First trimester - surviving the heat

[catinthehat12]

Any tips please on what you’re drinking and keeping down in this heat if you’re suffering with morning sickness? I have read so many threads and tried so many things; ice water, orange squash, lucozade, fresh cold milk, sucking ice cubes, ice lollies, orange juice (which was the absolute worst) but I am just so thirsty and cannot find a drink that I can comfortably consume at a reasonable amount? McDonalds coke is probably the closest thing but even then, I am only just coping with that.

Funnily enough, as much as I have awful nausea I can combat it enough to eat a reasonable amount and keep it down, but liquid is another story..

I am worried about dehydration but to be honest think I am just about having enough and it’s more that I would love a cold glass of something that won’t upset my stomach and make me uncomfortable or throw up.

Hi OP. Third trimester here, it’s so hard in the heat I understand! Can you try water based fruit and veg for a boost? So maybe cucumber or watermelon or melon? In terms of drinking I fear you have to work out what works for you. In my first trimester I tried everything too, all that I could stand was milk which isn’t much help to you. If you’re really struggling and think you’re at risk of becoming dehydrated, please seek medical help. X

Hey third trimester here too, only 7 weeks to go and the eat is a killer. Frozen grapes with jelly powder sprinkled over are amazing, refreshing and healthy.
Take them all off, wash them, sprinkle powder over and freeze. Simple!

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I'm newly pregnant and constantly feeling sick / heartburn. I'm luckily able to manage regular little sips of water. I've bought 2 cucumbers today and a load of yellow peppers as hopefully they will help keep me hydrated. I had a fruit pastilles ice lolly today which was much better than the chocolate pudding last night

Are you able to ask advice from GP etc?

Water was the absolute worst for me. I found weak orange squash in sips helped best with ice cubes. Little sips often I found much easier than trying to take normal gulps as that just made me sick. Ice lollies I found helped me too.

Thanks for your advice all. I am in contact with the GP and trying different anti-emetics but haven’t found the right meds/combination of meds yet.

I have tried some different watery foods like fruit but struggling with sweeter foods at the moment also find some fruits a bit acidic tasting.

I think I struggle a lot with that metallic taste in my mouth after I drink, so it might be just finding the drink for me.

@Taenia Just trying some very weak squash and doing ok but agree that it helps if I take small sips.

Frozen apple juice which I then crushed and ate with a spoon.

Also seedless watermelon if you can manage it

@catinthehat12 I have Hyperemesis and I find fruit quite acidic but I have found that I can tolerate smash. It has a really high water content.

My biggest craving throughout pregnancy is freezing cold bottled water. I'm going through gallons of the stuff 🤦🏽‍♀️

Gosh yes @catinthehat12 once you’re being sick a lot it’s incredible how many foods actually feel really acidic coming back. I was surprised by how acidic watermelon was when my hyperemesis was bad.

I relied on fruit ice lollies - orange, fruit pastille, calippo… whatever I could find in the nearest shop. It was months before I was able to drink water without it turning my stomach, so I hope it turns around for you soon. I also found it was easier to keep water down if I sipped in through a straw. Maybe because the sips are even smaller? Silicon straws meant I didn’t even have to sit up to sip.

Have you tried fizzy water? Hyperemesis here, and I found that while I couldn't keep tap water down, I could drink cold fizzy water. I also lived on watermelon etc for a few weeks with the occasional slice of toast, but fizzy water is really my go-to, even when feeling really nauseous. San Pellegrino is best for me which is annoying as it's not cheap (plus loads of plastic bottles) but it's the only thing I have not yet thrown up.

Currently drinking san pellegrino from a glass bottle because the smell of plastic bottles makes me feel sick at the moment. Godddddd so fed up

Thanks all some really good ideas here - smash is a clever one. I have never been a fan of fizzy water to be honest, I haven’t tried it as the thought is enough but it might be worth it.

It is funny how much different foods can taste acidic.

Currently keeping down a nice slush drink so almost frozen water might also be a clever idea.

Nice (or not nice really) to see others suffering along too. I am only 8 weeks so many more weeks of this to go.

3rd trimester and Vimto squash is a fave of mine with a dump truck of ice In it! I’ve had loads today, absolutely melting in this heat!