Morning sickness, better known as all-day sickness, is no joke. I was so terribly sick when I had my daughter that I lost a considerable amount of weight during my second month of pregnancy. Not only was nothing staying down, my appetite had deplenished to almost zero. The only two things I could force myself to eat were potatoes and bread, and even that was eaten in very small quantities. With the advice from my doctor and learning what my body could tolerate, I was able to come up with a very small diet that worked for me.
Ginger Ale. This was just about the only beverage I would drink. I didn’t love the flavor, but it did seem to help settle my stomach.
Liquid IV, Body Armour, Propel, etc. I needed to stay hydrated, but I could barely force myself to drink anything. Sports drinks were my favorite. I was able to keep them down and prevent dehydration.
Bread. Specifically the fresh baked kind. I would run to my local grocery store and buy the bread that you finish baking at home, like this one. I would eat a whole loaf in less than a day. It was a life saver.
Loaded Potato Skins. Who has time to make these? Not me. Grab the frozen ones from your local grocery store and bake them in the oven for the most satisfying dinner you could ever have.
Saltines. Specifically saltines by your bedside. Eat a couple before your feet hit the floor in the morning or if you wake up during the night.
Cheerios. My OB/GYN recommended keeping Cheerios on me at all times. I would snack on these throughout the day to prevent my stomach from getting empty. If you keep your stomach from hitting completely empty, you have a better chance of not becoming nauseated and/or losing your appetite completely. (Or at least that’s how it worked for me.)
Additionally, listen to your body! Whatever it says it wants, feed it that, within reason, obviously. If you think you might can get something down, Door Dash it to yourself, send your husband out, or call a friend who’s been there. Morning sickness can be the absolute worst, so be honest with your husband and your employer. Let them know how you’re feeling and how you may have to modify your days, and nights, to properly take care of you and your little baby.
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