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@Weswife: I keep myself surrounded by snacks, mints and gum...I keep some in my car, at my desk and at my nightstand. Maybe try nausea bands? My friend had good luck with those. My nausea in the past 3 pregnancies has been manageable by eating small and frequently. It hasn't hit yet for this pregnancy but I am only 5 weeks, 4 days.

I've been so crazy nervous about this pregnancy, I'm going in tomorrow morning and will get an ultrasound. With my first I had hyperemesis and by this point I was incredibly sick but I am really even nauseous with this one. I really want to just be lucky but since the hormone strength is strongly correlated to morning sickness I'm really worried. I will feel so much better if I can just see that little heart beating tomorrow!

That being said, @Weswife: I know all the tricks! Sad to say most of them aren't extraordinarily helpful but sometimes just getting the edge off goes a long way.

First- stay hydrated, drink whatever you can. For me it was usually 50/50 lemonade and sparkling water. Try very cold stuff too, it usually goes down better. If you get dehydrated you will without a doubt feel worse.

It sounds awful, but protein is the way to go. Try one almond every couple of minutes or lick peanut butter off a spoon but it will definitely help. There is a very strong link between B vitamins and morning sickness and nuts and meat are both good sources but there's definitely more to it than just the b vitamins.

For a lot of people is important to eat before they get out of bed, protein is ideal but crackers will do.

Ginger, I've read that the ideal preparation is to shave a slice of raw ginger and steep it in a small cup (maybe 4 ounces) of boiling water and to sip on it through the day. Ginger and protein are the two things that have the most evidence behind them actually making a difference. (I think sea bands are supposed to help but that will give away that you're pregnant pretty much instantly and you need to wear them continuously.)

I've got plenty more ideas for you so if something in particular is bothering you let me know and I may be able to help.

@Weswife: I know, I swear I wanted to murder people for those suggestions sometimes last time around! I hope you find something that does the trick.

@Cole: What time is your appt today? Thinking of you

@avivoca: All I use drink out of is a camelback cup with a straw!

Are you ladies peeing a lot in the middle of the night? I am it's crazy! I seem to remember this starting much later when I was pregnant with my son - this seems early for this??

@Cole: I'm so sorry. I have been there, it hurts. Be good to yourself these next few weeks. Sending you virtual hug.

@Cole: oh I am so sorry! Lots of love for you dear! ️️️

Joining in ladies. I'm still very cautious since I'm so early but it's wonderful to have a support system on here

Location: Northeast

EDD:3/26/2017

How far along: 5w5d

First child? Yes, but not if you include my two fur babies at home

First doctor appointment: I've been in the care of an RE since getting pregnant. I got pregnant with IVF so I've been monitored very closely.

Any symptoms so far? Extreme bloating (could be the progesterone). Exhausted as heck! Im out by 9pm!

Who have you told? DH & I are the only ones that know. We don't plan on telling anyone at least until beginning of September. Although, I think my best friend suspects something. We are just afraid to tell people too early considering everything we've been through the last few years.

This week we went in for an U/S and saw the gestational and yolk sac. We go back next Friday the 5th to hopefully hear our bean's heartbeat.

@LoveHope: congrats! And yes, the progesterone bloat sucks big time!!

@Cole: oh my gosh I'm so sorry. Sending you so much love right now

@Mrs. Pen: we told parents, siblings and all of our close friends that knew about our miscarriage. I also told my job and my DH did too! We told everyone we wanted them to know because the more prayers for this baby to make it the better. I think we also told because last time no one knew! I wasn't ok with that! So we spilled the beans. We did wait till our first ultrasound to tell friends, I wanted to be sure before we told friends things look ok now at least at this point.

On another note does anyone have constipation??? Holy cow it's killing me! I know why because I have so many food aversions. At this point I hate eating and I never want to. I do. But there is so little I will eat I hate t and it makes me feel awful! Any advice? I am taking Metamucil, drinking probiotics, and drinking prune juice but my belly hurts all the time I am so uncomfortable!!!!

@Weswife: I also am having awful food aversions and the only foods that sound good to me are fruit, protein smoothies, and today my hubby made me homemade chicken nuggets haha.
Are you drinking enough water? Sounds like you're doing everything right- I'm sorry!!
I had the opposite problem for two weeks but it's finally resolving..
@MrsB2012: OMFG! JAW.DROPPED. Are you kidding me?? What kind of b says that?! Ugh. OMG. What did your husband say?!?!

@Mrs. Pen: ugh food aversions are the worst for me right now too. I had to grocery shop today and everything just seemed horrible. My husband is going out to buy me theatre popcorn right now hahaha.

I was feeling so nauseous today and I couldn't shake it. I had bought a few candies while shopping, so ate a couple of these grape sour candies, almost instantly, my nausea went away, so weird!

I know, she's a huge B, I legit hate her. I wasn't there for the conversation, but dh was telling me about it. After that, his stepdad said that I should be the one to get my tubes tied and he shouldn't do that. *eye roll* why would that conversation even come up, that's none of their business. He told her he was done having kids after this regardless.

Girls any advice on how to survive the mornings? I start school in two weeks with 27 kinders and I am not sure how I am going to survive. My neighbor told me just eat whatever sounds good to get you through. The problem is nothing sounds appealing! Absolutely nothing! And it's like this all day long! I literally would stop eating if I could since all food sounds so gross! What do I do? I have never felt this before...

@codeitall: haha glad I'm not the only one who already told half the world
My entire family knows and most of dh's. Then a few close friends..
I haven't told work yet. Or put anything on social media. Those will wait until end of first trimester

@codeitall: Eggo's those are a great idea! I tried saltines and couldn't eat them first thing so then I tried Cheerios but that didn't work either! But Eggo's I kinda like that idea! I will try.

I kinda want something I can suck on all day to help... Otherwise I don't know how I am going to make it through the school day? What works for you guys???

I'm waiting at urgent care right now. I'm having really high anxiety about this pregnancy and don't know why. I have anxiety anyway and was on two meds that I'm no longer taking while pregnant... But also getting really dizzy, like almost passing out. Yesterday I actually blacked out and had to catch myself on the wall to keep from falling. I'm so light headed and have a headache and I have abdominal pain. I just can't stop worrying and I need some peace of mind.
I also messaged my doctor asking for an ultrasound. Though I hope they can do one in urgent care.

@oskarsmommy: just saw the doctor. They're gonna do some labs and UA, but they don't have an ultrasound here. So I have to wait for my primary doctor to get back to me

@Mrs. Pen: also curious to know what they say about the dizziness / black outs. As I mentioned i have had those in the past as well..