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You should definitely talk to your doctor. Zofran made a huge difference for me. Remember, every pregnancy is different just like every mama and baby is different... There is no reason why you should suffer or barely make it through just because someone else has had it worse. Also, my MS just got worse each week, so better to do what you can now in case yours is the same!

Disclaimer: typed this on my iPhone. Sorry for typos, etc!

Asking for meds does not make you weak!!! I've been suffering with all day nausea since 6weeks and I'm 11 tomorrow.... You don't want to feel like this for a month. I'm on diclectin and it isn't a miracle drug but it takes the edge off for sure and I'm so glad I got a rx! Do whatever you can to make life easier!!! And congrats I remember you from the bee and I'm glad things are going well

B6 and half a unisom together 3x per day can really help. But call your doctor's office! There's no reason to suufer needlessly.

I had those exact same thoughts about taking anything, but I am so glad I did! Although, after two weeks I developed an allergic reaction But they make medicine for a reason! That's what I told myself

Zofran seriously changed soooo much for me. I don't see any reason to suffer through barely functioning when there is something out there that can help. Just because other people have it harder with morning sickness doesn't make your struggle with it suck any less.

I had the same attitude as you. I had nausea from about 1pm until bedtime. Sometimes I'd throw up, and sometimes not... but I pretty much ended up not feeling like doing anything every day but felt like it was some sort of ridiculous rite of passage or something.

Aaaaaaaannnnnd then my kidneys started being affected, my blood pressure went through the roof and I ended up on bedrest for a week.

Moral of the story, ask for the drugs.

Yes don't feel like you have to be some sort of med free hero. Talk to you dr about zofran. I used it on an as needed basis in both pregnancies. Being functional was too important to me.

I second the colace recommendation. I was diligent the first time and never had an issue. The second pregnancy I was not taking it consistently and let's just say it sucked.

I had HG and a large part of it is debilitating, unabating nausea, with or without the vomiting- although usually with. If it keeps you from functioning normally, it's not just MS, and the sooner you start to medicate, the better off you'll be. Hang in there, and don't be afraid to ask for zofran.

I would call the midwife practice and explain to them how you have been feeling and see if they will make an exception to see you earlier or call in a prescription before you are seen.

I've only ever seen my OB during my pregnancy and it was at my first appointment with my first pregnancy (about 7 weeks) that she prescribed me zofran even though I hadn't had any issues at that point. With my second pregnancy I wasn't seen until 10 weeks but when the nausea hit me I just called her nurse and made the zofran request.

My OB's philosophy with my first pregnancy was that I needed to preserve any vacation and sick time for post partum and she didn't want me to be out sick with nausea. So thankfully she gave me the prescriptions before I even realized I needed them. She also told me that I didn't earn a badge for braving the yuckies and to just take advantage of modern medicine when I found I needed it.

I hope your midwife practice proves to be helpful.