Pregnancy and N* Question

[sillygirl]

I am now 13 weeks and have had very little to no morning sickness. I say that because what I have felt I can't really distinguish between n*, hunger or just plain old anxiety. Anyway, I should be getting to the point now that if I did have morning sickness, it should be going away. Well, I actually feel worse lately. I get really n* almost everyday, to the point where I can't even think about food. BUt then, 30 minutes or so later, I am starving. But the n* really doesn't feel like hunger. I don't know what brought on the change. Is it possible to start getting morning sickness this late in the pregnancy? I am scared because since I know it is most likely just hunger, I try to eat something as soon as I start feeling n*, but I am scared because I can't tell if I really am sick or just hungry.


I had a panic attack last night because I had a dream that my stomach was hurting. It was becasue I was hungry (in the dream) and when I woke up my stomach really did hurt. I think I really was hungry, which was weird because I did eat last night right before I went to bed. It really scared me because the last time I was sick I had a dream that my stomach hurt and then I woke up and had a sv. I don't think that was the case this time, but I am really starting to hat the way I feel.


Is this normal pregnancy stuff? I know I need to be eating more/better, but I am so scared because of the way I feel. I am going ot talk to my doctor about it, but I don't see her again for another 2 1/2 weeks. Since I can't tell the difference though between hunger/n*/etc. it's really hard to talk to a doctor about it. Am I going to feel better soon? I felt normal during the day today (normal hunger, etc.) but tonight I felt bad again. I barely ate dinner because of it. What is wrong with me?! What should I do?!

[falon_17]

When I was pregnant, nausea and hunger went hand in hand. I would feel one, then the other. If I ate, it would go away. But I did feel them alwaystogether aroundthe same time during those first few months. The campus nurse told me that many pregnant women find relief from nausea by eating plain potato chips and drinking lemonade with it. Something about the acid in the lemonade and the fat in the chips calmed their stomachs.

[madisonsmom]

Are you craving anything yet? I sometimes eat whatever it is I am craving. I have those periods of nausea and hunger too. I am 14 weeksand still have days of nausea. Some days are a lot worse than others.


Have you tried the vitamin B6 and Unisom Sleep tab combo? It is very much doctor approved for pregnancy and works. There are two types of Unisom, the sleep tabs and the sleep gels. You want the ones with doxylamine in it. They have been a true life saver with me.


I drink Coke sometimes and that helps my stomach. I swear...some days I am a bottomless pit and then sometimes I feel SO sick!


You should really try not to worry yourself over getting sick. Our immune system is not working up to its full potential due to pregnancy so you really should focus on eating well, getting enough rest, and not stressing!!!![img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img]


I have heard the same thing about plain potato chips and lemonade helping with nausea! You should try it!Edited by: madisonsmom

[sillygirl]

No, I haven't really been craving anything yet. Sometimes things sound kind of good, but when I sit down to eat them I can't. I just don't get this n* cause I really wasn't getting it at all before. At the very beginning I did a little, but I think that was more nerves than anything. Then I started feeling pretty good, but now it's worse than ever. I've only been feeling this bad for the last week or so. I thought maybe I needed more rest, but I got a lot of rest this weekend and it hasn't really seemed to help.


I wonder if it's stress? I felt fine today until I had to go tell my boss that I'm pregnant. He took it fine and said he was very happy for me, but I still got really nervous. I didn't want to tell people yet, I'm not sure why since I am pretty much in my 2nd trimester now, but a girl I work with noticed how big I was already the second I walked in the door so I thought I better tell my boss before it spread like widfire through the company. That's when I started not feeling well. I tried eating dinner when I came home, but couldn't eat much. Maybe it's my imagination, but it just didn't taste right. My husband ate it and said everything tasted fine, so either I'm getting sick or it's just another pregnancy symptom. Nothing tasted bad, just kind of bland, like cardboard.


I'm starting to get really nervous about the whole decreased immune system thing. I am so scared that I am going to get a sv now. I actually don't know anyone that has had one, just headcolds really. But I am still scared I might pick one up. My husband had a really bad head cold and I didn't get it from him. You would think that is a sign my immune system is doing okay, right? ANother thing that is bothering me is that my husband is having stomach problems lately. He was diagnosed with H Pylori two years ago and was treated, but we are thinking i tis coming back. He has the same symptoms, just not the v* - yet. He called the doctor today, but can't get in until 1/30. Ironically, it was on 1/30/2004 that he was diagnosed with the bacteria, then he was in the hospital for dehydration on 1/30/2005 with a sv, now it's another stomach issue on 1/30/2006. I am one of those people that always associated dates with bad things, so I am dreading that day already.


I wish I could take my pepto! It really is my lifeline when I am not pregnant. Whether it helps or it's all just a mental thing, I don't know. Right now I am having this kind of sharp pain/burning feeling right under my rib cage. Normally I would think it's indigestion or something, but lately that's where I feel my stomach growling (although it isn't growling now). Is it too early to be pushing up already? I think I am going to go take a shower and try and relax, get my mind off it. I took my temperature to try to reassure me, but it actually made me feel worse because it was a little high. Normally I am about 97.7 and tonight it was 98.5, so it wasn't exactly a fever, but higher than normal. I hate this! Please tell me pregnancy gets somewhat easier! At least for a little while?!

