@bananapanda a woman I work with said she had the same things as you throughout her whole pregnancy and she was allergic to the pregnancy hormones. Her kid is like in his 20’s now. I asked to her expand on that, like what hormones and how did they figure that out, but she couldn’t remember. Not sure if that’s a real thing, but can’t hurt to mention it. Maybe see if there is a safe antihistamine to try?
@TattoosandLace over the weekend I had a headache bordering on migraine, all while a bridesmaid in a family wedding trying to hide the fact that I’m pregnant! It was awful. Tons of stretching, foam rolling, sitting in the shower (I’m restricted from baths) and a 16 hour sleep Sunday-Monday and I think I’m in the clear.
@bananapanda omg I was so itchy with DS1 and my OB didn’t really find any reason for me to be but it was awful. This makes me feel less crazy. And I’ve been itchy at the slightest side of dry skin this pregnancy so body oil has been my best friend. Have you tried that?
@TattoosandLace I’ve had a hormone headache off and on for weeks. 👎🏻
I actually have been the opposite and have had far fewer headaches in pregnancy than normal. I guess something about the hormone changes actually agrees with my body chemistry.
Though I did just come off a 3 day dull headache... good times.
My only consistent craving this pregnancy is ketchup. The one thing I normally never eat. It’s pretty much the only thing I can keep down these days. Going on week 6 of near constant nausea and I’m just ready for the new two weeks to be over in hopes of second trimester being easier on my poor stomach.
Other than that I’m crying like 5-6 times a day. Also bizarre because I’m not a crier typically. I think MH is questioning this decision by now. 🤣
@smashley09 that's crazy! I'm hoping since it started earlier my OB will put more effort into figuring out what it is. Last time she did some blood work and said it was possibly cholestasis even though it wasn't presenting exactly as it normally does. But I don't think that starts this early so I'm lost.
@mdfarmchick I haven't tried baby oil yet, but last pregnancy I tried every lotion and special soap imaginable and nothing helped. Can't hurt to try one more though!
Now that I am 7 weeks the nausea and vomiting are full force. I’ve tried ginger ale, b6, ginger chews, eating small meals but nothing is working. I’m sick when I eat and I’m sick when i don’t eat. Any other suggestions of things that have worked for you?
@michellej2020 things that are cold on my stomach help exponentially. Like those little summer freeze pops that you snip the plastic to open them. And this one is kind of random and maybe specific to me, but chocolate. I think it’s just because it’s something I really like and it lights up the pleasure center of my brain which sort of distracts for a bit from feeling terrible. So if there’s something you really like like that, I’d try it. Peppermints give me a good distraction too.
@michellej2020 adding: if it’s really terrible and you can’t keep anything down, I’d call your OB. She can prescribe you something that might help you be able to function better.
@Austenista thank you so much for your suggestions. I’m going to try freeze pops today . I couldn’t keep anything down and got super dehydrated the other day but I have read so many mixed reviews on the nausea medicine so I didn’t end up taking it. 😫
@michellej2020 I’ve been using Gravol Ginger tablets and tums. Been working well. I haven’t had any vomiting, but I feel hungover. The ginger tabs and tums keeps it manageable
@michellej2020 One thing that’s worked for me is peanut butter. It doesn’t help stop the nausea but it’s something I can stomach so that I’m eating something. In another BMB I read that someone’s doctor recommended peanut butter because “have you ever heard of someone throwing up peanut butter?” It seems to be helping so far.
@shamrocandroll I literally just got them in the mail 5 minutes ago. I found them as I was desperately searching parked on the bathroom floor. I’ve read many good things, I put them on I just hope I’m hitting the right pressure point. It’s hard to know. Thanks for your suggestion!
Thanks for the suggestions. I also think one of my biggest issues is I had terrible acid reflux before pregnancy and my doctor told me to only take Pepcid as needed. So Sorry tmi but it’s been a lot of bile. I’m just trying different things and hoping to stumble upon something that works so your suggestions are so helpful 😎.
Today, I just started getting short sharp pains from my uterus area. I didn’t have these last time, it last like 1-2 seconds. It’s the weirdest most annoying things, and has me all kinds of paranoid.
@stella_700 yes, it's worst at night, it's like my body is struggling to digest everything I ate in the course of the day while I'm trying to sleep. Then I generally don't sleep because the gas pains are so disruptive. The nighttime indigestion and my lack of sleep are my biggest/worst pregnancy symptoms that are really negatively impacting my functionality these days.
@stella_700 and @pirateduck I had horrible gas pains with DS2. I decided to get on top of it this pregnancy and asked my doctor for safe medicine for gas relief. She prescribed me something and I take it mid afternoon. Usually by bedtime I’m feeling good enough to sleep.
@smashley09 I wouldn’t survive pregnancy without my humidifier. I get horrible nosebleeds while pregnant because I get so congested.
