How awful is morning sickness? After just a couple of weeks I was feeling dreadful and I am not out of the woods yet. There are times when I sit on the sofa and literally don’t know what to do with myself. It is a bit like a terrible hangover- so queasy and nothing but sleep will make you better. I have been through it all before, my pregnancy with LJ was just as bad and I felt like it would never end.
Over my 3 pregnancies I have picked up a few tips, so thought I would share them with you in case you are feeling like death too!
Love Hearts
I am telling you now, get yourself down to Asda and get 5 for £1- they are your best friend. Sucking on the chalky sweets really does help and you have a happy message each time too 🙂
Chewing gum
Anything minty really helps- even cleaning my teeth is a welcomed part of my day. I am not normally a fan of mint but am loving it right now.
Anti-Sickness Bands
I don’t think I could get through the day without my travel bands. I can remember the first time I put them on last time- within 5 minutes I felt almost human!
Fresh air
All I want to do is curl up on the sofa and hide from the world but unfortunately having a school age child means I have to go back and forth from school twice a day. I have found actually that this is when I feel my best. Fresh air definitely helps.
Loose Clothing
Urgh, there is nothing worse than a tight waistband when you feel sick. I am already in my maternity leggings and they are so comfy!
Sleep
The more tired I am the worse I feel. LJ woke up 8 times the other night and the following day I felt dreadful. Get your rest and it will help ease the nausea (easier said than done I know).
So, there are a few tips I have been trying over the last few weeks. I still feel rough but 100 times better than I would be without these tips. I cannot wait for these weeks to be behind me although I am well aware that there are more struggles to come. Heartburn anyone?
Have you got any tips for beating morning sickness?
Lucy Myerz
Wednesday 16th of March 2016
Ginger really helped me too! Ginger snaps, ginger chews, ginger tea.... And saltine crackers.
Katy
Saturday 19th of March 2016
Ginger did in the past but this time for some odd reason it brought on heartburn- can't win haha! x
Laura @ Life with Baby Kicks
Wednesday 16th of March 2016
Soft mints used to be my weapon o choice, chewing or sucking I had about 7 packets on the go at once!
Katy
Saturday 19th of March 2016
I have not had soft mints in sooooo long!!!! x
Angela at daysinbed
Wednesday 9th of March 2016
I used to drink ginger which I bought from a health foods shop and also ginger build hits helped me! My sickness was always at 2pm and I was teaching so the last 2 hours was the toughest!
Katy
Thursday 10th of March 2016
Urgh afternoons teaching are tough anyway without feeling rough. I have never drunk ginger but I have had ginger biscuits and they did help although they gave me heartburn haha! x