@dragonfly87 I use 50mg of B6. I figured it could break in half or take 2 easily if needed. But it does the job most of the time along with a half or whole unisom (depending on the day) each night. I'm not sure how much would be in one dose of the Rx but I think it was discussed on a prior symptoms thread. And keep in mind some people take it at night and lunch so you just have to find what works. Usually nighttime helps me rest and keeps me feeling good most of the next day. I also sleep with Sea Bands on.
@dragonfly87 My Dr said 50mg b6 and 25mg benadryl taken together twice a day. @jess0211 Yes! I can't fit in any of my pants anymore and am totally showing already. Maybe It's bc I'm a STM, I don't know, but I so feel you.
@megankth I totally think STM is a thing. I don't have a flat belly and had a weight near my uterus since my first so I had a little bulge already and I'm for certain showing already. I know it's not weight gain as my weight is the same so it's definitely my uterus popping out early.
I went to a party last night and it was so hard to make it until midnight, but I did it! I'm getting too old for parties. Most of my friends aren't even engaged/married yet so we're at very different places maturity-wise. I am so so so sick of diarrhea/needing to pee so bad my stomach hurts. I wasn't great at sleeping in before but I'm especially terrible at it now. But, now that I'm up I feel like I might as well start our Sunday cleaning instead of bothering DH with my tossing and turning.
@jess0211 I definitely have a bump going on and I'm a FTM. Everything I've read says I'll start showing around 10 weeks so I guess I'm right now track. I think my lack of about workouts has definitely tied into this. @DuchessOfCambridge I was supposed to go out last night but I made DH go alone to represent us both. I just couldn't get out of the house. Next Friday we are going on a date and we got a babysitter and everything.... so I guess we will see how that goes.
I've missed two birthday parties, a fundraiser gala, and an art show. Tomorrow is Passover and I don't know how I'll make it through the night. The seder doesn't start till sundown. Last night I was down for the count by 9:30, not to mention peeing every 20 minutes. I'm so happy to be expecting, but had no idea it would be like this. I have a friend who was always talking about how much she loved being pregnant. I love my babies, but being pregnant, at least 1st tri, is not fun!
This week has definitely been different for me as far symptoms go. (10 weeks) the nausea actually gotten worse.. to point that I'm having a really hard time drinking my morning coffee. Tried to skip coffee yesterday and ended up with terrible headache all day long!
My 2.5yo threw up in the car twice yesterday, which I assumed was motion sickness because she does that sometimes. But then right around midnight I heard her crying on the monitor and she'd thrown up everywhere in her crib. I helped her get all cleaned up and then slept in her room in case she needed to throw up again (with an open plastic bag closeby). Luckily she didn't throw up again, but I am sooooo tired. She makes so much noise and moves so much in her sleep!
ETA: also I am so glad I have no sense of smell! I'm sure I would have ended up barfing right along with her!
I'm not sure why but every time I post something, only 1/2 of it actually posts. i wanted to add that emotions are also at an all time high this week! I definitely ugly cried during The Beauty and the Beast yesterday. The Tale as Old as Time song really got me. Thank goodness no one beside the baby was home to judge!
@bklynchica@Roliepoliecoley4 THANK YOU!! I have not been enjoying pregnancy at all so far, and I feel so guilty about it because I tried so long and I know some people struggle even more than I did and that was so heartbreaking and difficult for us. But I can't stand pregnancy omg, the aches the pains the vomiting, the crying, the rage, the feeling like I have to think every single thing over 500 times to determine if my reaction is hormone based or logical. Ughhh.
Omg yes @tashandma! The ugly crying for practically no reason has begun! I keep crying over a commercial on TLC for a new show called This is Life Live...if any of y'all have seen this commercial maybe you'll know what I'm talking about. It's pretty emotional but normally I would not be getting so teary over a short commercial lol.
