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5 Tips For Surviving The First Trimester

Surviving the first trimester is the first of many rites of passage into the world of motherhood. It ain’t easy! But it is important to know that you aren’t alone and more importantly – the first trimester will end, you will feel better and it is worth it. I promise. And that’s why I am sharing 5 tips for surviving the first trimester.

Tips for Surviving the First Trimester
Each trimester brings its own set of challenges, but the first trimester can seem particularly daunting because the symptoms come on fast and hard. Also because you don’t look pregnant at this stage it can be hard to keep stay focused on the big picture – baby is coming. 

5 Tips For Surviving The First Trimester

In partnership with Winter Park Memorial Hospital,  I spoke with Dr. Lindsey Koss, a Winter Park Memorial Hospital Baby Place OBGYN physician from Contemporary Women’s Care,  about first trimester survival. I asked her to share tips that she gives her patients about surviving the first trimester. As a mom of twins, she talked candidly about her own challenges during the first trimester. 

Eat what you can 

For many moms, the first trimester is plagued by morning sickness. While it is important to remember that morning sickness (even morning, noon and night sickness) is very normal, that is not very reassuring when it is hard to keep anything down.

There are certain foods that should be avoided throughout pregnancy, but outside of those foods Dr. Koss emphasized the importance of eating whatever you can during this time. Don’t stress if your diet consists of chicken nuggets because that is what you can tolerate. Just keep taking your prenatal vitamins and making sure you get at least 400 mg of folic acid daily. When the worst of the morning sickness passes later in your pregnancy you can concentrate on rounding out your diet. By the way, Dr. Koss also mentioned that vitamin B-6 can also help morning sickness.

For more food tips, be sure to check out my post 11 Pregnancy Food Rules.

Sleep, sleep and more sleep

Sorry Superwoman, you are going to have to allow yourself to sleep — even take naps — or you won’t make it. First trimester exhaustion is the real deal, and you are going to need all of the extra zzzzzs you can get. Go to bed early, take a nap, whatever you can do to get some extra sleep even if that is a 10-minute snooze on the couch before dinner. You will be healthier and happier if you just give in and allow yourself extra sleep. 

Know what’s normal 

I was only a couple of weeks pregnant when I called my OBGYN to make my first appointment with my oldest, and I was shocked when they told me I had to wait until 8 weeks. It seemed so far away, and I couldn’t believe they didn’t need to see (and educate me) before that time.

Before that first appointment, it is your job to educate yourself. Don’t freak yourself out, but educate yourself. Weekly progress emails comparing the size of your growing babe with a fruit are fun and helpful. It is reassuring to know that your symptoms are normal and what to expect. For example, Dr. Koss pointed out that spotting is very normal in the first trimester while heavy bleeding is not and warrants an immediate call to your OBGYN.

Move it 

Pregnancy is not the time to start a new exercise routine, but if you were already active before you got pregnant, keep it up. You might have to tone down your routine if you are too tired, but keeping yourself moving can also help battle fatigue. Dr. Koss said running, biking and even aerobics are all ok throughout your pregnancy if you are accustomed to them. But if you aren’t up to your normal routine, give yourself a break. Even a brisk walk can be beneficial. 

Walk for Fresh Air

Get dad onboard 

Some moms are ready to shout from the rooftops the moment they discover they are pregnant, while others wait out the first trimester before sharing the news with friends and family. While waiting to share until 10-13 weeks is often recommended by doctors, including Dr. Koss, it is hard to do it alone.

While you are experiencing nausea and exhaustion waiting for that pregnant glow it’s time to enlist dad for help. You will need dad’s support getting daily chores done and reassuring you through your raging hormones. This is dad’s time to shine, so let him. You go take a nap.

As your first trimester comes to a close and the second trimester begins, many of the first trimester symptoms will being to wear off. Pregnancy still isn’t a cake walk, but you should regain your energy and start to feel more like yourself. 

For more tips from pregnancy through birth check out the classes offered by Winter Park Memorial Hospital’s Baby Place. And don’t miss 4 reasons you want to have your baby at Winter Park Memorial Hospital. 

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Comments

  1. Rosie says

    May 20, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    Stay busy, share with friends, don’t go all out buying everything at once!!! Take your time!

