My appetite completely went away around the 5-6 week mark. I am around 9 weeks now and nothing taste good, and I barely eat to survive at this point. I have plenty of aversions but no cravings. Will this ever change? Will I ever enjoy another meal ever again?
Post by statlerwaldorf on Jan 27, 2014 21:04:10 GMT -5
My appetite came back around 15 weeks. I still have plenty of aversions, but I'm hungry all of the time and started getting some cravings which makes it a lot easier.
For me it was closer to 20 weeks, and even now it's still not huge. We went out with another couple when I was about 15 weeks and she was 35 or so weeks and she ate a HUGE meal and then ordered dessert and I remember looking at her thinking "When will I eat like that??"
Your appetite should come back. For me it was like someone flipped a switch at 13 weeks. And you might get a few days of relief before that too. Just eat what you can when you can. Try ensure. Crackers on your nightstand. Anything that will stay down.
I still don't have much of an appetite - and pre-pregnancy I loved to cook and eat! Hopefully food tastes better after baby is born (and I have enough space to actually eat a normal amount of food again).
I was like that as well... and when I felt like eating I could only eat a small portion before I felt awfully full. My OB was surprised when I told her I didn't have any morning sickness since I had lost about 8 lbs in the beginning. My appetite has definitely come back in the last couple of weeks.
Post by earlgreyhot on Jan 28, 2014 9:04:29 GMT -5
I felt awful from 6-10 weeks. But then I went home for xmas and all my mom's junk food was appealing and I started eating again. Turns out the more I eat, the better I feel. Better I feel the more appealing other foods are.
Even now (14w) when I get hungry I get nauseous, but not as bad. And in the last two weeks food that tastes good, tastes REALLY good. That applies to healthy foods as well which is good b/c my midwives have some strict diet I am (trying) to adhere to.
Post by andthentherewere10 on Jan 28, 2014 9:16:22 GMT -5
It changes. I was insatiable 5-8 weeks. Nauseous 8-16 weeks but I ate carbs - just had no appetite. Weeks 17-current (almost 26) nausea is present but I still get hungry (more so that previous weeks). But I am not able to eat *as much* if that makes sense.
I had such bad MS that I lost 10 pounds in first tri. My doc was very concerned and implored me to eat anything (french fries, cake, candy, etc.). I recommend the same. You should be feeling better in a month or so and you can focus on a good diet & exercise at that time. The baby will get what it needs from you and your prenatal vitamin.
I am feeling the same as you, @porcupine. I'm almost 10 weeks and feel sick all the time. I'm pretty good about managing to keep my meals down, but they aren't enjoyable at all. I've also been drinking a lot of milk and smoothies, since liquids seem easier for me right now.
Post by picksthemusic on Jan 28, 2014 17:26:36 GMT -5
I'm right there with you. I'm having an awful day today. Nothing sounds good, I'm trying to force myself to eat, but not a lot is helping. I hate days like today. That, and I can't stop yawning. I need a nap room here at work.
I haven't been able to keep anything down for the last couple of days, this includes my prenatals. When should I start getting worried?
Are you able to keep fluids down?
Try sucking on hard candies (Jolly Ranchers are good), sipping ice cold water, and when you feel able, nibble some saltines or other dry crackers. If it's so bad you can't keep fluids down, call your OB. They may have you come in for IV fluids since dehydration is not good during pregnancy. They may give you some Zofran to take the edge off so you can at least eat. Please take care of yourself!
ETA: Gatorade is good to keep up your electrolytes, which are hugely important for your body.