Nausea and driving

Cheerilee

I've not had m/s, so to speak, but I feel nauseous in the mornings and am afraid it will hit soon.  How do you deal with being sick and needing to be somewhere at a scheduled time (i.e. work, class, appointment, etc)?  I canNOT get motivated to get out of bed and drive the 45 minute distance to my doctor feeling like this right now - though, of course I will since it's the first appointment that will get me a referral to an OB close to home.  

CLeigh03

Well, it's just not optional in my mind. Work/preschool/appointments/etc have to happen....so...I just put on my big girl pants and get moving. Yes, I don't always feel lovely but I don't have the option to lay around.

JulyMomma2U2

I can relate, SO much!  I drive 1 1/2 -2 hours each way for work.. and I do it 5 days a week!! That, plus morning sickness = nightmare!!

What I've found that helps a ton.. keep a snack in the car.. I keep a container of pretzels in my car to snack on when I'm starting to feel queasy.. also, preggie pops!  They helped a lot in the beginning.. then, once my ms really took off, they weren't as helpful.. but, fingers crossed, I've been "good" for 4 days!! So, I might just be coming over that ms hump!!!

Anyway.. I feel your pain!! It's a challenge, no doubt.. but it can be done

k.martell

CLeigh03:

Well, it's just not optional in my mind. Work/preschool/appointments/etc have to happen....so...I just put on my big girl pants and get moving. Yes, I don't always feel lovely but I don't have the option to lay around.

My thoughts exactly.  I've yet to puke so I just keep going about my day.

Cheerilee

It's not an option for me, either...  I guess I'm just afraid of physically getting sick while driving.  I still get up each day and get my 7yo SS ready for school, on the bus, pick up the house, etc. no matter how I feel.  Life has never stopped because I'm sick with m/s or flu.

We moved 45 minutes from my campus because the school and special education system was best for SS so the drive is totally worth it.  I have noticed that it's better when I snack.  I just bought a box of Rice Chex which sound yummy.  I hadn't thought of snacking in the car!  I know it's weird, but DH and I don't usually eat in our cars unless we're on road trips.  I will definitely try that.  Thanks!   

ks3pink

it's definitely not easy but it has to be done. I start earlier and take my time.  i also try to get to work a little earlier so I can get myself together. its not fun but must be done.

katiereimer

Im the same way. I have yet to puke and fear that it is right around the corner each and every morning. For the last week if I just hopped out of bed too fast I would feel like crap for a while which sucked going to work, I couldnt get through half of my breakfast without wanting to puke. So this morning I had some saltine crackers by my bed and ate a few of them w/ some water before I even sat up in bed to get out, and honestly that helped alot. I dont feel the way I have been the last week or so.

ashS10309

I feel the same way! I drive an hour to work one way and sometimes I feel like I am going to throw-up on myself but I have to keep going! Also as mentioned I have also been keeping snacks in my car and it seems to help a lot!

hterry85

Worst comes to worst you pull over and puke. I had just started a new job and we hadn't yet moved when I got pregnant with DD. I was driving 100 miles one way every day, and being late/calling in were not options. However, naps in my car over my lunch break were amazing!

christyp80

I've had to pull over to throw up a few times in the past few weeks.  I've been throwing up almost every morning, so recently I've been brushing my teeth as soon as I get up, because I know it's coming anyway, so might as well get it over with.  The mornings that I barf at home, I feel much better on the commute.  Sorry that's super gross. 

Preggie pops also help.

OctoberBabyH

Honestly, I feel best if I am driving. If my husband is, that is when I get the motion sickness. If you feel ill, try some ginger chews. Carry water with you. Carry a bag to vom in. That is how I feel now, too, but when I am driving, it's not bad at all.

Also, I became a hermit in first tri with my last pregnancy. It was annoying. I can't do that now, especially since I have a toddler running around. Plus, I feel that the more I get out, the better I feel. Once you get to your OB, maybe you can get a script for Zofran or he/she can talk to you about ways to keep your nausea at bay.

 

Cheerilee

Thank you for all your input!  I made it to and from the doctor OK with a ginger ale and Chex but drove in the far right lane in case I needed to pull off quickly.  I've not heard of the pops.

Today, I got out of bed, readied SS for school, put him on the bus, ate, showered, brushed teeth and laid right back down because I felt sick and exhausted.  I'll try getting up earlier so I don't rush to get ready and see if that helps, too.