Needing encouragement

[Prisca982]

Hi all,

I'm 10 weeks with my second baby. My first is 21 months.

I was very ill when I had my ds and I'm very thankful that so far I've not been the same. But I'm still very nauseous and if the dr hadn't kindly prescribed anti-emetics I'd be throwing up regularly by now.

I eat every couple of hours to help the nausea, which is getting me down (the effort of trying to think of something else to eat is wearing); plus the tablets I'm on make me really drowsy so I'm tired all the time. I'm struggling to keep on top of housework; and taking care of my little boy is getting harder and harder.

I have so much to be thankful for - my dh is wonderful when he's at home; my mum comes over every morning to look after my ds while my nausea is at its worst; but I'm getting really anxious and panicky about being left alone with my son.

I know I should focus on the good things and remember that this won't last forever, but I could really do with some prayer and encouragement that this anxiety will stop. I had such a horrible time with my first pregnancy (it ended in pre-eclampsia and an emergency caesarean at 30 weeks) and I really want to enjoy it this time around but at the moment all I can think about is how long will i feel sick for, and how guilty I feel for not enjoying my son more.

 

[Just4Jesus]

I'm sorry you are having such a hard time. If it is any comfort, it's always a good sign when you are nauseous. I am due in a few weeks and I am still sick. Keep in mind that it won't last forever. I know how you feel. It's a horrible feeling. They do have these pills for nausea that dissolve on your tongue and it does not make you sleepy. Just minutes after taking this, I had instant relief. I won't take them now, I just deal with it as it comes and goes. I have been told that almonds help. I have not tried them but I guess anything is worth a try. I am praying for you now.

 

[weliveintheforest]

I've heard almonds are good too, especially if you keep them at your bedside and eat a few every time you wake up.... the helpful aspect is the protein. Keeping up your protein and b vitamins will help.

First trimester is so hard, and it will get better. Your little boy will be fine! Is there any kind of activity he likes that is easy for you? maybe you could get an older child to come play with him for an hour a couple times a week?