A week of morning sickness in summary
Maybe you’ve assumed from my silence since Monday that I threw up so much I slipped into a coma this week.
Not so. I’ve been living! On Monday and Tuesday, I hesitantly thought I might be feeling better. I still fasted and threw up 5-10 times in the mornings but only vomited once or twice later in the day.
On Wednesday I was sure I was on the mend. I still threw up 5 or 6 times in the morning but (gasp) I ate before noon and didn’t get sick. Just a little queasy the rest of the day, and never felt in danger of tossing any actual cookies.
On Thursday, I got really brave and ate breakfast after throwing up just 3 times early in the morning. All was well, and I only felt queasy if I failed to eat every 45 minutes. I think God was providing the strength I would need for one of these days. It was a very long day for Hubby, me and our little rebel, but God is faithful and the rod prevailed. Yesterday’s rebel is sweet, affectionate and amazingly eager to please today.
One of the girls was reading a daily chapter of Proverbs - 13, since yesterday was the 13th of the month, and she helpfully reminded me of this verse:
Pro 13:24 Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.
How did the church fathers who divied up the chapters of the Bible know so many centuries ago that I would need to be reminded of that verse on the 13th of the month?
Now it’s Friday and I didn’t even throw up once before breakfast. I still have persistent background queasiness for which I am thankful since it puts my mind at ease about the state of the baby. I am not at all used to having my morning sickness leave at just 13 weeks so I’m glad to have its shadow hang about for a bit longer.
So rejoice with me - for just the right touch of morning sickness. We’re off to run errands and meet up with several of my sibs and their families for the annual tamale party!
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Kim,
I am so glad the Lord has blessed you with a better week!!!
Kristine
Hurray! I’m so happy to hear that the morning sickness is easing up a bit!! I know what a relief it was for me when I finally realized I would live again. Each and every baby, I start to question whether or not I will make it to the end of the pregnancy alive… and I always do! The Lord is faithful to walk me through the morning sickness each and every time as He continues to bless us with precious babies!!
But, I must admit, I’m never sorry to see it leave!
Okay, I’m jealous. Not about the puking, but the tamale party!
Great to hear things are a little calmer in the stomach now. Second boy must be getting settled in!
Hi! I’m a reader from Mongolia. I’m the mommy of 3 and wanted to pass on a little morning sickness advice. Maybe you already know this, but it helps if you eat a high-protein snack in the evening, right before going to bed. It takes longer to digest so keeps you full longer. I know that “empty tummy” feeling is what did me in every time.
Good luck to you and new baby!
Melanie
I also had morning sickness all the time and i was put into the hospital as i couldnt keep a thing down and became very dehydrated . after coming home all i could eat was watermelon in the middle of winter. we bought some frozen kind. to this day when i feel sick or the flu i crave watermelon, maybe it will help you.