Morning Sickness General Chatter #1

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Morning sickness is a condition that is believed to affect more than 50% of all pregnant women. Symptoms may start in the early hours of the day and reduce as the day goes on. However, for others it lasts all day! Symptoms may include general nausea and in some instances vomiting.

But remember! Morning sickness generally eases as you enter the 2nd trimester so it wont last forever.

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Anyone else feel like they have a dark cloud hanging over there head?? Some days I'm okay, then other days I'm quite down and wondering if there is an end in sight!

Oh gosh, I have been wanting a safe place to vent about 'morning' sickness. I must preface by saying I am so grateful to be pregnant, we went through so much to get here and I do feel truly blessed. But somehow that does not make throwing up all day any more fun I'm afraid! My MS is all over the place, some days I don't stop throwing up until dinner, many days I just feel queasy all day long and other times I feel queasy and then throw up randomly! Like last night, I felt horrendous all day and then by late afternoon I couldn't get my head out of a bucket! Right on the time when I was home alone with DD and supposed to be prepping dinner and lunches. I just couldn't so we had take away.. again!

I want so much to eat well for my bub and for my own health but it's impossible right now. The list of things I can safely eat without feeling sick is very limited and not particularly nutritious. And the list changes pretty much randomly every few weeks!! At the moment I'm generally making it through the day on cheese and tomato sandwiches, frosty fruits, crumpets, the occasional piece of fruit, sprite, vegemite and turkey! Then at dinner I can usually stomach something regular so long as it isn't stinky or really strong in flavour. I'm all about carbs right now, they fill me up and don't seem to challenge me like other foods.

I'm wearing accupressure bands on my wrists and while I'm not convinced they are helping, I'm kind of too scared to take them off. I'm taking vitamin B6 and have sick bags in my purse and car constantly. It's so glamorous! :rolleyes: I haven't been able to work or attend any regular social functions and can hardly keep up with the housework let alone hubby and DD. It just feels like no way to live and yet I know that I do have it easier than a lot of people and therefore feel like I don't have the right to complain so much. But it's depressing feeling so disgusting all the time and not being able to participate in life properly!

Gah, so that is my petty little vent for the day :redface:

Ohh I belong in here!

I was planning on having a sleep in this morning and instead woke up suddenly feeling very sick, dived out of bed and threw up all over myself. Gotta love days that start like that.

I keep hoping things will get better but I'm still relying on Zofran to help. I probably can manage 1 day without it but then the next day I'm feeling worse.

I tend to have a craving for something, eat it and then feel sick. So I won't want to eat it again. I'm struggling to find things to eat.


I'm so sick of myself! I hate what a whinger I've become. I'm pretty sure people see me coming and run away. I've taken to just telling people i feel great because I hate telling them how bad I feel.

I have only thrown up 3 times. My ms started about 6w+3 with feeling like I was going to be sick because I was so hungry. Then at 7w+1 the constant nausea started and has been pretty consistant each day. I am fine for an hour in the mornings then it starts and gets worse until I go to bed. I feel nauseous if I wake up at night. This morning 8w+2 I felt nauseous but by about 9.30am it tappered off and now am back to the feeling sick because I am so hungry feeling. I am not too sure whats going on and am a bit freaked out about it. I had a scan on Monday and all was good, so am praying its just a different day for me. Does your ms vary at all? I thought once you got it, it was the same until it stopped.

My "morning" sickness varies - sometimes it's a lot worse than others. It also depends on how much I've eaten and what I've eaten, how tired I am, what smells I can smell etc.

Struggling to find things to eat here too. Seems I have to REALLY want something to even think about eating it. It means I've been eating lots of junk food - I figure it's okay if it doesn't last forever?? Favourites for this week have been pancakes, froot loops, potato bake and stuffed potato!

Yum...the baked potato does sound really good. Delish!

I too am struggling a bit this afternoon. Its good to see that it does vary and that I should appreciate when it is behaving itself. I too think it depends on what I eat and if I am over heated as its been quite hot here lately. And the motion of being in the car is not good either.

I just ate a vegetable pie, and dipped twisties into it :o:redface:

and now I will die in shame. If it comes back up I've got noone to blame but myself!

