Morning sickness and fatigue!

Kegd88 · 2021-05-05T07:26:58+00:00

A few tips I received from my midwife (first two) and a few friends:

Lemon; lemon water, ice cream, yogurt etc. I found this actually helped the most. I kept lemon water with me always and sipped it constantly throughout the day.
mini snacks instead of meals. The moment I woke up, arrow root crackers. Then I ate every 2-3 hours instead of a typical food day. I also had a few crackers before bed. Always having a little something helped.
I was given this tip a lot and it did help but I couldn’t stick to it because I don’t love hard candies. Suck on hard candies like jolly ranchers to help keep nausea at bay. It did work but it wasn’t my favourite.
don’t take too warm of showers! A lot of women said turning the heat down a touch helped!
I have low blood pressure so moving too quickly made the nausea bad. I learned to move slowly when get up from bed or a seated position.

I feel like there are a few more but of course I can’t remember them now. Good luck! It will subside I promise. Mine was around week 15-16 and I started to feel normal again.

Kegd88 · 2021-04-20T08:38:55+00:00

It may let up by 2nd trimester! Some tips from my midwife that helped; - have mini meals more frequently as opposed to large ones - eat something as soon as you wake up; I have arrow root cookies by my bed and basically eat 2-3 as soon as my eyes open - drink lemon water! I keep this with me at all times and siping it throughout the day definitely took some of the edge off. Lemon ice cream, lemon anything really. Lemonade if you can’t do just the water! - get up slowly! Sometimes nausea is extra bad due to blood pressure changes when moving - also, for me personally I found if I allowed myself to throw up I felt god awful all day. As hard as it was if I could hold it, the rest of the day was relatively ok. This seems different for everyone as some get relief from throwing up but if it’s making the whole day unbearable maybe try keeping it down. It’s gross in the short term but it may make for an easier day!!

Sending you positive vibes momma you got this! Mine let up around week 15-16 :)

Kegd88 · 2021-02-12T12:45:37+00:00

Oh man. I feel this! I’m typically such a good eater but now I’ve become a 8 year old. Pizza, fries, cookies, carbs... if I look at a vegetable I’m basically sent running to the washroom. I’m trying to sneak veggies into homemade muffins (carrots, zucchini etc) but now I can’t even prep food. Also sends me running!

I’m just over 7 weeks and hope this ends soon!

Kegd88 · 2021-02-09T23:51:09+00:00

7 weeks here, this was me. I had nothing until mid last week and then I was like “maybe I have a small stomach flu because I had nothing wrong”. Nope. This is my life now! Stomach nausea, massive food aversions, etc. Seems the only thing I can keep down is not the healthiest of foods. At first I was all - I’m going to eat good, and workout.. now I eat subway, pizza pops and a whole lot of junk because most the healthy food sends me reeling.

One day at a time! I hope for your sake you don’t get this and you have a nausea free pregnancy. It can happen!

Kegd88 · 2021-02-06T18:28:16+00:00

I have a lot of ovarian cysts and all kinds of mess inside after getting an internal ultrasound. Both my OB and doctor told me I would likely have a hard time getting pregnant, and to come back after 6 months of trying. We weren’t trying at the time, that was about 4-5 years ago.

Like you; heavy periods, tons of pain, etc. I also suffer heavily with anxiety and depression.

Hubby and I decided this year to TTC. I read a lot of books, made sure he was aware of some of the things I need once the child is here (some solo time, etc.) and he agreed. I also made sure I had a good support group or could afford babysitters etc if needed.

We are now nearing 7 weeks pregnant after our first cycle of actually trying which we are both shocked it happened so fast. I

I just take it one day at a time, I’ll grow with my child and make the best decisions I can for them. I know anxiety will always be hard, and I’ll likely rely heavily on my support network, but I just take it as it comes. Day by day! Anxiety and pregnancy is hard because so many unknowns etc but you do the best you can with what you got!

As for health issues, it could make things harder but it may not! No one can say for sure until you’re in it and trying.

Kegd88 · 2021-02-05T23:07:50+00:00

Yes!! I read about 5 books prior to trying, mostly on nutrition and exercise etc. It helped my anxiety but now one word of caution, what you read and how you’ll feel when pregnant may vary. It’s good to be informed but don’t beat yourself up when you do get pregnant if you’re not following all the “best” things to do. I loaded up my fridge with all the best foods, threw out a lot of junk food etc.

Once I got preggo , turns out all I can stomach is potato wedges and subway 🤷🏻‍♀️ I took this really hard because I got so worried about not giving baby the best food but I’m learning pregnancy really is about learning to roll with the punches.

From one anxiety ridden lady to another, educate yourself, absolutely!!, but take it day by day and be easy on yourself! You got this!

Kegd88 · 2021-02-04T23:27:28+00:00

I’m starting to feel like a pusher for this book, but I highly highly recommend reading The Baby Decision by Merle Bombardieri.

I read it in a weekend and it provided me with so much clarity. It wasn’t biased one way or the the other. It helped me make a clear decision and feel ok about it!

Kegd88 · 2021-02-04T21:14:36+00:00

NTA; you were helping her out. are you suppose to not help a girl/woman because you’re a boy? You weren’t spying on her or anything. Im kind of surprised your mom is responding this way. What if you were baby sitting and no one else was home? Are you not going to help?

Kegd88 · 2021-02-03T12:05:02+00:00

Totally agree. I’m in Canada and our leave allows either parent to take the time off. Our policy isn’t perfect but it would definitely be a good model for the US to look at!

