While everyone experiences different symptoms the first three months, be happy if you have none, because they’re not fun.
Who would have known that “morning sickness” is by no means limited to the MORNING! The first day at work I wasn’t sure exactly why I didn’t feel well. It was late in the morning, but not close enought to lunch to be hungry. The next day it happened again around the same time so I munched on some trail mix. As the weeks went on this became routine and worsening. I found I had to eat constantly to avoid being nauseous throughout the day. Saltines became my friend. I was working full time and the circumstances were that I had not told any colleagues that I was pregnant yet, so I had to act normal.
So one day, I was working and under a deadline to get some work done and go to the bank with a manager to do the usual banking. It was two hours since I had last eaten and the hunger pangs were growing. Another half hour and we were at the bank….waiting in a long line! You’ve got to be kidding me! I’m going to barf if I don’t get something to eat! I was actually starting to sweat at this point trying to compose myself. Banking done.
“Let’s go grab a snack on our way back.” My manager liked to talk – a lot. So we’re on our way to the store and he’s chatting about all kinds of things and all I can do is think about how I would explain simply throwing up in front of him. Finally – at the deli. What looks good? Pacing, nothing looks good. In fact thinking about food at this point makes me want to barf more. Ah ha! Mashed potatoes! Yes, one small container of mashed potatoes please!
I devoured them. In minutes. Just sitting in the car before we headed back. Amazingly, my manager didn’t question it.
For many months, I woke up in the morning hoping not to feel nauseous. When I did, I knew I just needed to eat a few crackers to settle it down. Occasionally I had the misfortune of not making it to the kitchen and ended up throwing up in the bathroom sink. Not sexy.
Must have pregnancy item: Large box of saltines.
Tags: first trimester, morning sickness, pregnancy symptoms