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I tend to have a craving for something, eat it and then feel sick. So I won't want to eat it again. I'm struggling to find things to eat.


I'm so sick of myself! I hate what a whinger I've become. I'm pretty sure people see me coming and run away. I've taken to just telling people i feel great because I hate telling them how bad I feel.

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Ohhhh no, this is me all over :rofl:
In fact, all of it is me :redface:

I haven't sat in my lounge room for 2 weeks because we got a new leather couch and the smell makes me instantly want to vomit. It's the WORST smell out of everything I have had to smell, even cigarettes! I feel sick on my way home knowing I will smell it when i walk in the door. It sucks :(

Loving dipping twisties into the vegie pie :rofl: That awesome...

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Ohhhh no, this is me all over :rofl:
In fact, all of it is me :redface:

I haven't sat in my lounge room for 2 weeks because we got a new leather couch and the smell makes me instantly want to vomit. It's the WORST smell out of everything I have had to smell, even cigarettes! I feel sick on my way home knowing I will smell it when i walk in the door. It sucks :(

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Tasha, I must admit I had a little giggle. Not at you, but that sad fact that something new and shiny which bought you joy now had you cringing at the idea of going home. You poor thing, that really sux. Can you treat it with an oil that you do like the smell of??

Thanks ladybirdflies, I have put a chair in the dining room and turned the TV a bit so I can still watch it LOL. I did buy leather wipes that smell like aloe vera, but haven't used them yet cos I can't even go into the lounge room at the moment. Maybe I will get DH to do it.....but then again, I will probaby hate that smell too :rolleyes:

This sucks!! I don't know how people go back for another baby after the first. I spent an hour going back and forth to the loo dry heaving last night before bed. DP ended up just getting me a bucket to put next to the bed. Then this morning after a piece of toast I spent half an hour dry heaving again but can't get anything up!! I just end up with a head ache :(
Now I'm just sitting in bed eating/probably wasting premium crackers and ginger ale. I'm only 6+0! I have a whole new respect for anyone with more than one child. I can't imagine being a mum and dealing with this feeling :(
Can't wait til this crap first bit is over...

Preggoeggo, I feel your pain :hug: Mine started at 6 weeks also. Last night I ate half a potato cake and then just sat there and sobbed cos i felt so sick. I haven't had anything positive to say in 4 weeks. I know it's what you get at the end that matters, but this is just plain cruel.
For what it's worth my ms was AWFUL until 8 weeks, then it tapered off slightly. But now it's the same, the only difference is I have a good day every few days and I really try to savour those days.

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Preggoeggo, I feel your pain :hug: Mine started at 6 weeks also. Last night I ate half a potato cake and then just sat there and sobbed cos i felt so sick. I haven't had anything positive to say in 4 weeks. I know it's what you get at the end that matters, but this is just plain cruel.
For what it's worth my ms was AWFUL until 8 weeks, then it tapered off slightly. But now it's the same, the only difference is I have a good day every few days and I really try to savour those days.

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This is me! It started at 6-7 and now I'm over 11 and I seem to have a mini run of awful days broken by a couple of good days. I don't know how to categorize today as I have only vomited once but felt like **** all day! :rolleyes: Not a day goes by where I don't feel queasy at some point, and I gave up rushing to the loo weeks ago. Now I have my very own designated bucket - so glamorous!:redface::lol: I was sick until I gave birth with DD so I don't have high hopes but I do remember being able to function a whole lot better (I was working outside the home) so I'm hoping that it at least becomes more manageable.

Gah! I truly am sick of feeling so crappy!!

Oh maybebaby! Don't scare me!! I couldn't possibly feel like this for another 7 months :crying:

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Oh maybebaby! Don't scare me!! I couldn't possibly feel like this for another 7 months :crying:

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Oh sorry, that's not what I meant! I think it's super unlikely!!

Likely for me because that was what I had last time, but for most people not likely at all!!

Oh gosh this for the whole pregnancy?! Please no lol oh that would be terrible maybe!
My mum said she had ms from about 6wks until 20wks and nausea right to the end. The only thing getting me through is the belief that it will pass before the second trimester (please!).
DP has picked up the foods I think I can stomach because I feel like eating on his was home from work. Apples, cherries, rock melon and potato gems. Have you guys tried the preggie pops? There is mixed reviews on them.

