I found out I was pregnant with my son, Remy, June 30, 2022. My pregnancy nausea started around week 5, and not long after, I started to vomit and experience lightheadedness. It was during the boiling hot summer that my nausea, lightheadedness, and vomiting worsened. Heat, smells, motion, certain foods, all triggered me and worsened my symptoms. Every morning brushing my teeth, I’m not sure if it was the toothpaste, the toothbrush in my mouth, or a combination of both, but I would gag and vomit every time. During my entire pregnancy brushing my teeth became a dreadful experience. It was brutal!

My doctor first prescribed me Doxylamine combined with Pyridoxine (vitamin B6). This is a common first-line medication they prescribe for pregnancy nausea. I tried it out for a couple weeks but, unfortunately, I felt no relief from the medication. The second time I seen the doctor,  I got prescribed Ondanestron, also known as Zofran. This medication helped me a tremendous amount!  I actually thought it was remarkable that I could go from one medication that absolutely did not work, to another, that had amazing results. It is super important you find the right medication for your body because you want to have the least amount of stress on your body during your pregnancy.

Now, usually around weeks 12-16 pregnancy nausea starts to decrease and you begin to feel better. I however, was diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. This is a condition in pregnancy where you have nausea and vomiting the entire pregnancy.

During the summer I spent a lot of time  indoors trying to stay cool, but doing so, I became depressed. One day, my husband and I decided to go to a carnival thinking it would take my mind off of how I felt, but I ended up getting covid-19. I could not eat any types of food without becoming nauseous and I was unable to keep anything down. I went to the hospital because I was losing weight and not eating. They pumped me with fluids and after few hours of IV I began to feel better. I ended up using the emergency services at the hospital to get fluids three times in my pregnancy because I was so sick. 

If you or anyone you know is going through this, be patient, and do not push yourself to do more than you should. Listen to your body and rest as often as you need! You are growing a human being and it can be a lot on your body physically.