This morning I had a really bad dream.
I woke up to a throbbing forehead--a pulsating ache that extended to my temples when I moved my torso. My legs and feet accompanied the painful beat of my head with opposite-yet-equal torturous vibrations. Then, the reliable wave of good morning nausea hit like a tsunami of the corpus.
I groaned at Chup who was getting ready for work.
"What am I going to do?" I desperately asked him. "How am I going to get up and get going?"
Then I ran through a mental phone book of all the family I could call to help me. Blessedly, I've got a village of good people who have offered to help. And yet, I couldn't forge the humility it takes to make the call. It was like a tennis match in my mind, Call someone to help you! vs. You can do it, just get up and get going!
"Say a prayer." Was Chup's sincere answer to his lamenting wife.
"I am going to need more than a prayer." I complained.
But I said one anyway, wrapped up in the comforter, my head heavy head pushed against the pillows.
"Help me!"
(A short prayer.)
After Chup left for work I got up and picked up The Chief. His pants smelled like sulfur, I could almost see green fumes chasing his diaper. This induced another wave of pukeness which had me at the bathroom sink for quite sometime.
In the middle of this episode, The Chief stood holding my leg. In between heaves he looked up at me with his bright, cheery face and sang. "Hiiii."
Then I knew my prayer was answered. Not because my headache disappeared. Not because I lost my queasiness. Not because a good person called offering to take The Chief to the zoo. And not because while I was throwing up an angel did not come down to forbid my son to not unroll the toilet paper down the hall around the den and back into the bathroom for good measure.
No.
My answer came in remembering how adorable these charming-sometimes-stinky baby beings become. How they make impossible messes in one moment, and kiss you with wide open mouths the next. How they express emotion with such passion and dedication. How every horrible morning is worth their growing souls.
Now, if only I will remember all this at three o'clock today when the second wave of sickness comes to say, "Good Afternoon!"
p.s. I don't take medication for my pregnancy sickness. I tried with my last pregnancy (numerous remedies) and it was unsuccessful while making me successfully hopeless.
Besides, there is glory in the perseverance, no?
118 Pieces of Opinion:
I'm so happy that you are having another baby! Morning sickness is the pits, I can certainly vouch for that. I am expecting my second daughter in two weeks. It's good that you see the goodness that is to come from it. Hang in there :-)
-Desiree
Oh, I'm sorry you're not feeling well. You're little Chief is soooo adorable.
Awwww - nothing but tears (happy!) for this post, so beautifully written! :) Praying that you feel better soon!
Some days it does take every bit of strength to make it through. I wish for you (at least) that your morning/afternoon sickness ends abruptly at the 3 month mark :) Toddlers have a remarkable way of "getting it" and really go with the flow when you really need them to.
Some of my favorite memories,
having my baby by my side while my head hung in the toilet.
I would never give that back.
My little girl was always so amused when I puked. She would wretch right along with me, but much happier about it than I was. Maybe you should try the meds again, zofran took the edge off for me.
I think Gramee is crazy. However, LEMONS! or lemon water really helped. I'm sure you have plenty of your own remedies as well. xoxo
It is worth it. You are absolutely right. Some miracles just take a little extra patience to get through--at least that's what I kept telling myself when I was ready to be done with my second pukey pregnancy. Hang in there. :)
You are the best!
Saying a little prayer for you now.
As you already said, it's SOOOOOOO worth it. ;)
I find that a 1 year old tantrum is annoying & frustrating but secretly very cute. Go figure.
Wendy
So happy you turned comments back on! I just wanted to commiserate with you. My morning/all-day sickness is horrendous and also comes back in the afternoons with a vengeance, giving me only a very short respite. It's also my job to chase around a toddler all day long too. So at least be comforted in the fact that you are not alone!
Here's to hoping you feel better! I never dealt with morning sickness during my pregnancies, so I am of no help.
it IS the most beautiful ending to one of the grossest times of life. i always say, the sicker i am the more beautiful heavenly father makes them for me. i've got 4 beauties so you know i have felt your pain. sorry you're feeling yuck but glad for you that you can see beyond it for a second to remember how amazing it all really is. just for a second though huh. :)
Sorry you're feeling sick! That is seriously the worst - waking up and wondering how you're going to make it through the day. :) But thanks for the beautiful post - I loved how you described how our little ones make it worth it.
if I knew you for realsies I would hop in my car with my lemon ginger tea bags and rescue you. Still feeling sick at 18 weeks, I might not be much of a rescuing angel, but I can open the fridge door and do the dishes now. We could tag team diaper changes and exchange bland cracker preferences.
