Morning sickness ladies....come in!

[harlowjune1984]

What are you finding that is somewhat working for your morning sickness?

The only thing that is working for me, is eating continuously. Which of course, I don't want to do.....especially since the thought of food makes me grossed out. With my first pregnancy, I tried those Preggie Pops and Preggie Drops (or whatever they were) and they did absolutely nothing. I heard peppermint might work, so I was in the store last night buying those red and white swirled hard peppermint candies and some ginger ale. I have light nausea in the morning, until about 1pm. From then on, I feel like I am dying. No vomit, just wave after wave of nausea. I was sick for 11 weeks with my first pregnancy, and this one started a week early and wasn't too bad (but was still present), and I was all "Yeah! Maybe it will end sooner, or maybe my morning (read: all day) sickness wont be as bad this time!" No such luck. Poop!

[hobbesgal]

First I tried unisom and B6, which helped a little. Now I'm on Diclegis and I like that it has a slower release than just the unisom + B6 combo.

[lostinfaith225]

I am in the all day morning sickness club.
I was puking my whole pregnancy last time. I was diagnosed with hg, week 7.

Sooooo this time, I am all about trying to stay hydrated. It helps. I take zofran every day and have had phinergan a couple times at night. My toddler is neglected and I feel horrible about it. Once I am hydrated, eating is key. But like pp said, food is gross.

I also eat a couple goldfish and sips of water before getting up in the morning. I am getting up really slow too.

[madamewaffles]

For me, as much as I don't feel like eating, I try to force myself to munch on at least something bland, like Cheerios or crackers. Hydration has been huge as well. If I'm getting enough fluids, usually I can stomach more of a variety of food. Acupuncture has also helped keep my nausea more manageable too. I feel a noticeable difference after sessions.

[prvc678]

Vitamin B6 3x per day makes a huge difference for me. I take 25 mg roughly every 8 hours, including when I first wake up, after lunch, and right before bed. And eating saltines or pretzel sticks and drinking water when I start to feel the queasiness creeping in again helps as well.

[uniquename]

I heard peanut butter is supposed to help. DH brought me peanut butter on toast before I got out of bed this morning and I felt the best I have in a long time.

I accidentally bought strong peppermint toothpaste, which I hate. But it seems to minimize the gagging I normally have when pregnant. Which is awesome bc I've been slacking on enough other stuff.

And go outside. It is too bad that it is winter bc fresh air makes me feel so much better. Which is hard to do when you're tired and nauseas...

[pittpurple]

I'm in the 'no vomitting but all day nausea' camp as well. It's horrible. I have never felt this awful for this long before, there's just no breaks in it. I'm struggling a lot.

[kimmycup]

Ginger ale and saltines! I also try to eat small portions throughout the day. Mints have been helping me too.

[cocobellaf]

Diclegis + Zofran. I finally was able to stomach a small dinner last night, and a small breakfast this morning. This is the pits. My entire life right now is centered on trying to find something that I can eat AND that will fill up this gnawing pit in my stomach. So hungry.

The pharmacist last night mentioned that her sister would drink chocolate milk to help herself feel full. I might try that.

ETA:  I've noticed that as long as I don't smell the food cooking, I can eat it more easily.  H picked me up something to eat last night, but the minute he started cooking chicken for himself, I was back to the toilet.  I just can't stand the smell of food right now.

[ginabini]

Eating constantly has been the key for me. Its like I can't let my stomach ever be empty. So I try to munch on a little something every hour. When I really don't feel like eating but know I need to, I found its helpful for me to start with a little bit of fruit... like a small handful of grapes or raspberries. Some thing about the juicy fruit makes it not feel like "food"? Then once that settles I can eat a little more.

Staying hydrated has also been key for me!

[those3words]

If I can get a protein down (usually string cheese or egg) I'll feel better-ish for a few minutes. I'm taking Diclegis - but it really is only helping a tiny bit. I have real ginger ale - like Reed's around all the time. Saltines.
I spent most of Monday in the bathroom at work praying to throw up just for like 30 seconds of relief. My last pregnancy was bad and I lost 15-20 lbs in first tri. This time it is so much worse.

