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Friday, March 28, 2008

From the Flu to Morning Sickness?

Aaron and I were both struck by the flu bug this week. Of course everyone that I've told asks if I'm sure it wasn't morning sickness. At the time, I was sure, especially since Aaron had it (surely he wouldn't have sympathy morning sickness!), but now it is 3 days later and I am still nauseous all the time. Uh-oh! I am still holding out some hope that it is just lingering affects of the flu, but as time goes on I'm less and less sure.

Here's why I'm holding out hope:

1. I always heard that the nausea that you get with morning sickness comes on quickly and strong -- I feel nauseous at all times (like I did when I had the flu).
2. I always thought that morning sickness would feel more "hormonal" and not just like the flu. I only base this off of my experience from being on birth control when I felt sick for a while for the first few months after I started using it. I assumed it was probably a similar feeling to morning sickness at the time (thankfully at the time being pregnant never crossed my mind!)

Here's why my hopes are fading:

1. It has been 3 days since I've actually gotten sick (not sure if you still call it morning sickness if you are just nauseous and don't get sick, but let's say you do for this topic of conversation).
2. Aaron had the flu, too and has no nausea at this point.
3. While I'm eating and right after I eat I don't feel nauseous at all, but about 10 minutes after I'm done eating, it comes back.

I guess time will tell...

UPDATE 3/29/08: Ok, I concede, it is m/s. I woke up today and actually was feeling pretty good, but it only lasted about an hour and I'm back to the nausea. It's worth it though!

1 comments:

Glenda said...

Sadly just nausea that goes on and on and on can be classified as morning sickness. I think it might have started as the flu but now...well, hopefully it won't last too long.
Like the site and really enjoying the journal. How about a picture or two (hinthint)?
Love and wishes for nonsick days and nights,
Mom

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