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On Friday, I think I might have hit bottom. We were out of pretty much everything, so while Bee was at Cole's house, I took Cakes to Wal-Mart. She ate "chee-chee-cheese" (her word for mac and cheese), and I had a piece of chicken from the deli. Afterward we trailed around getting groceries, and I started feeling really sick. By the time we got through check-out, I was sweating and dizzy. On the way home, I called my husband, and I was trying to tell him that I felt really bad, and suddenly I just knew that I was going to throw up. I yelled, "I have to pull over!" and threw the phone down. I pulled the car to the curb, jumped out (leaving my door open), ran around, and threw up in the grass in front of a furniture restoration business. The whole time, Cakes was yelling, "Oh no Mommy! Are you havin' to frow up AGAIN?"
By the time I got home, I was weak and shaky and could barely put one foot in front of the other. My husband met me at the door, and took Cakes to her room for nap. I got a drink of water and laid down on our bed, and my sweet husband, who felt so awful for me, tucked me in and told me to try to get some rest. I couldn't sleep because I'd barely eaten anything, and what I did eat didn't stay down. My head was pounding, and my whole body was shaking.
It was not good times, I can tell you that.
The weekend wasn't much better. Last night I was having fantasies about going to the hospital and getting an IV drip of Phenergan, because I knew that it would knock me out and I wouldn't have to be miserable anymore. This Thursday we have another visit with our midwife, and unless things start to drastically improve this week, I'm going to ask her to please give me something that will make it better.
Today I'm going to get Bee to swimming lessons, and try to get the kitchen in order, but I'm keeping my expectations very low. I really hope that tomorrow, I'll be able to report to you that yes, things actually were better.
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Oh - poor you... the first trimester is so difficult, definitely don't be afraid to talk to your doctor about it. I ended up taking something when I was pregnant with Sam, after having to go in for IV fluids because I couldn't hold anything down. Just keep reminding yourself that the pregnancy is strong and healthy and that's a good thing :-)
Sending warm thoughts your way, Heather!
I completely understand your misery. My youngest is 4 months old and I spent the first 16 weeks crying and puking and crying some more. I was on Phenergan until I couldn't keep it down and then I had to do the suppositories. The problem being that it knocks you out and kids love to get into trouble when mommy is in a drug induced state laying on the recliner :)
Oh absolutely ask her to give you something. You're probably shaky because you need food, and of course the food won't stay down, so hopefully she can help.
It will all go away soon, I imagine, but nobody likes being sick. I remember when my brother was going thru chemo, and then afterwards a bone marrow transplant and he would get so sick and he handled it much better than I would have.
I am a wimp when I am throwing up. I just hate it so you have my sympathy.
Oh, Heather! I am so sorry..and I can totally relate. I spent many weeks in bed with my third. I felt dizzy every time I tried to go upstairs to tuck my kids in bed. I will be praying for you.
Bless your heart. Hope the day got better.
Oh Heather, I will pray for you right now!!!
Okay, did that :) I wish I lived near you so I could come over and help you somehow!!!
Praying that your morning (all day/night) sickness is gone soon!!!
Love Ya, Janel
My sweet friend, I so wish I could be there to help you out or that I had some wonderful magic bullet rememdy that would bring you back to 100%. I'm praying for you.
What are those shakes all about? I got them very bad several times during my first trimester...I felt sooo cold and could not get warm and just shook uncontrolably!
Please tell me that the second trimester is coming up soon! I want your misery to be over!
Heather- you are in my prayers! I understand. I remember dreaming of going to the hospital so they could make it better and let me sleep. If it wasn't morning sickness it was migraine headaches. It is sad when our fantasies are of laying in the hospital, :)
but as one poster said this is all signs of a healthy stable pregnancy. Even though that doesn't help when you can't cope.
You are in survival mode right now do the bare minimum to survive and the rest will wait.
I wish you lived closer to me so I could help you.
I hope your day was better. I remember when I was pregnant with Zai having Dave stop the car in a hurry & vomiting in the gutter -not fun.
OK trying to look at the plus side - I bet you've lost that weight you were trying to lose last year.
Tomorrow will be better & in January when you're holding your baby it will all be worth it.
Oh Heather, it is SO awful isn't it?! I know that in my third pregnancy everything was worse.... I don't know why, but everything I had experienced in my first two pregnancies was 10 times worse in William's!! Mind you, most of the sickness/ nausea was over for me by about 16 weeks. I will be praying for you; it isn't easy, just lean on Him and keep your mind on that precious baby who you'll get to meet in just a little while! Your body is working so hard- it's no wonder it's suffering with these symptoms. But He who made this baby LOVES YOU!! :) He WILL get you through this. :) Take care,
Saminda. xo
I hope today is better for you! I can't tell you to enjoy your pregnancy right now because who would enjoy constantly feeling barfy. But, I know in a year you'll look back and think it was all worth it.
I think I might be enjoying your pregnancy more than you right now. Hang in there! Also, in my head your baby's name is Patrick or Patricia. FYI.
Thinking of you and praying for you!
You are doing it!
I wish I had a suggestion--but alas none.
I will say a prayer and hope that things get better with time.
You poor thing! Have you asked your doctor for some Zofran? I discovered that I should have asked for it earlier. Don't be shy! Hope you get feeling better soon.
Hey! I hope you feel better soon, and be sure to ask your dr/midwife about something for the nausea! That is such a terrible feeling!
Heather, sometimes it blows me away how very similar we are. No wonder I love your blog!
After I posted I googled how to pronounce it, just so I wouldn't be embarassed, and then bless your heart you did the same thing. Thank you for the thought, great minds think alike, lol!
I am sure we are twins separated at birth....except I was separated for years before you came along since I am older. I'll bet I'm taller too, sigh....
Hope you're feeling better soon. I had phenergan for a few days and I slept most of the time.
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