We have tickets for the Nutcracker tomorrow night. I found some Zofran from last time - I think I'm going to take it just to have 4 hours of feeling normal-ish and be able to enjoy the show.

[vk]

The thought of food makes me want to gag. I haven't eaten a decent meal since Saturday. I have been trying to eat something small (a few crackers, piece of toast) every few hours. I was sick the entire time for DS. I am crossing everything that this goes away after first tri this time around.

[tootsie]

I usually vom first thing in the morning, I think because of my empty stomach. I have to wait to eat after I take my thyroid meds though, so I'm kind of fucked. Oh well.

[glaze]

I caved and took zofran this morning. I just needed a break. I was up all night last night puking and dry heaving. The dry heaving has been really bad this time around, I rather actually puke something up and get it over with. The zofran made me feel like 90% better and I was actually able to eat a nice breakfast this morning.

cocobellaf , I'm not a milk drinker but have been drinking chocolate milk and it's been hitting the spot!

Otherwise not much else is helping. Varies from day to day. Food is just not appealing right now. B6 does nothing for me either and I puked up these ginger chews that were suppose to help with nausea.

[kimmycup]

I want chocolate milk but scared I'll throw it up

[cocobellaf]

tootsie, my doctor has me take my thyroid meds at bedtime to avoid that.

glaze, the zofran seemed to help me A LOT. I'm hitting almost 24 hrs since I took it, so we'll see if it ramps back up or not.

[harlowjune1984]

Dec 1, 2015 21:44:56 GMT -5 uniquename said:

I heard peanut butter is supposed to help. DH brought me peanut butter on toast before I got out of bed this morning and I felt the best I have in a long time.

I accidentally bought strong peppermint toothpaste, which I hate. But it seems to minimize the gagging I normally have when pregnant. Which is awesome bc I've been slacking on enough other stuff.

And go outside. It is too bad that it is winter bc fresh air makes me feel so much better. Which is hard to do when you're tired and nauseas...

I felt awful this morning when I woke up, so I tried your peanut butter on toast thing, and I am actually feeling really good right now! So far I am two hours after eating it, and I still feel pretty good. Apparently, I am going to have to live off of peanut butter for this pregnancy!

[lostinfaith225]

Hot chocolate has been a good filler for me.

[housecarder]

I'm so mad right now. I have been doing the B6 and unisom and still puking on the regular. So I asked my OB to prescribe me some zofran. She did with the instructions to take 1 every 8 hours but only sent in a prescription for 30 pills. That's only 10 days worth. Guess I'll have to try and ration them out with B6 in between

[harlowjune1984]

Dec 2, 2015 16:24:27 GMT -5 housecarder said:

I'm so mad right now. I have been doing the B6 and unisom and still puking on the regular. So I asked my OB to prescribe me some zofran. She did with the instructions to take 1 every 8 hours but only sent in a prescription for 30 pills. That's only 10 days worth. Guess I'll have to try and ration them out with B6 in between

Are you sick at night around bedtime? If not, i would do the zofran during the two doses while you are awake, and then maybe do the B6and unisom for the evening dose. 

[glaze]

Dec 2, 2015 16:24:27 GMT -5 housecarder said:

I'm so mad right now. I have been doing the B6 and unisom and still puking on the regular. So I asked my OB to prescribe me some zofran. She did with the instructions to take 1 every 8 hours but only sent in a prescription for 30 pills. That's only 10 days worth. Guess I'll have to try and ration them out with B6 in between

I took half of one (4mg) at 7 this morning and I still feel pretty good. Just one might last you all day/night. 

[housecarder]

Dec 2, 2015 16:56:43 GMT -5 harlowjune1984 said:

Dec 2, 2015 16:24:27 GMT -5 housecarder said:

I'm so mad right now. I have been doing the B6 and unisom and still puking on the regular. So I asked my OB to prescribe me some zofran. She did with the instructions to take 1 every 8 hours but only sent in a prescription for 30 pills. That's only 10 days worth. Guess I'll have to try and ration them out with B6 in between

Are you sick at night around bedtime? If not, i would do the zofran during the two doses while you are awake, and then maybe do the B6and unisom for the evening dose. 

