Sunday, February 10, 2013

"morning" sickness

dress: kohls   belt: target   boots: target  necklace: caroline g 


"Morning sickness" is a misleading term, as I felt nauseous for a good part of the day for many, many weeks.  Thanks to some medicine and the second trimester it is starting to fade, but throwing up still occurs occasionally throughout the week.

I may even have to go as far as saying I hate being nauseous more than I hate the dentist.
And that is a big statement for me to make.

Things that increased my gag factor:

1. Seeing the word McRib on the McDonalds sign a few times a day.  I've never even had one, but just the word made me want to throw up.

2. Walking into the kids' bathroom at school.  Not a pleasant smell.

3. Opening my fridge.  Regardless what was in there, it never smelled good.

4. Taking those gigantic prenatal vitamins.

5. Flossing my teeth, which only happened twice the first two or three months.  And brushing my teeth was a struggle too.  My oral hygiene definitely suffered during this time.  Yet another reason to hate the dentist.

I do have to say, that although still a little nauseous the second trimester is proving to be much better than the first.  I have a little more energy and am filled with more excitement and less anxiety.  It is starting to feel more and more real that I am having a baby!

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56 comments:

  1. Sara HintonFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Cute bump girl! You wear pregnancy well. :)

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  2. Brooklyn McKennaFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    The word McRib is so nasty. haha. That makes me want to gag...

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  3. Brianna TuckerFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    The McRib could make anyone vomit. Now they have fish mcnuggets.. grosss!
    Have you tried the preggie pops for nausea?

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  4. FaithFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    I hope this means that the worst is behind you :).

    And seriously how did the term "morning sickness" come to be if so many pregnant women have said it happens at any time during the day? They need to fix that.

    You look gorgeous!

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  5. ilene @ muchloveillyFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    oh, wow! congrats, girl! you look fabulous! :)

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  6. Kristine -Heart Shaped SweatFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    yay for more energy!! Happy to hear you're doing so well despite the occasional nausea. With my first I never experienced it but with my second, oh boy...it stayed til the very end! Loving the boots and necklace, you look great!

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  7. CarlyFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Glad that you're feeling better friend!!! Progress!!!

    Carly
    www.lipglossandcrayons.com

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  8. Jessica @ Here(and)NowFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Oh my goodness! I have heard stories about "triggers" of morning sickness, but it is so hard to imagine. My sister got nauseous from having anything touch her neck -- crazy hormones! Hope you start feeling better soon!
    xx

    Here&Now
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  9. CCFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Love this outfit - hope the nausea is all gone soon! Not a fun part of pregnancy for sure. :)

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  10. KristinFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    2. I can't deal with it. I'll only use it first thing in the morning, when it's freshly cleaned. Otherwise, I make the trek to the lounge (yes, I leave them alone and all..usually there's an aide in my room anyway). I thought I was the only one this affected!

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  11. KatieFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    The words Mc and Rib should be illegal. Disgusting.

    I feel your pain. Just hit 12 weeks and am hoping for an end to the nausea and an increase in appetite. So glad 2nd tri is treating you nicer!

    My oral hygiene has suffered, as well. When Elena sees me brushing my teeth she fake gags. Imitating me. Awesome!

    Looking adorable, as usual!

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  12. Jessica @ Lovely Little ThingsFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    I'm so glad that you're starting to feel better :)
    And I am loving the pop of green that the bubble necklace is giving your outfit!

    xo

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  13. AshleyFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    LOVE thy outfit!! Adorable!!

    McRib does sound pretty disgusting!!

    I'm glad things are finally starting to seem real!! Makes sense why they wouldn't for a while!!

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  14. Jennifer @ Delightfully NotedFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Glad to hear the worst is behind you! Although I didn't experience morning sickness to the degree that you did brushing my teeth and the thought of mexican food made me gag though most of the first tri. Which was weird considering the first few weeks I actually CRAVED mexican!

