I work full time and being pregnant means I am sleepy more often. I used to always have energy and I could drive myself to do whatever I wanted. I never gave up. Now that I’m 24 weeks pregnant, I am not hibernating like I was in in my first trimester, but working on a Saturday is DRAINING.
So this Sunday has been awesome. I woke. I ate. I wrote. I slept. Now I’m writing again. Tonight is Game of Thrones so I have big plans to find out how long Jon Snow will stay dead. I’m guessing a couple episodes. If he wakes tonight, I’m SHOCKED. I figure he’ll be dead for a while.
This is my amazing day. I know it could be that I go to the beach, see or do something fun and different. But honestly, I want to do nothing. I might not get another day like this for ohh 20 years once the baby is born, so I should enjoy now. The picture above just sounds lovely to me.
Anyone who knew me before the pregnancy is probably laughing at how I’m saying this. I absolutely used to be the one who stuck to something until I was finished. One day I’ll be that woman again or maybe not.
I hope everyone is having an amazing Sunday. Talk soon!!!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does pregnancy affect your energy levels when working full time?
Pregnancy can significantly drain energy, especially when working full time. During the first trimester, extreme fatigue often feels like hibernation. By 24 weeks, energy may improve slightly, but demanding work schedules — like working Saturdays — can still leave pregnant women thoroughly exhausted, making rest days feel essential rather than optional.
What is it like being 24 weeks pregnant while working on weekends?
At 24 weeks pregnant, working on weekends is particularly draining. While the intense fatigue of the first trimester typically eases by this stage, a full workday on Saturday can leave little energy for anything else. Many pregnant women find that dedicating Sunday entirely to rest — eating, writing, and sleeping — becomes a necessary recovery strategy.
Is it better to rest on your days off during pregnancy or push through and stay active?
During pregnancy, choosing rest over activity on days off is often the wiser option, especially when working full time. At 24 weeks, energy is still limited compared to pre-pregnancy levels. Embracing a slow, restorative day — rather than forcing outings or productivity — can feel genuinely valuable, particularly knowing that uninterrupted rest becomes rare once a baby arrives.
