Christmas Shopping and Pregnancy
I did do a little Christmas shopping on Sunday and was slightly disappointed. I was in the right frame of mind to tackle the evil crowds but this year not a single thing or store appealed to me in it's usual way. Normally I can find tons of things for my friends and family or at least things I want for myself. This year I felt like I covered the mall from one end to the other with little luck. I have some more shopping to do but think it will have to wait until I get back from MN. The one super successful trip was to Dillard's to get some new bras. The lady was super helpful and friendly which helped keep me going.
After several hours of braving the mall crowds and several other stores I came home not feeling so good. I hung in there until about 9:30 last night when I had the stangest experience. I puked in the sink while washing my face! Talk about awkward yet strangely convenient. Then this morning I was about to brush my teeth when the wave started and I knew I was going to throw up again. I decided I would brush my teeth to either over come it or succumb to it. I succumbed. Cheerios in the sink is not a fun thing to clean up. Now, I don't know about you but everyone keeps telling me how I should be starting to feel better, not worse. This better not be mother natures cruel joke on me. I hate to regress in my state rather than progress.
I have tried all the tricks and suggestions about keeping my stomach full, snacking on crackers, drinking certain things, eating only what tastes good and stays down (which isn't much). For a girl that used to love food, I dread feeding time now. As certain things are growing, you would think I was gaining weight but I have dropped another pound. I am down 3 lbs from when I found out I was pregnant. Hopefully at next weeks weigh-in, those three pounds will come back and I will be feeling good. I think psychologically it will help account for the extra cup size and the bulge in the tummy. I am also hoping to feel I have enough nourishment so my body doesn't feel so tired and run down. At least when I was heavier, I had some energy and motivation to move. Now I feel like everything is a tremendous undertaking. Speaking of, Ryan warned me oh so kindly that there is laundry in the dryer. I should get that before he gets home.
posted by Erin @ 8:25 PM
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5 Comments:
Well, after you first told us you were pregnant, I have been keeping up with my own research, and I have learned a lot. So, you wanna know what? Most sources I've read online say that morning sickness usually persists until the 16th week, and for nearly 50% of women, it can continue through the entirety of the pregnancy. So, it sucks and I'm sorry you're feeling ill, but brace yourself for at least another 4 weeks of feeling crappy.
I think you're doing the right thing with eating frequently (since nausea is usually caused by low blood sugar in this case -- that's also why it normally happens in the morning), and I know you've been told many things to try, but I really would urge ginger. It's a natural stomach settler, and you could try ginger ale, ginger tea or ginger snaps -- the cookie. Also, one web article I read, encouraged your diet to revolve around this acronym: BRATT -- bananas, rice, applesauce, tea, and toast. I guess all are easy on the tummy, easy to digest, but have the necessary nutrients.
Anyway, because I'm not pregnant and never have been, my knowledge only comes from what I've read, so take it with a grain of salt. It must suck getting so many varying pieces of advice, but you never know what tidbit will help.
Hope you're feeling better today!
Erin- Jess has great advice.
I know your on information overload but everyone is different so trying this and that might be the way to find what works for you.
A good soruch is always the Dr. They have heard it ALL and they might even have something up their sleeve in the form of a pill that would help. Doesn't hurt to ask.
Can't wait to see you.
Sheryl
Thanks Ladies. The ginger snap cookies and tea are items I must try. Gingerale didn't work-too much fizz.
I appreciate the helpful hints. I go to the doctor next week and she will be asked many of the same questions. Today I thought I was going to pass out so I need to find something that gives me some energy and nutrients.
Banana, check, toast, check, rice last week, check...so I am not straying too far from the advice of the world wide web :)
Thanks again.
I feel so bad for you. That nausea is the evil part of pregnancy. Usually it does go away after three or four months on average. But some women, my mom for one, have it all through. But I don't think that will be the case. It's like your body needs to get used to the alien within. I never heard of the ginger thing but It makes great sence. I liked hot tea and saltines. I had to eat them before I moved in the morning. Just think of it this way...in the end you end up with a lovely little Froid baby!
You could also give up morning routines like face washing and teeth brushing???
PS (I may never be able to eat cheerios again! yuk)
I feel so bad for you. That nausea is the evil part of pregnancy. Usually it does go away after three or four months on average. But some women, my mom for one, have it all through. But I don't think that will be the case. It's like your body needs to get used to the alien within. I never heard of the ginger thing but It makes great sence. I liked hot tea and saltines. I had to eat them before I moved in the morning. Just think of it this way...in the end you end up with a lovely little Froid baby!
You could also give up morning routines like face washing and teeth brushing???
PS (I may never be able to eat cheerios again! yuk)
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