a little advise PLEASE

As most of you know I am expecting and I am 17 weeks along. I have a terrible COld and the doctor says there is nothing I can really take.Last night I so much my sides hurt. My new best friend is I feel like I wanna crawl under the bed and hide from the world. but instead I keep to the toliet bowl gods...I was hoping that maybe some of you have a few secrets that helped you threw these long 9 months of "joy". Or maybe you know a that can fly over and clean my house, feed my cats and make me feel all better. I am trying to have a good sence of hummor and trying to keep my spirits up. Any suggestions might . Before I run away on my and everyone in my sight.LOL (I guess you all can tell I am home sick today and have a little to much extra time on my hands... LOL) Haave a great MOnday..... HEather

can you take childs benadryl or other children's meds? I know you can take childs tylenol for headaches, but I'm not sure about everything else. I hope you get to feeling better girly!

Why are you barfing so much...it can't be due to the cold. Aren't you far enough along that you're past that morning sickness stuff? Anyway, pedialite to keep those electrolytes up. And if you really need help at home, let me know and I can come and help you clean up. love Tami

Heather, I had my little boy in September and I hate to tell you but if the barfing is from Morning sickness, mine lasted until 17 weeks. As for the cold, you can take Sudafed for stuffiness and Robitussin for cough. Or, call your OB and they can suggest something. Good luck to you. Also, visit the Post-op pregnancy board, those ladies are great! I lived there when I was pregnant. Heather

Well, The good news is the more you barf the stronger and healthier your pg is The bad side of course is the barfing. Try some ginger-ale or anything with ginger in it, this helped me when I was pg. Good luck!

My pre-op pregnancy was full of anytime sickness (not just morning!) I did well with Preggie Pops in ginger and lemon flavors. Also a lemongrass candle burning helped a LOT. I kept a few saltines by the bed. I set the alarm 20 minutes early and ate the saltines in bed before I even tried to get up - worked well for me. Congratulations!! Kristen

You poor thing. I do know how yournew tummy is taking all of this! Please let mw know if you need any help. Andy and I will be there in a second if you need it-don't be afraid to ask! That is what friends here are for! =) Fell better! Kim

Kim, post a new pic of yourself. Compare them to how you look today...fantastic. Your face is so much thinner...all over is thinner too, but you can really see the difference in your posting pic and how you look now! woo-hoo! Great to have seen you Sat and finally met you and the family! hugs, Tami