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Constant feeling sick and working? And how?

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Dior
Am I back with my whining again...

I'm about 6 weeks pregnant now and have been constantly nauseous and vomiting non-stop for days...
I've tried everything when it comes to food but nothing works...
I've been lying flat for days because as soon as I stand up or drink a sip too much, blegh. Everything I've eaten in the past few days now gives me a terrible aversion. I'm hot all day. I feel really, really sick mweehh...

But how is this supposed to work with going to work?
If I don't work, no money comes in, and that's especially important right now...

How do/did you handle it?
And any tips from someone?

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  1. Dior started this #2

    Oops, I accidentally posted this under the wrong topic

  2. Tucky #3

    I can't really relate to this, but I can imagine how awful and annoying it must be. Have you asked your midwife about it? It could be that you have hyperemesis gravidarum (something like that, not sure if I spelled it right). In that case, I think there's not much you can do except wait out the pregnancy But I'd say call your midwife; you're not the first and definitely not the last I'm sure she has some tips, including about possible medication for nausea.

  3. Tucky #4

    Here’s a link, maybe it’ll be helpful for you

  4. Dior started this #5

    I did indeed just call the VK because I'm really at my wit's end.
    They were a bit startled and told me to call my GP right away and to ask for Emesafene.
    I'd rather not use medication, but this isn't good either, I can't keep this up forever...

  5. Joyce2018 #6

    Ginger tea helped me a lot. And I mean fresh ginger. For the flavor, I also added lemon. Wishing you lots of strength with the nausea.

  6. Limo #7

    I’ve basically been lying in bed or on the couch all day for the past week and a half.
    Nauseous every time but without vomiting, and I barely ate anything either.
    So I lost 2 kilos (which is a lot for my figure...) but after that week and a half, things suddenly got better.
    I’ve been eating normal amounts again now.
    I tried eating some fruit often, but my energy level was really 0.
    To motivate you: mine eased off at 7 weeks.

    Good luck!!

  7. Dior started this #8

    Oh really, Limo, I truly hope things work out the same for you...
    I'm really at my wit's end...
    Still can't work, so no money, and that's exactly what we need most right now.
    I don't know how to provide for my family anymore...
    Sorry for all the complaining, but I'm really struggling...

  8. Amy #9

    The rules for continuing to pay during illness and pregnancy are different from regular sick leave.
    https://www.uwv.nl/werkgevers/werknemer-krijgt-kind/zwanger/werknemer-is-zwanger-wazo/detail/werknemer-is-ziek-rond-haar-zwangerschap/ziek-door-zwangerschap-of-bevalling/na-verlofperiode

  9. Dior started this #10

    Not if you don't have a permanent job and already receive benefits...

  10. Anonymous Guest #11

    Don't you just have the flu along with your pregnancy?

    I could only eat cucumber and toast for the first while.

  11. Angiie #12

    I had that too from week 6 to about week 12. I also used Emesafene suppositories and honestly, it worked amazingly. I could eat everything again

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