I didn't see any other place to discuss this so I just figured that I would create a new topic.
I got pregnant with my son, Jamison, when I was 22. I was on the birth control pill and it was only a few months after getting married. Well, Jamison is
almost 4 now and I'd hate for him to be an only child. Plus, I would really like to try for a little girl! Only problem is, when I was pregnant with
Jamison, I was HORRIBLY sick for the entire first trimester and the thought of being that sick again just scares me.
Are any of you mothers or pregnant? Has anybody else suffered "morning" sickness like that? If anybody has any advice or knows of any tricks to
help with sickness, let me know. I have been told that I might not even get sick with the next pregnancy. BUT, I still might and that is enough to scare me.
Also, has anyone had an epidural with their pregnancy? Or not had one? I had one but I absolutely HATED IT!! I couldn't feel what I was doing and just
having my entire lower body numb was such a creepy feeling. So, I would like to try without one for the next, but everybody tells me I am crazy when I say
that.
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Posts: 1106 (07/23/08 11:23 AM) Decidedly Chipper Bitch |
Hey Jentay! Welcome to the AL83! Ali mentioned that you were asking about pregnancy-related topics and I'm a mom of 4, so I thought I'd leap in.
I wrestled with nausea during my first two pregnancies, but it wasn't drastic as yours was. It actually usually happened at suppertime, not upon waking. I just tried to avoid whatever triggered it, and for me, as soon as I ate something, it would conversely ease up. My later pregnancies didn't have nausea as a symptom at all. So I don't think it's a guarantee that you'll get it each time. I hope some of the other moms here will comment on this, so you can hear about a whole bunch of experiences that might help guide your decision. As for delivery, I am admittedly weird among most moms in that I have never had drugs of any kind. My first delivery hurt like a mofo, I will grant you that. Scared me in the midst of it, because I couldn't tell how much worse it was gonna get. (I was 26 years old, just for comparison's sake.) Once I delivered Zoe, though, I realized how all that pain had worked to get her out, and that the peak of it--although miserable--really had been tolerable. I guess what I'm trying to say is, I realized that it hadn't been that big a deal, once it disappeared. And I was very lucky, because each subsequent childbirth hurt less and less. When I delivered my second baby, I looked up at Pete and said, "Whoa! I could do that again!" (Which obviously I made good on, though I waited 6 years...) And my fourth kid slid out with very little pain or effort on my part...'twas awesome. I guess you should think about how pain affects you. I apparently have a pretty high tolerance for it (breastfeeding hurt me sometimes more than birth had ever done, and I hung on through that agony, too). But I also felt committed to keeping drugs far away from my newborns' bloodstreams, which got me through the worst of it. Myself, I hate the feeling of being drugged, so that guided my decision as well. Love soon, I know that I'm not a typical example  ,
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Posts: 3868 (07/23/08 9:28 PM) Mexican Mafia Sweetheart |
Jeneka,
I am a masseuse, and some natural tips for dealing with nausea are: 1. Sea Bands. They put acupressure on the points on your wrists that keep you from feeling nauseated. You will also see people wearing them on planes, boats, or anywhere that motion sickness is a possibility. 2. Crystallized Ginger. It settles the stomach naturally and it tastes good. 3. Ginger ale. 4. Soda crackers. 5. This may sound gross, but, my mother's remedy for diarrhea and also nausea is to sip a teaspoon of vinegar with salt sprinkled in it. It does help with diarrhea. For nausea, i have not tried the vinegar/salt remedy. Hope those ideas help.
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Posts: 11404 (07/23/08 9:31 PM) I'm the boss, bitches. |
I have Seabands! I've only used them on a boat, though, never for just general nausea.
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Posts: 208 (07/24/08 12:56 AM) Momma JO |
Jeneka,
I have a 20 month old boy and I'm 7 and 1/2 months pregnant with my second boy. With Jaxon, I literally had the easiest pregnancy ever. I'd have to remind myself that I was pregnant so I wouldn't do anything stupid. "No, Jovanna. You CAN'T lift that couch...you're 8 months pregnant!" I never threw up or felt sick. Nothing. With this one (Jude), it's definitely different. In the beginning, I would HAVE to eat something in the morning.
Actually, I could just drink some orange juice and I'd be fine. That didn't last long. I still would say that I have a very easy pregnancy. Compared to
some (whom I feel incredibly sorry for because I've loved being pregnant). The best advice I can give is to keep in mind that you'll be pregnant for a
short time. And you'll have sickness for even a shorter time. It's SO worth it!
