So flipping fed up with first trimester symptoms!

[Birchtree4]

Hi everyone,

Apologies in advance but this thread is basically going to be me moaning. I want to say first off that I am absolutely delighted to be pregnant and spent the 2 weeks after my BFP bouncing around excited.

Was then hit with the morning, noon and night nausea, at my worst I could barely eat so now on cyclizine which has made a world of difference. I still feel slightly nauseated most of the time, very nauseated most evenings and vomit once every few days. Pretty lucky compared to some. On top of this I just feel tired all the time, I spend all of my spare time on couch/in bed and even though its a lovely day today I feel absolutely sick at the thought of going out.

I also feel so guilty because most of my family don't know yet, I'm only 9 weeks, and I think they are wondering if everything is OK as they've tried to call a couple of times. But I just can't bare to speak to them and pretend everything is okay, so I've just been texting to say I can't talk at the moment.

Just really want to fast forward time and start to enjoy the pregnancy again. Was not expecting the first trimester to feel like this.

Thank you for letting me vent here!

It’s good to vent. I hated the first trimester, I felt so ill and it’s the main thing that put me off having another for quite a while! It feels like a lifetime but it does pass. You obviously have your reasons for not telling all your family yet but looking back I would tell more people - when you feel at your worst and could do with some mental and physical support no one knows and then when you feel much better everyone’s suddenly very considerate and on hand to help when you don’t need them!

Bless you the first trimester is GRIM

I am nearly 18 weeks now and have felt more myself since about week 13

Currently 25 weeks with my second child, like the poster above we waited longer than originally planned to try for #2 as pregancy was not fun for me the first time! I'm really glad the meds have helped you and you're more than entitled to moan, it's a tough slog for some people. Just do what you need to do in order to stay sane and functioning, seek comfort wherever you can! It does get better, for me I was sick every day for quite a long time both times, but now that I'm past that stage it does feel pretty amazing. (Except I'm now on Omeprazole as all the vomiting for the first 20 weeks has damaged my throat) 🤦🏻‍♀️ Children are worth it all in the end, promise!!

I had HG in my first pregnancy and was sick as a dog for 14/16 weeks of my second. Honestly I’d recommend telling your closest family/friends if you can. It’s so hard to go through alone and people are so supportive if they know what’s going on.

No one will expect you to be keeping in touch and everyone can cut you slack. Might help your mental place too to have people to talk to IRL x

I could have written this myself back in the first trimester. All day nausea and I was sick a few times a week. I couldn’t face opening the fridge or even thinking about some foods. Mine started just before 6 weeks and didn’t go until around 16/17 weeks (sorry!). It was utterly horrendous, I honestly can’t imagine what people with HG go through. It does get better OP. All you can do for now is eat what you can, when you can. And rest as much as you can. If it’s any consolation, sickness is a sign of a healthy pregnancy and lots of hormones, that’s all I could hold onto at the time. Hang in there x

@Birchtree4 sorry to hear you are feeling so rubbish! I’m only 6 1/2 weeks and I feel shocking. Haven’t told family either and feel I’ve let people down recently by not keeping in touch as I feel so grim

Husband basically told me that when we announce they’ll understand, and I’m kind of thinking as long as it’s happening it means baby is developing.

I hope you start to feel better soon. You’re over halfway through the first trimester so don’t despair xx

I was like this, absolutely miserable at 9 weeks, also taking cyclizine.
But, 9 weeks was when it was at its worse, from 10 weeks it did get better and by 14 weeks I was basically ok - I remember because I was 14 weeks on Christmas Day and ate pretty much a normal Christmas dinner without any problems.
So, fingers crossed you’re coming to the peak and it will be better soon!

You have literally just written exactly what I’m going through right now 8.5 weeks on cyclizine, have zero energy and feel sick all the time. It’s horrible have been in tears today. My husband is doing everything and not complaining but I feel terribly guilty. I cannot wait for this to end I hope only a few more weeks like this 🤞🏼

This was me nearly 5 years ago. I wasn’t sick much but I was so nauseous all the time. Also so weak I couldn’t lift my head some days. I thought I was a pathetic weakling since all the other women I knew who were pregnant just carried on normally.