@bcashaw it took us almost a year and a loss to get here again, and I wouldn't change anything for the world. I just don't like this stage! It's perfectly okay to not be in love with pregnancy. As long as you're in love with the nugget inside you, I think it's okay
@bcashaw that makes me feel better! I think part of my issue is I was tiny to begin with so all my clothes are tiny and the slightest weight fluctuation is very noticable! I guess that makes sense though, I am between 9-10 weeks.
@megankth@deerfauxm Thanks for the info ladies! I will look into the B6 options at Vitamin Shoppe.
I also noticed that I think my prenatal impacts my nausea. Most days, nausea kicks in around late afternoon/evening. Yesterday, I woke up late/had an off routine, so I forgot to take my prenatal until about 4:00pm. I was nauseous during the morning/mid-day for the first time, but not in the evening. My prenatal has a very low dose of B6 in it, but not sure if it is enough to actually do much. But it was an interesting observation.
@DuchessOfCambridge: Oh my goodness, I did not anticipate the level of exhaustion and need to sleep early. I still suffer from insomnia and waking up, but I cannot stay up past 10pm now. Before, I went to be routinely around 11:30pm or midnight. Now, I am in bed around 9pm and fast asleep by 10pm at the latest. Of course, I wake up at 4:30am, but at least I am still averaging my usually amount of sleep!
@jess0211 I'm having the same issue. I'm not actually showing yet or anything but I get easily bloated whenever I eat and since I'm thin it's really easy to see and pretty embarrassing.
ETA: @dragonfly87 I thought I lucked out and missed it but it hit last week! Update though, my apartment is sparkly clean and DH is still asleep, ha.
To the ladies with the bumps already, I went to a gender reveal yesterday and was one of 5 pregnant women. One was 8 weeks with twins, the others were 15-19 weeks. I was showing more than all of them including the third time mom having the reveal. Whomp whomp whomp.
I'm not sure why but every time I post something, only 1/2 of it actually posts. i wanted to add that emotions are also at an all time high this week! I definitely ugly cried during The Beauty and the Beast yesterday. The Tale as Old as Time song really got me. Thank goodness no one beside the baby was home to judge!
If I forget and add an emoji from my iPhone, the rest of the text after it is cut out. Maybe??
@jess0211 and @DuchessOfCambridge Same here. I'm very petite and actually lost muscle weight since I've been too sick to work out, but the blump is real! Rubberband trick with jeans up until midday when they need to just come undone. But when I wake up in the morning my stomach is mostly flat again.
Since morning I feel like I'm on a boat. Crazy motion sickness. Feel perfectly fine when I am sitting down and the moment I'm moving I feel like I'm going to throw up. I need to go find one of those sea bands.
@jess0211@bklynchica@DuchessOfCambridge I hear you! I was in the best shape of my life before getting pregnant. I went on this incredible weight loss journey and lost over 60 pounds. Now I just feel it all piling on and people who don't know I'm pregnant totally think k I fell off the wagon because I got a foster child. But I'm SO TIRED and I can only make it through half of my regular workouts before I'm exhausted, plus I've been craving unhealthy foods and considering that I have a hard time eating when I can eat I'm not turnibbg it down!
I felt so much better all week, but this morning I puked and have been mostly immobile all day. We were going to look at rings today, but have to cancel
I am so sore!!! I have no idea why. I feel like I ran a marathon or did an intense workout, but I haven't done more than walking in the past few days. My legs/thighs are super sore and my lower stomach/abdomen is sore as well.
Are anything other ladies experiencing this? (I am about 7 weeks).
My nausea has been the WORST this week. No MS yet (7w1d today) but it definitely feels like its gonna happen and I do lots of gagging. Excess saliva going on as well. I'm extremely tired but no naps even though that's all I wanna do. Along with lots of food aversions. I cannot stand meat right now. I was eating eggs every day at the beginning but as of a week ago I can't even think about them. I've been living on toast and plain pasta. Had soup yesterday and today but got very nauseous after the soup today. Sore boobs are no joke and my cat really enjoys kneading them ....not a happy momma. I cannot wait for this all to subside. I feel AWFUL
My nausea has been the WORST this week. No MS yet (7w1d today) but it definitely feels like its gonna happen and I do lots of gagging. Excess saliva going on as well.
