help anyone !

[shubunkin]

I am 5 weeks pregnant and I have started having morning ,noon and evening sickness. Last night and this morning was the first times I had actually vomited. I feel so crummy. Do you all have any suggestions on what may help. Is there any kind of prescription the doctor can give you for this? Thankyou, Danielle

[EmmaandSonya]

Different things work for different people(though nothing worked for me :(). You can try the pregnancy wrist bands available in pharmacy stores(http://www.travelband.com/morning-sickness.htm).
Some people take Vit B to ease this. Eating every couple of hours seems to help some. Eating the saltine crackers before getting out of the bed seems to work for some.

I hope something works for you.

[nurse12hr]

"Ideas for Minimizing Nausea
Remember, all of these are just ideas that have worked for some people. There are no guarantees! Not all of these suggestions will work for you, and sometimes nothing works. All you can do in that case is endure while trying to minimize the impact on your pregnancy, and seek help if needed.

1. Keep your blood sugar levels even by eating small, frequent meals high in protein and complex carbohydrates.

Simple carbohydrates (foods high in sugar and even unsweetened fruit juice) are turned quickly into blood sugar in your system. Complex carbohydrates take longer to turn into blood sugar, so they will keep your blood sugars from spiking quickly and then dropping, and will provide longer-term energy. High fiber foods, fats, and proteins also slow down the carbohydrate conversion, which will keep your blood sugar more even. Never eat carbohydrates without an accompanying fat or protein food. Frequent small snacks work better for nausea than big meals. Try eating 5-6 small meals or snacks a day, and be sure to eat before bedtime. Also, carry with you a portable snack such as nuts and fruit or cheese and crackers for use if you start feeling nauseous---even though it's very hard to try and eat when you feel queasy, you may be able to prevent a worse nausea episode if you do get something down).

2. Eat before you are hungry.

If you wait until your body tells you it is hungry, you may already have lowered your blood sugar too much and the acid production in your stomach may also worsen nausea. Strike first by eating frequent small snacks (a carbohydrate and a protein are best) before your blood sugar has a chance to dip. Also, eating while you are still feeling relatively good will help food go down and perhaps stay down, and may prevent a nausea attack. Try not to let more than 3-4 hours go by between eating something.

3. Eat a substantial bedtime snack, including protein.

It's a long time between your last meal of the day and your breakfast the next morning, so it's very easy for blood sugar to become too low during this time, causing nausea upon rising. Shortly before bedtime, try eating a fairly significant snack of complex carbohydrates and protein. The protein will help slow down the release of the complex carbohydrates, enabling you to have more steady blood sugar levels through the night. Sometimes, some women even need to get up in the middle of the night and get a little extra snack, like a glass of milk, in order to help their morning nausea. It's worth a try!

4. Try eating before getting out of bed in the morning, then take it slowly.

Before getting out of bed in the morning (like 20-30 minutes ahead of time), have a high-carbohydrate snack. Common suggestions are crackers, but some women find other foods work better. Experiment till you find your best choice (some like salty foods, others do not). Once you are up, ease yourself into the day as gradually as your schedule allows; rushing and quick movements at first tend to aggravate nausea. Give the morning snack a chance to take effect and raise your blood sugar.

5. Be sure to get enough fluids.

Dehydration is a danger to those with nausea, so it is important to stay hydrated. Some women find they tolerate fluids best with meals; others find it better to take them only between meals. Small sips, taken frequently, may also help. Remember, fruit juices are a simple carb and may cause a quick surge and then crash in some women, so try to use water instead (or at least take a protein with your fruit juice). If fluids give you a lot of trouble, try fruits and vegetables with a high water content. You may also want to consult your health provider if you are having trouble keeping down fluids.

6. Try ginger.

Some women reportedly have luck with small amounts of ginger added to their food. Be careful not to use too much, however. (Good excuse for a ginger ale.)

7. Be sure to take your prenatal vitamin, but try switching brands or times.

Some women note a sensitivity to certain prenatal vitamin brands, especially the prescription type. Try switching for a week to an over-the-counter brand (be sure it has enough folic acid), or try asking your doctor for a different prescription type. Sometimes changing the time of day that you take the vitamin can help---try taking it at the time of day when you have the least nausea (if there is such a time!). Bedtime may be a good choice.

