Morning Sickness

May 15, 2014

Though I know I should be counting myself lucky, sometimes it's a little hard. I've got morning sickness, though luckily I haven't actually GOTTEN sick, I sure feel like I want to. There are a few things I've been doing to try to make it go away. Last weekend, I kind of got it a little under control. Most of the time, if I eat as soon as I'm starting to feel the twinges of nausea coming on, I can get rid of it. I'm trying to eat better things and stuff that is supposed to be better for pregnant ladies and growing babies. I'm not great at it but it's kind of working.

I'm also trying to keep track of what is a problem, and how to avoid it. Last night, we went out for Mike's birthday. Luckily I was feeling well and I actually ate a little more than I normally do. The last time I did this, I think something similar happened... I got heartburn overnight (it was worse THIS time) and felt especially crummy in the morning. The nights are usually my best time (good sleep while I still can is welcome!) but not so much this time. Today I've gagged a few times and thought I was going to be sick but still holding on. Phew, it's getting hard! I ended up going home to nap the last time (it was a little over a week ago) but I don't want to do that again if I can help it. Eating isn't helping much, so I'm not sure what to do!

The other thing that's a little rough this week is food aversion. Smells aren't bothering me too much yet (usually!), as I hear they are apt to do, but every time I THINK of a meal that at the present time sounds gross to me (it just depends sometimes... so weird!) I feel like I'm going to gag. I ate something on Tuesday, which I also had Monday and was fine with, that whenever it crosses my mind, I seriously almost hurl. Just thinking about it now is getting to me. That is so weird! All my lunches this week since that have all been gagging me. I went and got Subway instead yesterday so I wouldn't have to eat what I brought. Often times, only ONE thing that I can think of at any given meal sounds good, so if I can, and if it's not terrible for me, I get it. Lately, I really want Sunchips too... Oh jeez. This little deal can go away anytime, it sure makes my life a little tricky!

Overall, I am lucky and doing well, it's just a big adjustment for me to go from feeling good most of the time to feeling 'urk' (coining the phrase ;) almost always. I hear the second trimester is much less tricky, and I'm counting down the weeks, hopefully only five more. Man, I'm tired... ;)