I remember one time when Kate (same age as the Chief) was 5 months old. My 5 year old was really sick and I had a 103 fever come on in the span of 15 minutes. I literally thought I would die right then and there. My baby was rather fussy and I couldn't even move to try and stroke her cheek. My husband and oldest weren't due home for a while and I didn't know what to do...except to say a prayer. The answer came: "Tell her 'Peace be still' ". So that is what I did. And she immediately calmed down and was content. And my neighbor happened to drop by - a "knock and open and peak the head in" - I told him to come in. He got me water which i needed. Two answers to my prayer. Chup is right. Say a prayer!!!
I had four vomiting pregnancies. Eight months the first and second, five the third, and the worst was the fourth. Nine solid months of puking. Even during labour. I was on Heparin the whole pregnancy, for blood clots. This was 20 years ago. Guess what I just found out is a side effect of Heparin? You got it! NAUSEA!!!!! So not only did I have a black and blue stomach from the shots, they made me SICK!
There is beauty in EVERYTHING! Finding it... is the tough part.
"there is glory in the perseverance"
not if you're perservering for the glory...
But I did get what you were saying and loved your thoughts, as usual!
CJane
I just had my 5th. With my last pregnancy I was so sick I had to have IV's for 9 weeks. I had to rely on others completely for 4 months. Then I was put on complete bed rest for 5 weeks towards the end of my pregnancy. It was awful! Everyday I look at my baby girl who arrived healthy and full term and think, "I did all that for you, you are so worth it." I'm grateful for perspective, but everyday that I'm not throwing up, I'm grateful for that too!
I am sorry you are so sick. I am always sick until the baby is out of my body. Medication does not help me much either. This pregnancy I decided to be more honest about it and let people know how bad it really is for me. I have had help with house cleaning, etc., but I have found that what has helped the most is prayer. Those I say for myself and those that others say on my behalf. I feel it. It does not make me feel better, I have just been able to tolerate it better somehow. I hope the same goes for you too, because I am sure you have hundreds of people praying for you, including me. :)
Your writing is beautiful Courtney. You're in my prayers for "no more sickness" soon!
i am right in this boat with you girlfriend!!!! only
i wish so bad that we could take turns passing the paddles back and forth 10weeks and 2 days i am and with zofran, reglan,pepcid AC and Benedryl, i still have home health with constent IV's and what did all this get me, still puking,4 days in a hospitAl in phoenix and a slue of people taking over my motherly duties! my condition during pregnancy is actually called hyperemesis gravaderium and i've had it with the all.
family is defenitly what matters most and sweetie don't hesitate to call them!!!! i love ya Courtney and don't hesitte to call or email even if it's just to say "tif, I puked again and it feels like i've been doing this for months already!!!
I totally empathize with you. I was on Zofran and numerous other "remedies" and while none of them got rid of the beastly pains, Zofran did take the edge off...barely. Good luck. If you find a miraculous remedy that takes it all away I hope to see a post about it!
c jane, I love to read your blog. Even when you're struggling, you inspire me with your writing. I'm here in Provo, and if you knew me better, I would come over and take care of the Chief for you, get you Sprite or whatever would help, and pick up toilet paper from all over the house. However, I know how it could be weird to have a total stranger come to help, so for now, you are in my prayers!
PLEASE try Unisom. I had such bad morning sickness with my first son that it actually caused my throat to bleed. Gross I know. BUT I found the cure!! 1 or 2 Unisom Sleeping pills at night and the next day NO SICKNESS!!! It never actually made me super sleepy. I could still get up in the middle of the night with my two-year old during my 2nd pregnancy... so dont worry about The Cheif. I knew it worked because if I forgot one night, the next day I wouldnt even be able to function! PLEASE TRY IT!! Both of my doctors reccomend it and say it is safe. DONT SUFFER! ~ Ps... Love your adorable bloggity blog.