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  15. MandaFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    It's truly not fun!
    You look great! And yay for being pregnant!

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  16. Abbie LewisFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    I love your necklace! I too suffered from "morning" sickness, it's absolutely horrible. Preggie pops or halls vitamin c hard candies helped so much. If it gets too bad ask your doctor for Zofran, mine got so bad that I lost a ton of weight with all the throwing up. Zofran saved me.

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  17. kaylynnczyFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Dude, I totally hear you. I'm not even pregnant and the very THOUGHT of those dang McRibs get my gag reflexes going! NASTY! Who likes those?

    You look gorgeous - just know that you'll feel better soon enough...and if you don't feel better soon, then you'll have a beautiful babe to show for your efforts!
    LOVE YOU!
    Kaylynn
    colbkayandtrae.blogspot.com

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  18. lauraFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    A Discolored picture of chicken mcnuggets on the menu board made me nauseous, as well as anything from subway... If I saw a discarded cup from there or a billboard or commercial, I thought I would hurl.. Any meat from the store would send me over the edge too.. I did better with a different brand of the prenatal vitamins.... I didn't have any queasiness with baby number two!! :) I bet that is how it will be with you as well!!! :) :) :) we are all so happy for you!!!!!!

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  19. AshleyFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    I know....I always felt it the worst in the afternoon. It's crazy how one word can set you off.....ugh!

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  20. AllisonFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    You poor thing...I hope you feel better now being in your second trimester! I always think about how I'll do it as a teacher. I hate using the same bathroom as the kids. Dun dun duh.

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  21. Sybil@PeaceitallTogetherFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    I hate being nauseous more than anything! I was fortunate not to have much morning sickness, but I had to eat something every hour in order to avoid it! That was not helpful for the weight gain :) Loving the boots and the necklace!

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  22. AmandaFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    You're adorable! I love this dress & belt. So cute :)

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  23. Kelly {Sparkles and Shoes}February 10, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Glad to hear you are doing a bit better, I hope it keeps on the upswing Ps. You are CRAZY to pose outside in the snow, brrrr!!

    xx
    Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

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  24. MarsaFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    ahhh sorry about the morning sickness :(
    i hope it goes away soon. thats like the one thing im afraid of when it comes to being pregnant. well... besides the whole birthing part i guess haha

    -marsa
    The DayLee Journal

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  25. Simply LKJFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Okay, I am far from being prego, had a tubal and am almost 45...McRib would make me barf too! LOL My biggest problem during my pregnancies was nose bleeds! UGH!!! Oh, and the smell of fish!! Had to by-pass that section of Whole Foods. Hang in there!!!

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  26. Suzanne BruceFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    you will hate me for this.. but you have to go to the dentist before you have your baby.. your teeth are one of the things that give to your baby.. so you have to make sure you get a checkup between the second and third trimester.. its not fun at all.. but ya gotta do it..

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  27. Autumn RosenbaumFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    You ARE having a baby! Woohoo! :-D I couldn't even brush my teeth the first couple months of each of my pregnancies... No point anyways, when you just end up throwing up. But it's worth it. ;-)

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  28. JoyceFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    hmmm McRib is a pretty ugly word now that I think about it! Anyways, cute outfit though, I love the bright necklace:)

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  29. Head to Toe ChicFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    I'm glad you are starting to feel better! Love this dress on you and your bump :)

    xo,
    Angela

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  30. Kirsten WiemerFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    ahh no fun, hope it goes away soon!
    you are so cute, btws.

    K

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  31. Rachel @lifeasMrsFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    aww look at the bump! you look so great! and ps i'm sure i'm not the only one that mentioned to you... but try the pre-natal gummies! I feel like I get to have a lil piece of candy every morning.. also that was the other thing speaking of morning.. I was taking my pre-natals in the pm.. and feeling nauseous so I switched it up and started taking in the a.m. Felt so much better immed.! Glad you're starting to feel better and showing!! :)

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  32. readeatcreate.comFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    Hopefully you won't be feeling really sick much longer and can enjoy your pregnancy!
    xoxo

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  33. Bonnie RoseFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    You look so cute cute with your baby bump!


    xx
    Bonnie Rose
    The Compass Rose

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  34. TaraFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    That outfit is adorbs, hoping you feel better soon!

