Thanks so much for all of the well wishes. It's nice to feel like there is still a mama community, even without a message board.
I think I need to dedicate an entire post to nausea because it's pretty much consuming my life right now. And I refuse to call it morning sickness - the idea that it only happens in the morning is ridiculous. It is every minute of every day sickness. I have been keeping it manageable by eating constantly all day long. I feel insane - eating when I feel nauseous in order to not feel more nauseous. I never ever feel hungry. I got a bikini wax today and for the ten minutes that I was getting waxed I didn't feel nauseous. I kept smiling at the woman with every rip - the pain was a refreshing break. I think that for me, the nausea that I have in the first trimester is worse than the pain of childbirth. Maybe I don't know what I'm talking about, I ended up with an epidural when Aidan was born.
I talk to every mom about it - I crave comiseration, that my suffering is legitimate. Often, I feel like a big baby. I talk to my MIL about it and she is sympathetic - but she had nine kids. Her oldest daughter doesn't remember her ever suffering openly. Jes and Maia had it through their entire pregnancies.
I am actually suffering much less than with Aidan. Partially, I think, because I am dedicating my life to eating, and that is helping. It's good to be with Steve's family right now because they will sometimes entertain him while I eat - prepare food - eat some more. I am drinking TONS of ice water, which is wonderful. When I was pregnant with Aidan I couldn't keep water down, and I remember thinking that if it were the summer I would end up in the hospital from dehydration.
I'm also eating healthy foods. Peaches, Nectarines, Yogurt, and Cottage Cheese are my everyday staples. I am not craving sweets like I usually do - they taste too strong. I feel pretty good about this. With Aidan it was hard boiled eggs, baked potatoes and cereal.
And a little OT - I told Aidan about the pregnancy this morning. He was so cute and excited about it. He wanted to know how it got in there and how it was going to get out. He told me that I didn't have a hole down there and I assured him that I did and that that was how he had come out. I wasn't as good at explaining how the baby got there, but he didn't press the issue.
We are going to Montauk for about three weeks in a few days. I might not be able to post from there.
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I KNOW ABOUT THE NAUSEA!! I know how vile it is and how you need to whine to every person who comes your way and ask every other woman if they had it and how they cured it. I know! I was there just twelve months ago, and I'll certainly never forget how bad it was. I venture to say that I'll never have another child simply because I couldn't handle the morning sickness. There's absolutely no consolation, and generally no cure, so I won't even bother to advise you, but to say that I really sympathise! Oh, and don't forget the mantra... this too shall pass... this too shall pass...
you know I have to agree, I think I was punished with Ella 'cause I had it so easy with Thea - Baby Sickness SUCKS -its not fair - its just not right. I really feel for you!!!and it was so nice to see you yesterday!!!
Just three short months ago I was in the midst of the same thing - and I remember thinking "why does anyone ever have more than one kid?" I too was sick all day, and nothing seemed to help. I only threw up once, which I remember thinking was awful, because there was never that post-throwup relief. It was all exaggerated in my case because I was also going off medication and having withdrawal.I know it doesn't happen for everyone, but I did feel 4,000 % better as soon as the 1st trimester was over - no more sickness, lots of energy, much less mood swings.Good luck, and let me know what I can do from the Berkshires!
Er... me too?With Lilly I was nauseous all day long until I was about 4 1/2 months along. I, too, combatted it by eating things like tapioca and yogurt and vegetarian chili and whatever else tasted good. About 3 1/2 months in my midwife casually commented that I had gained 15 pounds in the first trimester, and was that how it usually went? Well, no, but at least I'm not barfing at work... Once I got to the middle trimester, though, I felt fine and hogged on the fresh fruit and veggies (it was summer by then) and I was relieved it was over.I hate nausea. May it pass quickly.
If eating 24/7 is what it takes, eat, lady, eat. ! :) Hoping you feel 10000 times better as you get closer to your second trimester. Hugs. -Shannon
All three of my pregnancies were commenced with horrifying nausea for the first 4 months, I will commiserate any time! Spearmint tea helps, so does sniffing lemon peel (I carried a piece in my pocket) and yeah, ice cold water, and eating constantly! For me it was bread, hummus, potatoes of any kind, and anything muffin-like!Congratulations & Happy belated Birthday! xo
Congratulations! what wonderful news!i'm pregnant, too and due jan 2. i had the all day nausea for the first 3 months, but it seems to have disappeared in the last couple of weeks.please e-mail me if you'd like to chat about pregnancy. we could have our own little synchro group:)
oh that's so nice FRB! I will contact you, when I'm not paying by the hour for my internet connection
morning sickness is such a stupid term.it should be called 24/7 nausea, or "haha, despite how much you want to puke, it's not going to happen. you will just feel like you do in the 5 minutes before you puke- constantly".peppermint tea?take care-kristina
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I KNOW ABOUT THE NAUSEA!! I know how vile it is and how you need to whine to every person who comes your way and ask every other woman if they had it and how they cured it. I know! I was there just twelve months ago, and I'll certainly never forget how bad it was. I venture to say that I'll never have another child simply because I couldn't handle the morning sickness. There's absolutely no consolation, and generally no cure, so I won't even bother to advise you, but to say that I really sympathise! Oh, and don't forget the mantra... this too shall pass... this too shall pass...
you know I have to agree, I think I was punished with Ella 'cause I had it so easy with Thea - Baby Sickness SUCKS -its not fair - its just not right. I really feel for you!!!and it was so nice to see you yesterday!!!
Just three short months ago I was in the midst of the same thing - and I remember thinking "why does anyone ever have more than one kid?" I too was sick all day, and nothing seemed to help. I only threw up once, which I remember thinking was awful, because there was never that post-throwup relief. It was all exaggerated in my case because I was also going off medication and having withdrawal.I know it doesn't happen for everyone, but I did feel 4,000 % better as soon as the 1st trimester was over - no more sickness, lots of energy, much less mood swings.Good luck, and let me know what I can do from the Berkshires!
Er... me too?With Lilly I was nauseous all day long until I was about 4 1/2 months along. I, too, combatted it by eating things like tapioca and yogurt and vegetarian chili and whatever else tasted good. About 3 1/2 months in my midwife casually commented that I had gained 15 pounds in the first trimester, and was that how it usually went? Well, no, but at least I'm not barfing at work... Once I got to the middle trimester, though, I felt fine and hogged on the fresh fruit and veggies (it was summer by then) and I was relieved it was over.I hate nausea. May it pass quickly.
If eating 24/7 is what it takes, eat, lady, eat. ! :) Hoping you feel 10000 times better as you get closer to your second trimester. Hugs. -Shannon
All three of my pregnancies were commenced with horrifying nausea for the first 4 months, I will commiserate any time! Spearmint tea helps, so does sniffing lemon peel (I carried a piece in my pocket) and yeah, ice cold water, and eating constantly! For me it was bread, hummus, potatoes of any kind, and anything muffin-like!Congratulations & Happy belated Birthday! xo
Congratulations! what wonderful news!i'm pregnant, too and due jan 2. i had the all day nausea for the first 3 months, but it seems to have disappeared in the last couple of weeks.please e-mail me if you'd like to chat about pregnancy. we could have our own little synchro group:)
oh that's so nice FRB! I will contact you, when I'm not paying by the hour for my internet connection
morning sickness is such a stupid term.it should be called 24/7 nausea, or "haha, despite how much you want to puke, it's not going to happen. you will just feel like you do in the 5 minutes before you puke- constantly".peppermint tea?take care-kristina