My little man can have the same impact as The Chief.
While slaving over a stove he appears and will wrap his arms around my legs and say "Muuuah!" and kiss whatever he can reach :)
They make the world perfect in that moment.
Remember to stay hydrated and vitamin B6 helps. It won't take it completely away but it helps. Also if you eat constantly throughout the day (just nibbling) to keep food in your stomache it won't be so bad. I have had 2 extrememly bad morning sickness pregnancies. My sympathies!
CJane, I have been reading your blog for a while and I just had to comment on this post. I have a son who is 14 months and I just found out I'm pregnant too, not sick yet though. I know those days are not too far ahead though! This gives me hope, and you are right... it is so worth it!!
Katie
My little boy got my contact case and tried to put my contacts while I had my head in the toilet!! Tomorrow I will hope for a sweet little "hi!" Maybe I can train him to hold my hair back?
Ugh. I feel for you.
Morning/All Day Sickness is nature's way of reminding you of the little treasure inside of you.
Yeah, that's probably not working for you, right?
Hang in there, we're all holding your hair out of your face for you in spirit.
Oh, dear. I completely understand your pain, none of the nausea medications stopped the never-ending vomiting for me. But, like you, I was blessed with an angel that laughed while I puked. Even amidst the pain I could smile for a second.
I do not envy your queezies one bit! I remember the only thing I could do was nibble crackers and sip a coke; my own medicine.
i had really bad "morning" sickness (oh if had only lasted the morning!) with my last two pegnancies & i tried *everything* nothing worked until i tried the sea band....its a pressure point activator used for motion sickness & it works! doesn't make it go completely away but does make it let up enough so that you can go to the bathroom & only put one end on the toilet! lol
I refused to take meds also, but with my third when it became a matter of life or death I had to accept the PICC line and the IV Zofran, hydration and TPN. Fun times.
I used to have all day sickness with pregnancy, until this last time when I discovered progesterone creme. It was a miracle, and it is not a drug/medicine. It helps balance the hormones that cause the nausea. I used Bioentopic brand for the first two trimesters. Good luck!
I know you said you don't take medications, but I have found that zofran pills really help. I am now 27 weeks pregnant and everyday I try not to take the zofran I spend the day puking my guts up. I tried all the home remedies first, because I didn't want to take meds. However, I can't miss work and there's no way I could work with the puking. The irony is I'm a mother/baby nurse, so many days I have been taking care of women that became dehydrated from throwing up and had to be hospitalized. I set my alarm for 30 mins before I need to wake up, then my wonderful hubby gets up and brings me the zofran and water and I take it without ever having to move. 30 mins later when my real alarm goes off, I am able to function. I hope your nausea goes away soon.
My pregnancy sickness consisted of too much noise; too many television shows, too much on my walls, too much radio, etc. It was crowding my mind that was already on overload from too much stimulation. I had to simplify. I literally took pictures off my walls and stragically placed them behind the piano. I turned the radio to Christmas music only (luckily it was the season). Lastly, I turned the television to cooking shows. Go figure, that genre was the only one that didn't completely offend my senses. Simplify.
All 4 of my BOYS were worth the 9 months of throwing up. What a blessing little ones are. Congrats on the soon to be bundle of JOY!!!
Mint gum with sugar in it will help~only a little, I know, but still, sometimes that's all you need.
Oh dear, I am sorry to hear you are sick... Have you tried the Sea~Band brand wrist bands?? They look like tennis wrist bands but they have plastic button on them and it works with your pressure point. They are AWESOME! No drugs, No side effects.
When Travis got sick we obviously had to stop trying for more babies. (I'm not complaining about this, because I have 2 beauties, and we sure love them), but occasionally when I'm feeling a little blue about not being able to have more, I remember those days when I couldn't even hold down water, and I feel all better. And remembering potty training helps too!
Sorry you are so sick! Stay in your jammies, and watch pbs. Good luck!
Oh how I feel your pain!!I am three months prego with number four and have been feeling miserable myself. My husband has been in China for nine days and I am really ready some relief. I am so sorry you are not feeling well. It's a good thing that all that puking is worth it in the end!!
-Karen
http://www.morningsicknesshelp.com/seabands.html
I didn't need IV fluids with my second pregnancy bc of these little guys. I had to wear them all the time though. You can find them at most drug stores.
