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Pregnancy

Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

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Today has been a bad day

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Emma321q · 23/03/2015 19:08

Hi guys

I'm 10 weeks and 5days pregnant with my first baby and I have had a really rough day. I got very little sleep (approx 1-2 hours) last night. I have had terrible morning sickness all day whilst at work and have been sick both this morning and this evening. My lower back is giving me quite a lot of grief making it difficult to stand/ bend. Now I feel shattered, have a headache and feel quite shaky.

I really don't want to complain too much as this is a much wanted pregnancy but I never expected to have days as bad as this so early on.

Not really sure why I'm posting on here except to hopefully hear that others have been through the same and any advice to help me get through the rest of the week.

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Gunpowder · 23/03/2015 19:14

Oh you poor thing. Early pregnancy is so tough. Is there anything you can face eating? Even if it's just crisps/apple/biscuit? Then I'd take a couple of paracetamol, hot bath and early bed. Hope you feel better soon.

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Emma321q · 23/03/2015 19:15

Thanks gunpowder. I'm currently attempting a cheese roll.

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ihatelego · 23/03/2015 19:17

I'd also recommend a nice bath to ease your back, painkillers, a glass of water and an early night, fingers crossed you'll feel a bit better and have a better day tomorrow x

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Emma321q · 23/03/2015 19:18

I have to say I'm a little concerned about the back pains. Is this normal?

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sarkymare · 23/03/2015 19:20

Who cares if it is a much wanted pregnancy? Complain as much as you like my love!

I'm just over 10 weeks and very sick too. I was sat by the toilet as per bloody usual at 3am sobbing my heart out a few days ago. It's just relentless and draining and it gets me down so much it's unreal. My back hurts too from all the hunching over. Early pregnancy can be seriously hard going.

Are you usually this sick? Perhaps it's worth booking an appointment with your GP and see if they can prescribe something? I'm currently on cyclazine and metro-something or other. They have made a huge difference to the sickness and I now have more good days than bad.

I hope tomorrow is a much better day for you

Hotpotpie · 23/03/2015 19:24

You poor thing, nothing worse than being sick, I'm just getting over a cold and sobbed the other night because I couldn't take anything for it. It does get better I promise, by 15 weeks last time I felt amazing. You will feel better soon

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Emma321q · 23/03/2015 19:27

You guys are brilliant. It is so good to hear that others feel the same.

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quesadillas · 23/03/2015 19:27

Same here. I feel shocking. I've been whinging all day, which I feel guilty about. Seriously thinking of sacking off work for the rest of the week to try and rest properly.

Cisforcat · 23/03/2015 20:46

Ms was created by the devil! I was seriously rough til 16 or so weeks but did give in and go to the GP as I just simply couldn't cope with working full time and a 6 month old. I was given some anti sickness medication and it made each day a bit more manageable. Don't be afraid to ask for some if u need it.

Good kuck and hope it passes.

stubbornstains · 23/03/2015 20:51

You know that hormone relaxin, that makes the ligaments in your pelvis relax to let the baby out easier? It starts affecting your body stupidly early in pregnancy, IMO- and not only your pelvis, but also your back etc. Hence back ache so early on. Serious design flaw, if you ask me.....

Ladypug · 23/03/2015 20:51

I'm also struggling, 9 weeks + 6 and feel shattered and like crap all the time. DH is working nights and that's when I feel worst, trying to be on it at work all the time and I'm just exhausted and sick constantly, this HAS to get better! :-(

nottheOP · 23/03/2015 20:56

It sucks. Your body gives you a load of hormones to ensure you forget all this and have more.

RhiannonElward · 23/03/2015 20:56

You're not alone OP, there's nothing abnormal about having a good moan, early pregnancy is, frankly, crap. It gets better, hang in there and do whatever you need to do to get through it, take some time off work if necessary.

BiscuitsofYum · 23/03/2015 21:01

Pregnancy sucks! I was sick as a dog all the way through.. But its ok to moan, especially on here as everyone knows what your going through!
The back pain is terrible too, it comes from weight from baby tilting your pelvis forward, so to keep walking upright you have to arch your back more.

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Emma321q · 23/03/2015 21:07

I definitely think it is the lower back/ hip pain that is making me feel so rough. Because of the pain I'm not sleeping properly therefore I'm shattered in the day and everything else then seems even more problematic than it would if I had more energy. I just need the back ache to stop.

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Allstoppedup · 23/03/2015 21:09

Early pregnancy is grim. I'm 12 weeks with my second and my sickness is JUST improving a little but the exhaustion is horrible.

You have all my sympathy. Like others have said, it all sounds very normal so try not to worry. Take some paracetamol (perfectly safe) have a soak in the bath/a long shower and then get in your p.js and just rest as much as possible.

Congratulations on your pregnancy and really don't worry about complaining. Both of my babies have been very much wanted but I HATED my first pregnancy with a passion and this one is shaping up to be fairly poo as well. Hope you have a better day tomorrow.

Allstoppedup · 23/03/2015 21:11

Ooh, also, try pillows at the small of your back/between your knees if you are sleeping on your side.

I've not had a bad back yet but with my last DC my lower back was bloody awful and this helped a little bit at night.

2015isgoingtobeBIG · 23/03/2015 21:14

Try a hot water bottle on your back (as long as nowhere near your tummy this is ok) when you go to bed and shove a regular pillow between your legs. Might just put your body in a more comfortable position to sleep. I found I always felt ten times worse if I was more tired than normal first tri exhaustion.

It can get better but don't worry about moaning if it doesn't or you swap this current discomfort for another gripe. I've realised it's normal and only IRL that you're meant to pretend pregnancy is a dream

Cookiesallforme · 23/03/2015 21:26

Oh bless you, early pregnancy symptoms are a rough ride.
I found some days worse than others, but try and rest as much as you can.

On a positive note, I have always been told by midwives/ Gps that feeling/ being sick is a sign that baby is doing great, due to all the hormones flying around the body. Whether this is true or not, I don't know, but when I was really unwell during both my pregnancies, I did take comfort in that!

What worked for me with morning ( fuck knows why it's called morning) sickness was to try to never be really hungry, as that used to make me feel a thousand times worse. It's a catch twenty two really, as eating is the last thing you want to do when you are being sick. I used to keep a packet of rich tea biscuits by my bed and used to nibble on them when I first woke up and during the night. Also mints. I sucked on them constantly. Not the super strong ones, just polos or something similar. They really, really helped me when I felt so sick and unwell.

May sound stupid too but stay away from spicy or strong foods. Keep it plain and simple. Not that you can probably stomach much else, but try and stick to that. My GP gave me that advice. Worked well for me.

Good luck OP and congratulations :)

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