Looking for commiseration...still so sick!

trixchik30 · December 2014

So I'm 24 weeks and I am STILL SICK all the time. I throw up just about every day, I'm exhausted all the time, and even when I keep food down I don't really enjoy it. I've talked to my OB, I've gotten all kinds of advice and tried all kinds of things...so I'm doing the best I can. What's difficult is I have about 10 other women in my circles that are all pregnant, and NOBODY is having a rough pregnancy except me...I feel alone. Is anyone else out there still sick, or should I shut the f up and be thankful that the baby is healthy? I'm trying hard not to complain, I KNOW it could be worse, but I am so miserable.

AmCheri · December 2014

I'm sorry you still feel so rotten. I've had an ugly resurgence of m/s the last couple of weeks. I don't think you're complaining. Growing a baby is hard! And you don't have to love every minute of it, or even pretend to love it. I'm feeling pretty miserable with this baby. Kept waiting for the second tri honeymoon where some feel better and even get a little energy back. It's not happening. Hope it makes you feel somewhat better to know you're not alone.

pistachio&blush · December 2014

I'm still sick too but that won't make you feel any better. Have any meds worked? Without Diclegis I can't keep anything down or get out of bed. I feel awful. With the medication I am only vomitting a few times per week and I can function.

missab · December 2014

Yuck! Sounds horrible - I don't have advice other than to see if your doc can prescribe some meds (?) but I hope you feel better soon!

trixchik30 · December 2014

Thank you everybody! I am taking Reglan to get through the day but really I just wanted to feel like I wasn't the only one! All my pregnant friends are not FTMs and they all seem to be handling pregnancy much better than I am so I tend to wonder if I'm just a big baby. Then I throw up (which also sometimes is accompanied by peeing my pants from the violence of the heaves) and I think nope, this really does suck!

aroot04 · December 2014

I'm 23wks and without Diclegis I would still be getting sick too. I tried other meds before this and nothing worked. Hope you find relief soon it's miserable being sick this far into pregnancy!

jc_twomamas · December 2014

@trixchik30‌ I don't have advice but wanted to say I hope you have relief on the horizon. That sounds incredibly tough.

Suesse2009 · December 2014

I'm sorry you are still sick. I had hyperemesis with my first pregnancy and have it again. It sucks. I hope you feel some relief and can enjoy part of your pregnancy.

somewheresublime86 · December 2014

I started to feel much much better about week 14, but since then I have these awful and sudden bouts of nausea/vomiting.

Nothing quite like puking in your trash can at work/a plastic bag in your car/during a follow up ultrasound. Sigh. I feel your pain. I'm grateful mine seems to be a once or twice a week thing, though it's so unpredictable that I really can't plan or prepare for it. Thank goodness for zofran - it's amazing stuff. I only have to take it once in awhile now but I'm so glad I have it.

Stucas · December 2014

I stayed sick with my DD until 32 weeks, it totally sucked. I can't take zofran because I'm already prone to headaches and they made them insane. I finally stopped throwing up for the most part this pregnancy about 2 weeks ago. I hope you feel better soon!

taahira · December 2014

Oh it sucks! I'm sorry you are still going this. Keep in mind your more than half way through. Hang on in there mamma, not long now.

angelfish628 · December 2014

I'm so sorry! I'm 26 weeks today and still taking Diclegis 3 times a day. (I was also taking Zofran until week 21). Have you talked to your doctor? Try to stay hydrated and rest as much as possible. I really hope it gets better soon! xx

angelfish628 · December 2014

Also, I agree with @Swoon13‌, try not to compare yourself to others. No one, including my mom, understood how sick I was during the first trimester. Therefore, no one is not allowed to pass judgement and if they do, stay far away from them. I literally asked my mom to get the fuck out one day because she told me I was "pregnant not sick" and shouldn't be neglecting house work.

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ZeeLsh · December 2014

Diclegis and Zofran helped me with my severe nausea.I know there is also Reglan,but that one I couldn't keep down and the side effects listed were very scary.Diclegis is basically unisom and vitamin b.Good luck to you I hope you find some relief soon.

DPandMB · December 2014

I'm 26 + 3 weeks and still sick. It has gotten a little better, but not much. What meds have you been taking? I've been doing the B6 + Unisom combination. Also taking Zofran when it gets really nad. I agree with you sometimes it can be hard to be excited about the pregnancy, but I look to the good things. The baby is healthy, it could be way worse and it's temporary. Good luck. Hang in there. Not too much longer.

joliereign · December 2014

I'm 25w and the only thing that keeps food down is the Diclegis. Hang in there momma!

pistachio&blush · December 2014

trixchik30 said:
Thank you everybody! I am taking Reglan to get through the day but really I just wanted to feel like I wasn't the only one!

Maybe try some samples of the other meds like Diclegis and Zofran. Good luck!

ElizabethSwann · December 2014

Im sorry! I was sick until after 20 weeks, so i understand. Its hard. I hope you feel better asap!

annalynn07 · December 2014

I'm 26 weeks and will throw up daily if I forget to take Diclegis. It has saved my sanity! I tried unisom+b6 and Zofran before but was still puking...for some reason Diclegis does the trick for me. Problem is I have pregnancy brain pretty bad so I don't always remember to take it 3x a day. When I forget I still throw up.

Hang in there, it sucks and if you've tried everything then I know you might start to feel hopeless. Only a few more months...

trixchik30 · December 2014

It sounds like I'm going to have to look into this Diclegis...I already tried Zofran and it had some nasty side effects for me so that's when I switched to Reglan...that seems to be losing effectiveness too.

Blergbot · December 2014

I'm not nearly as bad off as you are, OP, but I definitely feel you! Lately my m/s has been waking me up in the middle of the night, and last night I was up from 2-3am puking my guts out. It happens about once a week, but it's certainly not pleasant when it does!

trixchik30 · December 2014

I know it may seem silly but I am just so glad that it's not just me. Thank you EVERYONE for the comments/commiserations/support. We will all get through this!!

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ravishingscarlet · December 2014

I'm sorry to hear that you're sick! I have a cold, which is kicking my ass but I'm glad that Zofran is keeping nausea at bay! One thing that helped me when I had m/s with this pregnancy are bands that you put on your wrists for motion sickness called "Sea Bands". They have a little plastic nob that presses onto a pressure point on each wrist which surprisingly helps with nausea. My 14 year old needs them first thing in the morning so I decided to try them and they really helped. You can find them in the stomach section of the drug store along with ginger gum which also helps with nausea. Good luck!!

mandyb89 · December 2014

I'm sorry to hear you are still feeling so sick. I'll be 26 weeks tomorrow and finally had my first full week without throwing up at least once, I've been able to go three weeks now without having to get IV fluid support, and occasionally I even have a bit of my appetite back. I'm still faithfully taking Zofran and can't imagine how much worse this all would have been without it. M/S is extremely wearing on your nerves and makes it hard to enjoy your pregnancy, but hang in there, it will be worth it (or so I've been told...)

DIYmama625 · January 2015

I'm almost 29 weeks and still so sick. The meds have stopped working and I legit hate eating. I crave things and then when they are in front of me I just want to barf. I'm just doing the best I can for baby and I!

NagaWater · January 2015

With DS I was sick until a few weeks before delivery and even the medicine they give chemo patients didn't help.
Sorry, sometimes it just happens.
I can give you hope though. I've only thrown up twice with this pregnancy and both times were from being actually sick and not pregnant.

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