Has morning sickness set in?

[WriterMama]

Yesterday I was thinking that I hadn't felt queasy--hungry and tired, but not sick. I think I cursed myself because I woke up this morning (at exactly 6 wks pg) and I felt gross. So, I guess it's starting. How are you all doing? Any coping secrets?

[umbrella]

Started this past weekend, also right about the 6 week mark.

I am practically thrilled though, to have mild morning sickness; I had hyperemesis last time, and I've been sitting on my hands waiting to find out if I'll get it again. Having nearly a full week of "regular" morning sickness has me very optimist.

Teas, ginger ale, crackers, etc are actually helping me a bit, this time around. Raspberry leaf tea is good for pregnancy in general anyway.

I've also just been eating differently--whatever I want! I'm trying to not be the pregnant lady with the dramatic cravings, but I've been speaking up about what seems like my tummy will tolerate. Yesterday it was one of those pre-cooked chickens from the grocery store (we never get those). Today it was fries from Wendy's (I'm no fan of fast-food fries), and some of my dd's pb&j sandwich.

Watered down gatorade is good too, or watered down juices, since just water itself can actually be harsher on a stomach than other fluids.

[TCC's Mom]

Oh yes, and now I realize the unpleasantries of the last pregnancy I have been blocking out (that may not be the best term -- putting behind me in light of the wonder that is my dd)!

I was one of the unfortunate ones who was sick the ENTIRE last pregnancy, all day most days. I know it is a healthy sign this early in pregnancy though, so last week I was thrilled to have it start -- but this week I am already tired of it. Okay, not really, we waited so long that this is worth it, but... I am holding onto the hope that so many say that each pregnancy is different.

Tips that mostly didn't work for me but have for friends:

Ginger tablets
Motion sickness bands
Accupressure
Eating before getting out of bed
Eating smaller more frequent meals
Avoiding spice and heavy foods
Organic ginger-ale
Almonds and hard cheese in small quantities

Note that my dentist told me NOT to brush my teeth right after upchucking, because it scrubs the acids into teeth. Just rinse your mouth, and brush later.

Good luck!

Kim

[LauraJ]

I lived on lemonade (the powdered kind) and Pringles with my first. I had hyperemesis with her starting at 7wks and lasting most of the pregnancy. There's a great book out there called "No More Morning Sickness" that was suggested to me by my dr. It helped with lots of suggestions. I found it at my library.