minty thanks 
I think I may be just over the hump. Puking has stopped. Meds stopped now. Still not left bed other than to use bathroom. Still eaten nothing, but cramps have eased a lot. Guts feel fucked though. Almost like post labour....
pseudo 
don't you find at seven months they can really put away your milk though, in seemingly much less time. Iirc about a pint in about a minute. A few times a day of that soon adds up!
Well done on the job weshould
Aah sayra that's bloody rubbish - no pun intended 
best and wombat I had an absolute sodding nightmare when I first bc in Jan. Managed to gain half a stone in the first few weeks! What I found worked for me apart from some copious swearing was to experiment with veg quantity/dairy restriction/water intake and portion size.
I discovered the following things
I can tolerate quite a bit of dairy, but only small amounts of really good quality veg.
My portion sizes were way too big and needed adjusting accordingly.
I need to sip my water throughout the day - not guzzle huge drafts then piss the lot away.
Not drinking enough water is akin to eating chocolate.
These are my crosses to bear. If you can investigate yourself 'scientifically' you will find out your own parameters within the rules.
Pisses 
we are not on a diet! This is a WOE dontchyaknow those cakeybastards
applauds calzone
pingu you need to have what I like to call a nice ol' 'skep'.
Basically tell your 'mates' if they really are mates they won't fucking badger you about having booze. Go over for some fun and arm yourself with some sparkly water, fresh mint, lemon, limes and ice cubes, and a lovely big glass. Make yourself a beautiful looking, clinky sounding drink of sparkly iced water with garnish and a splash of lime/lemon, and be prepared to get silly without getting pissed.
When you have achieved this extraordinary feat once, it is easier each time afterwards. You will feel like a goddam superhuman.