PrintMorning sickness!
I'm expecting my second child in September and started experiencing serious nausea last week.- yippee! Anything sweet or seasoned makes me want to hurl. I can't even bring myself to eat chocolate! My appetite is nearly non-existent (totally, completely unlike me!) so finding something to eat has been difficult.
So what foods did you, or your significant other, run from while pregnant? What could you or your sig. o. eat without trouble?
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16 Comments:
Congrats and I'm so sorry you have that problem! I hope you're one of those who only have to go through it for the first three months (or less!).
I had two high risk pregnancies, much of it spent in the hospital. I was spared morning sickness, which would have been very dangerous for me and my babies. I only got sick once, right after I drank a Dr. Pepper. My daughters are now in their 30's and I've never had one since.
Since I'm the oldest, I watched Mom suffer through several pregnancies (the last when I was 20!), and she kept saltines at hand at all times.
PerkyMac at 10:47AM on 01/30/08
Maybe some plain noodles with butter would go down well for you.
When my mom was pregnant with my brother, she was obsessed with peanut m&ms. After his birth, my grandmother brought my mom a big bag of m&ms and she nearly lost her lunch just from looking at the bag. P.S. my brother is allergic to peanuts!
Kerosena at 10:59AM on 01/30/08
Ginger has anti-nausea properties- some gals say it helps.
You can find it in different forms- teas, candied (I noticed that you said sweets aren't working so you may not want this one) check the Whole Foods/Trader Joes/ your local organic store- they usually have these things. Good luck and congrats!
bisbee at 11:04AM on 01/30/08
I also had awful morning sickness - no appetite for the first six months and lost 10 pounds in the first trimester with my first child. I'm with PerkyMac on saltines. Eat a couple before you even sit up in bed in the morning. The best advice I got was to separate the time you eat from the time you drink anything by 20 minutes. Finally, eat things that are dense in good nutrients - Dr. Wm. Searles's books have a list. Right now all I can remember are turkey and garbanzo beans. Best of luck!
Stephanie at 11:05AM on 01/30/08
I knew I was pregnant when I started to get nausea. I didn't need a test. I was sick everyday, all day(no joke) during my four pregnancies. Tuna was a big trigger just the smell alone would sent me running for the bathroom.Saltines didn't work but plain toast and chewing on ice cubes sometimes settled my stomach.Being sick like that was horrible. I really feel for you. Just remember it's only for a short while. Good luck!
evilchefmom at 11:22AM on 01/30/08
WARNING: GRAPHIC WOMAN-TO-WOMAN ADVICE:
You might want to remember that, if you're going to be seeing your food a second time, it's best to eat very mild things, like applesauce (unsweetened for choice).
It goes down. It stays down. If it has to come up, it's not horrifying messy and disgusting.
Also, I found bagels were filling. Also meats very, very low in fat--like turkey cold cuts.
My prayers are with you.
annien at 12:00PM on 01/30/08
Evilchefmom - I had forgotten chewing on ice cubes! With my third I had twenty four hour morning sickness for nine and a half months! She was late. I weighed less just before I delivered her that I had before I got preggers. I do remember the grape juice was another thing that stayed down. No morning sickness with the other four kids : )
NanaJoie at 12:02PM on 01/30/08
First of all, congratulations. Secondly, you poor thing. I had "morning" sickness from the first day I realized I was pregnant until the day I gave birth. But don't let that scare you - my case was extreme. I yakked so hard sometimes I broke blood vessels in my eyes. But I have a great 19 y/o now and it's all good.
Do the usual stuff - tie a box of saltines around your neck and keep all the trash pails in your proximity lined with plastic. Just remember, it's all toward the birth of a beautiful child.
chiff0nade at 12:12PM on 01/30/08
I had morning sickness for the first three months. I found that little nibbles of bagels and crackers throughout the morning staved it off. So I was merely nauseous rather than out and out ill. Good luck..at least you know the wonder that awaits you!
izzy's mama at 12:43PM on 01/30/08
What will help depends so much on what you can tolerate -- everyone is different -- but I'd agree with nibbling on dry, easily digested, lowfat, high-carb munchies. Saltines (unsalted if the salt is off-putting), pretzels, Cheerios, plain white rice, etc. And I do mean nibbling. Clear chicken broth can also be very soothing.
Even now when I have an upset tummy, white rice is my go-to food. If salty stuff is at all appealing, it can help keep you hydrated if you're vomiting a lot. If you can stomach something like Gatorade, this can help too. And sip on water. Emphasis on SIP. Keep a bottle handy and take 1/2 teaspoon sips every 10 minutes or so.
Personally, I was nauseated 24/7 with both of mine, but it only lasted 2-3 months, and I didn't have a lot of actual "outcome" if you know what I mean. Thank goodness! Just the constant nausea is exhausting, though.