[falon_17]

I know what you mean about food sounding good but you just can't eat. When I was about 8 weeks pregnant I was so hungry and nauseous at the same time, and a friend and I sat down to eat dinner and she had a salad with French dressing. It looked so amazingly good ans I was starving, but when I thought about taking a bite I just wanted to v*. Pregnancy will do the strangest things to you, just remember that it is normal for your stomach to be more sensitive to food, smells, stress. Try your best to not panic because stress will make your immune system even more inefficient.

[madisonsmom]

Sillygirl,


Your body temp is a little higher when you are pregnant. So dont worry about that! Are you taking prenatal vitamins? These are excellent to take. I am sure your immune system is just fine. I have caught a terrible headcold that turned into a sinus infection. I was antibiotics for 10 days and finally finished them. I do feel lots better!


As far as taste goes...I can totally relate. Things I normally like when I am not pregnant I cant eat now. They dont taste good. Take meat for instance...ICK! I made steaks the other night and could not eat mine. The smell even made me n*.


I personally think that this year doesnt seem to be as bad as this time last year for sv's. Now February and March is the bad months here. Usually December is too but I really didnt hear too much about them...not anywhere near as bad as last year. So I am hoping this year wont be as bad.


Just be reassured that what you are feeling is normal. Please try the Unisom and B6...it really does make a difference (of course ask your doctor) It works better than Phenergan for me. My doc prescribed that for me and I take the Unisom/B6 more.


You are going to be fine...and yes IT GETS BETTER![img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img]

[sillygirl]

Thanks madisonsmom. My stomach felt off all night, but I was able to sleep. I think it had more to do with stress and worrying abou tbeing sick than anything. I almost took a Zantac, but then I tried to go to sleep and was actually able to sleep well. When I woke up, I felt better so I hope it was nothing.


It's good to know it does get better! I am also looking ofrward to the supposed increase in energy that comes in the second trimester. I am still so tired all the time! I've only been at work for 2 hours today, but I'm already dragging. I really want to go home and take a nap!


I actually do have the B6, but I need to get the Unisom. I was at one store (Target I think) and they only had the kind you said not to take. I am on prenatals and take them religiously. I have always been a big fan of vitamins because I know I don't eat right all the time. I hope they are helping to keep my immune system up!

[madisonsmom]

I love the prenatals.


I am waiting for some energy too. I am not quite as tired but do have days where I do take a nap with my daughter. I always feel worse when I get up though. She normally sleeps maybe 2 hours.


The Unisom does make you tired. I usually take 50mg of B6 (can take 100mg) and Unisom (doxylamine) after dinner (or before because sometimes I feel n* then) or wait until closer to bedtime. It helps me the next day too.[img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img] Around 12 weeks I stopped taking them because I thought I was over the ms...but was I wrong. I still take them.

[madisonsmom]

Oh yea...crushed ice is really good (for me anyway) When I feel a little n* I eat ice and it seems to help!

[sillygirl]

Mine hits me mostly in the evening, so I guess the drowsiness from the Unisom wouldn't be a problem. I haven't tried the ice, but water does seem to help. Sometimes I wonder if I am just dehydrated. I cannot believe how tired I am today! It must be the weather change too. When exactly is considered second trimester? I am a little over 13 weeks now . . . how far are you madisonsmom?

[donna1216]

Try those preggy pops, and sea bands, I used sea bands last year when I was pregnant with Aidan, and they helped a lot, I gave them to a friend of mine who has really bad morning sickness and she said that they helped her, she didn't v*** as she has with her previous children!

[belle]

I am 31 weeks pregnant now and in the beginning from about weeks 7 - 14 is when I felt worst n wise. It would hit anytime of the day, more in the evenings for some reason. The only thing that helped no matter how sick I felt was to eat something! Even if it were rice, crackers andcheese, cereal, anything bland and mild. Now I do get a bout of queasiness here and there but as soon as I eat I feel better. I need to eat at least every 3 hours.


My cousin had no morning sickness untill month 4 and it lasted a few weeks then she was fine. Everyone is different... I hope you feel better!

[madisonsmom]

You are at the beginning of your 2nd trimester. I am 14 weeks 5 days. I cant believe it. I am due July 6th.


When are you due?


I am queasy tonight [img]smileys/smilies_05.gif[/img]. I am getting ready to take my Unisom...

[sillygirl]

According to my doctor, I am 13 weeks and 1 day. I think I am a few days further than that though. SHe got my date by measuring the baby, but I think it was probably just measuring small because when I used her date with a pregnancy calendar thing I found on the internet, I discovered that implantation wouldn't have occured yet by the time I had already had positive pregnancy tests. I think she must have been off. We used one of those ovulation predictor kits (worked the first month by the way!) so I know exactly when I ovulated.


Sooooo . . . . . . I believe my due date is July 14, but she says it's the 17. Who knows - it's somewhere in there.


I'm sure I am going to have stomach probelms tonight. I had just had a bowl of ice cream for dinner. I couldn't help it thogh, I have had such a horrible day today at work. All I want to do is sit here and bawl my eyes out. Hopefully tomorrow will be better, but I doubt it. I am really starting to hate my job and now that I'm pregnant I can't leave! Who would hire someone that's pregnant? What an awful day!


I hope your Unisom works tonight and you feel better soon!