You are quite often a tender mercy to me...thank you!
I hope the sickness miracously stops and soon. I just couldn't imagine. But at least with any pregnancy woes there is that beautiful prize at the end.
I guess the full meat pizza is out then...
I have nothing but complete and totally empathy/sympathy for you. I was sooo sick with all my kids, I kept hoping it would get better. And it didn't. I just learned to cope a tiny bit better. Just a tiny bit though. With my last baby I paid my older children to change their brother's diapers. Usually they did it for free, but I was willing to pay big bucks! Whatever gets you through the day, I say.
This post reminded me of a pukey moment I had when I was pregnant with our first son. Our daughter was around 13 months old during the time when I was feeling at my worst. One morning I was heaving over the toilet, and she came in to join/watch me. As I heaved, I looked up at her sweet little face imitating my every motion. She would heave and then giggle, and repeat. It was so impossibly cute, that I couldn't help but feel thankful for my pukey yuckiness. That was over 9 years ago, and I still smile every time I think about it.
I'm so glad that The Chief brought you a little bit of sunshine this morning, even if he was sporting stinky pants ;)
I love those little words coming from those little babies! Adorable.
I'm sorry you're not feeling well. but the price will be coming in couple month's and you will love it.fell better soon.
I've been sick with all six of my pregnancies - only two of which ended with miracle children. I am grateful for every urge to yak because it gives me hope that the pregnancy will keep. Couldn't believe it when I read that you're expecting! Found your blog when we were also struggling with infertility. Got preggo a few weeks after you did with your little guy. A little angel girl. I cherish every minute with her! I'm not brave enough to try it again yet...you go girl!
Congrats on Baby #2! I love your blog and I was SO happy to hear that you and your husband were expecting again!!!
I had no morning sickness with my son, however I wasn't so fortunate this time around (I am currently 22 weeks prego with a little girl)! I know how you feel!! Hang in there and it's great to read your prespective on the "silver lining." I'm sure it's hard to remember during the waves of nausea, but it's well worth it in the end! :)
Heck yeah, there's glory in perseverance. In a matter of months (easy for me to say) you can be all, "Put that in your pipe and smoke it, morning sickness! I make cute babies!"
I love that you remember the tender mercies. I take time to write them down everyday. There our new ones ever day.:) Try some ginger chews, to help morning sickness it really helps.
I feel ya. I'm pregnant with my first and it's not quite as lovely as they portray it in the movies. Feel better! Here's to morning sickness!!
Brit
In the blink of an eye, your morning sickness will be gone and you'll be holding another little precious bundle of joy (ok, a few blinks, but it's still very temporary in the grand scheme of things)! ;)
Congratulations to you all, may your sickness end soon. I have 4 boys and each pregnancy the sickness got worse...the last one ...and I mean last one...my then 2 year old used to play being sick - walking into the bathroom, holding his head over the toilet, saying blurrggh, then 'thats better' broke my heart at the time but in retrospect very cute!!
I couldn't take the meds I was prescribed (and here in the UK we are expected to just get on with it I have a good GP) they gave me a fast and scary heart rate. I can still produce real tears just thinking about how bad it was, but I got a beautiful 10 pound baby out of the dark days (I don't wish you a 10 pounder though :)!!)
thanks for turning your comments on btw.
I had extreme morning sickness with my 1st pregnancy to the point I could not keep ANYTHING down and lost 20 lbs in 3 weeks (I should have been in the hospital with an IV). Then I remembered reading an article about how everyday people (not the doctors) managed their morning sickness and believe it or not...it was Coke. Now I don't drink soda because the artificial sweeteners in Diet give me headaches and the regular have too many calories and I don't like brown soda. But I was going to try anything and it worked...I drank to bottles of regular Coke (non-caffeinated worked) at work and by that evening I was asking for food. My husband couldn't believe what he was hearing.
I had nine full months of morning sickness with both my boys--starting 2 weeks after conception (we had fertility treatments so knew exactly) and ending only with delivery. So I empathize sympathize and boy have I been there. My only advice is remember "eye on the prize, eye on the prize, eye on the prize!"
