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That was me and an 18-20 month old! I really just had to force DD1 and DH to do more together... Which was helpful for down the line (like now when the baby is actually here). One thing that helps me is I know she is perfectly content and is an angel once I'm not physically present; she is extra whiny with me around so I know even if she threw a fit in front of me, once she is away from me she has always been great.

Screentime and diclegis (this worked wonders for my all-day nausea). And just the thought that this too shall pass.

Unisom + B6 or Diclegis and going to bed as soon as your LO is down for the night + napping if/when she does. A few nights I actually went to bed before the kids and just let DH handle bedtime. Good practice for when the baby arrives anyway.
Also, not sure if you're like me and sometimes drive places and have LO take a car nap but DO NOT DO THAT. It is such a bad idea when you are pregnant and exhausted and need nap time to rest yourself. I regretted it every single time I had to do it.

@Revel: I think the main difference between regular unisom+B6 and diclegis is that the diclegis has a delayed/extended release so you don't get as tired. I still got extremely tired for about a week but eventually got use to the dose and was fine with it for another 6 weeks or so. One issue is that insurance doesn't always cover diclegis and it is extremely expensive otherwise. I was lucky that mine covered it but the pharmacist was pretty surprised and had offered to just sell me the same dose of the unisom+B6 if it wasn't covered.

I feel your pain. I've struggled with hyperemesis and caring for a 22 month old. I'm 18 weeks now and just starting to regain some normalcy, though I'm still overwhelmed by catching up on all the things I had to let go (housecleaning, etc.) during that time.

More info on Diclegis, should you decide to try it:
Insurance usually requires your doctor to complete a preauthorization form confirming that you have already tried unisom+b6 and found it inadequate.

You may still find that you have a high copay for diclegis (if so there's a coupon on their webpage reducing your copay to $30, I think). If it isn't covered at all, you can use the forms on the Diclegis page to order it by mail from Foundation Care pharmacy at $1 per pill. I had to do that one month; it did cost me $90, but it was necessary for me.

Screen time, frozen foods, mess and forgiving myself for struggling because it is tempeorary. Hang in there; it is really, really tough and reasonable to feel bad about feeling bad.

@Revel: nausea was much better with this pregnancy than with my first. Diclegis made it manageable through most of the day.
The exhaustion...oh man. Way worse. But with the first, I could come home, collapse on the couch, and have DH make something small for dinner. This time around its home from work, then immediately into Mom mode. I've been takking advantage of weekend nap time to get through and trying to give myself a break. 5 more weeks!