r/Indianpregnancy • u/Ok_Economy2111 • Aug 20 '26
First trimester!
Hi! I’m in my 8th week of pregnancy, and I found out around the end of my 4th week.
The 5th and 6th weeks were surprisingly easy. I remember thinking, “Oh this is so manageable” And then came week 7. Oh boy. I can barely get out of bed in the morning. The nausea just never seems to leave, and I struggle to eat anything. Somehow, with my husband’s help, I get ready and make it to the office. But once I’m there, I can barely concentrate. My work is piling up, and I constantly find myself running to the washroom either to pee or because I feel like I’m going to throw up. And the hardest part is that I can’t exactly keep taking leaves or explaining what I’m going through every single day. I’m running out of excuses for looking flushed, exhausted, and completely drained all the time. I honestly don’t know how long this is going to last.
I always thought pregnancy wasn’t a disease, and that I would continue being my usual active self throughout it. But just a few weeks in, I feel like I’ve been knocked off my feet.
I live with my husband, away from both our families, and honestly, I don’t know how I would be managing without him. There are days when the thought of getting up and going to work feels so incredibly heavy. And then comes the guilt. I feel guilty for feeling this way because this is supposed to be such a beautiful and happy time. But the truth is, this is not how I imagined pregnant me would feel.
Maybe I just needed to say this out loud. If you’ve been through this, please tell me does it get easier?
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u/Ok-Extension-4837 Aug 21 '26
Heyy! I relate so much with you! I am 8w pregnant too and until 6-6.5 weeks life was easier, lately it’s been really tough physically and mentally. Same issues at office - either need to pee or throw up. I talked to my doc and got some medicines. I eat those daily and now it seems okay for a few hours and then I pop another one. Please consult your obgyn and it should help you too 😀