Feel Like Somethings Wrong

Tallulahsmom

This is my second pregnancy so I'm not talking about the whole "I don't feel pregnant" issue. I definitely feel pregnant and have all of the wonderful symptoms. My problem is that when I am able to get a prenatal down it generally comes back up within 15 minutes. I have tried several different ones and tried taking a Zofran about 30 minutes before taking the vitamin. Problem number 2: I am dehydrated again. I did great water wise for about a week. I thought I had made it past the hard times. But about 4 days ago it came back. I sip constantly but it isn't doing enough. My mouth tastes like I have been eating straight salt all of the time. It is awful. Everything I eat tastes like it has salt poured on it. I just do not see how this poor little baby can survive this! I am able to eat more but can't keep fluids in. I guess I need to head back to the store and try to find something I can keep down. Any suggestions? Gatorade tastes too sugary right now.

 BTW I made an OB NP apt for tomorrow at 9am. I am hoping to schedule a nurse to come to the house to give iv fluids.

frenchielove777

Ginger ale has been my saving grace...and I don't even like soda!

kschref

I was not able to keep liquids, food, or prenatals down for a quite a while either.  Lost about 10 pounds pretty quickly.  I've found that I can drink mineral water, so I've recently become a huge Perrier fan, and La Croix pom-raspberry.  I went through about 4 different prenatals and I can keep the gummy ones down if I chew them up really well first.  I take a separate folic acid and iron supplement.  I have to take the iron at a completely different time from everything else because I'm still struggling to keep that one down.

Just being able to keep water down now (even if it is "sparkling") has made a big difference in how I feel and what else I'm able to tolerate.  I hope you find a "magic combination" for yourself soon! 

HereWeGo2014

Suck on ice, popcicles, juices, koolaids, try brothy soups, watermelon, applesauce and keep switching. If you feel too dehydrated, call OB or go to ER.
As for prenatals, i still havent been able to restart mine due to nausea and vomiting. Just do what you can.

Cara1024

I'm having the same problem with the liquids. I really can't drink anything so I get all my liquids from either watermelon, ice chips, or popsicles. Some days are better than others for me. Whenever I find that i'm able to tolerate more (its rare) I really try to take advantage of that! Oh and I had a snow cone the other day and it was a lifesaver. If we had a place near by I'd probably have one everyday.  

Tallulahsmom

I had an insta craving at snow cone. Now all I can think about is a snow cone. MUST FIND SNOW CONE. I just hope I can eat it when I find it. I need to find an ice crusher. Googling now!

MissRdotS

I can't drink plain water most days, because it will just come back up. 

Have you tried lemonade spritzers? I buy sparkling lemon water and simply lemonade from the store, and they have been my saving grace. I add a bunch of ice cubes, pour in 2/3 sparkling water and 1/3 lemonade and it is delicious and is watery enough that it isn't too sugary or sweet.  

The other thing I have found is that I can only drink if it is very very cold - sometimes I'll stick a drink in the freezer for 5 minutes before I drink it, and it is amazing. That plus popsicles and peppermints have helped me so far! 

Tallulahsmom

Everyone I know was able to get relief with lemons. It only gives me major heartburn. The same with candies. Even peppermints.

Tallulahsmom

So I probably just ruined my ninja but this crushed ice is so good.