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Why are you thinking you can work the same as you did pre-pregnancy? They should understand and account for that. Stop stressing yourself.
Our clients are just insane and we are understaffed so I’m running deals mostly on my own and don’t have anyone to delegate to. Wish I could cut back and will try to as soon as my next few deals close…
Congratulations on the pregnancy but sorry to hear you are sick! It’s the most miserable experience when it’s all day, every day, and not everyone understands this. I also had severe nausea and aversions for both of my pregnancies, and I was diagnosed with hyperemesis the second time around after drastic weight loss in the first trimester. I was given Zofran and Phenergan along with IV fluids for hydration. Nothing helped for me but I have friends who say these worked wonders for them. I probably had HG the first time too but my practitioners did not show any sympathy for what I was going through. My work definitely suffered the first time. I went on leave the second time as it was the only way to get through while raising two kids. I hope it lifts soon for you. It’s the absolute worst until it does.
I totally get it. I thought the same during the first pregnancy, but everything changed after meeting our baby. I was ready to quit work for a bit if we got pregnant again but instead went on leave after talking to the partners about it very early on. It’s usually worse the second time around, but you can prepare for it in advance now that you know — meal rotations, cleaning services, family/community help, planned mental health days for your partner. It’s miserable and hard work, but there’s an end in sight. For now, just focus on getting through today. You can revisit future plans later.
Take care of yourself and see if your doctor can prescribe something stronger. The first trimester is so crazy in terms of hormones and energy levels - there is a lot going on. Its hard but prioritize - if you work remotely maybe you can say you've had a recent health issue that requires you to take it easy?
I’m sorry to hear this is happening to you. I was around 8 weeks pregnant and had similar issues and told the partners I work with that I needed to slow my work down. I was lucky that they understood and were willing to accommodate me. Obviously it’s a little weird to be telling people about pregnancy in the first trimester, but it was a calculated decision based on the people I work with and knowing it would not be a huge ask. I think in the end I just barely made hours because I had a bit of a cushion beforehand and then when it got better later in the year I pushed through.
Definitely ask your doctor if there’s anything you can take to help with the nausea. I ended up on zofran which helped a little. But for me it only got a lot better towards the end of pregnancy.
Thanks for sharing your story and I’m sorry it was so awful for you too. I haven’t told anyone at work yet but you’re right probably makes sense to tell them sooner rather than later. I will ask about zofran!
I took Dyclegis (sp?) when literally nothing else helped me. I also worked shorter days during the week and made it up weekend afternoons since afternoon is when I felt less bad. For most people this ends between 12-16 weeks but I was sick from day 1 until my child was born. Wouldn’t have made it without meds.
It helped. I felt sick despite the Diclegis, but I could power through. Without it (and I did forget it a few times), I was literally lying on the floor under my desk, hoping death would take me already, even at 38 weeks, I kid you not. Sour candy helped take the edge off, but definitely did not replace the meds. I got actually sick with some virus (or something) and was prescribed Zofran and I hated it. I felt like I desperately needed to throw up and could not. My OB took forever to prescribe me anything—don’t be surprised to have to advocate for yourself.
Coworker experiencing this experienced relief by taking Unisom sleep tablets before bed each night (at OB’s suggestion).
Yes, the unisom/b6 combo was the only thing that helped the 24/7 hangover feeling!!! I started to feel better right around 12 weeks (crossing my fingers for you!).
Wishing you well!
Thanks much!
I had severe NVP for both of my pregnancies—the only thing that helped me to actually being a functioning human being was Diclegis (time released B6 and unison). I did have to take the full daily dosage for it to work. I also told the partners I work for very early on in both pregnancies because I was rolling into the office at 10/10:30 and leaving at 4. Almost everyone will understand and cut you some much needed slack.
Diclegis didn’t make the N&V completely go away, but it made it so I could function. Essential oils—especially lemon and peppermint—helps—I would diffuse it at home and in my office. Trader Joe’s makes ginger candies that would help too. On days that none of the above helped, milkshakes seemed to give me relief for a couple of hours.
Congratulations!!!! And good luck—the NVP is absolutely miserable while you’re dealing with it. Hope it passes sooner than later!
Reglan + unisom + B6 every night before bed. It was the only way I didn’t wake up and start nonstop vomiting at 3 am every day. Then methodical meals/snacks every two hours at most. Hang in there - it will get better!
I also am a big breakfast smoothie prepper and started making one with ginger, spinach, lemon juice, and green apple (+ milk and Greek yogurt). It helped my nausea as well.