i had to take 4 weeks off work due to heavy bleeding and my job involves manual labour (mowing lawns, etc).

I went back for 2 days a week as of last week, and I can barely stand it. I'm only on light duties, but I feel just plain out worn out. I came home early today because it was hot and I had a headache from hell, and I felt I could barely lift my arms, let alone clean up lawns and wash windows.

From memory, I begin to feel better around 14-15 weeks also, I hope that happens this time. I am thinking now 'if I feel like this, how the hell am I going to get through labor!' I just feel so unfit and drained.

So, don't worry, it's normal I'd say, but that doens't make it any easier. Bring on mid second trimester!