I haven't been throwing up (thank goodness) but have found ginger tea and dried ginger quite good. Ginger helps to settle a stomach.

Has anybody had ms set in before your missed period? I am 4w3d pregnant and have been feeling nauseated for about the last 10 days and getting worse. Though its not Ms, its all day and all night sickness at the moment!!! Having a hard time trying to hide it at the moment, because we have been staying at the in laws for the last week, and we don't want to tell anyone yet!

hi V21,

I first vomitted at 3w4d, and that was what actually prompted me to POAS lol. I've ended up developing HG, and I am on zofran for it. I still vomit a few times a day but I'm a lot better. I hope everything settles down for you soon, its not a nice experience :(

This would be my fourth pregnancy and I am so thankful not to be as bad as the other three times. Zofran was my Godsend. Though this time around- like every other time I am still looking for every other remedy out there. It is a horrible feeling but I am at least handling it this time- helps to be to busy to. though still sitting here with my bag lol.. HG is not fun. Been there every other pregnancy but this time my MS hasnt started till this weeks- week 8 - so praying that it will only be here for a short time and then go.
Hang in there- it doesnt feel like it right now but it does get better! your not alone!!!

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This sucks!! I don't know how people go back for another baby after the first. I spent an hour going back and forth to the loo dry heaving last night before bed. DP ended up just getting me a bucket to put next to the bed. Then this morning after a piece of toast I spent half an hour dry heaving again but can't get anything up!! I just end up with a head ache :(
Now I'm just sitting in bed eating/probably wasting premium crackers and ginger ale. I'm only 6+0! I have a whole new respect for anyone with more than one child. I can't imagine being a mum and dealing with this feeling :(
Can't wait til this crap first bit is over...

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I think we go back for more because we forget how brutal ms can be... :rofl:

I got through that stage though, thankfully! The hardest things for me were smells at work (the mishmash of perfumes/cologne...... the fact that the lunchroom is right outside my office....) and getting up to tend to DS during the night. Oh, and that morning nappy....... a lot of mouth breathing was going on a few weeks ago lol.

Plus I think we 2nd (or more) timers have the advantage of knowing these phases pass, and how worth it these symptoms are.

I totally agree except that this time I didnt plan anything! MS was still to fresh in my mind from last year. I would take labour over MS anyday!! lol.. Having gone through it before, it is wonderful to know that it is worth it, and I think it really helps having something to focus on in looking after the kids. I am actually really thankful for school holidays, I am not getting much of a chance to dwell on how I feel, just have to keep going. I find it helps and i think it helps that this time around I am not wanting to avoid vomitting but rather would prefer to just get it over with so I can keep going.. And I have increased the kids pocket money and their "earning jobs" lol... so I am not doing everything- extra hands are wonderful!
Just fyi to ladies- I discovered lemon yesterday by accident actually jut thought I would try it- it is wonderful, really seems to help settle my stomach. Everthing is worth trying I reckon! lol if for no other reason but to distract us!
speaking of distraction- I have so mch housework to do! lol. Thinking of getting someone in to do it for me this week... lazy but i think worth it.
How are you all feeling today? Thinking of you all.
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Hey all, I am really blergh today. :( Just been one of those days... And to top it off, we have just over a month left on our lease, then we are moving back into our own home. I am looking forward to moving back, but not looking forward to the packing etc...... Hopefully tomorrow will be better, I am planning on doing some sewing while DH takes the older two to a birthday party. :)

I hope you are all starting to feel a bit better :)

Hi girls, my ms has eased a great deal!! I can actually eat again, I'm even having cereal too :) I still feel a bit yucky after a meal and sometimes at night when I'm tired, but other than that it's a lot better.

Just wanted to give you all some hope lol

Hi girls, I'm hoping you guys can help me.
I had bad morning sickness just before Christmas and had it every day. But now it's gone away..been like this for 2-3 days.
I only gag when I look at raw meat or preparing food. But I don't have that awful wave of nausea that washed over me like before. I'm only 7 weeks 4 days and I'm worried....
Heard nausea is a great sign but I'm losing the ms!!
Plus my boobs haven't been as sore the last two days...though they were kinda sore last night.
Is this normal? I have my ob appointment in 2 days.

