I cracked and used Vicks Sinex .. It sucks being ill and pregnant

[tedmundo]

Spent all of last night googling and reading about using nasal sprays in pregnancy. I am 26 weeks pregnant and on day 6 of an all round blinder of a cold.

At 3am, half demented with lack of sleep, I used the Sinex. Just one spray in each nostril. And then I slept for the next 4 hrs. That is more complete sleep than I have had for days.

The guilt of motherhood starts early in this house .....

Anyone else suffering a cold right now? Come moan with me.

[BedHog]

You poor thing. I remember the same thing when I was pregnant. If it's any help I found that saline nasal spray (the sort you use for snotty babies) provided good relief from that awful sinus pain. Worth a try if you're a bit nervous about the Sinex. Hope you feel better soon.

[tedmundo]

Hi bedhog, I tried the saline and it just didn't help enough.

This is the house of woe. Ds2 and I are snuggled up on the sofa watching Alvin and the Chipmunks trying to get better. Surely that is penance enough for taking the drugs?!

[cupcake78]

I'm sure you'll be fine! I'm 10wks have horrible ms and ds has brought home a cold bug from school :(. Everytime I sneeze I either want to pee myself or throw up.

It's really very unpleasant, I'm living off paracetamol, hot drinks and Jakemans menthol sweets. I have no idea if I can have them but don't see why not.

[tedmundo]

Oh cupcake you poor thing. The thought of morning sickness right now makes me shiver. I also kept leaking when I retched. It's desperate isn't it? I hope you both feel better soon.

[rrreow]

I used nasal spray (Superdrug one for allergies I think it was) when I had a cold around 5 weeks and didn't know I was pregnant. The subsequent two colds (am now 12 weeks.. oh joy at having a toddler who brings home every single cold in existence!) I've used saline nasal spray which doesn't work as well but at least makes it bearable and I don't have to worry.