March 26, 2009
Morning Sickness
Throughout these first nine weeks of my pregnancy, I’ve had some mild morning sickness. I’ve officially entered the realm of Severe Morning Sickness and I feel like I’m dying.
Nausea, vomitting, a feeling of general malaise — oh dear God, make it stop.
I have been in and out of the doctor’s office this week, mainly due to blood pressure issues. I had to switch medications, and the new med seemed to be working wonderful (I wasn’t feeling like I usually do when I know my BP is through the roof) but my last reading was horrible and the doctor decided to double the dose.
That’s when the dizziness began, and I freaked out, thinking the medication was causing all these symptoms. Today, my reading is much lower so the new dose is doing what it’s supposed to.
This damn morning sickness decided to kick in full force. I can no longer stand eggs, ground beef, chicken, pork, bacon or any meat product — or any food with protein for that matter. So, according to the doctor the dizziness is a result of low iron and now I must take a supplement until my body decides it likes meat again. Fantastic.
So far, the only foods I can stomach are unsalted saltines, boiled potatoes (without skin) and plain noodles. Oh, and English muffins. Maybe a slice of cheese or two. I’m drinking water and Sprite. Milk makes me want to puke.
I’m sorry to complain. I know there are bigger problems in this world. I just didn’t expect morning sickness to get this awful at week ten.
In addition to this, I’m weepy. The stupidest things will send me to tears. For example, I cried while watching the Golden Girls, the evening news, the Frontline commercial and (here’s the nutty part), while watching Spongebob. I swear I’m having a girl, because I was never weepy when I was pregnant with Dawson. Damn hormones. I think I’m ramped up on estrogen or something.
Here’s hoping this ends soon. I don’t know how long I can endure this!
Posted by Dana @ 8:52 PM • Pregnancy
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March 27th, 2009 at 10:43 AM, Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah Says:
When I was pregnant I cried watching old football games on the NFL network.
I know how you feel.
March 27th, 2009 at 4:40 PM, Dana Says:
Oh…Sarah, I cannot tell you how awful it is. I cried because Dawson didn’t want to share his cookie with me. I feel sooooo mature. ugh.
and I didn’t even want the cookie…I just wanted to see if he would share it when I asked.
isn’t that insane!?
March 28th, 2009 at 11:14 AM, Daisy Says:
The old wives’ tale says that excessive tummy troubles means the baby will have lots of hair. If that were true, my Amigo would have been born shaving!
Good luck to you. Broccoli has protein and iron, but I don’t think you could stomach it right now. So does spinach. Salad maybe? Hugs to you, little mama. In nine months or less, all will be well.
March 28th, 2009 at 6:03 PM, Elizabeth Says:
I cried a LOT more when I was pregnant with Kaitlyn than when I was with the boys
I also could barely stand the smell of any food let alone the taste, until about month 7. Sorry about the bad morning sickness 