TMI THIS IS ABOUT POOP

i am almost 6 weeks pregnant and i have had the most miserable day of my life. i am constipated to the point of not being able to sit on my butt straight up or stand straight up. i need some advice i took a stool softener that was OKd by ob and i have took 4 little poops each one leaving me feeling better. cant pass gas cant force myself to throw up as ive never been able to make myself vomit. has anyone else LIVED through this awful pregnancy symptom lol and how? share your wisdom please.