July Firecrackers 2018

[StarryEyed88]

I’m really looking forward to starting traditions when this one is old enough

The past two days have been an extreme struggle. I think I’m getting a cold on top of the nausea and I can’t stand any of my pants that sit on my tummy. I am counting down til this tri is done

 

[ameeann]

We don't do elf on a shelf here cause mummy is lazy

Still don't really have many symptoms tbh, but of nausea yesterday, stabby boobs a bit this morning and general uncomfortable Ness around my section scar but that's it

I'm hoping there isn't anything wrong... Early scan on the 6th it needs to hurry up

 

[Matherese]

Woke up with a migraine at 2 am and can't go back to sleep. Tylenol obviously won't touch it. Idk how I'm going to get my son to school and me to work today Thankfully after today I'll be home for a week. I just need to make it through today!

We don't do elf on a shelf because I'm lazy and a bit of a Christmas purist, lol. My son is very logical and already suspicious of santa and asks a million questions. I don't think I could handle another aspect!

 

[BabyBrain80]

This is our 3rd year doing the elf......we use a cute soft toy elf, not the origional one as it creeps me out
The boys are excited for him to visit, he sent a postcard in the summer too lol
He doesnt do all the naughty stuff (Its too hard! I would run out of ideas lol) I get him to bring treats....leave out biscuits to decorate, xmas crafts for boys to do etc. I use him to make our usual traditions a wee bit more fun. Wont be long till they dont believe so making the most of every year

 

[ameeann]

This is our 3rd year doing the elf......we use a cute soft toy elf, not the origional one as it creeps me out
The boys are excited for him to visit, he sent a postcard in the summer too lol
He doesnt do all the naughty stuff (Its too hard! I would run out of ideas lol) I get him to bring treats....leave out biscuits to decorate, xmas crafts for boys to do etc. I use him to make our usual traditions a wee bit more fun. Wont be long till they dont believe so making the most of every year

I like these ideas, it's lovely

My son asks too many questions and is already a bit sceptical of Christmas anyway haha but I love your version!

 

[ttcpostvr]

We do elf on the shelf cuz it encourages my kids to act like little angels!
Every year we wish there was a bunny for Easter to watch out for the Kids behavior.
Hahahahahaha

I can’t believe I am already 8 weeks and 2 days! Gosh time is flying over here.

I’m taking diclegis for the nausea. It has helped sooo much!

 

[Alligator]

I am also on diclegis (it's called diclectin here) and I think it's taking the edge off but I still feel pretty gross/hungover all the time. It seems inhumane that we are expected to be normal and go to work and function normally while no one knows about our pregnancies in the first trimester. It's like having a flu all the time. No one would make people with the flu work!!! If men had to carry babies you bet your ass there would be first trimester leave lol.

 

[sherii]

alli: I'm sure you're right about the first trimester leave haha!! To say it feels like a hangover is so accurate. I think I used that term when talking to dh a week or so ago

I work a physical job, so I feel like I almost have to tell my coworkers before the end of my first trimester. They've already started looking at me like 'wtf are you ok' when I'm getting winded after walking up the stairs, or overheating from doing relatively light tasks. I told a couple of them yesterday, because there are things coming up this week that I'm not entirely comfortable doing (lifting and using specific machinery and stuff). It's hard though, because dh and I wanted to wait a little longer, but in the end decided that it's better safe than sorry. I kind of feel guilty that some of the work will have to be passed on to my team... but I doubt any of them would see it as a burden, considering the reason.

It also seems like the 6 weekers are all getting down with the sickness. I'm starting to get some pretty strong food and smell aversions, and I'm not looking forward to joining you all on the vom train. Hope it's manageable, or at least doesn't last too long for everyone

 

[Four2Five]

Haha alligator I couldn't agree more!

No MS for me this morning, I had it pretty bad yesterday up until dinner time but then it went away and I got a bad migraine. Today I'm feeling good so far

 

[Four2Five]

Anyone else struggling to brush their teeth? I've always had a sensitive gag reflex but every time I try to brush my teeth I'm sent gagging and puking, it's so frustrating!

