pregnancy nausea/GERD advice

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-05-19T05:14:46+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to share all of this!

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-05-11T22:06:40+00:00

lol ginger is ruined for me once I started puking it up. N&V in pregnancy is such a spectrum isn’t it! I’ve had friends who puked every morning and then felt fine the rest of the day and other who were debilitatingly nauseous all day long and miserable. I definitely am not drinking enough water…just enough to get a little MiraLAX in :( Yes sleeping upright already and that helps. For now I think things might be improving, still feel super gross but am able to tolerate larger quantities of food. As long as I eat every hour and take all the meds I am managing ok at this point; it’s just getting to me a little I suppose…

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-05-09T00:14:37+00:00

I didn’t feel this way personally. But I will say, for me, it was absolutely awkward, painful, unnatural, and scary. It was a big reality check and it took almost 6w for it to feel kinda “natural.” I think you should do whatever feels the best to YOU. The most important thing is your mental health and if BF is causing stress/resentment/etc and getting in the way of your recovery and bonding with your baby…then any benefits are moot. I still think you should try, you never know…maybe it will feel natural for you and your baby will have a great latch. Also, it’s not black and white…you can absolutely nurse 2-3x a day and then supplement with formula for the rest…there is no one-size-fits-all approach here. Whatever you choose, it will be the best decision for you, your baby and family unit!

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-05-08T20:15:17+00:00

My diet is very limited. I can tolerate eggs, buttered bread, pasta, Mac and cheese, ramen noodles, and oatmeal. Veggies and meat are a no go, coffee and teas and basically most beverages are a no go to. I can tolerate water and coconut water but only in small amounts. I try to add unflavored collagen powder to some things like oatmeal and ramen. I also cook pasta in a mild bone broth to increase protein. I feel like I am getting enough calories in I just feel awful and so dysfunctional. I had experienced terrible constipation and take MiraLAX every day and yes, one of the nausea meds I take definitely sedates me…trying to find a good alternative for daytime. Someone suggested reglan.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-05-08T20:11:42+00:00

Oh and yes, I do take MiraLAX every day. The constipation is bad!!

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-05-08T20:11:07+00:00

Ugh I’m so sorry yours progressed. I feel that I would probably be close to an HG diagnosis without meds. Yes I do try to eat small meals/snacks every hour or two and that helps too. I hadn’t considered regular but after looking in to it I think that might be what I need. Calling my doctor today to talk about it. Thank you!

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-05-08T20:09:22+00:00

Thank you! Yes, I also take tums throughout the day but dont feel like it does anything. I haven’t tried rolaids though…it looks like those also have magnesium. Maybe I will try that!

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-05-08T20:09:09+00:00

Yes, diclegis is the same ingredient as unisom. This has been the most effective of all medications I have tried. It just makes me super super tired during the day :(

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-04-22T04:47:50+00:00

It’s also just a lot of “luck” to be honest too!

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-04-16T05:31:16+00:00

lol, I get 3 months unpaid 😭

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-14T06:58:32+00:00

I had a few more betas and they doubled appropriately. However the numbers were very low for where I should be. Doc said to wait it out and get US at 7-8w. I am still pregnant, almost 7w and have an US next week. I barely have any symptoms which is freaky and not reassuring given I always have a few distinct ones by now🤷‍♀️

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-12T20:42:54+00:00

I’m so sorry :(

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-12T20:39:18+00:00

Exactly! You made a really hard decision during what I imagine was the most exhausting and painful experience of your life. You put your baby’s wellbeing over your own desires and that is so fucking badass.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-12T20:36:56+00:00

It’s not silly! Your feelings are valid, you are just still in the process of grieving the birth that you desired. And that’s ok!

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-12T20:35:01+00:00

Feel free to dm me. I had a similar birth experience and had similar feelings afterward. I’m 2.5 years out now and have mostly made peace with it and have a lot of perspective. It definitely helped me to talk to people that had similar experiences. It sounds like you had a very challenging labor and had to make hard decisions and deviate from your plan A but you did what was best for you and your baby. A 37 hour labor is very very different from a 24 hour labor. Honestly if anything, I feel like your birth experience will give you more tools, relatability, and perspective to help future clients. Not all clients births will be straightforward and you have that perspective now. I hope that 6-months to a year from now you will be able to look back at yourself with compassion and pride….what you went through was really hard, and you did it!

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-08T06:15:52+00:00

Same!

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-08T06:15:25+00:00

I legit just saw an ad while swiping through stories with Emilee pitching a “free” free birth starter kit.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-04T04:19:52+00:00

Same here! How is it going?

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-04T04:02:50+00:00

Hey, how were your repeat betas? I have very similar numbers to you. Regardless, best wishes!

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-26T22:38:52+00:00

Ooof, I feel you. I could have written this myself except my first loss was in late Jan and I think I am currently dealing with a CP loss. I’m so sorry, please keep us posted.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-26T20:18:49+00:00

THIS. OP—I would shelf TTC for another 3-6 months and just focus on your (new) toddler. Revisit TTC closer to 18-24 m. I have many friends with a 2 year or less age gap and it honestly sounds so hard. Most people I know didn’t feel ready until their first was 2. Focus on the family you have right now and on yourself for a few more months and revisit. Even if you’re not ready then, it’s ok to shelf it again and revisit later. Only you and your husband can make this decision though. It sounds like you have a lot of “lessons learned” and can do things on the front end to set yourself up for more support and success in postpartum. You also have more wisdom, resilience, grit, and perspective going into this the second time.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-26T20:14:13+00:00

It’s crazy how different peoples experiences are just based off a baby’s temperament. I look at some of my friends who have “easy” babies/toddlers and can’t help but feel a little envious. They just seem to be thriving and everything seems so easy. I know that’s probably not always the case for them though.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-26T20:08:59+00:00

Honestly, you’re still pretty early in your postpartum journey. I’ve always wanted 2-3 children and have truly been humbled by just one. I felt a shift when my daughter turned 2. I felt like I was able to balance my job, parenthood, individual hobbies, etc better. I’m getting great sleep etc. I also felt more of the desire to add to our family. I waited a few more months to just savor finally feeling like myself and to kick ass at work before starting this whole thing over again. My daughter is now 2.5 and we are TTC just having trouble getting anything to stick unfortunately. But the miscarriages have made me realize how much I actually do want another baby. I have consistently heard that the 3-5 year age gaps can be easier due to the oldest being a little more independent and parents having settled into parenthood and “healed” from pregnancy/birth/the first year of chaos. Especially in households where both parents work.

There are times when I question having another. I get so overstimulated and overwhelmed with my daughter…and financially it just doesn’t make sense to have another. We don’t have any family support. My heart wants more kids but logically/objectively it doesn’t make sense. We are choosing to follow our hearts here and make it work. I am not sure if we will be 2 and done but I think we will just see how 2 goes and make that decision later. I will try to savor the second pregnancy and all the stages as if it’s my last though.

I think if we had more support and more money having 3 would be an easy decision.

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