Well, I thought I had all this nausea business licked, but as luck would have it, it has returned with a vengence as if to say, "HA HA! You thought I was gone!"
Not only do I feel as nauseous as I did before, but now I am actually throwing up. Last night I honestly thought my baby was going to come out of my mouth at any second. After wretching as hard as I did, how can it still be safely tucked inside my womb-- oblivious to the hell that has been unleashed upon it's mother?
No one ever said pregnancy was easy, but I honestly was in for a shock. I pictured myself as a glowing, feminine beauty, laying on the couch with freshly pedicured feet while my hubby brought me my dinner on a tray. Hello. So not what is happening. I look as bad as a I feel. My back is covered in pimples (can we say ew?) which has never before happened to me and my face doesn't look much better. My husband, although generally sweet and helpful, has tired of my whining and complaining. Let him try being pregnant. One day of pimples, barfing, constipation, exhaustion, and horribly sore breasts would most likely send a man to his grave. Now I've gone and scared you ladies from ever wanting to get pregnant. Don't worry, in seven months I will have forgotten this hell and be quietly rocking my little one to sleep, eager to do the whole thing again. But for now, I am wondering how any woman gets through it, let alone goes to work every day, worrying that her lunch is about to end up on an unsuspecting co-worker. I could use your prayers.
Posted by Hannah at September 7, 2005 09:27 PMIt's really weird and gross, but I've been getting little pimples in my hairline! They are a blast to pop though, because I loooooooove popping pimples. I'm gross.
I'm SO sorry you were puking all night! :( You poor thing!! Take it easy and concentrate on feeling well. xoxo
Posted by: girl from florida at September 7, 2005 10:53 PMgood post. I am sorry about the puking and the pimples. i hope you get better soon.
Posted by: feli at September 8, 2005 02:46 AMSending you good wishes!!!
Posted by: Ani at September 8, 2005 10:03 AMholding good thoughts for you...the good part, as you already are aware, is that most mothers forget about their morning sickness as soon as they have a little one to cradle as they coo back at them.
and that's why men will never be in charge of being pregnant - they're not made for it. and i'm sure in most ways they are thankful for it. well at least mike is ;)
have you tried taking some preserved sour plums or ginger from the asian store? those help with the nausea and puking.
Posted by: stef at September 8, 2005 12:51 PMSending lots your way.
Posted by: Pink Sun Drops at September 9, 2005 01:24 AMIt will go away soon enough. I just got mine over with about 2 weeks ago and now I want to eat everything in sight. My pimples have not gone away though and I hate that even more than puking :) Hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: Amanda at September 9, 2005 10:59 AMAaahhh. Just remember, this too shall pass.
As I was reminded in my first trimester, it's kind of a good sign to feel nauseated, as it indicates that your body is going through all the necessary trauma to get your baby off to a good start. (Not that lack of nausea is always a bad sign.)
Also, I'm hoping your doctor already told you this, but one of the contributing factors to the nausea is fluctuations in your blood sugar. So if you eat frequently it helps, because your blood sugar isn't dipping so much. That really worked for me - I gained weight, but I felt much better once I started eating more frequently.