Hello ladies
Sorry to hear of the new sufferers joining us and the continued struggles.
Does anyone else get fed up of being asked how they are or how they feel? Imy starting to feel like I should have a t-shirt made saying 'dizzy, nauseous, don't ask' or something.
Holly: I have the same thoughts about premature births and I'm sure we're not the only ones hoping for a healthy but early baby. I think it's natural when you suffer through something like this.
Oaklahoma: I've been on 4mg 2x a day until the last few weeks when I've weaned it down to just the morning dose.
Magnum: I was small bump size wise at 20 weeks. I've struggled because I still bloat quite a lot so technically look bigger than I am. No issues with baby's size though so try not to worry. I sought reassurance here and it has helped. Congrats on your baby girl!
Mellee: glad DD is not teething and I wish you well for the next few days. I am sure you will cope. I'm glad the nausea is easing and hope your food aversions start to as well.
Castle: woo! Looking forward to hearing about your trip over the drawbridge and hope all goes well.
My vertigo is still causing the most issues for me at the moment, or whatever it is that makes me dizzy and lightheaded most of the time. Not sure if my nausea has been worse because of baby's movements, hitting 24 weeks or the dizzy spells but I've definitely noticed an increase the last 2 weeks and have started wanting to gag on my food the last few days,now and again. Been pretty bad today. Whoever it was discussing 'good days', I technically have good weeks atm but still have to watch what I do or I pay for it. DS has pretty much had to entertain himself today as I felt so crap and had to lie down away from him as the noise was making things so much worse. Days like today make me really glad he's just turned 6 as I'm not sure how I would cope with a toddler.
Lucinda: I've only been back at work for 3 weeks on phased return and am now off for these 2 for the Easter break. My timetable when I go back in only about 20+ hrs and made up of a couple of classes, some support work and admin time,so hopefully I will cope. If I really struggle I've been told I can go back to part time hours and I've reached the point where it won't affect my maternity pay. However, we still don't know exactly what is happening moving wise and won't know for definite whether we can buy a house until the beginning of May so I have to hold out a while so we can continue saving. I also had to move back my physio appointment because of work and won't be seen until 10th May. Fingers crossed the SPD worsening continues to be very slow.
Someone mentioned sore boobs. Mine were very sore and itchy at the beginning and then I've had a few weeks without suffering too much. The soreness and itchiness is now back so maybe there is a link between them and the nausea. I'm going to finally purchase a non-wired bra as I don't think seams and things are helping the situation.
Someone also said about bursting into sobs suddenly. There was a period of a few weeks where that kept happening to me. I put it down to stress and hormones and generally feeling crap. Not really happened since,though if I'm feeling particularly rubbish I do feel a very strong urge to cry. Just go with it. Your body knows what it needs and sometimes a quick release of tears helps.
Some good news though - my hair doesn't seem to be falling out anymore and baby and I both got the all clear from the midwife, which was nice to hear.
Anyway, sorry for the long post, I will try to reply more often again as it definitely helps keep me going. Not sure where I would be without this thread.
Take care everyone