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MrsKitty
10-10-2008, 10:29 AM
I need some advice. Emotionally.. I am doing pretty good. I am so happy that we are finally pregnant, I am thrilled beyond belief about that.

But I have never b een this physically miserable in my life. I am going to bed early and getting lots of sleep..but I am exhausted all day to the point where I forget what I am doing because I end up staring blankly in front of me. I am nauseated almost all day, and never puke. I just dry heave horribly until I cough up mucus and choke, and it feels like if I could just throw up I would feel better but I can't.

I am always tired and always sick feeling, and I keep telling myself the first trimester won't last forever... but it feels like it is and I am starting to get scared that this will continue through the whole pregnancy. I don't have energy to concentrate at work, and I spend most of my day trying not to start heaving at the till.

My first midwifery appointment is on the 24th.. I went to the pharmacist and asked if they could get out the big pregnancy/nursing book and see if there was anything safe. She told me I need to stop drinking so much ginger because the ginger can cause miscarriage. I know I am not supposed to be drinking caffeine either..I have maybe one coffee a week and I don't drink soda... I just need something to help me get through the day.

SingingMom
10-10-2008, 12:58 PM
I'm sorry, Kitty...

My first pregnancy was like that. I had to drop out of school. Try the Sea Bands, you can get them at drugstores. They'll help with the nausea. If that doesn't help enough, call your OB or midwife about using a little B-6 and Benadryl to help calm it down.

I found that a very little Benadryl made a big difference; I took a half teaspoonful twice a day. I didn't enjoy feeling groggy as I was already so tired, but when you're that nauseated, a break from nausea is a big relief.

Brianna
10-11-2008, 07:32 AM
I'm sorry. I've been having a very hard time with the pregnancy exhaustion and vomiting this time around. One thing that has helped me a little with the nausea is B-natal pops. They were given to me by my midwife. They are a vitamin B lolly pop. Also, when I'm feeling sick, I try to eat 3 or 4 bites of something every hour instead of large meals. I hope your second trimester is easier for you.