I don't think I can do this..... :(

cmcintos · August 2014

I've been feeling awful for just over a week now. I'm 8 weeks, and I just feel naseous, dizzy, and light headed all day long.

I'm used to getting things done as I work two jobs, but now all I want to do is lie down and shut out the world.

Things are slipping, I can't even tell anyone, and I just want to cry. I know that this baby is a miracle and I'm suppose to enjoy it, but I'm getting to the end of my rope and it just started!!! Anyone else feeling like this today?

cmcintos · August 2014

It's hard to focus on anything besides not passing out or vomiting. My entire existence these days seems to be about just trying to find some relief.

MrsLaurenandDan · August 2014

Have you talked to your doctor? They may give you something that can help.

uneek1323 · August 2014

Have you talked to your doctor about prescriptions or OTC remedies? There are things out there that can help.

EDWHIP · August 2014

I'm right there with you, but Im not allowed to take any of the drugs that help- zofran, reglan, etc. I've heard wonderful things. See if you can get yourself a prescription! So sorry.

cmcintos · August 2014

I haven't had my first prenatal appointment yet. I asked my family doc and he just told me to push through and wouldn't prescribe me anything.

he said that symptoms are normal and mean that my hormones are strong, which is great news, but are still difficult to get through when you have commitments and work ya know?

MommyGudritz · August 2014

I am having the exact same struggle. I went to the ER and got Zofran, which I wouldn't say has been helpful for me on the nausea front, though it does seem to stop the throwing up when I can keep it down (which is good for baby, at least

). Doctor appointment Friday, and until then, just know you're not alone!! I say worry about YOU for now and don't feel pressured because you're not having some glowy idea of what pregnancy should be -- healthy mommy, healthy baby! If it's really interfering with work, I think it's ok to break the 12-week announcement rule with your boss and/or relevant coworkers and get what help is going to make YOU feel sane.

cmcintos · August 2014

Well I at least want to have some medical confirmation from my doc before breaking the news to my boss. She isn't going to be pleased AT ALL so dreading that discussion.

cmcintos · August 2014

My second job is my own business, so I'm my own boss. So I actually worry about that one more, as if things slip then it's my name and my business on the line. So that is a lot more stressful!

cmcintos · August 2014

No my family doc isn't my OB. The OB wouldn't take me until 8-9 weeks and I had a yearly physical with my family doc, so I went to him for blood tests and to refer me to an OB and just make sure things are well so far. So because he doesn't do pregnancy, he probably just doesn't know. And because I'm not actually throwing up I'm not at risk of dehydration or anything so he didn't take it seriously. I just feel like I'm going to.

CoozieInMyPurse · August 2014

I feel you on things feeling like they are slipping by. I have ignored so much that would normally bug me (cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming), and I'm not nearly as productive as work. I'm hopeful that I'll feel more like myself in a few weeks. Good luck to you.

ker180 · August 2014

Like others said, I would call your OB, if different from your family doctor, as they will probably be more willing to give you something. Sorry you are going through a rough time. Everyone is different, but when I hit nine weeks, I started feeling much better. The nausea started to subside, my boobs don't hurt nearly as bad, and I'm not as exhausted as I was. Other than a fluke vomiting episode yesterday, I overall am feeling much better. Just hang in there. Once you go for your first appointment and you see that little baby growing inside of you, it will all be worth it.

cmcintos · August 2014

Ya, I was going to try to hold out till my first appointment to talk to them about it. It's thurs, so only a few more days!!!

I agree, it can be impossible to do anything when the world is spinning, or you feel like you are going to throw up at any moment. Looking at a computer monitor is making me feel worse, so it's hard to so my job when I can't focus on the screen!!!

kelseypie · August 2014

Call your OB's office and see if they'll give you a script for Zofran over the phone. They likely will, and if not, there's no harm in asking. In my last pregnancy, I was prescribed Zofran even though I wasn't vomiting. Even without puking, feeling sick all day is no joke. Sorry you're feeling so crummy, it's really hard.

Lady Leigh · August 2014

Yeah I feel ya...I got my first bad customer review and I wasn't feeling good the whole day and was distracted. I was soooo mad!

pnutg · August 2014

My first appt isn't until the 18th but I called the nurse triage line and they are going to be calling in a prescription. I feel the same as you. I called into work last night and today and told my boss I'm pregnant, she was very understanding. I also told my parents so they will step in and help with my 14 month old. I am not even functioning at this point.

Oh, and you can get dehydrated even if you're not throwing up. So make sure you're constantly sipping on fluids and try to get a RX!

Xtchristiext · August 2014

I don't have anything to add that the previous posters haven't already said, but I hope that you start feeling better soon. I can totally relate to what you are going through! Internet hugs!

JCWhitey · August 2014

cmcintos said:

Well I at least want to have some medical confirmation from my doc before breaking the news to my boss. She isn't going to be pleased AT ALL so dreading that discussion.

All my doctor did for confirmation was run a pee test and tell me "Yup, that's a positive. Good job, you know how to take home pregnancy tests correctly!" For FTMs that first appointment is really informative, but for me I just had to have it to get a form signed for my insurance. We both laughed that it was a waste of time. If you are feeling this way you are pregnant and you don't need a doctor to confirm that. It's completely up to you, but if you are feeling this horrible all the time and missing work or not doing all of your work as well as you usually do you may be doing more harm than good by not saying something. Or at least make up something convincing so your boss doesn't start bothering you about it.

