Question for the ladies that are/have been expecting mothers. Fathers can join too.

[Mocambo]

My wife is a month and half pregnant. This is our first. I'm happy as hell. The part that is a little hard for me, is watching her suffer through morning sickness. Is there anything I can do to alleviate her torment? Being 'BENSON' to my wife is not working.

[ September 29, 2003, 02:21 PM: Message edited by: Silhouette ]

[DISKOQUEEN99]

First of all, congratulations!


The morning sickness won't last too long (although some people have gone through it longer than others). Keep plenty of saltine crackers in the house. Ask her what else you can do to help. Some people start doing things and think they are being helpful, and the woman may turn around and snap on you. But be extra helpful in the daily chores around the house because that morning sickness is no joke.

There's much more to come. Compared to what's in store for you, this is a walk in the park. Wait til you have to go on those absurd, late night food runs, the mood swings, the DELIVERY room....

[ September 29, 2003, 02:21 PM: Message edited by: DISKOQUEEN99 ]

[mhd]

don't take it personal, develop a thick skin, start working out, you are just getting started

[ September 29, 2003, 02:22 PM: Message edited by: mhd ]

[Mocambo]

Originally posted by mhd:
don't take it personal, develop a thick skin, start working out, you are just getting started I can't take it personal. I'm already there. Thanks QUEEN

[ September 29, 2003, 02:25 PM: Message edited by: Silhouette ]

[And]

I'm expecting my mother back from Maryland at the end of the week. icon_rofl.gif

[Mocambo]

aiight! you cool points for that 6 23 graemlins/rofl.gif

[And]

Originally posted by Silhouette:
aiight! you cool points for that 6 23 graemlins/rofl.gif graemlins/bighug.gif Hee, hee ... I'll let your thread be.

[ September 29, 2003, 02:38 PM: Message edited by: 6 23 ]

[martin]

Congratulations!

Just try and take everything with a pinch of salt. However hard we try and empathize, as men we will NEVER even begin to know what it's like for the expectant mother. From past experience all I can say is that it's far from easy for them. Good luck! smile.gif

[eileen]

having something in your stomache before you get out of bed sometimes helps, like keep a few saltines right by the bedside. and some women find that those seasickness wrist bands help.

the thing that worked best for me was getting out of the 1st trimester and into the second. smile.gif

[Elbert Phillips]

Originally posted by Silhouette:
My wife is a month and half pregnant. This is our first. I'm happy as hell. The part that is a little hard for me, is watching her suffer through morning sickness. Is there anything I can do to alleviate her torment? Being 'BENSON' to my wife is not working. Hey Mister sensitivity.......

If you're lucky, you may get morning sickness also! (I got it from my child's mom thirteen years ago) icon_rofl.gif

[MyNia]

Congrats. During this stage I say rough it out a bit unless she is becoming dehydrated. Also see if you can find triggers (certain odors, foods, drinks, etc). Some people swear by a ginger tea. From someone who had extreme morning sickness (I lost 20 lbs during my pregnancy) there are some things that help some people and others that don't. I had morning sickness my entire pregnancy except for maybe 3 of the 6 weeks before I delivered. The saltines did not help, nor did the ginger, nor did any of the home remedies that were suggested. What did help was Reglan but only for all of 5 days :( The next level drug was Zofran which is given to cancer patients going through chemo and it worked for maybe 2 weeks. I did worry about the effect of these drugs on my baby so I only took them on the really bad days when not even water would stay down or after I went to the ER and got fluids. Good luck!

[Mocambo]

Originally posted by EL:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Silhouette:
My wife is a month and half pregnant. This is our first. I'm happy as hell. The part that is a little hard for me, is watching her suffer through morning sickness. Is there anything I can do to alleviate her torment? Being 'BENSON' to my wife is not working. Hey Mister sensitivity.......

If you're lucky, you may get morning sickness also! (I got it from my child's mom thirteen years ago) icon_rofl.gif </font>[/QUOTE]icon_rofl.gif
How's it going EL?