Just reading the excess saliva part almost made me lose my lunch.. i feel the exact same way though! I hope it gets better for you!
I seem to be more nauseous with this one. I don't vomit but stay nauseous as long as I'm awake...unless eating weird I know but so Unmotivating. I've gained weight but that could be due to dieting until I found out I was pregnant so my body has been "Yeah let's gain some back" Not cool. My pants are tight but lying down today I swear I could feel the hardness of my uterus.
Ughhh...this morning I thought I had turned a corner. Felt pretty good, felt like food and got out for a walk and trip to the park with kids. Now I'm a nauseous heap on my bed with a splitting headache feeling horrible. Unless I completely forget I dont remember feeling this consistently yucky with my other two. Also Sunday...so now I'm dreading dragging myself to work tomorrow.
@2Dash, hate those mornings where you think the day will be different.
I'm still struggling to eat anything, not because of throwing it up but because it becomes so uncomfortable/painful and most things make me want to vomit just thinking of them. I think I have actually lost weight and it makes me feel so weak. Still have the sore boobs and the wanting to fall asleep half way through the day.
I'm having the same experience. My OB advised as long it's not bright red, or continuous bleeding everything is fine. Of course if you experience any serious pain, then call the Dr .
I'm feeling nauseous all day. Eating helping, but then it comes back. Picked up B6 tonight as suggested by my ob office, but the bottle says not intended for pregnant women?? Also got the sea bands, and emetrol. Hoping something gives some relief. The queasiness has drained all my energy.
Tonight was the first night I almost threw up, I got the warm saliva and was gagging in the toilet.... my husband hollers "hey are we still getting ice cream?" I said don't talk about ice cream anymore I don't want it, then he replies you still have 45 minutes to get me some. Seriously?!? I could have hurt him.
also tonight was the first time I HAD to take my zofran... it was a ODT tablet not fun while I wanted to puke but hopefully I'll get some relief and get some much needed sleep!!!
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@jess0211 Yes! I can't fit in any of my pants anymore and am totally showing already. Maybe It's bc I'm a STM, I don't know, but I so feel you.
@DuchessOfCambridge I was supposed to go out last night but I made DH go alone to represent us both. I just couldn't get out of the house. Next Friday we are going on a date and we got a babysitter and everything.... so I guess we will see how that goes.
ETA: also I am so glad I have no sense of smell! I'm sure I would have ended up barfing right along with her!
i wanted to add that emotions are also at an all time high this week!
I definitely ugly cried during The Beauty and the Beast yesterday. The Tale as Old as Time song really got me. Thank goodness no one beside the baby was home to judge!
I also noticed that I think my prenatal impacts my nausea. Most days, nausea kicks in around late afternoon/evening. Yesterday, I woke up late/had an off routine, so I forgot to take my prenatal until about 4:00pm. I was nauseous during the morning/mid-day for the first time, but not in the evening. My prenatal has a very low dose of B6 in it, but not sure if it is enough to actually do much. But it was an interesting observation.
ETA: @dragonfly87 I thought I lucked out and missed it but it hit last week! Update though, my apartment is sparkly clean and DH is still asleep, ha.
Are anything other ladies experiencing this? (I am about 7 weeks).
i feel the exact same way though! I hope it gets better for you!
I'm still struggling to eat anything, not because of throwing it up but because it becomes so uncomfortable/painful and most things make me want to vomit just thinking of them. I think I have actually lost weight and it makes me feel so weak.
Still have the sore boobs and the wanting to fall asleep half way through the day.
I'm having the same experience. My OB advised as long it's not bright red, or continuous bleeding everything is fine. Of course if you experience any serious pain, then call the Dr .
also tonight was the first time I HAD to take my zofran... it was a ODT tablet not fun while I wanted to puke but hopefully I'll get some relief and get some much needed sleep!!!