10 Weeks Pregnant: My Pregnancy Diary - Morning Sickness & Fatigue

Hurrah, I made it to the end of week 10! Here’s my pregnancy diary for 10 weeks pregnant.

The morning sickness has been better. It’s still there, but just in the background and only gets really bad in waves, which is much more manageable.

Updated April 2026 – I originally wrote this pregnancy diary in 2020 during my first pregnancy. I’m sharing my honest experiences from those early weeks to help other expectant parents know what to expect at 10 weeks pregnant.

Pregnancy Diary – 10 weeks pregnant: sick and tired

Dealing with Smell Aversions at 10 Weeks
Extreme Fatigue in Early Pregnancy
Common Questions About Week 10 of Pregnancy
The rest of my pregnancy diaries:

Dealing with Smell Aversions at 10 Weeks

It’s the smell aversions that are bothering me the most. I can’t even look at the kitchen sink without gagging. That whole area smells, and if I see water in the washing-up bowl, I just feel so sick. The hall is still a smell I can’t stand,d which makes no sense. I’ve never smelled anything in my house before, and now there are all these smells that turn my stomach.

I also still need to eat regularly to ensure I don’t feel terrible. I’m getting bored with eating now. I never thought I’d say that! I’m not sure if I have cravings, more like I want something because I think it will make me feel better, but then it doesn’t.

Extreme Fatigue in Early Pregnancy

I’ve still been struggling with fatigue and dizziness. It’s not tiredness like I need more sleep, it’s more like I sit down and my limbs and muscles are unable to move. I have been able to work out a little bit this week, though!

This week, the baby should now be getting nutrients from the placenta rather than the yolk sac. In my scan at 8 weeks, they could see the placenta starting to form. The baby is moving limbs and trunk a bit, and the eyes are moving over to the correct place from the side of the face.

At this stage, your baby is about the size of a strawberry – roughly 3-4cm long. All the major organs have formed, though they still need time to develop fully. Tiny fingers and toes are beginning to separate, and the bones are starting to harden. The rapid growth during these early weeks is incredible, even if you can’t feel it happening yet.

I still find it hard to believe there is this thing inside me growing, and it’s going to come out and make a whole human. I still think of it as a bunch of cells, but in a couple of weeks, I’ll be seeing arms and legs at the scan!

Common Questions About Week 10 of Pregnancy

Is it normal to still feel sick at 10 weeks pregnant?

Yes, completely normal. Morning sickness often peaks between weeks 8-11 and can continue into the second trimester for some women. Everyone’s experience is different.

Why am I so tired at 10 weeks?

Your body is working incredibly hard to support your growing baby. The placenta is forming, your blood volume is increasing, and pregnancy hormones can make you feel exhausted. This fatigue usually improves in the second trimester.

What causes smell aversions in pregnancy?

Heightened sense of smell is linked to rising hormone levels, particularly hCG and oestrogen. It’s thought to be an evolutionary protective mechanism, though it can make everyday tasks challenging.

When will I start feeling better?

Most women find their symptoms ease between weeks 12-16, though some continue to experience nausea or fatigue throughout pregnancy. For me, the second trimester did bring some relief, though I still had difficult days.