The lapse in my entries is due to that age-old malady called morning sickness, better described as all-day sickness. So forgive me if I do not wax eloquent…I just do not feel very eloquent these days.
My morning sickness is a catch-22. I am glad for it because it means baby is developing nicely (all my miscarriages have been without morning sickness), but it is debilitating. My last two pregnancies, in which I still had nurslings, went much smoother with regards to morning sickness, but because of losing Emily, I am not nursing this time. I do not know if that is why I seem to be suffering more or if somehow her loss has made my sickness more acute or if it is something totally unrelated.
Tomorrow I go for a B vitamin shot. Will it work? Unfortunately, I am not all that hopeful. Sea bands did not stop it, Reglan, Compazine, and Zofran did not stop it, High protein helped, but did not stop it, so while I do have some symptoms of B deficiency (carpal tunnel during pregnancy, going grey early, sluggish metabolism), I have a hard time believing this shot will be my “magic pill.”
But, I did not write here to complain! If you will notice, I’ve put this entry in the “Enjoying Your Pregnancy” section. So, how do you enjoy a pregnancy wrought with morning sickness?
Well, first off all, if you are like me and have suffered a loss, you truly understand how precious life is and how precious the sickness that goes into growing that life can be. But now matter how you determine to view your sickness, there will more than likely come a time when it will have overstayed its welcome. For me, this time comes at about 9-10 weeks gestation (I am 8.5). I find myself wondering how I will continue like this for another 10 weeks (my morning sickness peaks between 12-14 weeks and is finally gone at 20 weeks). So, I am trying to think of creative ways to ENJOY this and not just SURVIVE this.
Here are some of my thoughts (please chime in with yours!):
1. I write in a pregnancy journal. At the bottom of the pages are verses. More often than not, those verses are a huge source of comfort and just what I needed to hear.
2. I have had my older 2 children read from the Word to me. Edifying for all of us!
3. This is yet another chance for me to wholly rely on my Lord.
4. I am resolved to spend time each day recounting my blessings.
So, how about those of you in blog land? Any other ideas on how a person can enjoy their journey through morning sickness, rather than just survive it?
Also, I would encourage you to take a look at this site:
My Morning Sickness.com
Full of good information!
Ashley says
Although my morning sickness wasn’t as severe as yours I was just so happy to be expecting and so happy that there was a little blessing, a little soul growing inside my womb. That was what really got me through. I was teaching a first grade class at the time (which was tough) but just knowing the Lord had blessed me got me through. I know all my days weren’t complaint free, to my shame, but I loved being pregnant no matter what pains where upon me! Knowing that got me through joyfully and a lot of REST!Congratulations on your sweet babe! Hope the sickness subsides soon!~Ashley
Tovah says
I’m at 20 weeks with our 8th baby. Since number 4, months 2 and 3 have been spent huddled on the couch in misery, not actually vomiting most of the time, just feeling overwhelmingly like I was going to if I moved. I can barely talk during this phase as talking makes me feel much more ill.With this current pregnancy, it didn’t just vanish at 12 weeks! It improved, but oh so slowly. I wish I knew some secret to enjoying it, but for me, I just try to focus on praising the LORD for the baby and trusting that He understands my whinie-ness. I also try to hang on to how glad I am that the sickness indicates baby is developing well.You are going to make it through! And you will feel good again. Food will taste good again. You will have energy again. May He bless you and your little one.
Anonymous says
I agree with you. With all of my 5 the morning sickness ( all day sickness was so hard) but with Wesley I was still nursing Wyatt and it was better. I think it does something … as I told others about this they thought I was crazy! Of course they think I am crazy for nursing TWO 🙂 hmmmm…. I like your pregnancy journal idea 🙂 I did something like that…. I would start their baby books (on the computer) when I was expecting. Praying for you~ blessings,Teena http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/teena6
kranberry216 says
It sounds crazy – but peach juice. Drain it off the peaches from the can right into a glass. This is the ONLY thing that curbs our son’s weak stomach. I know that it’s different from morning sickness, but we don’t go ANYWHERE without peach juice now because it is our miracle for him. It’s worth a try! Praying for you and sending hugs for you and all your arrows.