[Mocambo]

Thank you everyone for your suggestions and comments. My wife and I deeply appreciate your words and PMs.

[THWoman]

I just had a baby 5 weeks ago. I didn't have morning sickness however, I was hospitalized for 2 weeks. From my experience, you can't stress on things that you can't control all you can do is change your attitude and how you handle them. So my suggestion is to you is to try keep your spirits up, and just make yourself readily available in case she makes a request that you can control. Better yet, take the initiative and take some of the burden of her normal responsibilities into your own hands as much as possible. In the meantime, let Motha Natcha do her work!

[DLow]

First of all, Congratulations!!! smile.gif

If it's mainly morning sickness, be as helpful as possible. If there are 'emotional issues' happening, DO NOT BE CRITICAL. This will come back to haunt you.

[upliftdisco365]

Originally posted by Silhouette:
My wife is a month and half pregnant. This is our first. I'm happy as hell. The part that is a little hard for me, is watching her suffer through morning sickness. Is there anything I can do to alleviate her torment? Being 'BENSON' to my wife is not working. Allieviate? Hell, barfin' an' birthin' go hand n' hand. Womenfolk'll no sooner stop barfin' while they're in the family way than they'll stop talkin' during the football game. She'll barf a little, then swell, then eat ya outta house n' home, then give ya yer youngin. How it's always been. Don't you fret none. heh heh heh, rookie paw...

[Mocambo]

Originally posted by upliftdisco365:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Silhouette:
My wife is a month and half pregnant. This is our first. I'm happy as hell. The part that is a little hard for me, is watching her suffer through morning sickness. Is there anything I can do to alleviate her torment? Being 'BENSON' to my wife is not working. Allieviate? Hell, barfin' an' birthin' go hand n' hand. Womenfolk'll no sooner stop barfin' while they're in the family way than they'll stop talkin' during the football game. She'll barf a little, then swell, then eat ya outta house n' home, then give ya yer youngin. How it's always been. Don't you fret none. heh heh heh, rookie paw... </font>[/QUOTE]Hehehe...........

Thanks Derrick and ThWoman

[Hello Kitty]

Much Congrats Mr. Silhouette & Lovely Wife!

She'll be okay for a few months' but all that is needed is big time T.L.C.! Coming from a mother of 2/ 18 & 21! Whewwwww! graemlins/beerchug.gif

[U]

Congratulations!

[Mocambo]

Thanks Hello Kitty & U

[Tony Cano]

congrats!!!

tc

[Elbert Phillips]

Originally posted by Silhouette:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by EL:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Silhouette:
My wife is a month and half pregnant. This is our first. I'm happy as hell. The part that is a little hard for me, is watching her suffer through morning sickness. Is there anything I can do to alleviate her torment? Being 'BENSON' to my wife is not working. Hey Mister sensitivity.......

If you're lucky, you may get morning sickness also! (I got it from my child's mom thirteen years ago) icon_rofl.gif </font>[/QUOTE]icon_rofl.gif
How's it going EL? </font>[/QUOTE]Lots of school action, another semester has begun!
Stay attentive to your wife-cravings begun yet?
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[ September 30, 2003, 06:22 PM: Message edited by: EL ]

[C hristian]

are you getting 3 34 am orders yet for peanutbutter and chocolate? get ready for that! cook her some liver too. liver liver liver. iron and protein iron and protein iron and protein.

[jcapeverde]

Originally posted by EL:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Silhouette:
My wife is a month and half pregnant. This is our first. I'm happy as hell. The part that is a little hard for me, is watching her suffer through morning sickness. Is there anything I can do to alleviate her torment? Being 'BENSON' to my wife is not working. Hey Mister sensitivity.......

If you're lucky, you may get morning sickness also! (I got it from my child's mom thirteen years ago) icon_rofl.gif </font>[/QUOTE]True, I also felt morning sickness when my wife was pregnant. Are you going to sign up for birthing classes? There's nothing like being there when your first child is born.