Mel! How are you? You haven't popped up in the August belly buddies group yet. Would love to see you there.
My MS was constant and then came and went. I'd even have a day or 2 of not spewing and get worried but then go right back to being sick. I always had an uneasy seedy sort of feeling though and still do now at 10weeks even though I haven't spewed since New Year's Day.

My ms was the same. One day it just vanished for about 3 days, but then it came back :( I'm sure it will be back, and you will be cursing that damn ms! :lol:

Hi preggoeggo!!! What's the link to the August thread? I wasn't able to find it...
I hope I get back my MS!! Thn. I'll 'feel' better ...
I still eat every two hours....or maybe less...always hungry. That's the only thing that's stayed and been consistent.

https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/threads/187569-Belly-Buddies-due-August-2013
Hope to see you there :)

Hi girls! I'm hovering between August and September! MS is the pits, I was dreading it before I conceived and would give birth over and over again than go through this hell!! My MS got steadily worse with each of my pregnancies and I was hospitalized 3 times with my last!! I'm 7 weeks tomorrow and so far it's been somewhat bearable! I'm praying to God it's not going to get worse in the coming weeks!!

One tip..... Prenatal multis made me feel 100 times more sick so have stopped taking them for a bit. Still take my iFolic and going to try my kids multis just to get me through!

Feeling your nausea! :-(

OMG I can't stop being sick this evening. Not massive vomiting, but a couple of mouthfuls every 5-10mins (sorry prob TMI). Then I got really hungry, but vomited the food up again. I have also had really bad reflux back of the throat burning. My EDD is some time in Dec, so still early days. I don't know how I will cope at work, ideas??

I'm soooooooo over morning sickness aka ALL DAY 24/7 nausea (sometimes vomiting) I am really over it, bring on 2nd trimester and my appetite back please. That is all.

Can anyone tell me how long maxalon takes to kick in....? I need some hope...... Just took some ten minutes ago and now hoping it kicks in quickly.... But???

It kicked in pretty quickly for me myturn. After a couple of hours I could actually eat again! I hope it eases for you :hug:

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It kicked in pretty quickly for me myturn. After a couple of hours I could actually eat again! I hope it eases for you :hug:

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I think it's kicked in the queezy feeling is definitely not as bad....eating usually helps, and mostly I am eating just fine...but today it's been a bit of a struggle... And it's hard when you don't feel like eating! Especially hard to eat healthy! All I feel like is salty chips and white bread and butter! Just had bread and had some chocolate milk :) and feeling okay. I am glad he gave me the prescription as I have been worried about getting through work this week.

Can I just take a moment to complain...?

I am so over feeling like this. I don't have full blown nausea or vomiting, so I guess I'm lucky... But I feel so yucky all the time :(. I can barely stomach the thought of eating anything... A week ago some things were still appealing to eat, now absolutely nothing is appealing and a very small selection is bearable to actually consume. I just want to curl up in a ball and sleep away the next month or so when I start feeling normal again.

I'm so used to being healthy and active and enjoying my food... Feeling like this sucks!!! :(

Complain all you like... It will help me feel less like a whinger myself!! I think I feel similar to you, I have vomited in the morning four out of the last 7 days and managed to just hold it off on the other days... And I just feel yuck all the time....bloating is terrible and the burping feels awful.... It would be so easy to feel depressed and miserable. I keep wondering if my OB will give me a medical certificate to have a few days off if I ask, but I feel like I should just suck it up as I have wanted to be pregnant for so long!! Think I am going to have to tell my boss ... At least I am 11 weeks on Tuesday so it's not so bad, but I had wanted to give it more time. Mostly cause I feel bad that I just started and got pregnant so quickly.

Hugs to myturn. My ms lasted till 14.5 weeks and i survived on icypoles and crumpets with vegemite. It had to be the square ones:) Pg is hard, but remember its all worth it. Almost 12 weeks. Yippee!!!