@rox7777 that’s good to know. I will ask my doctor at my appointment next week. It’s bad enough that it wakes me up at night and prevents me from sleeping more nights than not.
I've started being HUNGRY! I am not a snacker but I can easily pack two dinners and not be stuffed these days.
I've also been dealing with a consistent dull headache, and belly itching. Thankfully the gas and acid reflux has subsided a bit over the past week.
@rox7777@smashley09 I have the humidifier on and I still wake upcongested. It also hasn't helped much with my dry skin. Good to know that at least it's keeping the nosebleeds away.
Me: 30 | H: 34 Married July 2018 First-Time Mom EDD: 5/1/20 *please stick, baby*
@smashley09 I've turned into a mouth breather because I can't stand all the surprise smells coming from the adolescents (mostly male) students I have and the smells from MH and whatever he decides to make for dinner. Right now there's a roast in the fridge in the crock pot ready to be put on and every time I open the fridge and forget to mouth breath I feel like I want to puke.
@michellej2020 sorry for a delayed response but my doctor suggested 1/2 a unisom (12.5 mg) and 25 mg B6. Together they’re the same ingredients of Diclegis which is a prescription pregnancy nausea medicine. I take it 4 times a day and it’s the only thing working.
Now that my nausea is peaking even worse, it doesn’t 100% work but it stops me from puking 5 times a day.
Last night was small group and they had meatballs and wings and Mac and cheese ((which i usually love but cheese makes me turn green right now)) so I didn’t eat. We grabbed McDonald’s when we left because I was starving. And I threw up my dinner two hours later. But I guess I felt better afterwards because I’ve constantly felt like I’m about to get sick for two days now and that feeling went away. 😐
@smashley09 Yes! So congested! I'm getting on a plane on Monday and I hope it's calmed down by then or I'll be miserable.
@mdfarmchick as much as I hate puking, I do usually feel better for a day or two afterwards. I've been nauseated a lot, but only puked a handful of times. The constant queasiness is... Not my favorite.
1) Is anyone having stomach pains or back pains? I feel like the last week or so I have had some strong sudden pains if I get up suddenly and some what I would describe as mild cramping. It could be digestive issues/other things going on. I don't know how "normal" it is. It seems everything I read says that as long as I am not bleeding then things are ok. However, I have suffered a missed miscarriage so I know my body may not bleed for a while even if thing are wrong. I'm trying not to worry but wasn't sure if this is a common symptom/uterus growing/etc.
2) Is anyone having their symptoms ease up a bit? I'm between weeks 10 and 11 and still have nausea and other symptoms but I am finding that it isn't all the time any more. I am hoping this is normal as I near the end of the first trimester. (Related to the other question-- it worries me because I know this happened last time with my missed miscarraige:\)
@doctorcrime I know it's hard not to worry. Your pains that you are describing sounds like it may be round ligament pain. You should look it up and do some reading. It's pretty common headed into the second trimester and can present as sharp or sudden pains if you move quickly, cough, laugh, etc. In terms of your symptoms easing up, there are some pretty major shifts that start to happen around week 10 in regards to hormones (and thus symptoms) because this is when the placenta starts to take over things. I suspect that's what you probably have going on. Definitely talk about any of your concerns with your doctor though, I'd hate for something important to be overlooked. Your doctor's office should be able to set you up with a nurse line to call in or some sort of email system where you can ask all your questions at any time of the day.
@doctorcrime 1) Yes, sort of. I do get sudden stomach cramps/sharp pains, but those are always related to my bowel movements. The last week I was getting dull aches in my lower back, but it's eased up. I think it was just due to everything moving around. Maybe you are feeling some RLP (round ligament pain)?
2) Yes, I never had strong symptoms to begin with, but they are easing up. I'm 10 weeks today and I'm attributing it to the placenta starting to take over a bit.
@doctorcrime I’m 11 weeks which is usually when lower back pain and round ligament pain kick in for me. Especially when I’m on my feet walking for extended periods of time. It’s fairly common but something to also ask the doctor about if you’re concerned.
My symptoms come and go lately. I went from near constant nausea to off and on. Sometimes I go 2-3 days with no nausea and then out of nowhere I’m miserable. Symptoms really are variable and even change with each pregnancy so there’s no textbook case of pregnancy that any of us can follow. Look for the less obvious symptoms: swollen feet, lower back pain, congestion, cravings, drooling, swollen veins. Those usually reassure me until the moving phase starts.
After 2-3 days of next to nothing I got really sick after dinner last night and have been so nauseous today. I can’t think of a single thing I can eat right now.
