How are you feeling/dealing?

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Ugh...I didn't expect that it would throw me off so early...hoping it gets easier!

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My morning sickness only lasted from 6-8 weeks! I'm 10 weeks now! I have no cravings (except ikea macaroni and cheese), but a TON of food aversions. I literally have to force myself to eat cause everything sounds disgusting! Especially cheese and garlic! Gross! And other then havig to pee every 2 hours, my pregnancy is great. I'm just SO happy I don't have morning sickness or terrible headaches anymore!

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Im struggling with headaches, incredibly sore boobs, constipation, low back/leg/hip pain and can't sleep or get comfortable- tossing and turning and waking up to pee all night. I'm only just 6wks today. I didn't realize the insomnia would strike so early. To deal, I've been: taking hydroxizine (sleeping pill okay during pregnancy), getting up in the middle of the night and having a bowl of cereal :) getting up in the middle of the night and sleeping in the guest bed because I need to stretch out my legs and can't get comfortable, eating prunes (to no avail) drinking tons of water, Tylenol when I can't take the headache anymore (still didn't help), trying not to bump or lay on my boobs (even walking makes them hurt if I'm not wearing a bra)...I am just surprised that I feel so much at the beginning. I know crazy amazing changes are happening, but I wasn't expecting to feel it all so acutely. How are you ladies doing?

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I am surprised by the symptoms too! Mine were really mild with my first pregnancy, and I was honestly kind of expecting the same. 😕 the headaches and heartburn are the worst for me. I also have crazy insomnia, which I didn't even know was a symptom until I started reading up on it. I wake up at like 3am every night and can't get back to sleep. I usually need a nap by lunchtime. The one nice thing - which I am sort of waiting to happen - is the nausea. I have brief bouts, but nothing bad.

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I'm 8w3d, and exhaustion has really set in. I have consistent nausea on most days but no vomiting. No real aversions or cravings. And time seems to be passing so slow!!

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