8. Ask your health provider about trying extra vitamin B-6.

Some women find relief if they add extra vitamin B-6 to their diet. 50 mg. is usually the dosage tried, but remember to clear it first with your health provider (very important!).

9. Avoid trigger foods and substitute alternatives as needed; get enough protein.

Some foods seem to act as triggers to nausea. If carrots bother you, avoid them for a while. However, it IS important to substitute something else for the important vitamin A to be found in carrots. An alternative might be dried apricots, squash, cantaloupe, or even--if desperate-- pumpkin pie or muffins (in conservative amounts!). Try to keep a variety of foods as much as possible, and be creative in your choices so that the essential nutrients are covered. Don't forget the importance of significant amounts of protein in your diet as well---Brewer recommends 80-100 g of protein per day (but remember that foods like milk, yogurt, and even spinach do have protein in them and count towards this total).

10. Rinse or brush after throwing up.

Having the smell or taste of vomit in your mouth after one bout can lead to another. Try brushing your teeth afterwards, but if you are one of the people for whom brushing can induce nausea, try a gentle rinsing instead. Over time you will find your physical triggers (such as brushing, strong smells, or moving too fast) and you will learn to avoid them or adapt to them. But finding a way to refresh yourself after a bout of nausea is important--do whatever works for you.

11. Try Sea Bands.

These small bands worn on each wrist put pressure on the inner wrist and often help nausea. They have no side effects and can be found at many pharmacies (I've seen them at CVS) or marine shops. They are also worth a shot when desperate."

[Older Mom]

I agree with the saltines thing.  I kept them with me at all times!  In my desk drawer, in my purse (carrying a few can be tricky not to turn into saltine CRUMBS! lol) beside my bed.  They worked for me.  This was for my most recent pregnancy.

Hey everyone... I need an update... who is pregnant now and who has had their babies....  I feel disconnected and want to get an update on all of you!

DH's big V is set for Friday of this week....  yikes... close now and then the door will be forever shut.  I'm okay with it.. I think! :)

[rosehill]

Hi,
  Peppermint tea worked sometimes for me. If I could not drink it right away I would sit and inhale the fumes of the hot tea. I even sometimes would just smell the dry teabag. I also used ginger with some luck and saltine crackers for a lot of people are tried a true. I hope something works for you. Helen

[Genna1020]

I've been pg a total of seven times (seven miscarriages, too) and had severe morning sickness with the first five pregnancies. I finally figured out the trick to keeping myself (personally) from getting sick and that was to make sure I ate something late at night before going to bed. That something was usually high in protein like cheese cubes, turkey, or chicken, accompanied by a piece of fruit that sounded palatable. The key is to eat what SOUNDS good to you. If you think of a food and it makes you feel nauseous, DO NOT try to eat it. Stock up on the foods that SOUND good to you, even if you are eating the same protein snack before bed each night. Also, try to keep something by your bed for the morning that you can eat before getting out of bed and don't stay in bed late. WAKE UP EARLY so you can keep food on your stomach. When your stomach gets empty, the hormone levels in your body wreak havoc with you and cause the nauseau. In the morning, you can try to eat anything--apple, etc (whatever sounds good)--that won't go bad because of sitting out on your dresser, nightstand, etc. After you eat it, get up and grab some more easy protein to go along with it.
Another thing is this: if you get a craving for a food, no matter how early in the pregnancy you are, try to get that food ASAP and eat it. My experience was that if I had a craving for something and didn't eat it right away, I'd get sick and usually stay sick for a couple of days. If I actually ate what it was that I was craving, I wouldn't get sick at all. This process can be a real pain. During one preg, I craved watermelon IN JANUARY!!! We looked everywhere for it an couldn't get our hands on any for over a week. I was sick for several days in a row and when my hubby finally found some watermelon it helped sooooo much. After eating it, the craving went away... the next one was nachos and cheese--easily attainable!
Good luck and I hope this helps.
By the way, I might be preg again, too. Two weeks late with 2 neg tests (at night) and 1 slightly positive (first thing this morning). I drink a LOT of water (over 100 oz a day) and apparently that affects tests, too. It dilutes the results. Going to try to get in to see the doc today or tomorrow for blood test.
Genna

[shubunkin]

Thankyou all sooooooo much! Genna, I will say a prayer for you :) Hope all goes well! Danielle

[babygirl22]

Sounds like a BFP to me!!  Keep us posted!