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Does the smell of raw meat or fish make anyone else queasy?

I have always loved to cook. My mom is a chef and I've been cooking my whole life....basically since I could reach the kitchen counter. Now I dread cooking and it's making me so sad. I broke down in tears tonight because when I cook (whether fish, poultry or meat) the smell of it raw makes me sick! And I can't stand it!  I can barely force myself to touch it. I make dinner for my brother and husband every night and I just don't know what to do because I have gotten to the point I DREAD preparing dinner and it makes me so sick I won't eat dinner after. This is such a struggle.  Help!
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I use a mask too and although I still gag at a carrot (or anything fresh), Ive tried to think of other things whilst chopping it. My week (10) has been the same, crying because Im eating poorly, cant prepare healthy meals because the sight of veg makes me gag, just feeling like im starving my baby, feeling helpless because im better off not eating. Weird week.
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I tried...it still smells a little and then touching it still makes me wanna yack. Did yours or anyone's go away in the 2nd trimester by any chance?
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Try a mask that helps me
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