morning sickness... morning my ass!

aargh, id like to say im able to keep my head out of the toilet at least one day a week but im afraid its just not possible :( its just not fair, why was it not this bad with esme?? is it because its second time round its just twice as bad?? recently i keep asking the question 'why do i have to go through this'. i know its a selfish question but i think everyone is entitled to be a little selfish once in a while. so, i ask this question on a daily basis and ive come to realise that its just so we can love our babies more! not that someone who doesnt have sickness loves their babies any less! but it is without a doubt very difficult. its like labour, we have to go through the pain and it makes us love our babies more (again, not that someone who has had a section loves their baby any less!) but really, how many people would endure that kind of pain for someone they didnt love with all their heart, might, mind and strength.

i think it was a silly man that named it 'morning sickness'. some people just dont have a clue!

ive been doing a lot of research into morning sickness and nausea and how to prevent it. here are some things ive learned:

- stop whining about it, its not making it any easier and doesnt exactly help the people around you (especially your poor husband who has to listen to you droan on about it!)
- eat whenever your not filled with nausea. even if its just something little.
- get preggy pops! im sorry, ive still not invested in them but ive heard they are little miracle workers.
- keep up the fluids (obvious, i know but difficult when they're coming out of both ends at times... gross.)
- always have crackers at your bedside table. something that worked very well with esme however i did get sick of rich tea biscuits after a while.
- avoid spicy food. doesnt exactly help the heart burn either!
- always have a fridge full of yoghurts. if you cant stomach anything you can always stomach a good yoghurt!
- pray. it always helps, even if its just temporary.
- have a midnight snack if you get up, just some crackers or toast. nothing too heavy but at least it stops you feeling so sick in the morning.
- have your husband take your daughter in the morning when she gets up. this then gives you some time to get up without rushing.
- try laughing about your misfortune, remember there is always going to be someone less fortunate than yourself out there.
- and finally, dont moan about the fact that you've but weight on while spilling up your guts, you are carrying another life after all and isnt that the best thing in the world :)

i cant wait for my first trimester to be over and done with!!