It’s been over a month since I’ve last blogged anything and so I’m way over due.
The fact that my space key on the keyboard sticks and tendsnottoworkmakesitfeellikeeverythingisonebigrunonsentence.
Which isn’t really condusive to writing but I’ll make due.
So for those who missed various announcements before me and Squishy aka Dr. McnerdyNerdy aka the Hubbycakes left SF just a few weeks ago, I’ve started a new stint of clean living because I’m now, at this juncture, about 12 weeks preggers.
No caffeine, no booze, no cigarettes, no carbonated beverages, no sushi, no shellfish, no Desperate Housewives.
I’m talking totally and complete clean living. Whatever damage I’ve done to my body has been of my own volition in the past but I won’t have this kid, nicknamed “Giggle” be impacted at all by any choices that I make in consumption.
The kid, however, has some of his own ideas.
Giggle, in 12 weeks of being in-utero bundle of awesome, has clearly expressed some dietary preferences and opinions.
These are clearly influenced by the kid’s father who refers to”kilted man is human taco in wool shell”
Likes: Tacos, Doritos, Chocolate Icecream
Dislikes: Pretty much everything else.
Results: This week alone, I’ve consumed about 12 tacos. Homemade, at Reynas and even the Soft Tacos Supreme from Tacobell.
For those of you who know me, this is very unusual. I’m not the taco junkie my husband is. I don’t have company event Taco Tuesdays as an excuse to satisfy my guacamole and salsa habit. I’m a rice and meat grubbing gal who’s known as more of meat-tooth than a sweet-tooth and now I can’t settle in at night without a bowl of chocolate icecream. (I like Breyers.)
And I suppose it would be easier to handle this dietary adjustment if it would all stay down.
But alas no.
Nay.
Nix.
Nada.
I get the upchucks, near daily for the last 4 weeks. It happens not in the morning, but in the evening. Anytime between 7Pm and 3Am.
This has made it extremely difficult to manage social engagements, being out with friends, and trying to rally to find something that doesn’t smell like belly-acid-taco-choc0late-souffle-a-la-toilet-bowl that also doesn’t make me look unseemly with the belly sticking out.
Things that are most iritating about the evening sickness:
- The Smell. The taco/chocolate combo isn’t the worst while going down. But imagine it coming back up… and then…wait. pardon me a sec. Bathroom break.
- The Visuals. It really isn’t pretty. I’ll spare you a photo.
- The Splashback. On your face, clothing, and etc. High velocity projectile vomiting has quite a surprising radius of splashback.
- The irregularity of it. Unpredictable and a tremendous social hamper that makes you just wanna stay at home.
- The inability to medically address it. NO MEDS.
So yeah. Not the most fun, but I’m pretty sure that Giggle will be worth it.
Or I shall make him/her pay with guilt trips the rest of his/her life over the agony and inconvenience of it all. (I jest!)
AHHH! Congratulations!
Sorry to hear about the evening sickness. My last pregnancy, my all-day sickness started at 6 weeks and didn’t stop until the night I had my baby, DESPITE the anti-nausea meds I took daily. (And why no meds for you? Just choice or a medical reason? I was prescribed Zofran and it did help, but didn’t eliminate the nausea completely.) I hope you get past the evening sickness quickly and don’t end up needing meds for it!
Congratulations again!!
Prescious congrats to all Three of ya!!!!!!! after all those years doing obgyn in primary care practice… most drugs.(prescription) had some side effects that made them questionable except in women with severe hyperemesis gravidarium with dehydration, weight loss, and associated ketosis.. used does of B6 supplemet. about 25mg as a great choice.. it helps prevent neural tube problems in the first trimester, as well as cleft palate etc. and helps some in a good number with the nausea , ginger in the form of candied ginger is another choice, however it cannot be used in more than a very small amount.. ginger induces menstruation and can cause bleeding problems in preggers and other severe things if taken in larger amounts in food or as the candied form. BLessings MJ and Hubby and Giggles.. YEAH. be well and hope Seattle knows what a special troop have relocated there. get hubby to rub yer low back routinely or draw a game pad on there so he may be induced . Take a good digestive enzyme with the tacos, Chocolate Ice cream etc. your system is not doing so hot on contributing the needed ones due to stress on the system and increase in the space in yer belly. the enzymes will help things digest better , give Giggles more nutrients, and that with a supply of Tums or other antiacids for bedtime and pillows or a raised head of the bed a bit will help with the night time.
see it is 12 weeks, hope ya been getting 800mcg of folic acid also so far.. the caffiene in chocolate wont hurt ya. but Giggles may get a rush and become active after a good dose.. no harm. just makes some fetuses move a lot. wont go on. blessings again. hope ya got a good doc there. OMG.. how will MJ survive with no smokes, scotch, and such…???? will she morph into a Stepford Wife.? stay tuned.