I feel your pain...I was there myself for 2 pregnancies. Just think...worse case scenario you will be sick for only 9 months...2 down!!
There are worth it aren't they??
Side note: I did enjoy the time my husband asked me if I could puke a little quieter because it was bothering him. Yes...only God's mercy that day kept him alive....that and the fact that I had to change the undies because I was LUCKILY blessed with the wet your pants every time you throw up...sexy!!
Did I previously mention that kids are worth it??
has anyone ever suggested SEA-BANDS to you as a morning sickness help...not sure how often they are useful but they worked for me and were the one remedy i have found that didn't have to be ingested...what is that with morning SICKNESS remedies having to go in your mouth. barf...
anyways - onwards and upwards!!! hopefully it doesn't last long!
love the line in one of my favorite hymns..."Sacrifice brings forth the blessings of heaven." What better blessing than a sweet little babe! Miracles sometimes come with discomfort and pain...but yet are still miracles!
Man morning sickness sucks! But the one bright thought I can contribute comes from a dear older friend of mine, in fact I think she lived very near your neighborhood from what I have gathered. She always said that every baby she had awful morning sickness with she carried to term. No puking and she miscarried. Sort of makes sense, if nausea is a sign of nice high levels of raging hormones. Anyway, I hope this part passes quickly for you!
courtney, i am so sorry you are going through morning sickness/all day sickness, but the joy is the outcome. in fact the outcome is most excellent.
keeping you in our prayers for things baby related, and the joyous outcome that is to come.
blessings, mari
Get one of the airband things for air and boat travel for your wrist . Works on pressure points, no drugs involved. Papaya juice and sprite also helps. Good luck!
I agree about the Zofran. I was so sick with both of my pregnancies that I ended up in the emergency room numerous times due to dehydration, and also lost 20+ pounds each time. The Zofran works absolute wonders, without giving you the drowsiness of things like Phenergren.
Good luck with everything!
Saltines, oyster crackers!!! Have YOU tried them for morning sickness??!!! O YEAH, the little ones are worth it!!!SWEET! I forgot to tell YOU and CHUP "Congratulations!!!"
The only advice I can give you is what my mother-in-law told me many years ago when my baby screamed every evening with colic. This, too, shall pass.
God bless you and your growing family!
I love your picture! My son runs around in a diaper and a shirt most days. I always wonder if the neighbors think we're weird. :)
I hope you're feeling better much soon. You're a miracle in progress, try to hold onto that. You're an affirmation of life to those of whose bodies are lifeless.
xo
flicka
Amen! That's why I birth naturally too. There's just something about it that I love.
I.AM.SO.SORRY
This was me exactly 1 year ago.
I AM SO SO SO SO SO SORRY.
My father-in-law always says "this too shall pass" and it really makes me irritated sometimes because He is not the one feeling that way when he says it, but he is right. So at the risk of sounding irritating... it will pass. Even if it isn't until you hold that new baby in your arms. (which was me) I too didn't take anything for the second because it didn't do a dang thing for the first.... Once again I AM SO SORRY, that is from the most warm place in my heart! ....
P.S.... smoothies helped me a little I mean like -->this<-- much, not a lot but a little!
I get severe morning sickness my entire pregnancy. Morning sickness that lands me in the hospital a few times each time around. I take Zofran which doesn't really make me feel better but allows me to get a little nutrition in my (crackers, water, chicken soup, etc.) so I dont' fall over. I thought I had it bad the first time around and didn't realize how bad it really was until I had another small person to care for and still be sick. Apparently my heart thinks it's worth it though because I've done it three times now. My third child, a daughter ironically, was the worst... I mean the absolute worst -- I thought at times I was going to die from heaving (if that is possible)... ended up on IV's, being cath'ed, etc. It was just awful. I was thinking about that today actually, as we lay on the bed giggling together. I can honestly and truly say "I'd do it all again for her and more. And I mean it more than I can convey." If the prize wasn't so lovely, no one in their right mind would run the race. I can't wait to see your prize!
Carrie
www.mountainrailwayblog.com
I'm with ya sista! Sick, so sick with my girls, even heaving in a bedpan while pushing them out. It just NEVER STOPPED COMING OUT!
As if that wasn't embarrassing enough, I suffered from certain calamities...
