Morning Sickness Support Thread!

[cossie13]

Hi ladies, I've been really suffering today. I'm not sure why today seems to have been worse than any other but it has been. I've struggling to get any food down because as soon as I start chewing food I start heaving. I'm now 8+4. In my last pregnancy I suffered from 8 weeks to 24 weeks. I've started early this time so hopefully I'll finish feeling sick a bit earlier? Fingers crossed!

If anyone has any tips (other than the usual ginger and travel sickness bands please please share them as I don't know about the rest of you but ginger makes me feel worse and the bands are irritating!) xx

 

[tealady3]

Haylian, that's awful that you suffered right up until the end of your pregnancy To be honest, I think I am going to be the same though seeing as I am now 34 weeks. I feel completely robbed of my first pregnancy, I haven't been able to experience the joy and happiness that so many take for granted. How are you feeling currently? You are really brave to take on a second pregnancy as I am fairly certain that I don't want to put myself through this again even though I want more than one child. I've tried all the obvious things such as eating little and often and ginger but no success. I did try Metroclopramide but it didn't help me and Ondasteron gave me tummy troubles so I've basically had to just suck it up.

 

[tealady3]

What is everyone managing to eat? Any foods that you can reluctantly tolerate?
I feel extra guilty as I am in my third trimester so this is when I should be eating not just an average amount but an additional 300 calories daily.

 

[Haylian]

Haylian, that's awful that you suffered right up until the end of your pregnancy To be honest, I think I am going to be the same though seeing as I am now 34 weeks. I feel completely robbed of my first pregnancy, I haven't been able to experience the joy and happiness that so many take for granted. How are you feeling currently? You are really brave to take on a second pregnancy as I am fairly certain that I don't want to put myself through this again even though I want more than one child. I've tried all the obvious things such as eating little and often and ginger but no success. I did try Metroclopramide but it didn't help me and Ondasteron gave me tummy troubles so I've basically had to just suck it up.

If I'm honest it was a massive factor when considering another, not only do you risk the same again but you also have another child to look after. It has been a struggle because this time round again I've struggled really badly with nausea. I've only been sick twice though and that was this week but really struggling. I'm 10+2 now so still hoping it settles down after Tri 1. I can live in hope!
Eating chalky things helped me, fizzes, love hearts, Palma violets. Might be worth a try? Also I know it sounds silly but they're not too bad coming back up either if you don't manage to keep them down.

I can promise you something though, every day you've felt awful will be worth it when you have your baby, I swore I'd neve say that to anyone haha but it is true!

I just tried to focus on enjoying feeling her moving around, listening to music was a good distraction too, with earphones x

 

[cossie13]

Oh no tealady, I was lucky enough last time that my nausea stopped around 24 weeks although it didn't start until 8 weeks last time. I've had this for 3 weeks already (I'd even go so far as to say 4 weeks).

I'm eating whatever my mood is asking for at the minute as with DS I lived on orange juice ice lollies for the time I was nauseous as it was the only thing I could stomach. The one time I did eat something else was a bag of peanuts and they came straight back up

Haha I know what you mean haylian! I said when I was pregnant with DS that I wasn't sure I'd be able to do the whole morning sickness thing again but once he was in my arms the first thing I said to OH was "when can we have another!" and here I am again! Feeling exactly the same wondering why I'm doing it again!! X

 

[tealady3]

Thanks for the support ladies. I'm just counting down the days now. I know it sounds awful but I'm actually a little more excited about the end of pregnancy allowing me to feel normal and not nauseated more than the baby part. It sounds awful but I think sickness sufferers can understand where I am coming from.
How are you both feeling? This is my first baby and I've been concerned about the effect of poor diet/not eating enough will have on the baby's weight. I was sent for a growth scan a few weeks ago and all seemed okay but it still worries me. What weights were your babies?

 

[cossie13]

I totally get where you are coming from. I'm already counting down the days to when I don't feel sick anymore! I suffered til 24weeks with my first and he was 7lb 9oz. I understand why it worries you but I'm sure baby is fine - and if a growth scan shows everything is ok then I'd say it's good to trust that! Just promise me one thing - once baby is here, savour and cherish the tea and toast they bring you once you're in recovery! It'll be the best thing you'll ever eat!!