Do not forget SAD.. there in Seattle area… seasonal affective disorder. Be sure both you and hubby get some vitamin D capsules or tabs. 1000mgm preferred.. and take them everyday. pregnancy also puts a strain on your calcium supply and can cause increased osteoporosis risks. be careful of constipation .. my prev preggers said that was the bane for sure from lots of ice cream. suddenly moving there from a place like Sunny California . does make a difference. You need the vit D stuff not only for bone health but for other functions .. sorry , just being paternal and old medico blabbering. i am excited about yall’s joyful news and could not go back to sleep..ha
Thank you Pamela & Ray for your good wishes and advice! Super helpful and we’re doing all we can to ensure Giggle’s health and our sanity. =D
arghhh.. too late up all night. Vit D should be IUs..Internationl Units Not Milligrams. brain burn. after all i had to memorize the equivalent of four full sets of Encyclopedia Britannica at one time. lol. and if yer OB has no objections to some small supplementation.. remember food, supplements, vitamins, all stuff acts just like drugs do and interact .. Magnesium , a regular capsule at night. helps prevent leg cramps, migraine headaches and boosts calcium absorption as well as contributes to sleep and decreases uterine irritability in a small way. I was not into using very many things over a prenatal. unless it was nessicary. sorry to go on so much MJ. i need to take my own advice and get some good sleep. lol. blessings again to All of You. Have you tried the Nopalitos at Reynas? yum. i make them myself when i can get the cactus.
Omg nuna I’m just glad Giggle is a nickname for the fruit of your loom, and not his/her actual name.
Normally I go “Babies ewwww” but I’m actually glad for this one. You’re gonna be a great parent!
I really dislike ginger so that was out for me. But at the start of my “morning” sickness, cinnamon worked nicely to ease the nausea, at least for a brief amount of time. I started buying bags and bags of Atomic Fireballs and kept a handful of them in my purse. It helped until I tested positive for gestational diabetes and I couldn’t have candy any more.
I ended up on zofran because I started losing a lot of weight from the morning sickness, especially after the dietary changes due to the diabetes, and my doctors were getting concerned. At the time I delivered, I weighed about 15lbs less than I did before getting pregnant! Granted, I could stand to lose a lot more, but pregnancy isn’t the time for drastic weight loss.
I’ve heard some positive comments about using sea sickness bands (accupressure) to help with nausea, but I never tried that myself. I’m not sure why not.
I’m very excited for you!
oops. Pamela… good notes. blessings. yep.. cinnamon is good if you can take it too. especially the celestial seasonings apple and cinnamon tea. no caffiene. you had good OB guidance. yikes i am using MJs blog to respond. sorry. I had luck with some ladies using those bands and even dramamine patches before resorting to heavy meds. will stop. take care all of you and pam too.
Something that’s worked well for me so far is a hot glass of water with either a slice of lemon in it or a splash of juice. Settles the belly reasonably well most of the time.
At least I get a coughing fit 5 minute warning before the upchucks begin so I can get to a restroom in time. (Mostly). Except during the drive up to Seattle from SF where I did puke in a coffee cup in the car.
and PS: Yes been taking vitamins with sufficient folic acid all this time. =D
You have no idea who I am, but I was a fan of your writing back around the 2001ish-2003ish era of my youth. You always cracked me up.
Popped in again to see if you were still in the sphere and I’m really happy to read about your good news! Congrats.
Hi MJ,
I am sorry to hear about the evening sickness! I am very glad about Giggles, though.
I hope you and Jason are enjoying Seattle and the time to explore a new city.
smiles, jen ;o)
Ah. I went from reading about your impending Thanksgiving meal, complete with tantalizing photos and all, to reading about vomiting. Gah!
Smart thing about the banning of Desperate Housewives tho. Wouldn’t want your kid gestating with those kinds of hijinx around.