I am sorry, but most pregnant people I know can say that “morning sickness” is not only in the morning. Who ever came up with that term should be tortured. My pregnancy hormones just won’t settle in for the winter. With each child, it has gotten longer and longer. Gratefully, I only puked a few times this go around. And I was given a Christmas wish on Christmas Eve with 2 days of being nausea free. I thought is was over, but it came right back. I am better now than at the beginning, but I think I have finally come to terms that it is never going away. And until my belly started to pop out, I was under the impression that I had a serious illness. Thankfully, there is a baby inside and eventually the “morning sickness” will have to end, at least come June.
The last 17 weeks have been a blur. There are some days I don’t remember how my kids got fed or if their bodies were bathed. We have gotten some good use out of the television. I did give the kids a 6 hour a day limit at least! Here are a few things that got me through these never-ending weeks.
- I have been a big fan of reading and watching movies. I would rather know about other people’s problems than decide what to make for dinner (of which I wouldn’t be eating anyway.)
- I re-read the Twilight series and took comfort in Edward’s affection for Bella. Jordan does a pretty good job, but I think he is ready for this “morning sickness” to settle down too.
- I hit up every Jane Austen movie that A&E makes.
- I eat at least one orange a day.
- Anything sour is divine. Loving Simply Lemonade.
- Sprite, IZZE, or anything that has carbonation.
- I ordered My Girlfriend’s Kitchen online and was able to pick up meals prepared for me.
How have you coped with the “side effects” of Pregnancy? As I am still feeling those effects, I am in dire need of some new distractions. Help!
- image via jupiterimages. I would make a great “Get Well” card!!
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Oh dear – the only thing that got me through it (and I didn’t even have other children at home yet!) was an even, steady flow of food into me – anything would do. During a trip to Shanghai in my 5th month (yeah, I know – smart!), it was Tic-Tacs. Before that, it was tiny preserved, dried Asian plums (they’re REALLY salty and REALLY sour. They can also be dropped into a glass of 7-up to add a bit of sour.) The whole crackers in the morning thing never worked for me. I just had to make sure I NEVER got hungry, but I couldn’t get full, either. I remember the JOY when I went to a party, saw sushi (without fish..just veg) and ate until I was full.
I’m so sorry!!! That really sounds unpleasant. I did want to mention that I just ordered from My Girlfriends Kitchen too and I am really excited to see how they turn out!! (Work is so crazy, I never have time to think about dinner during the week, let alone find time to get food, prepare, and cook it!)
Marie, that is the worst feeling! If you can talk your OB into giving you Zofran, I promise it will be your best friend! Sometimes it was the only way I could make it through a day!!
Hey Marie, I suffered pretty badly with both mine, although it lessened after 5 months! Just saw your mention on whip-up – well done!
Marie! Congrats! I haven’t been over here in awhile because I, too, have had awful all-day sickness. Not that I’m glad you have been so sick, but it’s nice to know I’m not alone!!!
The only way I coped when I was pregnant with Seneca was with ZOFRAN! I couldn’t even stand up without throwing up. I would reach down to pick up a sock and immediately have to run to the toilet. It was a nightmare. Next pregnancy, I feel the slightest queeziness and I am RUNNING to the doc to get more ZOFRAN! It’s a miracle drug. LOL! Wish i was closer so I could bring ya dinner!!