 

[Haylian]

Haha Cossie that made me laugh! But it's true, that tea and toast is the best thing ever!
The sickness feeling left me almost instantly, She was stuck and the pressure from her being released from my pelvis (emergency c sec) made me sick just 1 last time haha. After that it was gone, I cried with relief for so many reasons but not feeling sick anymore was defo 1 of them. She weighed 7lb 12, that baby will get all it needs from you so don't you worry. Even if you're not putting a lot in it will find the goodness to grow

 

[Emma 33]

I've been really struggling with nausea since last Friday. I will be six weeks tomorrow and didn't have any nausea during my first pregnancy with my daughter. I'm really struggling to be honest. I feel so rough that I can't face leaving the house. Tough when you have a three year old to entertain. God knows how I will manage at work later in the week. Anyone got any tips/advice. Ta x

 

[HappyS1]

Hi Cossie, I am 6+5 and in the same boat. I began feeling nauseous at 5weeks and now it just seems to get worse. It's so unpredictable. I never know when I will feel nauseous (( I can't eat much at all, but loving orange juice, green apples, green grapes. I am known to be a big tea lover, but since I got pregnant I can't even drink tea! I find eating some chicken soup (and other soups) fills me up, so apart from fruit it's my only food at the mo What do you eat?

 

[HappyS1]

Emma, sounds tough. I feel extremely nauseous too. I know it may sound like a cliché but I find that getting some rest helps. It must be tough being pregnant and feeling nauseous, having 3yo in your hands and also job. Try to get some rest whenever you can. Have you found anything that helps you feel less nauseous? I find orange juice so refreshing.

 

[Emma 33]

I found eating regularly eased the nausea until today where food didn't seem to help. I've not left the house for the last two days or even got out of my pjs. I've felt like s rubbish mummy because I've just been feeling crap and I havent had the energy to do the normal things with my daughter. The thought of going out just makes me feel worse although I've got a private early scan tomorrow. My partner bought some ginger nuts home tonight for me to try but they haven't helped me feel any better unfortunately. I'm considering buying some travel bands but I'm not sure how well they will work. It's just rubbish really isn't it. Will be worth it in the end x

 

[HappyS1]

Hi Emma, good luck with your scan today! I thought I found a "cure" for feeling nauseous all the time. Just like you I found eating regularly eased the nausea but it was only until certain time... I now only drink orange juice and eat soup. Feeling nervous about leaving the house and especially going far away from it, as I never know when I might get sick. It's tough. I try to keep my spirits up by watching comedies, maybe this would help you too? And hey, you are not a bad mummy, you are just not feeling well! And as you say it will pass and will be worth it in the end. How far along are you? I am 6+5 and am planning on having my early scan tomorrow. Xx

 

[Dee83]

Hi ladies, I am 14+6 weeks and still suffering from all day nausea. It has eased off a little this week as I haven't been vomiting as much but still have that sick feeling. Eating regularly used to help me too but that doesn't help as much anymore although if i skip a meal I do feel horrendously worse.
Something which I have been taking since I was 6weeks is Ginger capsules which were recommended by the pharmacist in Boots. I think that they do definitely take the edge off the nausea and make it a little easier to cope with. He told me to take 1 a day but I have been so bad that I have had to take 2 a day, one in the morning and one late afternoon. I will attach a picture of the capsules incase anyone would like to give them a try xx

 

[HappyS1]

Thanks Dee,
i think i will try to give these a try.))

 

[Emma 33]

Thank you. Scan was good. Sonographer thinks I'm a little under 6 weeks but saw little Beans heart beating say which the most important thing. Feeling slightly less nauseous today otherwise would have struggled to get out I think. Still eating mostly beige foods but actually felt hungry for first time in five days. How are you feeling today? C

 

[HappyS1]

Hi Emma! Congrats, great news! I am really glad for you, it must be very reassuring for you and hopefully made you feel better. I Felt really nauseous in the morning but a bit better now though veeery sleepy. I am struggling to eat (only had a glass of tomato juice, a bottle of water, tried a tiny bit of porridge and omelet). I am having my scan tomorrow, I am so nervous ((

 

[Emma 33]

You just have to eat what you can. Hope it all goes well with your scan tomorrow. Let me know how it goes. Xx

 

[HappyS1]

Thanks! Will do xx

 

[Firsttimemumx]

I've suffered with hyperemesis gravidarum since I fell pregnant I'm now 12 weeks and medication I was taking is starting to be ineffective so I'm about to try a new medication. I had to be admitted to hospital overnight for fluids due to severe dehydration from the sickness and was told if I didn't get fluids then my kidneys could have began to start shutting down. It sounds like some of you could be experiencing the condition too. It isn't just 'morning sickness' have a read up on it and visit your doctor if it sounds like you as it's not something to leave untreated. Even now with treatment I still feel and be sick but the first lot of medication did help for a month or so. I'm hoping this new one works too.