Pregnancy Nausea

For the first 10 or so weeks of my pregnancy, I was nauseated all the time. I couldn't find anythign that really helped, and I was throwing up all.the.time. Fast forward to the second trimester, and I am still nauseated from time to time, but I have found a few things that help keep it manageable.

1. Eating smaller, more frequent meals. Having too much on my stomach at once causes me to have nausea and hot flashes. I figured this out a few weeks ago, but that didn't stop me from taking a few too many bites at my brother's birthday dinner last night. I was feeling sick before I could even leave the restaurant, and the feeling lasted a few hours.

2. Avoiding high fat or greasy foods. I have noticed that when I eat fast food, something very cheesy/fatty or even low-quality food (canned raviloli was a MAJOR culprit), I feel incredibly sick for a few hours.

3. Lemon water. Several people told me that rubbing lemon on their upper lip helped quell their nausea. I have always loved to drink lemon water, so I started trying that, and it really helped. I just squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the 20 oz insulated cup I keep on hand to make sure I stay hydrated, and it really helps. I currently have a pitcher of lemon and cucumber infused water in the fridge that also really helps, and it was so very refreshing during those hot flashes I experienced after over-eating last night.

4. Taking a time out. I have to sit down and relax for the nausea to go away. If I keep moving, it does not get better. I have to move a lot for my job, and there are a few hours every day when I feel absolutely miserable because I can't quell the nausea.

These are just some simple things that have helped me. I know there are many, many remedies out there, this is just what I have tried that worked for me. I will update if I find anything new.

New Life

About a week after my last blog post, a year and a half ago, I went back to work after being a Stay at Home Mom for 2.5 years. I needed to do something to help the family budget. It was the hardest decision I had ever made, and honestly, it has made me so unhappy. I miss my son so much, and I just really do not like my job.
That being said. Everything has not been horrible. This year celebrates 6 years of marriage to my awesome husband, our little boy is a happy and healthy 4 year old, and come January, we will be welcoming twins!
We are all so excited about that last little surprise. I am hoping that some things will work out and I will be able to stay at home with the twins.
I have decided to blog about this pregnancy, the things I'm feeling and experiencing, it will basically be a journal for me.

God has blessed us with these Little Ones, and I know it is in His hands.