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  35. Bhushavali - Indian Fashion n Travel Blogger!February 11, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Love your simple outfit with the pop of green. The necklace is awesome!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog dear. I'd love it if you followed too by GFC, FB etc! :)
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  36. LoraFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    I think this is my favorite outfit that I have seen you in so far. You look so cute!

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  37. LoraFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    I think this is my favorite outfit that I have seen you in so far. You look so cute!

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  38. Rach @ This Italian FamilyFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Aww sweet little baby bump! I'm glad the second trimester is treating you better! :)

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  39. MeganFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Love that green necklace! Happy to hear you're second trimester is going better than your first, despite the nausea.

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  40. HeleneFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    mcRib makes me gag even now!!

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  41. AnnieFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Glad the nausea is fading - that sounds awful! You look so cute, and I LOVE the green statement necklace :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  42. TheTinyHeartFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    I'm glad you're feeling better in the second trimester! I HATE throwing up and I imagine it would awful having so many smells making your stomach turn.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
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  43. Rakhshanda RizviFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Beautiful outfit! Love the necklace <3

    Latest look: http://rakhshanda-chamberofbeauty.blogspot.in/2013/02/camel-coat-black-accessories.html

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  44. still being [molly]February 11, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    you are SO cute!! it's so strange - i was SUPER sick my first trimester and then it started to taper off around week 11, but all of a sudden this past week (week 14-15) i am back to being sick as a dog. i'm like, what's up with that?! and ew. mcrib. disgusting.

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  45. SarahFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    The word McRib will forever gross me out and I'm no where near being pregnant. I saw another phrase on the McDs sign this weekend that I will refrain from typing but it was possibly even worse than McRib...

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  46. Always MayleeFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    You look adorable! Aw, it will all be worth it in the end. And seriously, I think McRibs make a lot of people throw up, pregnant or not! :)

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  47. J and AFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Awe look at that little bump!! So cute! I am glad it is getting better but hope it leaves you alone really soon!!

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  48. Katie @ My Darling DaysFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    for the record, the word McRib... makes me gag too! haha

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  49. Visceral MazeFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    I am really sorry that you are feeling sick. I am sure it will go away soon. Feel better. COngrats :)

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  50. MichelleFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    McRibs to seem totally disgusting.
    You have an adorable bump :)
    It is so ironic that prenatal vitamins seem to induce nausea. Can't they make them like one of those delicious drink powders that taste delicious?

    New follower :)

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  51. Amy LynnFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    i didn't read all the comments so someone may have already said this, but they have gummy prenatal vitamins... (target, walmart, winco) probably anywhere really. anyway, they SAVED MY LIFE!! i didn't take prenatals my first trimester because they made me sick, but try the gummy ones, they won't disappoint :)

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  52. Janna ReneeFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Awww you poor thing! I heard that part of morning sickness is low blood sugar/glucose levels, so I would be screwed with my Hypoglycemia. Hope you don't have it much anymore!

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  53. Laura @ Chaotic DomesticFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Love the look with the belt! Sorry to hear you had a rough couple months at the beginning but glad that you're doing so much better now.

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  54. acornmanphotographyFebruary 12, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Just seeing the word McRib written anywhere makes me want to gag as well!

    I am glad to hear you are feeling better!

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  55. DeniseFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Praying for you.

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  56. christinaFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    amen to all. hated vitamins hated them. you can take Flintstones chewables ( ask your dr ;) .lol and captain crunch ( normal not peanut butter ) has all your daily folic acid need in one bowl ;) just sayin. unless that makes you sick lol.

    smells are the worst.

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