Found out at my 12 week scan I was having twins - the woman doing the scan laughed and said “ooh, I bet you’ve been feeling terrible”. She was not wrong.

It got a lot better from about 16 weeks - I had more energy than I’ve had for years after that until I got massive and SPD was a problem. But I felt well at least.

It will pass. Talk to your GP about trying a different medication, there are others. I had cyclizine in already as I had it for another reason, but it did nothing. They gave me promethazine and it was so much more effective.

9th week was the worst.. virtual hugs.. I started feeling human again around 14th week.. more than the nausea, the fatigue got to me.. the exhaustion was horrible.. I know you said cyclizine is helpful, which is great.. I used to keep small bits of raw ginger to chew on when I got sick.. raw (green) mango (you will find it in Asian shops) worked wonders also.. the smell was very soothing.. might help if available.. take care..

The first trimester is horrible. Both times 8/9 weeks were the peak of nausea and tiredness for me. It was much better at 12 weeks and I felt normal at 15/16 weeks.

@Birchtree4 and all you ladies feeling this way, I absolutely feel for you. This is exactly how I feel at them moment. First baby and I didn't think I'd feel so utterly crap at only 6 weeks. I feel like a complete weakling as someone else mentioned, like a bloody zombie. I've cried for days and felt miserable with the constant nausea, dizziness and tiredness. What kind of introduction is this to pregnancy?! Can't wait till it's all over. Btw is cyclizine and other anti nausea medicine safe?

I'm 11wks now, the 1st trimester symptoms were easing, well I thought so. Today they came back... had my head over the loo this morning desperately trying not to be sick, I hate being sick. And had that horrid metallic taste in my mouth again, makes the nausea worse. Tbh I'm still quite thankful for strong symptoms after my mc in July, I felt pretty normal in that pregnancy so it being so different gives me a bit more confidence that this one will make it to scan day.

@Taybz yes speak to your gp as some of these take a while to build up in your system. I had cyclizine last time and this time I’m on that and something else I can’t remember name. Still feel like death but can only imagine how bad I would be if not on them.

Oh I feel for you. Currently 12+6 and starting to feel a bit more normal. From 5 and a half weeks was vomiting everyday, Insomnia and exhaustion, food and water aversions, constipation, trapped wind, sneezing constantly which I didn’t even think was a thing but apparently is. Didn’t get any support from GP when I asked either so just had to power through. Work where understanding but still wanted me in everyday, bar one day where I seriously couldn’t get my head out of the toilet. It does get better though so when you have those days where you feel more like yourself take advantage of them. It will be worth it in the end! Good luck! X

I feel your pain! Currently 7wks and feeling miserable. Constantly drained, nauseous, plenty of vomiting and food aversions. My partner is hugely supportive but i feel super guilty that i have turned into such a needy couch potato. The thought of enduring this for another 5wks or more horrifies me!

Heyy I'm the same I'm 10 weeks luckily cyclizine makes me able to eat a small amount without being sick but I cant eat normal meals. I feel dreadful I'm so exhausted my partner does everything. Its honestly getting me down I never knew pregnancy was this hard. Then I feel bad for moaning as I sort of think well the symptons are a good sign :(. Started to get lower back ache as well did any one else have this?

My first MW appointment is when I'm 11 weeks so I doubt I'll get my 12 weeks scan on time. Does anyone know how long it takes to get a scan once you have your first MW appointment?? X

@ghhh I got my scan date through the evening after my history part of booking via phone. Our hospital has gone paperless so electronic letters are available pretty quickly after they book anything for you.

3 weeks between booking and scan app. I'll be 12+3.

Does cyclizine help to keep the throwing up at bay or with the nausea too? I don't throw up much but nauseas 24/7. Driving me mad especially with this constant temperature and dizziness.