Ah I am having such a wonderful pregnancy so far!
I think my immune system must be on the floor
As I am picking up bug after infection after injury
It seems to be a vicious cycle
One that I need to break
Two weeks ago now
I lost 24 hours to a horrible stomach bug
Passed on to me
By ever generous Bea
I was so sick
And had such an upset tummy
That I could not stomach water at first
Let alone food
I was so worried
For me and for baby
Our precious little Sprinkle of Stardust
David and his Mum were brilliant
At taking over the house and the children
Allowing me to rest and get better
These are some of the tips I followed
To get through and recover from
The sickness bug
Get plenty of rest, as you will almost certainly feel drained of energy.
Drink as much water or clear fluid as you can manage. If you are finding it hard even to keep water down, take tiny sips through a straw. If you have the appetite for them, try juices and soups, too.
Eat as soon as your appetite returns. Try small, light meals, including carbohydrate-rich foods, such as bread, potatoes, pasta or rice. It’s best not to have rich or spicy foods.
Have a probiotic yoghurt or drink daily to help your digestive system get back to normal.
Allow yourself plenty of time to recover.
If you do have diarrhoea and vomiting, don’t panic.
Make sure you rest as much as possible.
Drink plenty of water through the day.
Eat small, light meals if you are hungry and it doesn’t make you feel sick. If you are not hungry, you do not have to eat for 24 hours so long as you drink plenty of fluid.
Wash your hands before and after going to the toilet and after vomiting.
If the diarrhoea does not go away within 48 hours, see your GP.
The main message seems to be to rest, stay hydrated and eat as soon as you can
And don’t panic!
Babies are often tougher than we think
And in most cases baby will be okay
During and after a stomach bug
Oh no! I hope you are feeling better now….
Stomach bugs are bad enough but always seem worse when you are pregnant. x
Oh no, you really aren’t having a good time of it are you, hope you feel better now! x