As far as an epidural: I had to be induced 3 full weeks early with Jaxon. I had "dangerously low" amniotic fluid. Anywho. With this one, I REALLY don't want to be induced. I was there forever. They would tell me, "OK, Jovanna, breathe through. You're having a contraction." I thought they were crazy. I felt nothing! And there were no drugs involved at this point. I was frustrated because I could have been home relaxing rather than in a hospital bed. Then they told me that they were going to break my water and that they were going to give me an epidural right away because my contractions were one right after the other. And my blood pressure would go up and so would Jaxon's. So they did. This was at 9:30 am. I delivered Jaxon at 10:00 pm. I could "feel" everything when I delivered him. I felt the pressure and what was happening. I just didn't feel the pain. It was literally the most enjoyable experience for me AND my husband. I know every woman is different but a close friend of mine is very anti epidurals. However, she screams throughout the entire labor process. Her husband actually said to me, "From the moment I found out she was pregnant again, I dreaded every day just thinking about how she would be on the delivery day." Jeremy has told me several times that he would never force me to get an epidural but he did appreciate being able to enjoy the birth of his son knowing that I was OK. Like I said, everyone is different. My suggestion, if you're going to get one, don't wait until the very last minute. That way, you will get some feeling back before you deliver. Worked perfectly for me. Just because... 
~Jovanna
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Posts: 1551 (07/24/08 2:00 AM) panda stalker |
WHAT THE HELL JO YOU ARE PREGGERS AGAIN?????
Where the hell have I been? 
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My sister-in-law had mentioned something to me about using Sea bands and also about the ginger. But, she didn't mention what form of ginger so I am glad to
find out it is crystalized ginger. Where can you find that? Do they have it at the normal grocery store? I will definitely keep that in mind.
All this baby talk and listening to the advice from you ladies has been so helpful. Now I am anxious to start trying again!! You all have reminded me how much it is worth it. I think just having women to talk to, who understand, helps greatly!!! I am glad that I finally found some people to talk to about stuff like this. A majority of the girls I am friends with here in Nashville are just younger and not married so it makes it hard to talk to them about all this. I am also wondering if maybe some of my sickness was due to the fact that I was still on birth control when I got pregnant. Or maybe it was just the shock of it all, since I had only been married 3 months before I got pregnant. Plus, I was young and still in school. Jovanna, your son is an absolute gem! So precious!! Does he look more like mom or dad? And, your kids will be so close in age. I bet that will be fun, especially for them growing up. I wish I could have had kids closer together in age. When is your due date? Are you planning on having more? I say that 2 is my limit but I am sure if I have a boy the second time, I will still want to try one more time for a girl. Also, just depends on how well the second pregnancy goes  I also love the "J" theme with your family!!! That is how we are too!!
Well, my threads are like novels and I need sleep cause it's late (I went to Will Hoge's concert tonight and it was amazing!! Hence, why I am up so late) I will have to post some pictures of my son when it's not so late and I have time to figure out how to post them.
::. Jeneka. .::
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Posts: 209 (07/24/08 10:15 AM) Momma JO |
Mer, ha! Yep, I posted it a while ago on the thread Jen created with my name in the title.
Jeneka, who does he look more like? Good question. It depends on who you ask and what faces he makes that day. He looks JUST like me when I was little. But he looks a lot like Jeremy now. They both have big eyes, full lips, exact same hands and feet, etc. He definitely has my nose. Funny thing is, he looks like a cookie cutout of my dad. It's really cute. My parents had 4 girls so Jax is the boy my dad never had. I'm due at the end of September. We've
always said that 2 is our limit. However, we're both young and we're not doing anything permanent to prevent. I've always wanted 2 boys. Even if we
do decide to have more down the road, I would be fine with more boys. I'm already outnumbered. Ha!
The J Theme just makes sense in our family... Jerry - Dad Darlene - Mom (she doesn't fit in. Ha!) Jocelyn - sis Jon - joc's husband Jaelle - their daughter Jovanna - me Jeremy - husband Jaxon - son Jude - son Jonelle - sis Chris Joseph - jonelle's husband (his middle name saved him) Jordan - sis Derek - jordan's fiance (just so my mom doesn't feel completely left out.)
We're sick. HA! By the way, I LOVE pics of kids so post away! And welcome!
~Jovanna
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Posts: 11408 (07/24/08 10:27 AM) I'm the boss, bitches. |
Jo, Jaxon is looking SO big now!!! Such a cutie!
