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I chewed a lot of gum and drank warm drinks. Didn't fix it but it helped. I know some people have tried the preggo pops and said they were helpful.
I am very interested in answers to this question too!! I have some flexibility w/ my job, so today I'm working from home b/c I just couldn't handle going in. But I do not want to make this a habit. Also, work next week for me entails two flights across the country and 4 days in a coference room from 8 AM until 7:30 PM. I do not know how I'm going to be able to suvive that. I've tried having small snacks at least once an hour, which does help, but not enough. I've tried ginger tea too, but I think I'm developing an aversion to the taste. Sorry this isn't much of an answer to your question, but at least we can commiserate now.
Have you told your boss then? How far along are you?
I seriously need to let it out in the open before I just blow up on somebody for asking me to staple 10 sheets of paper that they can staple themselves. :(
@JustlikeHeaven: My supervisor doesn't know. He just knows that I'm not feeling well and I'm at home reading proposals today. I'm 6.5 weeks. My office mate does know b/c we share a confined space all day long, plus we're pretty close to begin with, so I felt comfortable telling her. She's so excited that I'm pregnant, and now she won't be surprised if I end up puking the in the trash can, so that's kind of a relief.
I work with 95% Women. As soon as I started to feel sick, I was upfront about what was going on, and how far along I was. I am only 9 weeks now, but it helps that the manager and other supervisors know I am pregnant because sometimes I am cutting it close to work because I can't stop puking long enough to get ready, or I have to leave the floor so I don't get sick while making drinks.
Bottom line, you should at least tell the Manager at your business. I'm sure of you are feeling so horrible, they can work something out with you.
Its hard enough because I am the only female here! Luckily two of the attorneys wives just had a baby so hopefully they will be understanding. thanks ladies.
I totally sympathize! I am 28 weeks now, and feel pretty good these days, but I had the most miserable first trimester. I felt so blessed to be pregnant, (I have PCOS,) but I was nauseaus 24/7 and felt absolutely awful. At about 6 weeks in, I honestly wondered how I was going to keep working.
I live in Canada, so my doctor prescribed Diclectin. It was / is a miracle drug. I don't know how I would have got by without it. I felt better within 24 hours. I know you can't get it in the States, but it's just a mix of Vitamin B6 and a antihistamine, (Absolutely, completely safe.) A lot of women make it themselves. I think that if you google it you can find out how much of each in order to make it yourself. Of course, check with your doctor, but I can't recommend this highly enough.
Good luck and hope you feel better!
@Mrs Moose: This is a common prescription, but in the states people typically use a combination of B6 and Unisom.
OP - If your nausea is bad enough you can't work, you should ask your doctor about medications. Some doctors will prescribe medications like Zofran or Phenergan, some prefer to try OTC meds (like B6 and Unisom) first. Definitely ask before self-medicating, though. It's important that your doctor prescribe the right dosage for your body.
I actually just called my doctor's office and should be receiving a call back soon about B6 and correct dosage. Also, it sounds like she's willing to write me a presciption too. I'd rather not use it, but will consider it as a backup for next week if I find that I can't make it through all of the travel and 12-hour work days. I haven't actually met my doctor yet, but her office still seems very willing to help out. So maybe, give your doctor a call, even if you haven't had your 1st appt yet.
My doctor prescribed Zofran right off the bat. It was the only way I was able to travel for work within the first trimester, and even with the drug I was still sick once or twice a day. Other than that, the only things that worked for me was forcing myself to eat (even if it was just something small) every 2 hours.
Oh - and I told my manager/close co-workers at about 8 weeks. If I wasn't able to get on a plane due to the puking I at least wanted them to know why! Having people know what was going on helped - it meant I didn't have to pretend to feel better than I really did.
I hear you. It's awful. I am starting a new job Sept 1 and I'll be 14 weeks to the day on my first day and I'm PRAYING it is gone by then. I almost puked in a meeting with my boss the other day. It's awful. Oh wait, I already said that huh? I guess my best advice is to find a few things that help (and by help I don't mean completely but take the edge off). For me, peppermint lifesavers have literally been a lifesaver. As has ginger ale (though I'm so incredibly sick of it), and lemon flavored things. Good luck!