With #1, couldn't keep down onions or garlic; got terrible heartburn from peanut butter, chocolate, carbonated beverages and tea (this was horrible as a huge consumer of iced tea); and I found the sight, smell or taste of chicken revolting. Even after the nausea passed, fresh fruit, saltines, bread, potato chips (Lay's), and beef were my best friends (weird since I was a pescetarian at conception). I still can't eat peanut butter.
With #2, the worst time of day was just before leaving the office (lovely commute on winding canyon roads), and all through dinnertime. I was taking college courses that began at peak sick-time and had to drop all my classes. With that one, I constantly craved and chewed on crystallized ginger, or dropped chunks of it into hot water for a tea. Otherwise, I was a starch and protein fiend. Ironically, fresh fruit gave me heartburn.
Congratulations, and I sincerely you're feeling better soon!
LoCo at 12:45PM on 01/30/08
I agree with the above posters, try to eat small amounts frequently and drink small volumes. You never want your stoamch to get full as this will increase nausea discomfort and the chance for overflow. In the morning try eating a few saltines, a piece of bagel or dry cheerios every hour or too. Everyone is different so experiment and try to find a protein food that doesn't make you want to hurl, some women can only eat beef others only almond, try different things to get your nutrients in. Good luck and congats.
KtMc24 at 1:38PM on 01/30/08
My pregnant older sister has an serious aversion to any kind of meat on a bone; it started during her first pregnancy and resurfaced during her second (she's due this June).
UNCOMFORTABLENESS WARNING: The sight and even the thought of little buffalo chicken wings makes her feel faint. They apparently remind her of baby bones.
A little wacky. Yes. But we all respect her wish that nobody eat wings in front of her.
Susquehanna at 1:44PM on 01/30/08
annien..." You might want to remember that, if you're going to be seeing your food a second time" that is so true.It's the best advice ever. Loco.. have you ever vomited rice? I'm glad it settles your stomach but that was the worst experience I ever had being sick. The thing I remember most is rice expands even after it's in your stomach. I think I'm going to get sick now just thinking about it. How did you manage not getting sick on those winding roads?
evilchefmom at 1:53PM on 01/30/08
Thank you, thank you THANK YOU for the wonderful advice, anecdotes and well-wishes!
Thankfully (hope I don't jinx myself) I haven't barfed yet- just had horrible queasiness off and on (mostly on, dammit) for the last week and a half. I'm about 7 1/2 weeks so I'm think this should be over fairly soon. I felt the same with with my son 13 yrs ago (egads) but got sick a couple times with him. I can't drink Sprite because of him- I was at Ball St. and it was the only clear soda available on campus. The thought of it makes my stomach churn even when I'm not preggers! The first time I got sick with him was after eating lasagna- it took me about year to even try eating lasagna again.
annien- you made me laugh out loud! I have had that thought a few times. "Oh God, what will this be like the second time around??" but luckily I haven't recycled anything yet. I had a peanut butter sandwich with tons of pb yesterday and was afraid it would come back up and I would hate pb forever. It stayed down, woo hoo!
susquehanna- you also made me laugh out loud! Chicken wings made her think of baby bones? That is both hilarious and terribly frightening at the same time.
chiff0nade- you poor thing! i can't imagine puking so hard i popped blood vessels. Isn't it amazing what we go through for our kids?!?
Here's the real kicker: my dr. advised me to reduce my starch intake as a means of controlling weight gain. Ha! How can I 'reduce my starch intake' when they're the only food I can eat right now!?!? I've decided to concentrate on whole grains until my stomach calms down, then I'll work on cutting back. Maybe. :)
AuntJone at 3:22PM on 01/30/08
I kept a 3# bag of pretzel twists in my desk drawer at work and they were my saving grace when I was pregnant. I would scoop a handful out, put it in a bowl and that was breakfast. Ginger Ale is another good thing that I sipped to combat the nausea.
As for foods that were not friendly: tuna fish - used to love it, and even now 9 years later, can't really eat it; donuts - not that anyone NEEDS donuts, but still;
Best of luck!
SayWhat at 4:33PM on 01/30/08
Congratulations!
As long as you are eating good whole foods, don't let anyone tell you to keep your weight down. You have to have reasonable weight gain to support yourself and the baby's needs. Yam, squash, potatoes with skins on and whole grain rice can all be good staples. You can keep them kinda bland, and with a little yogurt or other simple protein, you've got a little meal that you can eat regularly. I think it's important to eat a small amount of real food, every hour or two to keep your blood sugar stable. A handful of nuts and an apple can go a long way. Maybe find things that you can prepare a few servings of, so you can eat the moment you start to feel the nausea, so it doesn't linger and get worse. Good luck. Enjoy the pregnancy because the more relaxed you are, the better you'll feel and the healthier the baby will be.
FigswithBri at 6:09PM on 01/30/08