And call your doctor. Even though he said he wouldn't see you for another week if he knows your condition he may get you an emergency appointment just so you can get some relief. No one should have to feel this way and it's not healthy if you are throwing up and not able to get the nutrients you need right now.

mrshuegel · August 2014

Hope it gets better

jjgrl55 · August 2014

cmcintos said:

I've been feeling awful for just over a week now. I'm 8 weeks, and I just feel naseous, dizzy, and light headed all day long. I'm used to getting things done as I work two jobs, but now all I want to do is lie down and shut out the world. Things are slipping, I can't even tell anyone, and I just want to cry. I know that this baby is a miracle and I'm suppose to enjoy it, but I'm getting to the end of my rope and it just started!!! Anyone else feeling like this today?

I'm assuming the bolded is referring to your choice to not tell anyone before 12 weeks? You might consider choosing someone trustworthy and supportive to tell just for the ability to lean on someone during this time. We considered waiting to tell people, but I'm so grateful for the support I have received that I'm really glad we told some people. No need to tell the world, but telling your mother or some other close friend who has been pregnant before might relieve the feelings of going through this by yourself. I love knowing I have a friend who I can text at any time about feeling shitty or not getting anything done and she totally gets where I'm coming from (she was recently pregnant).

Sugarplum0217 · August 2014

I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. I too, have been having some very upsetting moments and time recently. I didn't want to tell anyone at work but I did and I am so thankful I did. (My constant vomiting was a quick giveaway!) I almost passed out yesterday and I had three people bringing me ice, a fan, and praying for me. And please call your OB, if they won't help you, get a new dr. You shouldn't have to suffer this bad, trust me the zofran is amazing! (And I second the stool softener once you start!)

For me, as bad as I feel for not cleaning or cooking, I'm giving myself a pass. We're eating out a lot and that's ok. Not what I wanted, but hey I don't feel well and I'm growing a human. I'm counting the days until 2nd tri! Don't beat yourself up, it will be all worth it soon! Hope you get some relief soon!

crunchymamaof2 · August 2014

My IBS causes insane nausea already so my last pregnancy felt like hell on earth. Extreme nausea all day until 13-14 weeks. Sometimes, it would have felt better just to puke. I already had a script for zofran and phenergan but tried to avoid them. But the half a unisom and psi bands did wonders for me. I still felt like crap but I could function. And even if you did call the ob and get a script that doesn't mean you have to tell others that you're pregnant.

I hope you feel better!

CrazieMeh · August 2014

Yep. I'm taking diclectiin, it helps a bit but when the nausea wave hits, I still feel gross but no vomit. I would seriously zone out at work and purely concentrate not to puke. You should ask dr for drugs. During my confirmation appt, my dr said we don't want mom's body under stress, that's bad for the baby. So even though before I wanted to just tough it out, the dr's advice seems more logical! Plus this sickness got worse and worse. I'm a wuss. I couldn't take it anymore. And I told HR and my boss at work, so they know why I'm taking more sick time than normal. I'm glad they are understanding! Oh, another wave coming... Gonna go lay down.

cmcintos · August 2014

My mother passed away a year ago, so I'm dealing with this on my own. I caved and told a mommy friend of mine, and she took me out for dinner and marched me into the drug store to pick up some preggie pops, ginger pills, sea-bands and tums. So feeling a bit better now. She lost her mother too, so she knows what it's like to do this on your own in a sea of men. My closest network are all men, so it's nice to have a woman that's been through something similar to talk to/help.

Lovebeingamomny · August 2014

cmcintos said:
My mother passed away a year ago, so I'm dealing with this on my own. I caved and told a mommy friend of mine, and she took me out for dinner and marched me into the drug store to pick up some preggie pops, ginger pills, sea-bands and tums. So feeling a bit better now. She lost her mother too, so she knows what it's like to do this on your own in a sea of men. My closest network are all men, so it's nice to have a woman that's been through something similar to talk to/help.

Wow so sorry about your mom. But sounds like you have a great friend that knows exactly what to do! Lean on her bc it's great to have that support. Good luck to you! Feel better!

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blinksmb · August 2014

luckystarz said:
Half a Unisom, and half a b6 before bed (I resisted too long) has made me able to eat and mostly function. I wear sea bands too, and it's helped as well. I can't take Zofran or Phenergan (they cause me to puke, awesome right?!?), and the above has helped a lot.

You can be dehydrated without puking, I've barely been able to drink anything w/o major nausea until today. I think ice tea is my answer for now.

Yes. Exactly this. I take my prenatals at the same time, too. Something else I've noticed that helps is eating something substantial right after I take the pills, right before I fall asleep. I think it helps a lot giving my body something to work with so that it doesn't have to fast for all 8 or 9 hours I'm asleep. Mornings after I forget to eat my super chunky peanut butter on wheat bread are always INFINITELY worse and it tends to start the whole day off on an icky foot.
It's probably not the best for weight management but I'd rather be functional than hungry.

cmcintos · August 2014

I woke up in the early morning feeling super nauseous and threw the sea- bands on and now I woke up again feeling much better. If they actually work then maybe I don't have to gain a million pounds by eating all the time like I've been doing to try and stop it. I'll see if this lasts.

cmcintos · August 2014

Yup too good to be true.

lisap0924 · August 2014

I use the sea bands. They are not 100% but they help me to be able to function.

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