Jeneka, really any form of ginger will help with nausea. You can get ginger candies at most grocery stores in the organic/healthy sections. My boyfriend's mom swears by ginger for her motion and altitude sickness.
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Posts: 5438 (07/24/08 10:31 AM) whip me good |
I love all of the advice given. I was nauseas for the duration of all of my pregnancies. Sea Bands worked as well as eating fibrous foods (so that I felt full,
as an empty stomach really got me going) and keeping my mouth busy by drinking water(sucking on a straw.
),and sucking on things like peppermints, ginger
chews (http://www.downthelane.com/store/product.php?productid=24&cat=10&page=1)
and Tums. (My lifesaver!)
As for the epi. I hated it. I felt sick and jittery afterwards. I just didn't react well. I had a spinal with my second and it was so much better. I had a bit of nausea but it subsided quickly. I had cesareans though. However, my friends who had spinal blocks during vaginal births liked them as they had a previous epi that they had reacted similarly with. My girlfriend is a doula (birth assistant) and they can be incredibly helpful when delivering naturally without drugs. I live in Boulder county and many many women deliver here at home, with a midwife and doula without drugs. It can be done! Jo I can't believe that your little one is coming soon! I love the name that you've chosen. It goes perfectly with Jaxon. 
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Posts: 210 (07/24/08 10:34 AM) Momma JO |
Thanks! We finally did decide on Jude Ryan.
Oh, one more thing... I knew I liked you Jeneka! 
LOVE HIM!
~Jovanna
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Posts: 11411 (07/24/08 10:35 AM) I'm the boss, bitches. |
I took that picture!!!
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Posts: 211 (07/24/08 10:40 AM) Momma JO |
don't remind me! that was SUCH a fun night! oh how i miss you!
~Jovanna
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Posts: 11412 (07/24/08 10:50 AM) I'm the boss, bitches. |
I miss you back! We had some fun back in the day!!
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Posts: 3340 (07/24/08 11:16 AM) Jimper Jiffer |
Jo! I didn't realize you were that far along! And I think Jaxon looks like his daddy. Just sayin'.
And that picture of me is horrible and I hate it. It was so effin' hot in that bar! I do look tan though. Jeneka, just for reference sake, I'm the one on the right in the bright pink shirt. That's Ali in the middle and I'm sure you figured out who Jo is already.
And I LOVE Will Hoge too! There are several Hoge fans on here. I didn't go last night though because I just had way too much stuff to do and I need to be savin' my money. I might have a home repair bill soon... Anyway, if you want to find ginger crystals and health food stuff, try Whole Foods. I know it's a haul to Green Hills from Mt. Juliet but that's the best place to find that stuff. P.S. Jo, I don't think Will is with his baby momma anymore. Scandal! My friend Kara used to work with his mom at Banana Republic a few years ago and she
said the next time she sees her she'll try to get it out of her.
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Posts: 11415 (07/24/08 11:30 AM) I'm the boss, bitches. |
I love how we always have the inside scoop on all things Will Hoge. Haha. And Jen, hush. You look hot in that picture! And I don't mean sweaty hot, I mean
HOTT! Rowr!
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Posts: 213 (07/24/08 11:30 AM) Momma JO |
i love it when jen gets the scoop! let me know! last time i saw josh hoge, he was showing off baby pictures of his nephew. he's a chub! cute kid.
baby momma. ha!
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Posts: 1554 (07/24/08 12:16 PM) panda stalker |
He's not with baby mama, or at least wasn't earlier this year. At a show he went on a huge divorce tirade and talked a lot of shit. I wasn't there
but I heard about it.
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Posts: 214 (07/24/08 12:19 PM) Momma JO |
divorce? they weren't married right?
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Posts: 11417 (07/24/08 12:20 PM) I'm the boss, bitches. |
I didn't think they were married.
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Posts: 1110 (07/24/08 12:20 PM) Decidedly Chipper Bitch |
I just want to state for the record that sans drugs, I never screamed. I might have moaned evocatively, but I figure that's what got me into it,
so that's what'll get me out of it.
I also never yelled at Pete about it being his fault. I only demanded that he turn off the %^$$ TV set in the labor room because when I hit transition phase, suddenly the TV really distracted me and pissed me off. (The pissed-me-off is because once, he was watching the indie group Cracker on Letterman, which he liked and I didn't; and the other time he was watching annoying World Cup Soccer between, like, Jamaica and Estonia or something.) I  seeing old get-together pics and babybabybaby pics!! And Jo...thinking of you, hon. Sounds like you're doing a great job nurturing #2 along! And
Jaxon is a dear, indeed.
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