So the morning sickness has struck. I was really hoping that I would pass it by this time around, but alas, no.
For those of you who don't know, I had horrendous morning sickness the first three months I was pregnant with Cadence. I lost 15lbs that I didn't have to lose before it finally released it's iron grasp on my poor stomach and let me enjoy being pregnant. I do feel fortunate that I wasn't sick the entire time. That was a true blessing.
As sad as it is for me to say, being sick is the only truly vivid memory I have of my first pregnancy. The labor pain and recovery are very dim in my mind as was all the discomfort of being huge at the end. But I remember very clearly how it felt to be sick, and I about bawled three days ago when the MS hit me this time around.
I have tried just about everything but true medication for it. I may just ask for it this time around. I have tried the wrist bands, ginger candy, ginger ale, preggie pops, saltine crackers, exercise, half a unisom and B6, ice, sucking on lemons, lemon drops and lemonade. So far sucking on Jolly Ranchers helps a lot, but that will only go so far since a diet made up completely of bad sugars isn't exactly recommended. :o) At least I know when to expect it to go away. Only about 10 more weeks of this to go and it should back off. I hope.
If anyone has any ideas for me to try that I haven't already I would be very grateful. Everything is worth trying once!
In the mean time, I am trying to keep my spirits up. It would be so easy to be in a foul mood all the time because of all this, but it is my goal to try and be my normal self despite the discomfort. After all it isn't my families fault that I am going through all this! Wish me luck!
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Sorry it's not better this time around, I was hoping it wouldn't be so bad for you the 2nd time. I don't have any ideas you haven't tried so hope the next 10 weeks pass quickly.
Wow... you are totally forgiven for not posting lately. I don't mean to rub anything in your face, but I can't relate and I don't want to. Hang in there. I'm glad there is a light at the end of the tunnel. You are good to try to keep a good attitude. I'd want to throw everyone out the window.
Thanks for the support! And Tiff I don't blame you...I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. My first appointment isn't until the 22nd, but I think I am going to ask for some industrial strength meds. I can't just sit around all day trying not to be sick. Cadence doesn't understand that and I hate to be inactive like this.
oh dude. i am so sorry! i only had one episode of morning sickness and that was...uh...not my favorite experience to say the least. if i find any new ideas in my book or online i will let you know! feel better kenj. =)
Congratulations to the two of you! This was the first I heard. (My Mom doesn't remember to tell me anything.) September is a rough month for a baby- being huge and pregnant in the summer is no fun. At least you have A/C! Good luck. Unfortunately I don't have any tips for nausea. My pregnancy wasn't that bad, and I could get by with preggie pops and fruit loops.
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