Those of you who are nearing the end of the first trimester...

LydianG · April 2015

I need some light at the end of this sickness tunnel... I'm 8 weeks and I'm struggling every day. I have a very physical job, I'm throwing up multiple times a day, my house is falling apart around me because I don't have the energy to keep cleaning. I just need some hope in my life right now and some love... but mostly hope.

BeachTeach26 · April 2015

Have you tried meds for the vomiting?

Cardiganmom2 · April 2015

It sucks so bad, I sympathize for you. I just started diclegis and it has made a world of difference. I was actually able to be constructive with my time and eat somewhat normal today! It took a little time and changed the dosage but so far so good. On a side note my nausea with my first was gone by 14 weeks

rox7777 · April 2015

I just started with the horrible naseua this week and I'm somewhere between 9.5-11.5 weeks depending on which doctor I choose to go with. I've found the only thing that helps is a strawberry banana smoothie. But it has to be real fruit.

oliviaann91 · April 2015

I'm 11 weeks 1 day, and have an rx for phenergan which I take if I'm at home and zofran that I take if I have to go to work (phenergan makes me sleepy). I only take it when I absolutely have to. The last couple days of week 10, I felt pretty good. So yesterday I didn't take any meds. My mom made my favorite cookies and brought them to my house, and after eating 1 I destroyed my bathroom about 45 seconds later. So I'm still struggling with nausea and vomiting. Even with meds I don't feel great, but if it keeps me from throwing up I guess I'll keep taking them until it's gone for good. Hopefully soon.

LydianG · April 2015

BeachTeach26 said:
Have you tried meds for the vomiting?

I've googled the 2 popular meds and the first thing that pops up is the lawsuits about Zofran causing birth defects. After the research i've done about them I think I would only use them as a last option to stay out of the hospital or something. I think dislegis is safer but i'm going to wait and talk to my midwife about it at my next appointment.

dramaphile · April 2015

My midwife recommended taking 1/2 a unisom at bed and 1/2 a b6 pill three times a day and it's helped my nausea significantly. (She said I can take the unisom three times a day, too, but it makes me sleepy) It's similar ingredients to diclegis, but cheaper over the counter.

sallytackett · April 2015

There is light at the end of the tunnel! I'm 12 weeks tomorrow, and I'm finally starting to turn the corner after some really miserable weeks. Energy and nausea are improving, but my limits are pretty clearly defined. When I'm done I'm DONE. Hang in there!

denae9313 · April 2015

^^^zofran is on tv commercials everywhere, they're saying you can sue because it's scientifically proven to cause birth defects!!!!! Watch out!!!!

nano1 · April 2015

I second the banana thing, I eat at least one every morning before I get out of bed. My nausea kicks in around lunch now.

cbolton19 · April 2015

Banana has helped. I looked up foods that contain B6 and that has helped some too. I figure I would try getting it through food before I tried taking anything extra. Bananas contain B6 so I think that is why they have been helpful.

DiademChi · April 2015

Zofran does not cause birth defects. A comprehensive study involving 600,000 pregnant women in Denmark showed no correlation between Zofran and any complications. Birth weight, premature\full term, defects, etc. So it really is safe to take under a doctor's supervision. It hasn't been as extensively studied in the US, so our FDA standards are more cautious.

DrMommaDVM · April 2015

I am at 10 weeks and some change. My nausea has gotten quite a bit better the past few days, so I'm hoping it's an early reprieve. Maybe that will happen for you too.

lanaloulittle · April 2015

12 weeks and 2 days here. I have some good days and some bad days. But mine isn't morning sickness, it's all day sickness. My ob said it's normal for it to stick around to 15 weeks though

seabands and phenergan.

rmbuchholz · April 2015

I've been a bit of a disaster since week 6 (I'll be 12 weeks on Tuesday) - I've been unable to function for quite a while (basically all my time has been spent in bed, on the couch, or in the bathroom). Week 8/9 seemed to be the worst for me, but last week I had 3 great days in a row. (I was 11 weeks last tuesday and the good days were Mon-Wed). On Tuesday I even cooked a little mini lasagna and ate some of it and DID NOT THROW IT UP. It was amazing (I haven't cooked in 6 weeks and whenever my husband has cooked I've been hiding in the bedroom with the door closed). 2 days later I was back at it in the bathroom, but even that day I could still function for most of the day. The thought of lasagna now is disgusting to me again, but that day was a victory.

I'm cautiously optimistic, it seems like my bad days now are what my good days were a few weeks ago. I'm not sure that I'm out of the woods, but I have heard of a lot of people dramatically improving around week 11/12 even if the nausea doesn't fully clear up until week 14/15. I know it's terrible in the moment, but there is definitely light at the end of the horrible nausea tunnel! Just try to be grateful for the good moments and do your best not to get too discouraged about the bad moments.

Totally random sidenote - I've found that I've almost been able to predict my good and bad days based on my acne breakouts. It seems like the hormone surges (or something?) affect my skin before they affect my digestive tract, so once I start breaking out I know that 24-48 hours later I'll be in a rough place with nausea (and when my skin clears up I know that a good day or two are coming). That might sound totally insane, but it's actually helped me a lot with planning my schedule.

There's hope! Don't get too discouraged!

MarchABC · April 2015

Everyone is different but I was nauseous (no puking) and had to eat a lot to try to keep the nausea at bay. I felt pretty horrible most of the time. I'm 12 weeks today - still exhausted but for the last few days, I've felt a lot less nauseous. Fingers crossed this is the new normal and will be for you too! I have been crossing off days on a calendar to help keep on eye on that light at the end of the tunnel.

MariSlater · April 2015

I hope things get better for you. I've been in the same boat as you hun and I know it sucks. All I can say is I'm hoping it all gets better. As for treating the nausea I've been using Emetrol. It has worked wonders and keeps my sickness gone all day. It's not bad flavor either and it is on the safe list. And it doesn't have any effects so no feeling sleepy or anything. I promise it does get better sweetie. I'm 11wks now and I'm starting to feel a bit better now compared to last week where I was crying every five minutes over stupid things. Hang in there and always know you have us all here to talk to. I know Mommy friends have helped m through some tough parts of my pregnancies.

mscaite · April 2015

If you are looking for all natural fixes, the thing that has saved me is a large cup of ginger tea right away in the morning, and then 1/2 a b6 pill. I've been fighting the urge to hurl since 8w and the tea especially helps. You can find some at Target or Trader Joe's. I prefer the TJ's tea, as the smell is a little less intense. Hang in there, and don't be afraid to ask for help! My hubby has been so great about helping with household chores, now I just need to teach him how to cook. #:-S

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