Puking in the trash bucket in front of your boss and client. Oh, yes I did.
Being pulled over and puking out the window on a police officers shoes. Oh yes I did.
I was mortified at the time, but now? PRICELESS.
i never got sick with my two. i know i know... i'm one of THOSE people.
but i've also never commented on your fantabulous blog!
so, here's a comment, and an apology for having no idea what it feels like to puke my way through the embryo to fetus transition.
I sympathize -- I had severe morning sickness with both my girls and constant nausea with my son.
I, too, shy away from medications, pregnant or not. I agree with many of the above suggestions -- sipping ICE COLD water with lemon squeezed into it all day long helped me, as did upping my protein intake (dry roasted almonds!) and taking a vitamin B12 tablet. I also gave myself permission to not make any sense with food. I had it worst with my middle kid, and throughout that pregnancy except for the seventh month, I could only eat one food at a time. For a week it was oranges, and I ate them 5x a day and nothing else. Then one day, I couldn't stand the sight of them and switched to frozen peas, still frozen. Ate that 4x a day and nothing else. Oddly, refried beans was next, but that only lasted a couple days before I needed melon.
My dr. was super about it and said to just eat what seemed right and to look at my diet in terms of two weeks at a time. Sure enough, I had protein and vitamin C and all that stuff, just in a very weird way.
Praying for you C-Jane!
You may have hope! Like you no meds worked with my first BUT my second those magic pills were like gold! Take care.
I was sick everyday for 10 straight weeks whilst preggers with my daughter. I remember one time while my head was in the toilet, my husband asking me if nows the time to discuss having 6 kids.
I stopped at 2 :-)
OK, I know you've tried EVERYTHING, and believe me, I've been there! Felt like I had the flu for 7 or 8 months with mine. BUT.....having said that.....I know it sounds insane, but someone put me onto this and I swear it helped! Plain old Lay's Potato Chips and Lemonade. Don't ask me how, but I took every remedy on earth for 24/7 nausea and this weirdo actually worked! And....it's not SALTINES!
i hear ya sistah! i tossed everything that passed my lips for a solid 8 months. about 8-10 times a day i was lunging for the garbage pail or sink or bush or gutter or whatever was closest that i wouldn't ruin. once that was my sock.
hyperemesis isn't fun, so be careful with yourself and don't feel bad accepting any help you have available to you. you give when you can, and have given much in the past, and will give much in the future. now might be the time for you to receive more than you're accustomed to.
♥
Have you tried ginger chews? I haven't experienced the joy of pregnancy yet, but I've been told they work wonders. You can get them at www.gingerpeople.com or at Whole Foods.
You're in my world now, grandma. I threw up this morning with only eight weeks to go.
...and it was highly unpleasant.
Hi CJane,
I haven't been pregnant, but I have had to deal with persistant nausea for a long time (yeah IBS!). While I do take a number of meds that you probably couldn't, have you tried these things called "preggy pops"? My sister swore by then. Also, papaya extract-safe and sometimes effective. Also, cold always helps me feel less nauseous, weird but true.
Yes! There is glory in perseverance. I only wish I could have read your post about 2 months ago in the midst of my 'woe is me' sickness. Thanks for the significant reminder. And no, medication is not a god-send for everyone, me included. And I also tried it all, this 3rd time around sincerely hoping I would find SOMETHING or have at least improved my coping skills. Lots of praying, crying, blessings and mostly unwilling patience finally got me though... I'm so glad you have Angel Helpers! Bless them! I don't know why it has to be this way for some of us but I do know that 'after much tribulation come the blessings'(D&C58) and they come in adorable little packages! :) I'll be thinking of you.
No matter what anyone told me to do for nausea, nothing worked.
Nothing.
Except the knowledge that it would come to pass (in 9 months).
And then, like you said, it is all worth it. I even forgot how bad it really was two more times after the first.
I'm sorry. Keep writing.
Jamee
xoxo
phenergan (sp?) is the only thing that got me through this summer. It took the edge off but didn't make the barfing end. Luckily my horrendous morning sickness only lasts 3 1/2 months. Now I can smile and enjoy this pregnancy!
Medications would not help me either when I was prego with my son. But ginger made it better, not better better, but better then it was.