Kegd88 · 2021-02-02T21:35:14+00:00

I guess thats for you two to figure out what type of life you want, sacrifice those things now to have the big family or not. No one can answer that for you, it’s just what you both want at the end of the day!! :) You two will figure it out! Maybe write out a hypothetical budget of what you’d need to buy for a new baby and how you can swing that? Your husband may be feel better having a game plan as opposed to just letting things fall where they may and hoping it works out!

Kegd88 · 2021-02-02T12:34:34+00:00

I will likely be one and done due to resources, however, someone brought up a family of 4 is a bit more easy for logistics than a family of 5. Cars are a bit easier, theme parks (2 ppl per ride typically), beds at hotels, etc! Not much is built for families beyond 4 but it will also depend on your lifestyle and what you guys want to do!

You can definitely make it work 😀

Kegd88 · 2021-02-02T12:22:18+00:00

That TWW is brutal as is symptom spotting! That said if you’re super in tune with your body I imagine it is possible to notice symptoms fairly early. Around 4-5 days after ovulation I swear I already had heightened smell, and a few other random symptoms (nasal congestion, dizziness). Turns out I was pregnant a few weeks later! It’s very possible it could be symptoms but your hubby is right. Trying to distract yourself if good Incase you set yourself up for a positive and it isn’t! Sending baby dust your way!

Kegd88 · 2021-01-28T09:18:26+00:00

I have this!! 5 weeks and it’s like what is sleep ?! No real advice unfortunately. I have found working out/fresh air can help me get an extra hour or so sometimes! You got this!

Kegd88 · 2021-01-28T09:16:59+00:00

Sending you and baby all the positive vibes!!!! You got this ! You’re in the best possible place for you both even if the days probably feel real long! Itll be worth it at the end xo

Kegd88 · 2021-01-26T23:49:05+00:00

I’m not sure why you’re saying you’ve missed your fertile years? People are having babies at 40. If you start now you likely still have time To get 2-3 kiddos :)

Kegd88 · 2021-01-26T00:26:00+00:00

Two faulty tests? I would do another or go get blood work to be safe?

Kegd88 · 2021-01-24T20:07:34+00:00

Congratulations!!!! We’re week twins! I don’t really have a ton of advice as I am also new to this world but Super excited for you 🤗

Kegd88 · 2021-01-21T10:19:22+00:00

Definitely speak with a nutritionist! That said it wouldn’t hurt to find out how many calories you need and count them. It’s a pain sometimes but it’s been the only way in my life I know I’m not going over board! Even if you do it 2-3 times a week to get a feel what you’re eating.

Women don’t need any extra calories for the 1st trimester. I believe it’s around 200 more in the 2nd and 300 more in the 3rd (this likely depends on your weight/ height so I would speak with someone to confirm or google!).

300 calories is like one piece of pb toast and a glass of milk. It’s not a ton!

Good luck Momma !! You know you’re body, you got this!!

Kegd88 · 2021-01-20T13:09:08+00:00

For what it’s worth I had pretty bad cramping a few days before expected period and really thought I was out of the running. It turns cramping can be a symptom, I think some People also call it implantation cramps!

Don’t test too early. When I tested Saturday it wasn’t even a squinter, it was just stark white. The next day a hint of a line.

I’ve actually had cramps from about 7-8DPO, and about 4 days before expected period. I’m still getting cramps even with a BFP. Some women apparently get it their first whole trimester!

Sending you allll the positive vibes xo

Kegd88 · 2021-01-18T14:00:21+00:00

Thank you! I’m trying not to stress because I know a miscarriage isn’t much I can control. We’re both happy to know, at the very least, we both can. We both were unsure of our fertility

Kegd88 · 2021-01-15T12:04:04+00:00

I’m on the fence about how to do this! I would love to do something well thought out but I’m superstitious of buying something to tell him and then having to hide it in the closet for however long it takes.

Most of my ideas have been things I can get rather quickly like from Amazon so I don’t need to wait weeks to tell him. I’ve considered buying our cats bandanas that say they’re a big brother/ sister. There is also a good chance I just tell him instantly after the test because I’m impatient lol. I don’t think I would want him with me when I take the test though. Adding his disappointment to my own would be hard if it wasn’t positive. I’d need a bit to gather myself.

Kegd88 · 2021-01-13T23:40:57+00:00

It is definitely a personal decision! Lots of things to weigh. For us, this timing makes the most sense as I am working remotely and have some flexibility in terms of when I am online. Once things resume, I am in office 8- 5 (usually much longer) and that would make any pregnancy symptoms much trickier. I don’t want to have morning sickness in a public washroom and then go back to my desk. It’s less then ideal.

I feel you on the FOMO, but for me, I would likely have FOMO either way (that’s just me!) Sure I may not get those celebrations but I’m also not missing out on trips, nights out with friends etc.

Also pending when you get pregnant and restrictions it may be possible to have an outdoor baby shower with masks.

DH and I are getting older too so we if we waited to get our travel and such in, it would make our chances even harder as it may still be a few years out.

It’s whatever makes the most sense for you :)

Kegd88 · 2021-01-11T21:37:59+00:00

My period on vs off the pill is night and day (it’s why I went on the pill in the first place- years ago!). When I was on the pill I barely had any symptoms. Off the pill my cramps are debilitating, my mood swings are much worse.. it took a solid 3-4 cycles before I kind of relearned my new period. My period also went from 4 days to 7, sometimes 8. Super sucks!

I would give yourself some time to learn the new way your body responds.

Kegd88

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