@skibobrown: I had to fly last week. It was awful, I'm not going to lie. I had a 6:30 am flight and spent the whole time green, shaking. The flight attendants were so worried about me they moved me to the front of the plane (luckily a seat was available) where there is less bounce and kept an eye on me. I told them I was pregnant (helps differentiate between you coming down with some horrible contagious disease). If you can adjust you flights, don't fly first thing in the morning (for me that's when my nausea is the worst), sit closer to the front (less motion), keep ice chips or something in your mouth. Try to get a seat with extra legroom or sit on an aisle so you can get to the bathroom.
I also have a pretty standard 8-5 job and have had to take some sick time. I've worked from home for a day or two. I did tell my boss (who is a woman) because there are only 3 of us in my group and there's no way to hide anything. It's made everything a lot easier and she's been very understanding. I still don't know how I'm going to handle this for the rest of the first trimester (or however long it goes). I have to give a talk in front of some important political officials in a few weeks, and I have this horrible image in my head of vomiting right in front of them. Horrible!
I ate crackers, drank ginger tea, and sniffed lemons. My boss would also let me take naps during the first trimester. I would go in her office and sleep on her couch. One time I slept for 4 hours! 
I work in a suuuper small office and if you're out, everyone notices, asks what's going on, etc. When I first found out I was pregnant I called the doctor and they made three appointments. There was no way I was going to get away with that, so I told the three managers. I felt much better after I did.
At first I was thinking I was going to try and be sneaky about my appointments, but if there was an afternoon where I couldn't take a late lunch because someone was out and I was trying to sneak to my appointment...aahh! I just couldn't worry about those scenarios, so I spilled to the managers and asked that they keep my news confidential for the time being.
@JustlikeHeaven: It looks like other people have said it, but zofran. I'm a nurse and when you feel nauseous trying to deal with poop or people throwing up I had to have it or I wouldn't have made it through. I wouldn't hesitate to ask for it again. If you feel like you need it then ask your doctor for it. I also wore sea bands and drank ginger ale like it was going out of style.
Does anyone know the dosage of B6 and Unisom? I have been feeling so awful too, yesterday I got sick SIX times! My poor teeth. Today is better but I have a raging headache. I'm such a wimp in general so this has been rough. I'm only 7 weeks, I keep praying that it only last through the first trimester!
@mrsreid: Zofran is a prescription drug. Also, I really encourage you (and anyone who is considering OTC or prescription medications for nausea) to consult your doctor on the dosage. I've seen a lot of different people with a lot of different dosages, and it really does depend on you as an individual.
I used sea bands and they helped a lot. I also told my boss but asked her to keep it a secret just in case I got too sick. I hid it pretty well til I wanted to share with work.LOL
@justlikeheaven - have you tried seasick bands yet? I just tried them for the first time today and i feel great! (well not 100% but i feel amazing compared to what i was feeling!) i cant believe it took me so long to try them!
I just wish they didnt look so dorky and obvious, I probably cant wear them around people because i have no idea what i would say if someone asked what they were.
Has anyone heard of Prima Bella? It's this electronic stimulation device you wear on your wrist that supposedly helps with nausea. Apparently it's by prescription only. My doctor gave me a pamphlet. I have no idea if it really works, so just thought I'd see if anyone has tried it.
MSMAMABEAR...
& MRSREID
seabands!!! i just went during lunch to cvs and bought some... I am in love! I mean i still feel a little ugh but its waaaaaay better!
I agree though def dorky and im going to have to awkwardly hide my hands under the desk anytime someone comes to my desk, haha! I wish it were winter and I could wear long sleeves over them!
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I feel so blessed to feel pregnant, but at the same time so miserable and depressed.
Nausea has hit full force with a lovely side of annoying headaches. The nausea pretty much lingers all day long in my throat and doesn't go away. I cant even puke. On top of it all I have to manage to get to work mon-fri from 8 to 5. I am miserable. I haven't told anyone at work, Its too early (5 weeks) but since I am the only legal secretary/ receptionist / staff member to 9-10 different attorneys I feel like I sort of should. Maybe they would take it easier on me? I just want to stay home but I cant stay home for 9 more weeks (who says this will only last first trimester, I'm only hoping!).
Food doesn't even sound appetizing! Its hard enough to drink water.
I used to work out just about 7 days a week for an hour and drink looooads of water. Its hard to do any of that now :(
My first OBGYN appointment isnt until August 30th! I dont know if I will make it!!
How are you surviving / how did you survive??