How do I get my SO to understand I am highly sensitive to smells?

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His deodorant is a gag trigger. His beer, cigarette smoke, house smell dishes, almost all freaking foods, everything that he does make me have nausea. I am sick of feeling sick. I have zofran and I am taking that everyday. But I can't seem to have the will to eat. I just get nauseous when I do eat. I know he is trying to help but he does not understand how sensitive I am! Any suggestions cause I am at my wits end.

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So I see two options:
1) be brutally honest and tell him exactly what has to change because you can't stand it
Or
2) you throw up on him
:) (I like to add humor sorry)

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I'm honestly not sure what to do about your SO, but I wanted to warn you about Zofran. My sister took Zofran all throughout her last pregnancy and her son was born with only one kidney (no history of kidney issues on either side of the family). She's actually part of the large settlement going on with Zofran because of it.

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I'm experiencing a lot of similar symptoms: food aversions, lack of appetite, heightened sensitivity to smells, nausea from eating, nausea from not eating... It's terrible. I feel ya, especially when you have little control over what's going on around you. Your partner sounds like he doesn't understand the amount of discomfort his actions place on you. I'm sure you've tried talking to him and sharing about how this is a real pregnancy thing and not just in your head- I wonder if he knows anyone else that has been pregnant or known someone who had a pregnant SO that could help shed some light on this, have another voice on your side. I know most nonpregnant have trouble understanding symptoms and the "experience" and sometimes there's little we as pregnant women can do to get others to feel it too. I  hope it's helpful to continue stressing how important this is in a way that doesn't put him in a position where he has to give up his whole self or favorite things that he feels might majorly change his life. Partners sometimes worry about having to give up things for a baby (I sure do!!!) understanding it as just adjustment, not major overhaul is helpful for me. Maybe he can do all those things outside the home and shower when he comes back from his routine?  Also adding that it's likely just a temporary fix for your comfort and the comfort of the child might help too. He'll get back to his cologne in no time. Good luck and keep up in the loop!

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I honestly had to invite my husband into the restroom when vomiting with my first baby so he could grasp how serious I was. 
He swore I was being dramatic

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As for the smells....honesty is good but it wont change much (at least for me it didnt) i was so sick from every little smell. He tried a spray for smoke made it worse. I ended up spending my time in our room alone for 9 months 😞

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Be straight with him.  I can't stand my husband's breath in the morning anymore.   I told him, he laughed.  Now he turns the other way and brushes his teeth before kissing me.  Also any food made exhaust fan needs to be on, windows opened and dishes put in dishwasher right after.  Sounds mean,  thank you God for giving me a wonderful husband.  Good 5

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Well today has been a horrible pregnancy day. I did not hardly eat and I threw up for the first time. I had been keeping down things good until today. It seemed like everything I wanted to eat I couldn't.

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Thank u kim, u settled it for me. My dr is trying to have me take that crap. Ive been hesitant cause ive seen the comercials. Yes im miserable but is it worth hurting the baby for life. Im gonna tell the dr to shove it up her ass if she gets on me again.

How do I get my SO to understand I am highly sensitive to smells?

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