I totally know what you mean about not wanting to give in and ask for help, when I finally did I was in tears half because of the pain and half because I had to ask for help. Luckily your surrounded by lots of loving people. Hang in there.
Hang in there honey.
Love, Your baby rescuer church friend from AZ
Oh man, I feel for you! I was sick with both of my pregnancies. While it eased at that three month point my stomach didn't feel well until the babies were out! :-) My doctor offered medication too but I didn't end up taking it...since one of the side affects was nausea! I found the only thing that helped a little bit was to keep eating...normally that would be wonderful but it was a struggle but it did help a little bit. I ate before I even picked my head up off my pillow. Not sure if you've tired that or not...probably have! :-) But hey, a huge congrats on a second pregnancy! Looking forward to hearing news of his/her arrival! And hope you feel better!!
Those are the times when a roll of toilet paper to entertain a wee one is a very small price to pay! Yea for entertainment
Here is my suggestion:
A clothespin upside down for your nose. My two oldest were 18 months apart, and the stinky diapers were always making me sick. And also anytime is was cooking or doing dishes.
Next, drink lots of water before you throw up. I know it sounds gross, but it really does help it come out easier, without so much strain.
Good Luck.
I have been pregnant five times...the fourth time I thought I was lucky because I wasn't getting sick. That one ended in a miscarriage. My OB said nausea is often a sign of a healthy pregnancy. My fifth pregnancy, I have never been more grateful for each and every time I vomited! That blessed wave of sickness every morning meant (to me) that my baby was growing healthy and strong.
like a bazillion others I feel your pain! I hurled throughout the whole 9 months with all three of my pregnancies...totally worth it in the end though.
I was sick every day all day for 4 months with my pregnancy. White chedder cheese popcorn and preggy pops are some things that helped me. Maybe they can bring you a bit of relief too. God Bless.
Ali
I was sick every day all day for 4 months with my pregnancy. White chedder cheese popcorn and preggy pops are some things that helped me. Maybe they can bring you a bit of relief too. God Bless.
Ali
I was so very sick with my last baby. What helped the most was eating, no matter how little I felt like it, PROTEIN every two hours. And 9 hours of sleep, plus one nap. Which of course was impossible but worth shooting for. The constant protein really helps your stomach cope with the overproduction of acids.
I'm sorry you're sick. So not fun. However, I love, LOVE your carpet. Oh my goodness, who has carpet like that?? Nobody I know or even slightly know..I'm jealous. Really, I am. Did you put it in or did the house just come that way?!
Wow, look at all the people who love and worry about you! I have yet to enter into motherhood and I think my hubs and I have awhile. However, reading your (beautifully written) blog and your sister's I get so excited about when the time comes. I will rejoice in those miserable times, I will fervently pray for peace of mind, and I will know that God's mercy is covering me and it is new each morning (as well as the nausea). Thank you for your words, stories, advice, and sweet spirit! I'll read you tomorrow!
I am so sorry about the morning sickness. I had it my entire first pregnancy, so trust me I understand. It does get better though!
As for the scary diaper changes, I had one day where my 1.5 yr old got some sort of GI problem and just the image of the poo coming out of her diaper made me toss my cookies. 4 times. In the 10 feet between us and the toilet. I made my husband come home early. That was a few months ago, I am almost in 3rd trimester and the biggest problem I have now is the chase and tackle to get her diaper changed.
I feel you. Both of my pregnancies were overseas and I didn't have access to medication. If the Lord wills for us to have another, I'm going to give medication a shot this time!
Oh morning sickness is just so cruel. I had it with four of my six pregnancies and tried every natural remedy under the sun. The one that worked the best for me was putting cans of peaches in heavy syrup in the refrigerator. When the nausea hit, I would open a can, pour the juice in a glass and drink it. Sometimes, I could even choke down a few of the peaches. At least the baby was getting some nutrition right??? Oh and there's nothing quite like having an audience of little ones watching you hurl! Yay!
Best of luck to you and congratulations on your new little one.
Hi,
I so feel for you. I've tried all the meds. The one that got me thru this last time (our miracle infert baby btw) was Vit B6 and half a Unisom every night. Hang in there.