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  2. Cassandra Eastman says

    May 20, 2015 at 8:11 pm

    I get aweful morning sickness. The best thing for me was to snack throughout the day, and drink Earth Mama Morning Wellness tea!

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  3. Leela says

    May 20, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    Napping is important. No matter how many times I go through this, the fatigue hits you so hard it’s unreal. I want to sleep all the time now.

    Reply
  4. Barbara Montag says

    May 20, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    With my first pregnancy I had a lot of morning sickness.
    I figured out that if I took time for some deep breathing it reduced my stress level.
    Along with doing the daily deep breathing I was less nauseous in the mornings.
    thank you

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  5. lala r says

    May 21, 2015 at 1:50 am

    eat healthy, vitamins, exercise and rest!

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  6. Keely Hostetter says

    May 21, 2015 at 6:41 am

    I always kept crackers with me. It helped when nausea started to snack on them.

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  7. Terry Maigi says

    May 21, 2015 at 9:55 am

    Rest, rest, rest! As much as possible! I also kept crackers in my purse, so anytime I felt nauseous or a smell affected me I would nibble on those and they helped so much!

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  8. Kristin G says

    May 21, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    Always have healthy snacks in your purse.. take it easy! Don’t feel bad if you don’t have energy!

    Reply
  9. Natalie S says

    May 21, 2015 at 9:56 pm

    For me, it was sipping on ginger ale and eating saltine crackers. Thank goodness I did not vomit any, but the these two things did help to keep my nausea at bay!

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  10. Kari B says

    May 21, 2015 at 11:15 pm

    I have been really sick this time around so my doctor ended up putting me on some nausea medication which helped tremendously, but I also found if I snack on cinnamon graham crackers I felt a little better sometimes.

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  11. Laura J says

    May 21, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    Lots of naps and crackers beside your bed.

    Reply
  12. Diana C says

    May 22, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    Not currently expecting, but these tips are great! Thanks,

    Diana C

    Reply
  13. Carol N says

    May 23, 2015 at 8:21 am

    Great tips. Get lots of cat naps.

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  14. Michelle says

    May 23, 2015 at 9:10 am

    I had bad hyperemesis my first trimester. I actually got prescription medicine because I couldn’t hold anything down not even water, and I was losing weight. It took weeks before I could start eating again. I got zofran for nausea which works well, and I was told to take a regimen of vitamin B6 3-4 times daily and one .25mg benedryl. the algorithm worked and I finally stopped vomiting.

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  15. Elena says

    May 23, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    My tip is to sleep and relax as much as you can

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  16. Stephanie Phelps says

    May 23, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    My tip for surviving the first trimester is to keep lots of soda crackers and drink lots of water!

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  17. Diana B says

    May 23, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    Drink lots of water and rest when you can. I was so tired this time, I don’t even know how I functioned.

    Reply
  18. Rita Leonard says

    May 23, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    crackers and ginger ale all day. The morning sickness was endless

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  19. Stephanie Shipley says

    May 23, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    My tip is to carry around bland snacks to help with upset stomach. I always carried around baggies of dry Cheerios during my entire pregnancy.

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  20. Connie says

    May 23, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Enjoy this time…don’t want it to end too soon. Look at pregnancy books to learn what’s happening during this trimester even if you’ve had a baby before. It will help to make this time special.

    Reply
  21. Jennifer Williams says

    May 23, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    My best tip is drink lots of water or whatever other fluids you can stand. Lots of the symptoms will be worse if you’re dehydrated, and having plenty of water in your system will let it be more effective in making all the changes the first trimester brings!

    Reply
  22. Maria C says

    May 24, 2015 at 12:27 am

    don’t stress yourself. Get plenty of sleep, eat healthy food, drink lots of water & take your prenatal vitamins. do not carry heavy loads

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  23. Nicole Dziedzic says

    May 25, 2015 at 2:47 am

    My tip for surviving the first trimester is to stay relaxed, take it easy, take prenatal vitamins, and prepare for the rest of the pregnancy.

    Reply
  24. Heather Dawn says

    May 25, 2015 at 7:55 am

    “Mind over matter” is a good thing to keep in mind. I remember many times where it helped me! Also, get your rest and keep yourself hydrated.

