My nausea, thankfully, seems to hit around 8:30 every night. I’m fairly good throughout the day except for being tired, bloated, thirsty. I’ve been doing the unisom + b6 combo, which may be helping a bit. I only use it at night as I can’t imagine the fog of taking unisom during the day. Also, huge fan of the TummyDrops ginger candies.
I have the same anxiety as others that my symptoms aren’t “enough” or something. But hoping to just be lucky on the no-puking front.
@dancingtreepose you are describing me exactly! I'm about 7 weeks and a couple days and have been feeling exactly the same. I did have sore boobs for awhile and they're def bigger but not sore anymore, just a bit heavier. Crankiness, crying for no reason and the disrupted sleep are my biggest symptoms, oh and the gas.... But even that's started to improve! Got my scan today so fingers and toes all crossed! 🤞♥️🤞
Anyone have some morning sickness hacks to share? My go tos from previous pregnancies are not cutting it. I feel manageable if I’m eating something bland/carbs/salty and for a few minutes after, but it’s short lived. Obviously eating 24/7 is not a tenable solution 😂
DS1: Nov. 2013 DS2: Jan. 2016 DS3: Dec. 2017 Baby #4 on the way!
@b_1029 I’m sorry the lack of symptoms is causing anxiety. I feel like my symptoms are pretty mild and seem to come and go so I understand getting anxious about feeling too normal. I hope today’s appointment provides lots of reassurance and reasons to relax and enjoy your pregnancy!
@KatieEl I'm doing the following... last two I've only been doing for 2 days now but it seems to helping some (mild nausea instead of debilitating): - Unisom (doxylamine, not the diphenhydramine kind) before bed each night - Take prenatal vitamins at night (typically soon after dinner) - eating carby and more frequently - B6 3x's per day - eat crackers as soon as I wake.
I feel like the crackers before my head leaves the pillow is helping. If I start off with a bad morning, it seems the entire day is bad. The crackers keeps the nausea at bay until I can actually get some breakfast in me.
@blaf322 thank you! I was on diclegis (basically unisom and B6) with my second and was essentially a zombie; it's made me really worried to go that route again. Do you find taking the unisom at night is helping you not basically be a sleep walker during the day?
DS1: Nov. 2013 DS2: Jan. 2016 DS3: Dec. 2017 Baby #4 on the way!
@KatieEl yes! It's going to have to get REALLY bad before I'm willing to take it during the day b/c I will fall asleep at my desk. I remember being able to tell the difference when I missed a night dose when I was PG with DD so I know it helps some but I definitely needed more this go round and think the added B6 throughout the day is helping. Good luck and let me know how it's going!
@KatieEl I dont have experience with diclegis, but I did take unisom at night while pregnant with my now 7yo. I remember sometime around 13 weeks skipping it to see if I could get away with not taking it and NOPE- still needed it. It helped so so much.
@kboydbowman no I haven't, but sounds good! will give it a try- thanks
@blaf322 thanks for the commiseration! I’ve been feeling the light headed-ness after getting out of the shower in the morning. My routine is to stand up and do my hair/make-up for a while after, and that combo of getting out of a hot shower and all the standing is I think what's making it worse. So now I’ve just been taking less showers during the week- glad it’s winter! Hope you’re in the clear for stopping PIOs soon. My RE said next week (week 8) I’ll start weaning down on my progesterone suppositories.
I am having a hard time I'm only supposed to be 4 weeks but have already almost thrown up many times and sobbed while watching Avatar, and not even the sad parts. My last pregnancy I didn't get sick till week 8.
Current pregnancy - First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
Four prior losses, no living children - 1 first trimester miscarriage, 1 blighted ovum, 1 chemical, and one extreme premature live birth daughter who died at 15 days old.
Well the symptoms I had last night were so disgusting they were hilarious. It involved several trash bags and bleach. It was either norovirus or a never experienced before perfect storm of pregnancy symptoms.
Oh no @Skk1977!! I hope you feel better today! That sounds awful.
Every time I step into the shower, I find myself thinking about that episode of The Office where they do the fun run for rabies and Andy is running around like "oh no! My nipples!" Same, Andy, same 😅
@mehugg 😆 @Skk1977 Oh no! Hope you feel better today! I’m 6w today and the all day nausea many ladies have had has arrived. I nearly vomited on my toddler laying him down to nap, and the car is not my friend either 🤢... going to be a long 1st tri with a lot of carbs if this persists.
I think I had my first craving today. Woke up desperate for Raisin Bran. I never eat cereal but it was the only thing I wanted. Hubby was happy to oblige with such an easy request!
@mehugg I can’t remember if this is your first or not (and mobile so not looking bc that would take a lifetime 😂) but that is exactly how I felt showering while BFing... the entire 9mo I made it with DD... plus a while after too.
I am so. nauseous. Uggggh... this shit sucks! My bestie made a comment about, “at least it’s not as bad this time.” I asked DH and he said this time seems a little worse but not by much. I don’t remember it being so horrible last time but I must have blocked it out!
