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sick!

kpintokpinto member
in October 2017 Moms
Hi everyone! I'm new to the Bump, but am loving it so far! My friend recommended it to me after I started bombarding her with nine million questions (she just had her first). That being said, due to the fact I'm still new to this, feel free to remove this post if it doesn't follow the guidelines. 

I am about seven weeks along (give or take a day) and have been hit with a NASTY head cold. I called my doctor and they told me there's nothing I can take/do for it. Does anyone have any home remedies or suggestions? Between the morning sickness, fatigue, and now this, I feel like I'm a walking zombie, haha. Also, should I be worried that I'm getting sick this early during my pregnancy? 
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  • lovehorse77lovehorse77 member
    Don't need to worry if it's just a regular old cold unless you develop a high fever or it turns into something more :-) 
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  • riababy4riababy4 member
    I'd drink lots of honey and lemon tea. As in half a squeezed lemon, spoon of honey and hot water. That always makes me feel better when I am sick. 
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  • mommac2017mommac2017 member
    I'm with you girl! Every time I get pregnant I get hit with a nasty cold. And it's so brutal when you can't take anything for it! I find drinking chicken broth really helpful. Also a lot of my friends swear by a Neti pot. Although I'll admit they gross me out so I don't do it. 

    Otherwise, get as much rest as you can and keep trucking on. It's really common in early pregnancy for your immune system to take a hit. This too shall pass. But know I'm struggling right here with you!
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  • rawr1131rawr1131 member
    Second @AiramH with the honey lemon water! I used it instead of meds last time I was pregnant and never went back to meds, even 2 years later!
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  • kpintokpinto member
    Thanks so much everyone! Drinking honey lemon water as we speak! :smiley:
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  • baker1jm2baker1jm2 member
    Peppermint essential oils can help with congestion...clear your nose right out.  Breathe right strips are also amazing for sleeping if you're congested.  There actually are some cold meds you can take, i can't remember which one (Sudafed is what's coming to mind but don't know for sure) but I was never comfortable taking anything and toughed it out.  Feel better!!
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  • supergluziesupergluzie member
    I'm in the same boat! Super sick the past couple of days :( I actually took a sick day today. I felt so silly taking a sick day when it's "just a cold," but MAN, colds are rough when you can't take any medicine for them! Here's hoping we both feel better soon :)
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