I was really sick and didn't start to feel anything like normal until about 16 weeks, similar to my first. I think this time was harder because I have a very active toddler running around that I'm home with twice a week. Feeling miserable for months on end while balancing working, parenting, and all the things us women do for our families truly can break you down. I struggled mentally for a long time, and I definitely felt depressed. Add to that the fact that just when I was turning a corner, I got Covid and felt terrible again for two weeks. Then I got a stomach bug and was in bed vomiting for days, again. What a wild ride! Other differences: I started showing way sooner and my sciatic pain started way earlier.