This morning I got up and after an hour, took a two hour nap. An hour later I took a three hour nap. We have two kids so this isn’t usually something that I can do... one of my naps happened with my toddler sitting next to me talking nonstop and I still fell asleep. And never felt rested. I’m not even 5 weeks but I’m thinking it’s starting to hit me?
I have started getting nauseous consistently throughout the day (6 weeks). Why am I so excited to be nauseous??? I'm a crazy person. This will be my first so we keep looking for clues that it's really happening.
I threw up this weekend and peed my pants so that was fun. Thankfully I was at home so nbd. But might have to start packing a change of clothes for work.
I had been so excited that I'd mostly been sticking to normal eating habits this time around. I was RAVENOUS the entire pregnancy with my first, and I was hoping to avoid the snacking all day every day (like... tub of peanut butter in my desk drawer and eat several spoonfuls at a time type snacking). I'm not so sure now though. I've been starving basically since I woke up. I ate a giant bowl of cheerios this morning, and my stomach started growling again at 9:30. I guess I need to invest in some healthy snacks to keep at work.
I'm not sure if this is the right thread so I'm sorry if I got it wrong... I just got the results from the blood test they did at my 5-week confirmation appointment and my hcg levels were above threshold for pregnancy but very low. I'm going to have another test tomorrow. Right now I'm pretty upset. I've been worried in general because other than my missed period (I've had no spotting at all) I'm not really having any symptoms. I should be 6 weeks today, and I'm pretty sure about that timing because I was using LH test strips.
I know you all aren't my doctor and you can't really tell me if I am or am not reasonably worried. I'm just really sad and freaked out and I wanted to tell someone.
@emilyo89 I’m sorry you are going through this. HCG levels really don’t tell you much as a stand alone result. The important part is that they are rising appropriately.
If you don’t mind me asking, what was your level that they are considering very low?
Me: 31 DH: 34 Married: April 2016 TTC December 2016 BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17 MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017 BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18 TTC January 2019 BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
83 mIU/mL. To be fair to my doctor "very low" were my words not hers. I guess the fact that the results didn't assuage my concerns about not having symptoms is making my think that they confirm my concerns.
@emilyo89 if your doctor was concerned they should be running repeats after 48 hours. It could be that even through you know when you ovulated that your little bean took a little longer to implant.
Thanks for your replies. It does feel a bit better just to talk about it. I'm feeling pretty anxious and emotional general, which now that I'm thinking about it might be a symptom after all.
@emilyo89 as others mentioned, one result doesn’t mean much. My first beta for this pregnancy was 27. Then 90. Then 270. I just started betas very early in the pregnancy so the values were low but the increases were right on track. A repeat test would provide a bit more info on whether the pregnancy is progressing. And you could just be off on your timing. Hope you get the reassurance you need soon, I know it’s stressful!
@emilyo89 +1 for waiting until you have a repeat drawn. The important part is that the number is rising, not the starting point. Hopefully you see the results you're looking for soon. I know it can be stressful.
I'm starting to feel progressively worse as the day goes on. Sorta nauseous, mainly just tired (but I did go to the gym this morning)...either I'm finally getting some symptoms or I'm a hypochondriac from my coworker hacking away beside me haha.
@b_1029 I've found that I feel worse as the day goes on (so much for the "morning" in morning sickness, ha). Just some mild nausea, not to bad yet, but so tired. Maybe you're like me!
Re: *Symptoms Thread*
Got my scan today so fingers and toes all crossed! 🤞♥️🤞
DS2: Jan. 2016
DS3: Dec. 2017
Baby #4 on the way!
- Unisom (doxylamine, not the diphenhydramine kind) before bed each night
- Take prenatal vitamins at night (typically soon after dinner)
- eating carby and more frequently
- B6 3x's per day
- eat crackers as soon as I wake.
I feel like the crackers before my head leaves the pillow is helping. If I start off with a bad morning, it seems the entire day is bad. The crackers keeps the nausea at bay until I can actually get some breakfast in me.
DS2: Jan. 2016
DS3: Dec. 2017
Baby #4 on the way!
TTC December 2016
BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
TTC January 2019
BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
5.5.16 | 8.14.17 | 1.30.19
Natural MC 10/01/14
Every time I step into the shower, I find myself thinking about that episode of The Office where they do the fun run for rabies and Andy is running around like "oh no! My nipples!" Same, Andy, same 😅
@Skk1977 Oh no! Hope you feel better today!
I’m 6w today and the all day nausea many ladies have had has arrived. I nearly vomited on my toddler laying him down to nap, and the car is not my friend either 🤢... going to be a long 1st tri with a lot of carbs if this persists.
I am so. nauseous. Uggggh... this shit sucks! My bestie made a comment about, “at least it’s not as bad this time.” I asked DH and he said this time seems a little worse but not by much. I don’t remember it being so horrible last time but I must have blocked it out!
I know you all aren't my doctor and you can't really tell me if I am or am not reasonably worried. I'm just really sad and freaked out and I wanted to tell someone.
TTC December 2016
BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
TTC January 2019
BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19