The stomach pains I’m having are definitely related to indigestion as well. Hearing that some symptoms ease up around 10 weeks is giving me hope as I am nauseous all day and night. I maybe have been getting 2-3 hours of sleep total. I’ve tried the unisom and b-6 but for some reason it doesn’t seem to be helping. I ended up in the er from dehydration and was offered Promethzine for whenever symptoms like that happened again but I’m scared to take it. Anyone have experience with this in any of their pregnancy’s?
I woke up this morning with some relief from the bloating, I even pulled on my regular jeans! Total win this morning. I've got just enough of my super nose going on to make me feel okay with the loss of the bloat symptom. My hips/lower back aren't feeling great this morning though.
@Austenista@michellej2020 I think that a call to your OB for a discussing of your nausea relief is needed. There are safe options out there to try. Don't be afraid to advocate for yourselves with your clinics.
@michellej2020 I haven’t personally taken promethazine but my 6 year old takes it as part of his treatment regimen. It makes him sleepy, but it does seem to help him more than zofran. My doctor gave me zofran and told me to use it when I absolutely needed it. I’ve used it a handful of times and honestly while it does allow me to keep liquids down, it still does nothing for actually being able to eat.
I must say this first trimester and I are not friends at all. I'm 10 weeks tomorrow and have had constant neusea and heartburn for about 5 weeks now. I am in pills for both but unfortunately am still really struggling. I have been home from work all week because I came down with my second cold in 4 weeks. I know they say your immune system goes down when your pregnant and I know it doesn't help that I interact with the general public at work everyday but this cold came on quickly and came with fevers, sinus pressure painful ears and a sore throat. This has added to my pregnancy symptoms as I have had no appetite this week so have been living off of Gatorade and popsicles. Have an ultrasound on Monday just to make sure baby is okay as I have also been slightly crampy this week. Appointment with my ob will be next Friday and I'm really hoping she can give me some more ideas to make it through the next couple weeks. Really hoping 2nd trimester is easier
Re: October Symptoms
@TattoosandLace I’ve had a hormone headache off and on for weeks. 👎🏻
Though I did just come off a 3 day dull headache... good times.
@tj_2 Hopefully your husband is understanding and doesn’t take it personal! I tell me husband when I’m moody and he just avoids me at all cost 😂
FTM
BFP 08/25/19, EDD 05/04/20
@mdfarmchick I haven't tried baby oil yet, but last pregnancy I tried every lotion and special soap imaginable and nothing helped. Can't hurt to try one more though!
Married July 2018
First-Time Mom
EDD: 5/1/20 *please stick, baby*
One thing that’s worked for me is peanut butter. It doesn’t help stop the nausea but it’s something I can stomach so that I’m eating something. In another BMB I read that someone’s doctor recommended peanut butter because “have you ever heard of someone throwing up peanut butter?” It seems to be helping so far.
FTM
BFP 08/25/19, EDD 05/04/20
*fixed typo
Married Sept. 2013
DS1: Nov 11, 2016
MMC: 11/16/18 (9w6d)
CP: 2/3/19 (5w3d)
BFP! 8/24/19
DS2: May 10, 2020
@smashley09 I wouldn’t survive pregnancy without my humidifier. I get horrible nosebleeds while pregnant because I get so congested.
I've also been dealing with a consistent dull headache, and belly itching. Thankfully the gas and acid reflux has subsided a bit over the past week.
@rox7777 @smashley09 I have the humidifier on and I still wake upcongested. It also hasn't helped much with my dry skin. Good to know that at least it's keeping the nosebleeds away.
Married July 2018
First-Time Mom
EDD: 5/1/20 *please stick, baby*
@mdfarmchick as much as I hate puking, I do usually feel better for a day or two afterwards. I've been nauseated a lot, but only puked a handful of times. The constant queasiness is... Not my favorite.
1) Is anyone having stomach pains or back pains? I feel like the last week or so I have had some strong sudden pains if I get up suddenly and some what I would describe as mild cramping. It could be digestive issues/other things going on. I don't know how "normal" it is. It seems everything I read says that as long as I am not bleeding then things are ok. However, I have suffered a missed miscarriage so I know my body may not bleed for a while even if thing are wrong. I'm trying not to worry but wasn't sure if this is a common symptom/uterus growing/etc.
2) Is anyone having their symptoms ease up a bit? I'm between weeks 10 and 11 and still have nausea and other symptoms but I am finding that it isn't all the time any more. I am hoping this is normal as I near the end of the first trimester. (Related to the other question-- it worries me because I know this happened last time with my missed miscarraige:\)
1) Yes, sort of. I do get sudden stomach cramps/sharp pains, but those are always related to my bowel movements. The last week I was getting dull aches in my lower back, but it's eased up. I think it was just due to everything moving around. Maybe you are feeling some RLP (round ligament pain)?
2) Yes, I never had strong symptoms to begin with, but they are easing up. I'm 10 weeks today and I'm attributing it to the placenta starting to take over a bit.
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019