 

[Alligator]

I haven't vomited (yet) but I've been close a handful of times. For me it's the nausea that's the worst, it's pretty hard to function when the only thing that doesn't send your stomach rolling in circles is laying down/sleeping!!

 

[UniqueBeauty]

I’m not sure if I have the stomach bug that’s going round or if it’s the MS or both combined. My grandad had to take DS to school for me today, my DD stayed at home with me as she doesn’t have an attendance record like DS. I’ve been feeling pretty sh*t

I hope it passes by tomorrow so I can get them both to school/nursery and get some cleaning done as I’ve neglected it!

I thought time would go slow too but it’s actually going quicker than I thought.

 

[MissEyre]

Hi ladies! Just popping in to commiserate with the nausea woes. I've been having good days and bad days, but I think the times that I feel bad are starting to overtake the good. I hate the fact that nothing sounds appetizing. I feel like I'm choking down whatever sounds the least offensive. I didn't realize how hard it would be to do all of this with a toddler. The TV has been on waaaaay too much.

Hopefully these weeks slip by quickly!! Hugs and diclegis to all!

 

[Buffyx]

Struggling over here with the nausea too. Every food is sounding gross. I just want to eat carbs and ice cream.

I am lucky that I'm not working this time around (although did a couple of days work a few weeks ago.) That was hard. I work in the dental industry. There are lots of smells and yucky sights in peoples mouths, and that was hard to get through each day. Now I just have to survive my 2 children and their poopy nappies

 

[lilmisscaviar]

Alligator - I think the point you're at is when nausea is the worst. For me there is nothing worse than week 6-7. Hang in there, girl! You got this!

MissEyre - Definitely feel you on having nausea with other LOs. It is hard. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in taking care of them that I forget to take care of myself, other days I do what you do and give them way too much screen time. If you need them to watch TV a lot to get through, don't feel guilty about it. It is only a small portion of their lives.

Buffy - I have no idea how you worked in a dentist office with pregnancy nausea. The smell of the disinfectant is enough to make me hurl even while NOT being pregnant LOL! You truly are a trooper.

I woke up feeling like there was a lump in my throat and it hasn't gone away. Nothing sounds appetizing. I was hoping to hold off on starting Diclegis until 6 weeks but I may not be able to. My 3 year old DS is potty training and I have to admit that it was hard to change it out today. I almost gagged dumping it.

Yep, I think it's safe to say that MS is officially here. No Thanksgiving dinners for me.

 

[Alligator]

I'm 7w tomorrow - hoping I only have a couple more weeks left of the worst but preparing for more...better to be surprised if it eases off early than miserable if it hangs on even longer, right?

Don't think I'll make it through the full work day. Just forced myself to eat some soup and a bun for lunch and felt gross the entire time

 

[TexMel]

Just popping in to say me too! I have felt miserable 95% of the time since last Thursday. I'm so glad we are finally telling my family on Thursday because they would for sure notice something is up. I can't eat most food right now, especially turkey.

 

[eppgirl]

I thought the nausea was settling down but today I have felt beyond miserable. I woke up feeling dizzy, my visions been blurry off and on, and super nauseous. Been pretty much bed ridden all day, the kids have been wonderful, it was an easy day today with them thankfully. I’m hoping I start to feel better soon and I’m actually able to enjoy thanksgiving this Thursday.

 

[Four2Five]

Eppgirl I'm so sorry you're feeling so crummy! My days seem to go back and forth feeling good and bad but thankfully my girls have been good and extra helpful. Today I just have a tiny smudge of nausea and dizziness but I'm sure struggling with hot flashes, one minute I'm hot one minute I'm cold and we are just beginning winter so temp is about 14 degrees f.

 

[Matherese]

Anyone else struggling to brush their teeth? I've always had a sensitive gag reflex but every time I try to brush my teeth I'm sent gagging and puking, it's so frustrating!

Yes! I almost tossed it this morning brushing, ugh! I remember that happening last time and then a switch flipped and I couldn't get enough of the taste of toothpaste and almost wanted to eat it.

I'm working part time right now, but it's a pretty physical job and I'm beat by the time I get home. Thankfully I have the next 6 days off, so just have to take care of the house and my son. It was SO hard to get out of bed this morning!