I have never been a sunbather. Even though I tan up easily, I find it hot and boring. (And...my olive/dark skinned dad lost 1/2 his ear last year to skin cancer. I am now an spf 50 lover and I embrace my naturally light, fair skin.) I am a water lover. I would much rather be splashing and swimming with the kids. But, with all this nasty morning sickness, the thought of a pool didn't really appeal.My kids, however, were begging to swim and get out of the house. (Poor children of pregnant mothers! They are really deprived!) So, after adorning my kids and myself with layers upon layers of spf 50, we headed to the pool. (With a prayer in my heart that I wouldn't puke.)
I discovered something once I dragged myself to the pool. Floating in the water=morning sickness cure!! Seriously. It was really weird. I started relaxing in the pool and about 5 minutes later started feeling better. I got out of the pool and that heavy, sick feeling came back. So...all your pregnant women out there...get yourself to the pool and see if it works for you!
In the past 9 days, we have been to the pool 6 times. It has been glorious! Nothing beats a break from nausea...
You know...I actually tried it a while ago. It didn't have the same effect on me. I got out pretty quick due to the waves sloshing me back and forth. But now I am DYING to go to the pool with all my aching joints, and a more well behaved stomache. I am so so so glad you found something that works for you. Let's hope it keeps working!
ReplyDeleteMy experience was similar to Emily's. The sloshy water got to me. I kept trying but I ended up sitting by the sidelines trying not to feel ill. I am so glad you found some sort of relief, good for you and the kids!
ReplyDeleteThank heavens there are no waved in the pool. It is pretty tame!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you- nothing better than the weightless feeling of the pool while pregnant! I'm hoping to go soon too.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that helps with your morning sickness! Unfortunately I think I am the 1% of the population of preggo's that cannot go in the pool! Good luck with the pregnancy!
ReplyDeleteThat's a cute picture of you. Except the X looks like an S and a C together - I thought you mis-spelled relaxing at first. Hahaha. I need to turn my 'editor' brain off.
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ReplyDeleteThat is why you are so good at what you do. I didn't see that until now. ;)