Thought I'd pass along this article I received in my e-mail a couple of weeks ago on dealing with morning sickness, and wished I had this information when I was so sick with my pregnancies!
www.thecompounder.com/morning
sicknessvitamins.php
Here's a short excerpt from it:
"There are two additional vitamins that have pretty much been forgotten. A study published in 1952 described the very positive benefits obtained by moms who consumed relatively small amounts of vitamin C and vitamin K. IN fact, the report showed that 91% of the women (64 out of 70 women) who used these vitamins "...reported complete disappearance of morning sickness within three days." Three of the women studied reported that they had no improvement at all. It seems that the study has all but been forgotten because I never heard about using vitamins C and K for morning sickness."
Courtney, when's your due date? I hope you don't get more morning sickness in the afternoon!!!
Short prayers are often all that's needed :o)
I have four children. When I was oh so very sick with the first one, I remember wonder how I would handle a child and be so sick at the same time. When I was oh so even more sick with the second pregnancy, my daughter would stand by the toilet and smack me in the head with the lid while I heaved into it! "So this is how you handle it," I thought. Like you, I tried everything (that seemed reasonably safe)and nothing seemed to help. But, as another person commented, Unisom at bedtime did help the next day more than anything else I tried.
I see that you mentioned that you do not take anything for morning sickness as nothing has worked. I am not sure if somebody has written this alreaady but have you tried Zofran? I am on my 4th pregnancy right now and it has been my reliable companion many a times! I am 12 weeks right now so I appreciate sharing in the "joys" of pregnancy with you! Good Luck!
Good luck with the morning sickness. I'm one that experienced it with each pregnancy and you're right: it is all worth it once they come. P.S. As a past editor for a magazine, a part-time editor for a few books, and a journalism grad, I feel pretty qualified to tell you that you are an incredible writer. Your voice is refreshing and could not be duplicated. I am a big fan so keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for the reminder--as I am constantly feeling like I'm going to puke my guts out! I know there's a reason why I keep doing this--it is definitely worth it.
Eight weeks here...and the nausea is just starting to get bad. The best thing I find is to eat lots of small meals throughout the day, high protein snacks, etc. Even keep something on your nightstand to get something in your stomach before you get up.
Zofran, Emend, etc etc are anti-nauseants indicated for chemo induced nausea. Use for morning sickness is considered off label, and insufficient data exists on the safety of these medications in pregnancy. SO, I don't blame you for skipping the meds.
Morning sickness stinks... In a way, I enjoy morning sickness because I know the pregnancy is continuing and the baby is growing. (After 3 early losses, I reminded myself of this every day.)
I ended up using the situation (as I'm leaned over, worshiping the porcelain throne) as a learning tool. I can't tell you how many times my daughter caught me puking.
So I told her, "we ONLY throw up in the toilet."
Next time she got sick, she had the knowledge to go to the toilet. She missed, but hey, it was on the easily-cleaned floor.
Good luck...(I've never posted on someone's blog I don't know...it's an odd feeling).
A new study came out that showed babies born to mamas who had nasty morning sickness ended up with higher IQs, memory and language skills. So you may get even more than glory--your little one may end up smarter thanks to your puking.
ps--I'm a pediatrician and friends with Jeremy. I, too, think he is about the greatest thing around.
pps--I'm sure you've tried it, but Zofran was the only thing that kept me going. If you do try it, buy it at Costco. WAY cheaper.
At 28 weeks now I've been sick for 25 of them but I have a little boy too to remind me that this is all worthwhile!
I could never take anything either...I think I tried once for a week but it just made me worry the whole time, and gave me a whole new set of symptoms.
There is no way around it...it will be over before you know it. I found Vitamin B6 helped take the edge off, for whatever that is worth.
Just wait till The Chief is pretending to puke in a toilet...
Afterall, he surely wants to be like mommy. "I sick, too, mommy!"
It was so lovely to read your post. I am pregnant with my second and at 18 weeks still doing morning(all-day) sickness. People like to pity my situation but I think the 9 months of difficulties is so worth getting to have another person come and live at my house. And having a my one year old bring me my spew bucket and cover me over with a blanket is wonderful!
Plenty of cures for morning sickness on the market. I would say it's best to stay natural. Lot's of women find if they manage to eat the nausea goes away quicker. One thing is for sure, different things work for different people.
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