Anyone else feel REALLY sick?

ColeyCannoli

So, this is my second pregnancy (first was a M/C five years ago) and I definitely don't remember feeling this horrible. I'm extremely nauseous, getting migraines and feeling just terrible overall. I didn't need my positive test to know something was up but now that I know for sure, I am in a weird place where I hate how I feel but I'm also terrified for the symptoms to go away because I do NOT want to lose my baby. How normal is it to be constantly sick/headachey/exhausted and dizzy? I can't keep much food down for long and it's worrisome. My doctor's appointment isn't until mid April but should I try to get one earlier? I'm lucky that I'm actually between work and moving for school in a few months so I'm not crazy busy (working from home right now) so at least I can fall over when I need to. When does this fade? Should I be worried? Just posting this took a lot out of me so I'm gonna go lie down and look at the answers later. Thank you all for your help!

hellopartyof5

This is my first so I'm definitely not an expert, but if you're feeling that horrible - call the doc.  

Feel Better!

Edit: Clarifying

kimba1976

I'm so sorry to hear how poorly you are feeling. With my first pregnancy (M/C at 8 weeks), I had almost no symptoms except tiredness and incredibly bad heartburn. With my second (DD is now 1), I was sick like you are for the first 16 weeks and hospitalized twice for dehydration. It was a tough, tough pregnancy, but my little girl was born perfectly healthy. This time I feel great, just a little tired and very crampy. Every pregnancy really is completely different. 

longcat07

i'm sorry you're feeling so lousy already.  with DS i felt pretty awful all the time for about 9w (from about 5w-14w) and intermittently before and after that, but never to the point where i was actually throwing up...just suppressed appetite and feeling icky.  i hope it lets up a little.  if not, definitely talk to your doctor to see if you can get something for it.

MC522

Sorry you are so sick!!! If you are worried, a call to your OB wouldnt hurt! Hang in there! 

gsalyer06

I don't usually start feeling sick until about 6 weeks, but I've never been as sick as what you're describing. Definitely call your OB. 

valeriec80

Apparently, the sicker you are, the more likely the pregnancy is sticky.

https://www.reuters.com/article/2010/10/06/us-morning-sickness-idUSTRE6955M720101006

I, of course, am only 4 weeks and feel just fine except for nasty constipation and twingy boobs, so I'm paranoid about not feeling sick. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm totally hoping for nausea, since that will mean everything's going okay in there.

ColeyCannoli

CrashIntoMe1 mentioned) and stuff to watch out for. She did say that I should also go to the ER if I stop being able to keep down water and get really dehydrated. 

All of your answers were really helpful. I'm glad to hear others have been sick too and that every pregnancy is just gonna be different. I can't help but get paranoid that something is wrong after losing my first

valeriec80 Thank you for that link! It makes me feel better. Though I want to help you feel a bit better by saying that my sister-in-law who is due in just a week didn't have a single symptom until her belly started to grow. Lucky girl! So there's still a good chance that your babe is A. Okay.

Thank you all! 

Caraluvs

I had extreme morning sickness with my first two. It started before I even missed my period. The nausea has always been the inspiration for buying the test. So I did a lot of research this time. I read somewhere it can be caused by a lack of magnesium. So I've been taking magnesium, vd3, and gummy prenatals everyday with breakfast. They say eating protein helps vs. crackers. I made spinach quiche last week, and ate a square every morning. It's much more mouthwatering than a boiled egg. I haven't puked it up yet! Here is my morning sickness breakfast remedy recipe if anyone is interested: 

24 oz cottage cheese 

10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and drained of excess moisture 

10 eggs 

1% fat shredded cheddar cheese, to preference. I think I usually blend in about a cup or two? 

This will fill a 9x13 dish, and will give you enough leftovers to share. It's actually double the recipe, because the 8x8 dish I did last week only held about 6 servings. My family was not happy with me for hoarding it, cause it smells so good while cooking. 

 So, grease your dish. Blend the spinach with the cottage cheese. Add the scrambled eggs. Blend in some cheddar. If you have extra strength, some chopped, browned onion would be delicious as well. I skip crust because this is meant to be healthy. Heat in oven at 350 for at least an hour. You know it is done when the middle is firm. 

Tons of protein, calcium, and vitamins, and very little fat.

MC522

Sounds so yummy!!