I’m still sick, sick, sick. This pregnancy is kicking my butt. I’m not sure I’m any sicker than I was with Elizabeth but I didn’t have a 2.5 year old to care for and DH was gone for the worst of it, so I was on my own schedule to sleep when I wanted, etc. No such luxury this time. Elizabeth is having constant meltdowns that I’m sure are a reflection of the attention I can’t give her. I try when I can but I can’t do much. I’m down another two pounds. Threw up yellow bile (?) at the grocery today. I’m throwing up at least once a day in spite of the Zofran. I have a feeling I’ll be back at the ER for fluids tomorrow. Jim has 24-hour duty on Tuesday, so I need to feel somewhat better before then.
Don’t bother asking about the state of my house….
Not much sounds good, esp. not anything I need to chew. I got some Little Debbie Swiss Rolls today and those tasted good. And I got some push-up pops. That tasted REALLY good. Anything I can put in my mouth & swallow sounds the best…unfortunately, those really aren’t healthy foods.
Good thoughts, prayers, whatever are much appreciated. I’m not handling this pregnancy well, physically or emotionally.
5 responses so far ↓
1 Amy W // Jul 9, 2007 at 12:23 am
Sorry to hear that you are having such a rough time. Try to enjoy the food that you can eat even if it is not the healthiest right now. And forget about the house. It can keep until you are either feeling better or can get some help with it. And hopefully you can get some help with E too. Hang in there! Hopefully the second trimester and some relief will be here soon.
2 Jess // Jul 9, 2007 at 8:38 am
HUGS Tricia. I will keep you in my prayers. I wouldn’t worry about the foods being healthy right now. Anything is better than nothing. You can worry about the healthy foods later once you’re feeling more up to eating. Is there anyway that you can set E up with some playdates or something so that you can have some time to rest without having to worry about caring for her too? BIG HUGS and I’m sorry that you’re having such a horrid time of things. I hope it eases up for you soon!
3 Jen // Jul 9, 2007 at 12:09 pm
Oh, Hon… I’m sorry to hear you’re feeling so yucky. Forget about nutritional content… eat what makes you happy. You’ll have plenty of time for vegetables and whole grains later
Mmmm… swiss cake rolls…. you know what you really need? Remember the “zebra cake” they served us in the cafeteria at IU? Definitely required no chewing, and lots of sustaining calories! I remember there were nights I’d use up two meals on my meal card in order to go through and get extra zebra cake a couple of hours after dinner…
4 Cory // Jul 12, 2007 at 3:46 pm
Tricia… oh lordy, do I ever know EXACTLY how you are feeling.
Food-wise, I agree with what others said above….eat whatever it is you can keep down. The baby is taking what it needs from *you* (and I’m guessing you’re taking your prenatals? I didn’t, they made me sicker than I already was…so if you’re not, don’t feel guilty.) so you just need to get in what you can tolerate. The baby will be fine.
Emotionally/mentally… I was there too. I had SUCH a hard time bonding with my second pregnancy, and I was SO ambivalent about it. I never (ever!) thought I’d feel that way about a pregnancy, and then I felt guilty for feeling so wierd about it!! It’s a vicious cycle. And I didn’t even have the added stresses of being away from family, involved in the military, etc.
My only advice here now, is to try try try to take care of yourself as much as possible. And ask for help whenever and wherever you can get it, if it’s available. And I’m here if you ever need to talk.
((hugs))
5 Lisanne // Jul 13, 2007 at 4:08 pm
I am SOOOOO very sorry, Tricia. I hope that you’re able to enjoy it somewhat, despite everything.
Sending prayers your way. OMG … you met Hannah??? LOL! 
Small world!
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