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24 weeks and still ill!

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richtea12 · 26/09/2013 18:35

I'm 24 + 4 and still have nausea everyday and feel exhausted. Has anyone else had this experience? Is it likely to last the whole way through?! I'm working reduced hours as I find the more tired I get the more sick I feel but I've been told I'll have to take a pay cut.

I always mention it to the midwife and they just say that it's normal but nearly everyone else I talk to who's been pregnant say they hardly felt sick at all! I'm beginning to wonder if I'm imagining it!

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Limoncellolovely · 26/09/2013 18:54

Sorry you feel so ill but I think every pregnancy is different. I was ill and exhausted throughout my pregnancy with my daughter, even threw up the morning I gave birth, I also ended up reducing my hours at work, the pain of giving birth was worth it to lose the constant feelings of nausea. I was dreading my next pregnancy for no other reason than the sickness however with my son I was just ill for about the first twelve or so weeks then I felt fine. Think there is a support thread on here somewhere.

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richtea12 · 26/09/2013 19:04

Limon - thanks for your reply, it's good to know it's not just me and I guess the plus side is it will help me through labour knowing that I'll finally be able to drink a cup of tea again at the end!!

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steeking · 26/09/2013 19:12

I vommed on a regular basis during both my pregnancies. The worst was being nearly due and heaving over the toilet whilst holding a wodge of tissue over my fanjo to stop me weeing over myself.

EeyoreIsh · 26/09/2013 19:50

Sorry you're still feeling ill Sad

I don't think work can reduce your wages though, if your doctor has signed you onto reduced hours for pregnancy reasons. (not an hr person but that is my understanding after I went on reduced hours for pregnancy sickness.)

FantasticMax · 26/09/2013 22:19

Sorry you're not feeling well. I was exactly the same and felt so envious of people who were only ill for the first 12 weeks then felt normal.

I hate to say it but my sickness lasted till well into the last trimester (maybe 34/35 weeks?), and by the time it eased up I had other discomforts - heartburn, back pain, etc. Pregnancy was not an enjoyable experience for me so I do have every sympathy for you. It will get better though, you can't be pregnant forever!

woollysocksaresexy · 27/09/2013 11:01

Hi richtea,
Don't know if it would help to know that I am now 29+ 4 and my sickness has been much better for the last couple of weeks, so there is still hope for you!
I have absolutely found that the sickness has been the worst thing about pregnancy... I am already dreading another pregnancy because of it, and I haven't even got through my first pregnancy yet!
I have resorted to the drugs though... they don't get rid of it completely but make it more bearable, so definitely worth it for me.
Hope you feel better soon

SuperStrength · 27/09/2013 19:11

It maybe that you have reflux which is causing you to throw up...it did with me. This time I know what it feels like so when I get that funny feeling i take a gulp of Gaviscon.....sorts out the sickness.

womma · 27/09/2013 20:13

Oh you poor soul, I really feel for you! I think only someone who has suffered can understand how awful the sickness can be. I sincerely hope it eases up for you very soon.

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