I'm sick all the time and work a 12 hour overnight shift. I just want to get through the day without puking. I know with twins it will be worse but I don't understand why I was given so few. I guess we will make it work.

[glaze]

Dec 2, 2015 17:23:56 GMT -5 housecarder said:

Dec 2, 2015 16:56:43 GMT -5 harlowjune1984 said:

Are you sick at night around bedtime? If not, i would do the zofran during the two doses while you are awake, and then maybe do the B6and unisom for the evening dose. 

I'm sick all the time and work a 12 hour overnight shift. I just want to get through the day without puking. I know with twins it will be worse but I don't understand why I was given so few. I guess we will make it work.

That's rough Hopefully you can get a refill if you need it. I couldn't imagine doing a 12 hour overnight shift right now, props to you.

[housecarder]

Dec 2, 2015 17:28:13 GMT -5 glaze said:

Dec 2, 2015 17:23:56 GMT -5 housecarder said:

I'm sick all the time and work a 12 hour overnight shift. I just want to get through the day without puking. I know with twins it will be worse but I don't understand why I was given so few. I guess we will make it work.

That's rough Hopefully you can get a refill if you need it. I couldn't imagine doing a 12 hour overnight shift right now, props to you.

For a while snacking on crackers or pretzels throughout the night helped but right now not so much. I'm hoping the zofran helps some, although so far I'm still struggling. How long does it normally take to kick in?

[madamewaffles]

Dec 2, 2015 16:24:27 GMT -5 housecarder said:

I'm so mad right now. I have been doing the B6 and unisom and still puking on the regular. So I asked my OB to prescribe me some zofran. She did with the instructions to take 1 every 8 hours but only sent in a prescription for 30 pills. That's only 10 days worth. Guess I'll have to try and ration them out with B6 in between

I think this is the typical dispensement for Zofran. Do you get refills?

[housecarder]

Dec 2, 2015 19:18:19 GMT -5 madamewaffles said:

Dec 2, 2015 16:24:27 GMT -5 housecarder said:

I'm so mad right now. I have been doing the B6 and unisom and still puking on the regular. So I asked my OB to prescribe me some zofran. She did with the instructions to take 1 every 8 hours but only sent in a prescription for 30 pills. That's only 10 days worth. Guess I'll have to try and ration them out with B6 in between

I think this is the typical dispensement for Zofran. Do you get refills?

I'm sure I can get refills but my insurance will only fill a month at a time, so if I need it every 8 hours I'll run out before next month. Not a huge deal in the long run, I'll just try to hold out for work days to use them.

[lostinfaith225]

Dec 2, 2015 16:24:27 GMT -5 housecarder said:

I'm so mad right now. I have been doing the B6 and unisom and still puking on the regular. So I asked my OB to prescribe me some zofran. She did with the instructions to take 1 every 8 hours but only sent in a prescription for 30 pills. That's only 10 days worth. Guess I'll have to try and ration them out with B6 in between

You should ask for refills. My dr gave me the same instructions. I take it two times and take phinergan at night.

[madamewaffles]

Dec 2, 2015 19:23:01 GMT -5 housecarder said:

Dec 2, 2015 19:18:19 GMT -5 madamewaffles said:

I think this is the typical dispensement for Zofran. Do you get refills?

I'm sure I can get refills but my insurance will only fill a month at a time, so if I need it every 8 hours I'll run out before next month. Not a huge deal in the long run, I'll just try to hold out for work days to use them.

That is lame. You should be able to take meds as dosed! I would call your OB to see if they can re-write the prescription to give you more supply.

[cavewmn]

I have nausea a lot of the time and acid. But I just make sure to eat right when it comes on and it helps.

I'm not usually a pukey person anyway. Last time I puked was 2008ish or 2009ish.

[littlesthobo]

Nausea is hitting me this morning. Thanks for the peanut butter tip, ladies! Had it on toast this morning and it helped a bit. Only 7 more hours until I can go home.