The Munck Family says
I’m a mom of 9, and I too had ALL day sickness. The Lord spoke to my heart with this my last pregnancy,you don’t have to do it all. I felt like I needed to be up and doing all the time, even sick. He impressed upon me to delegate more and enjoy the kids. It was hard because I could still see all the laundry,meals,schooling,ect that needed to be done. Our kids have always had chores and helped the home run but not with me down. God gave me a peace and I did as He lead me. I layed on the couch for almost 10weeks, thing is my husband and kids seemed so happy. I had that time to fully focus on them and not my sickness. I know I have older kids then you so, not sure this will be of any help. I’ll be praying for you and your family, in hopes your sickness will be short lived.Congratulations again! Praying the shot works and you get some relief.Laura
LynAC says
I do not think enjoy is a possibility for me. Constant severe nausea leaves me with very little brain power–it’s all about survival for us. Hard to enjoy it, but I do remind myself that It. Will. Be. Worth. It.I’ve always had to wean for one reason or other–usually cuz I’m too sick to support 3. Last time I was doing all right and started ble*ding so had to wean.Simeon is 15 nearly 16 months so I know I’ll likely be on your track again soon. Ah, the bittersweetness of it all! (((hugs)))
Anonymous says
Did you ever try matzah for morning sickness? It’s my favorite. People always say to eat saltines, but even the low-salt ones are too salty when I feel nauseous. Regular matzah has no salt. 🙂 Just a thought, but maybe not too helpful!Krista
Anonymous says
I have had 8 pregnancies, the only time I didn’t feel sick was when I miscarried. My last 5 have been the same. If I was awake, I felt sick. It always lasts for about the first 12 weeks. I was often found standing by the bathroom door just incase.I have to say there was nothing that took it away for me, but a few things helped me along. I always felt better if I got up and plodded along with my daily routine. Maybe a little slower and maybe with some breaks here and there, but still doing things. There were a couple things that really got to me and I worked them out the best I could. For example, cooking meat. I tried to cook on the grill or have my husband or older boys do it. That way the house wouldn’t get smelly. I would also bake meat instead of boil or fry it. It didn’t seem to smell so bad. The other thing that got to be was cleaning the bathroom, mainly around the toilet. Something about being so close to it made me want to throw-up in it. So my husband and older children would do this job until I felt better.Another old time trick is pepperment tea. I know it sound gross when your feeling bad, but it is supposed to help even if you don’t like pepperment.The sunshine always made me feel better too. Sometimes I would go for a slow walk and sometimes I would sit in a chair on the lawn. And as usual, drink your water. It is refreshing – just not to much at once. Just sip it.I don’t know if this will help or not. It’s all I got. I do hope you feel better soon. Esther
Tosha Tanquary says
Amy, I have been thinking about you and wondering how you were… I didn’t have it as bad as you have but when I was sick I snacked on ginger snaps and cinnamon altoids… the altoids are very strong and they kinda helped me not to smell anything which was what always pushed me over the edge! Anyway, just know that we are praying…Your endurance and the view that you still have(even through the sickness and recent loss) for pregnancy and more children has touched our lives! It is a testimony that you live before us all daily! Of course you know that God will bring you through this… We are so happy for your family! Blessings to you all!The Tanquary’sP.S…. my surgery date is July 9!
MandyMom.com says
I appreciate this post. I feel God telling us we will soon have another child. I feel my fertility returning as my son is able to eat more and more solids and no longer nurses consistently through the night. I’ve been in a panic, because, while pregnant with him, my morning sickness was SO severe that I lost weight (and was already pretty thin to begin with), and was unable to care for my other children. I keep thinking, “I cannot be out of comission! I cannot do it again!”I think what made my last sickness so bad is that it kicked in during the spring, the worst time of year for me because of allergies, and well, mucus running down your throat already makes a gal nauseated, so it multiplied my pregnancy sickness and made me feel worse (because I already get migraines). I guess if I get pregnant in the next couple months, I won’t have to worry about that, because I won’t be pregnant during the spring, I’ll just give birth during it.Anyway, I hate to complain during my pregnancies because I have so many friends who have suffered losses or have been unable to get pregnant at all, and would gladly take it all on, but I also hate being unable to perform all my motherly/wifely duties!
God's Guitar Girl says
Girl, you inspire me more than you know! Hang in there!! 🙂
Erin C. says
I saw a post at momys.com where you mentioned that you were expecting a new little one. I didn’t have time to comment then but I wanted to say congratulations! I’m so happy for you all..
Christina says
How are you doing, dear friend? Hopefully well? You are in my daily prayers!
Laura B. says
For my morning sickness the only thing that worked was Unisom, the sleeping pill. my doctor said this was fine. Now, it didn’t take the sickness away entirely but made it bearable. Get the Unisom with Doxylamine. Just one more thing to try. http://www.babycenter.com/404_are-there-safe-medications-for-morning-sickness_1366869.bc