To get through first trimester with another child

[Seaglass87]

I'm 6.5 weeks and have had awful nausea pretty much all day every day for a week. I'm also shattered. I work 30 hours a week and have a 4 year old who is very attached to me.
I know millions of women do this every day but I'm really struggling.
My husband is really supportive but he works two jobs and he's also broken his foot.
Please hit me with your best tips and advice to get through this first (hopefully just first) trimester).

Honestly whatever it takes. I had a 2 year old, DH away with work for weeks and a load of animals. I batch cooked for DD so it was just a case of heating up, same for me and the housework took a back seat. Mine lasted from 6-16 weeks and it’s so so hard! Don’t feel guilty if your child has a load of screen time or snacks. You’ve just got to survive the day.

Greek yoghurt and smoothies are a Godsend.
Eat something before you get out of bed- try and workout your "goldilocks" just right amount of food that will prevent the nausea that comes with either an overly empty or overly full stomach.
Smell citrus scents.
Unlimited screen time for older child until this passes.
Sip don't gulp your drinks.
It will pass it will pass it will pass!

You just need to keep reminding yourself it's temporary.

Also carbs are best for nausea.

Agree with pp - you need to ensure you don't let yourself get over-hungry as that also makes nausea worse.

Eat little and often. Carbs.

I was pretty much the same as you, worked full time with 4 year old. I found going to bed a few nights a week at 8 with my son helped a lot as I would get a good 10/11 hour nights sleep. I would also nap at the weekend and DP would take our son out. The nausea I got took cyclizine and managed to soldier through, it wasn't pleasant though and definitely harder than the first time.

Whatever your standards are, lower them. Do less, rest more - at work and at home. Work should provide you with somewhere to go and lie down for breaks, have they? With your child, this is a good time to watch a the Disney/Pixar greats.

I just had to put the TV on all day for DC1 as I developed hyperemesis gravidarum by 8 weeks and it lasted until DC2 was born. The theme tune to the Youtube show "Helper Cars" still makes me get pangs of nausea!

Thank you everyone. I was half expecting everyone to tell me to just toughen up so thank you for your kindness and ideas. I've got a shopping list being delivered today with some of your ideas.

Medication. Made such a difference for me.

Who are all the twats voting YABU?? It’s bloody hard!

Anyway just whatever you can do to get you through. I laid in bed while DD (also 4 when I was pregnant) played on the iPad beside me. Keep eating small amounts to keep the nausea at bay- polos helped a bit for me. Stuff the housework, the dust will still be there in second trimester, focus on the essentials (clean clothes, no biohazards in the kitchen) and screw the rest

Oh and yes to medication! I had proclaperazine (sp?) and it took the edge off