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Please everyone I need your best tips for dealing with first trimester nausea!

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mscongeniality · 12/10/2017 21:05

Hi all,

I'm thinking about ttc child number 2 but my first trimester with my first child has left me quite traumatised. After he was born I swore I wouldn't have anymore kids but I'm finally at a place mentally where I'm ready for another.

I had horrible nausea starting from about week 6 till week 12. The worst part was that it was constant and unrelenting because I couldn't get relief from throwing up. I had to force myself to throw up maybe a handful of times and would feel better, but it didn't happen easily. So I pretty much struggled through like this all day and night. I know some people have it much worse with hypermesis, but not being able to throw up is really awful too. Anyone had that?

Could you please share what worked best for you to deal with the nausea as well, including any prescribed medication because this time I'm going to ask my GP for help. I've tried the usual: ginger ale, crackers, milk, carbs etc but I want to cover all my bases so I can be more prepared this time!

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Ilovechocolate111 · 12/10/2017 21:29

Always remember each pregnancy is different. I had really bad sickness with my first (couldn't find anything the help) no sickness with my 2nd or 3rd and now pregnant again roughly 5-6 weeks and currently having mild morning sickness.
Every pregnancy Every Birth is different. Try not to worry about it. X

Yogagirl123 · 12/10/2017 21:41

Nausea is horrible I know, peppermint tea, melon and ginger biscuits have improved nausea for me in the past, but every pregnancy is different so perhaps you will escape the sickness next time. Wishing you all the best OP.

scrivette · 12/10/2017 21:43

I had morning sickness with my first, HG with my second and bad morning sickness with my third, so you might be lucky and not have it as badly the second time around.

Tablets helped, speak to the doctor and I had to try a couple of different ones before we found one that suited me. I also had a higher dose of folic acid and vitamin tablets prescribed to me.

I would say (as hard as it is) to make sure you remain hydrated as dehydration can make you feel even worse. Tiny sips of water, ice cubes and lollies can all help, and I found it easier to drink through a straw.

EvilCleverDog · 12/10/2017 22:01

I know it's hard but eating always helped, as did gallons of grapefruit juice and bitter lemon.

Blahblahboo · 12/10/2017 22:03

I've had HG with both and ugh it was horrible. However i.found a breakfast of baked potato and cheese helped.
It was the starch you see.

Blahblahboo · 12/10/2017 22:07

But what did help too was acid reflux tablets, ranitidine, because even with potato it got so bad I was puking blood.

turquoise88 · 12/10/2017 22:10

It’s truly awful OP, I feel for you.

I had it bad with my first, even worse with the second and I must say that’s a pattern that friends have followed too.

I ended up on metoclopramide which helped a bit. I honestly found the only other times I felt okay was when I was actually eating what I could and when I slept. Try and nibble on anything if you can. I had it from weeks 6-16.

KarateKitten · 12/10/2017 22:15

I'm just finished my 4th round of serious pregnancy sickness in 5 yrs. Get it to 18wks every time. I've learned to just shut down and live from moment to moment. Time passes and you're done. Sleep as much as you can to escape.

Heratnumber7 · 12/10/2017 22:21

Ginger biscuits before you get out of bed.

LadyPug · 12/10/2017 22:33

I can’t really help you but I’m in this hell right now so I’m following avidly. It’s my second dc and so far this sickness has been identical to last time. I have tried carbs, ginger biscuits, ice lollies (these help short term anyway) and sleep (best remedy) but nothing really dents it, it’s just a waiting game I guess. 8 weeks currently and at rock bottom, it has to end soon right?!

Pigletthedog · 12/10/2017 23:11

I did all the usual, ginger, lemons, fizzy water, dry biscuits etc. The only think that really worked for me (by which I mean eased the nausea, didn't fix it) this time round was Ricola elderflower sweets. I found that anything minty made me feel worse but the freshness and light menthol aftertaste of the ricola sweets was really refreshing. Worth a go anyway! Good luck!

KarateKitten · 12/10/2017 23:13

Food wise, try watermelon.

lookingforthecorkscrew · 12/10/2017 23:28

Biscuits next to the bed at night. Eat two before you even think about getting up.

Cold, filtered water.

Suck on oranges.

Fruity boiled sweets can help with the saliva issues.

The less you eat the worse you feel, so doggedly eat as much as you can!

lookingforthecorkscrew · 12/10/2017 23:29

That has reminded me to pop downstairs and fetch my biscuits.

Mrstobe90 · 12/10/2017 23:45

Never let yourself get hungry. If I got hungry and then ate, I’d always (and still do) throw up.
Also, ready salted crisps are so helpful!

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mscongeniality · 13/10/2017 00:16

Thanks all, I can only hope that I won't get it as bad or at all this time around but I'm not counting on that happening :(
My issue is that I couldn't throw up, my body just didn't know how to do it so it was just constant...and oh my gosh the acid, it was horrible. The acid made the nausea so much worse. Sleep and carbs were the only thing that gave temporary relief...
Really feel so jealous of my friends who sailed through without any sickness at all

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mscongeniality · 13/10/2017 00:17

Has anyone tried seabands? Heard about them the last time but didn't try them, but thinking I might this time to cover all my bases.

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oldlaundbooth · 13/10/2017 00:18

Only thing that worked for me was stuffing my face with carbs.

KoolKoala07 · 13/10/2017 00:25

I'm currently trying seabands. Only had them 3 days so too early to establish is they are actually helping. Got them from Amazon super cheap, £1.24. Can't wear them day time at work though as people would be asking questions and I'm not ready to spill the beans yet. I find the most effective methods are not being hungry, sipping water and plenty of junk food mints.

Mrstobe90 · 13/10/2017 00:26

Sea bands? Are they travel sickness bands?
I tried them and they worked for 2 days and then didn’t anymore.

Mrstobe90 · 13/10/2017 00:26

It’s different for everyone though

MsPavlichenko · 13/10/2017 00:35

Old gimmer. First pregnancy, sickness till about five months. Morning till bedtime. Ice lollies, sweetie bananas helped. Next pregnancy, no sickness at all. Not one day. So may be completely different.

MrsLilymunster · 13/10/2017 06:40

I found ginger root tablets help calm my tummy and nausea alot !

TakeMe2Insanity · 13/10/2017 08:14

I currently live in seabands. My nausea and retching has got so bad it was causing asthma attacks so have been prescribed renetidine. Do go to the drs.

Hairgician · 13/10/2017 08:47

Agree with not getting hungry. Massive trigger. Even though you won't feel like it keep eating small amounts every hour or so. Avoid big meals. Sure fire way of seeing it all again!
Rich tea or digestive biscuits and glass of water helps me between meals. And at min am on bottled water, can't even stand filtered tap water. Bottled just tastes softer in my mouth.

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