Feeling Nauseous?

sydneygerten · May 2014

So i'm sure theres another thread that has this topic but I wasn't able to find it (or at least quickly anyway) thought about posting this in the symptoms for today but I guess it's more of a question!

I'll be 7 weeks tomorrow and i've been feeling pretty good so far but the last few days i've been feeling pretty nauseous... seems to be getting worse too. At first it almost was like I had this "empty" feeling and I just needed to snack on some crackers to tie me over but now food doesn't seem to be doing the trick. I don't quite feel like i'm going to throw up but I sort of just feel this yucky queasy feeling.

Mostly just struggling at work... when i'm at home and can lay down and relax or take a nap, shower etc... I feel better.

I've tried:

tums

saltine crackers

peppermint

granola bars

soup broth

Anyone else feeling like this? Have any tips?

ImJessesGirl · May 2014

When I was pregnant with my first, there was no queasy... it was me and the toilet BFF forever. I was sick once an hour and it was awful. Nothing I ate or drank helped at all. As long as you are able to keep fluids in I think you'll be ok. I know it sucks, but sometimes, it's just part of pregnancy for some people. I wish you lots of luck and hope that it doesn't get any worse for you!

LooneyLife · May 2014

My queasy has changed into a gag reflex. There's not much I can do to prevent it. I should have probably rescheduled tomorrow's dentist appointment. That's going to be...interesting.

Jen524 · May 2014

Eat smaller meals and have a snack in between to keep something in your stomach. B-natal drops/lollipops or preggie pops worked great when I was pregnant with DD#2. If it gets really bad you can ask for something from your OB to help with the nausea.

bustysinclare · May 2014

I have not actually throw up as of yet, but am totally sick to my stomach and have been hacking up all weekend

Britt1406 · May 2014

I had a friend that swore plain lays potato chips were the only thing that helped her nausea. I never tried it, but I suppose if I were desperate I may. When are you taking your vitamins? I have found that taking my prenatal vitamin later in the day (typically at dinner) helps me. With my first pregnancy if I took it in the morning I would either throw up or feel like I was about to.

sydneygerten · May 2014

Britt1406 said:

I had a friend that swore plain lays potato chips were the only thing that helped her nausea. I never tried it, but I suppose if I were desperate I may. When are you taking your vitamins? I have found that taking my prenatal vitamin later in the day (typically at dinner) helps me. With my first pregnancy if I took it in the morning I would either throw up or feel like I was about to.

I'll have to try the potato chips!

I take my prenatal vitamin first thing in the morning- also before I eat anything... not a bad idea to try switching to later in the day... thanks!

AlfiesMOM · May 2014

Last time around nothing helped I got sick every night for 5 weeks (which isn't nearly as bad as some ladies). This time I have been sick once, but it does help to eat smaller meals. I got sick this morning but hadn't really eaten, since then its been better. Ginger ale helped a little last time as well!

sydneygerten · May 2014

Are the preggie pops /ginger suckers sold at grocery stores?

Pips09 · May 2014

I also used ginger ale and Preggy pop drops the first go round. I've seen the Preggy pops at Babies R Us or on Amazon.

I also take my prenatal with dinner. Taking it with food seems to help.

MaPetiteFamille · May 2014

Agree with all of the above! I lost weight during my first trimester with DD because the MS was so bad. My midwife really pushed me to eat something every single hour that I was awake, and it really helped. You won't want to eat initially, but it's important to keep your blood sugar levels from fluctuating. When they rise and fall, it makes the nausea worse. And yes - the prenatal makes it so much worse!

dragontears507 · May 2014

One of the best things I've found is making homemade gingerale. I boil some sugar and water and then add in diced fresh ginger. Let it boil for 30 minutes. I keep this syrup in the fridge now and add a splash to seltzer or hot water for tea. After drinking a large glass, I was able to eat a whole meal! That's major progress for me right now.

hamlett17 · May 2014

I know you said you tried saltines. With Ds I was sick most of my pregnancy. Oyster crackers were really helpful. I kept them near me at all times. If I wasn't feeling well I would eat a small handful & wait 30 min till I ate or drank anything else. That might help.

mpiemont · May 2014

I had this feeling both pregnancies, usually in the evenings. Nothing helped- but it eventually passed after a few weeks.

MrsVentura11 · May 2014

I feel exactly the same as you, and I'm also 7 wks. I tried taking a lemon slice and sniffing it when I get nauseous especially after having eaten already. It helps that queasy feeling go away when you're full.

kibylou · May 2014

If it gets super bad, talk to your dr. Mine recommended a combination of unisom to calm the stomach and vitamin b6 to get my energy back up. Talk to the dr to make sure you have the right doses and frequency though first.

sydneygerten · May 2014

Thank you everyone!! I'm going to keep trying different things until something works.... the hardest is sitting through work feeling like this! I appreciate all of the feedback though and hoping one of these suggestions does the trick

LuckyPenny1231 · May 2014

Carbs were the only thing that helped me last time. So the potato chip thing makes sense.

AreWeHavingFunYet · May 2014

I have really bad morning (all day) sickness. I've tried every home and OTC remedy and missed two days of work last week because I couldn't be more than a foot away from the toilet at all times. I called my doctor and she got me a prescription for zofran. She was worried because I couldn't even keep water down. After taking it once, I was able to eat about an hour later.

longcat07 · May 2014

Cera311 said:

dragontears507 said:

One of the best things I've found is making homemade gingerale. I boil some sugar and water and then add in diced fresh ginger. Let it boil for 30 minutes. I keep this syrup in the fridge now and add a splash to seltzer or hot water for tea. After drinking a large glass, I was able to eat a whole meal! That's major progress for me right now.

What amounts of each do you use? This intrigues me!

i second this inquiry! i'd love to know how to make my own ginger syrup!

kkallen123 · May 2014

I'm 7 weeks and so sick!! These are my go to's: powerade, ginger ale, soda crackers, essential oils (peppermint, lavender, digest zen) rub on belly. I find if I go without eating I get more sick. It is best to keep food in your stomach at all times! Keep crackers on your nightstand and coffee table!! I feel your pain ladies, I hope this gets better in second trimester!!!!!!

cassied7 · May 2014

Lemon heads! They saved me with DS1while I was at work.

sydneym630 · May 2014

Bought Gatorade, Ginger ale, preggie pops, jolly ranchers, Vitamin B6 (but will check with my dr first), lemon drops, Popsicles and potato chips haha here's to one of these hopefully working!!

Also feeling much better tonight- laying down helps me a lot. I did however have a really hard time at the lunch hour and was gagging non stop, most queasy I've felt yet!! I saw a lemon in the fridge and remembered the comment above and surprisingly it helped a lot! It brought instant relief but didn't last for too long- still great though!

sydneym630 · May 2014

Sorry not sure why my username switched to my old one but sydneym630 is the same as sydneygerten

mediclui · May 2014

I'm feeling sick all day...everyday... Only 6wks.... Only way I get it settled is to eat...eat & eat more... Carbs Fruit, trail mix, sandwich water... Thou if this keeps up I'm worried I going to end up the size of a house...

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