why is it that i feel sick 24/7 and cant eat a thing but im never actually sick? im 7 weeks pregnant?

Question

i am 7 weeks pregnant and i also feel like im so tired all the time and havent got the energy to do anything.

Answer 1

Well the good news is the sicker you are in the first 12 weeks, the more h.c.g there is present in your system. This means the pregnancy is well established and your body is less likely to reject the little baked bean growing down there. in practical terms, it sucks as you are feeling rotten not just in the morning( its only called "morning sickness" as thats the time when the hormone levels are highest, hence the recommendation to take pregnancy tests at that time of day- in realiity you are likely to feel sick at any time) Its a sign that the pregnancy is normal and healthy.
I have 5 kids, the youngest is 18 months. i always found that if i became hungry i would feel sick and so start a vicious circle of not being able to eat,- feeling sicker etc! (ad nauseum!) Thats where the advice to eat dry crackers comes in, you know the one " keep a packet of dry crackers beside your bed and have one when you wake up" I dont know about you but the thought of eating dry crackers first thing is about as appealling as eating sand! On the other hand ginger biscuits are the business, ginger is a natural remedy for sickness (safe in pregnancy as long as you dont eat handfuls of it in raw form!) Ginger beer cold from the fridge also hits the spot especially if you are anything like me and go green after half a cup of tea when pregnant, and getting as much rest as possible really helps, easier said than done i know but whenever poss put your feet up. There is a condition of pregnancy which can be harmful which involves being sick ( baby becomes unable to get any nourishment as mum literally cant keep anything down) but it doent sound like you have this condition. A bit concerned that you said your not eating anything, hard as it is try to eat well. Your baby will be healthier for it and you will feel less pukey in to the bargain. The whole thing settles down at about 12-14 weeks so hang in there (heartburn to follow as a treat for the later stages!) the whole being a mum thing is a catalogue of cruel and unusual ironies but when you eventually hold the little rug rat youll know why you put up with it all! Hey some people say that feeling sick more is a sign your having a girl, but i always felt rough and i have 3 boys and 2 girls-so much for that theory! good luck anyway!

Answer 2

Just like everyone before said, welcome to pregnancy! But another thing is that the iron in your vitamins can make morning sickness worse. I'm almost 8 weeks and my doctor told me to take 2 Flintstone vitamins and a folic acid instead of the prenatal vitamin. I've been noticibly better since I quit taking the iron. I had the same problem when I was preg with my boys.

Also, if something sounds really good, generally you will be able to eat it without to many issues. Whenever I have a craving for something I eat it and haven't gotten sick. I ate nachos for lunch 2 days in a row and was fine because I craved them. lol I plan on eating very healthy when I start feeling better to make up for the lack of good food now.

Also, nap frequently and go to bed earlier if at all possible.

Good luck with you pregnancy. By the 2nd trimester you should feel much better and more energized.

Answer 3

It's normal, but should pass by your second trimester. Being tired might be normal for you during pregnancy, but it could also mean you are anemic. When I was pregnant I ended up with low iron. I was taking the pre-natal vitamins, but my body just needed more iron for some reason. Have your Dr. order a blood test to check you for anemia, that could cause you to be tired. Keep a store of crackers handy to soothe your nausea, I was like that too, I was just sick feeling most of the time but never threw up or anything. Mine was most of the day, but would pass around 9:00 p.m. That was late, but it was when I could eat so I did. Take advantage of any breaks from not feeling sick to eat, no matter what time it is. Other times, try to eat some kind of clear soup or broth. All of my co-workers would get lunch at a Chinese restaurant, they had some kind of mild soup there that I could eat a few bites of so I ate that most days. Good Luck and Congratulations!

Answer 4

I was the same way. Felt sick but never threw up. Well, the fact that your tummy is not full is probably the reason why you are not throwing up, but could be the reason why you feel yucky. I am 25 weeks along and I have not had any energy since I got pregnant. Most women get there energy back in their 2nd trimester. Hang in there. You should be feeling better around your 12th week.

Answer 5

That's pregnancy for you! This could be an old wives tale but it sounds like you could be having a girl. Carrying a girl is a stronger pregnancy than carrying a boy, the rule of thumb is if it's a girl then you get sickness and tiredness but if it's a boy then you're blooming in pregnancy. My sister-in-law had morning sickness (although she was never actually sick) right up until the day she gave birth...to a girl. Some say if you eat sweet things then that helps it ease off a bit. Best of luck to you and congratulations! xx

Answer 6

Its completely normal, its your hormones changing and your body trying to adapt. For about the first 14 weeks of my pregnancies I was shattered all the time and eventually gave in and had naps at work at lunchtime. Like you I was sick all the time, without being sick - which I guess was lucky in a way (most of friends were sick). The only good news is that it does pass. You will start to feel better soon and should be able to relax and enjoy your pregnancy for a bit

Answer 7

Yeah, I empathize - that's a tough one. I'll be honest: the best advice is that he's right: living together *is* very likely to tear your relationship apart or, at the very least, cause problems down the road. The reason I say it's tough is because, like you said, if he wants you there most of the time anyway, his argument for you living apart doesn't hold much water. It's like he's diluting his own premise. And, normally, a guy who isn't married to you wanting to do the right thing by saying "let's keep living apart" means that he's not ready to "pop the question" and propose marriage to you. If that's the case, you should get the separate apartment and *not* (repeat NOT) see him more than three times per week or so. Why encourage temptation if you're just trying to get to know him better? One caveat: do *not* have sexual relations with him. Save sexual relations for marriage. Remember, the Sacrament of Marriage is for the complementarity of the sexes ("unity") and procreation; both unity and procreation are sacred gifts from God Himself. Treat each other with respect, compassion and sensitivity. Pray together. And then you'll find out if you are meant for a lifetime of blessings with each other. Good luck!

Answer 8

You poor thing.

I have had 2 pregnancies the boy I had morning sickness for the first 3 months then it only happened now and again after that.

But my daughter (bless her) I had sickness all the way through. I would eat small portions often. If it is really bad try this it worked wonders for me a midwife from Holland recommended it .

10ml of Gavison with hot water and sip.

Dry crackers, fruit and toast also seemed to help.

For your energy issue try something with high sugar content.

Good luck.

Answer 9

Congratulations on the pregnancy. You sound quite typical for this period, try to eat your way out of the nausea. Ginger biscuits can help. It will pass, as for the tiredness, put your feet up and don't be afraid to ask for help. In the middle trimester you will feel alot better but for now take it easy. Are you taking a supplement? I found I felt great after I started takjing a prenatal vitamin and omega 3 capsules. Good Luckxx

Answer 10

Completely normal, it's all part and parcel of being pregnant.

When I was pregnant I had exactly the same symptoms as yourself. However, there is light at the end of tunnel, mine stopped as soon as I reached 13 weeks. I'm afraid it's something us women have to put up with.

My advise to you is make sure your drinking plenty and make sure you eat something as this will help take the sickness edge away. Gingernut biscuits helped mine, it's worth a try.

Congratulations and good luck. Hope your feeling more alert soon.