are staying hydrated. I had the same issue up to about 18 weeks and it turned out I wasn't taking in enough fluids and was low on Vitamin D.  I also took short 10 minute walks twice a day and it boosted my energy a lot!  Good luck!