    Reply
  25. Marilyn Nawara says

    May 25, 2015 at 8:43 am

    Stay busy and get a lot of sleep.

    Reply
  26. Stephanie says

    May 25, 2015 at 9:24 am

    make sure you take vtamins

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  27. Kelly says

    May 25, 2015 at 10:25 am

    For me, the first trimester was full of worry. Was I doing everything right? Was that symptom normal? Can I eat this? Am I working out too hard?… I think my advice, would be to let Mother Nature do her thing. The body does as it is supposed to. We don’t have to “think” about breathing we just do. Know that if you are worried if you are doing “right” then you are. You care enough to care. That is huge.

    Reply
  28. Amanda Sakovitz says

    May 25, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    I would say start getting naps in when you can.

    Reply
  29. wen budro says

    May 25, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    My tips are to sleep and eat when you feel the need to do so. Also, deep breathing and watching funny movies helps too.

    Reply
  30. Jessica To says

    May 25, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    Stay busy and take your vitamins.

    Reply
  31. Susan Christy says

    May 25, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    Make sure you get medical care and take your vitamins.

    Reply
  32. Thomas Murphy says

    May 25, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    Get lots of sleep!

    Reply
  33. steve weber says

    May 25, 2015 at 6:37 pm

    Take your prenatal vitamins and get lots of sleep.

    Reply
  34. Jenna D says

    May 25, 2015 at 7:03 pm

    Vitamins! Stay hydrated and exercise!

    Reply
  35. Birdiebee says

    May 25, 2015 at 7:43 pm

    Get plenty of rest, eat well and drink lots of water.

    Reply
  36. Peggy Rydzewski says

    May 25, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    For morning sickness just keep crackers handy and get plenty of rest.

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  37. Denise S says

    May 25, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    Eat well and get plenty of rest.

    Reply
  38. shelly peterson says

    May 25, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    Get your rest, eat healthy and take your vitamins.

    Reply
  39. Danielle D says

    May 25, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    Rest a lot

    Reply
  40. Christie says

    May 25, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    Take your vitamins, eat well and enjoy being pregnant!

    Reply
  41. Brittney House says

    May 25, 2015 at 10:46 pm

    I had a lot of luck with keeping active and since I was pregnant during the summer months, I made sure to stay hydrated!

    Reply
  42. Erin G says

    May 25, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    My tip to surviving the 1st trimester is to sleep…. just sleep. Oh, and eat of course… then again I always do both of these things A LOT with each pregnancy 😉

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  43. Claudia Davis says

    May 25, 2015 at 11:36 pm

    Get a lot of sleep and make sure you start taking prenatal vitamins as soon as you can.

    Reply
  44. S. Carter says

    May 25, 2015 at 11:55 pm

    Stay rested, hydrated and active.

    Reply
  45. Stacey b says

    May 26, 2015 at 12:25 am

    My tip is to get plenty of rest and take care of yourself!

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  46. Adrienne gordon says

    May 26, 2015 at 4:49 am

    Try and take it easy and rest during the day.

    Reply
  47. Cynthia C says

    May 26, 2015 at 6:28 am

    My tip is don’t overdo everything and take time to relax and rest.

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  48. Natalie says

    May 26, 2015 at 7:13 am

    My tip is to keep active. Gentle activity can help relieve discomfort.

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  49. Kimmy Ripley says

    May 26, 2015 at 7:56 am

    Get a lot of rest during the first trimester… it’s so tiring!

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  50. Kathleen says

    May 26, 2015 at 7:59 am

    My tip is to get as much rest as possible.

    kport207 at gmail dot com

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  51. nickie says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:27 am

    Vitamins and Stay hydrated

    Reply
  52. Angelica says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:37 am

    Drink plenty of water, take your vitamins and get plenty of fresh air!

    Reply
  53. Trisha W. says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:38 am

    It helped me to keep a small bag of saltines or pretzels with me to help fend off the queasy feelings.

    Reply
  54. Sandy Klocinski says

    May 26, 2015 at 9:00 am

    The first trimester was all about survival mode for me. My friends thought I’d been kidnapped by aliens — they didn’t see me for about 6 weeks. Just say no to things that aren’t VITAL to your survival.

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  55. Margaret Smith says

    May 26, 2015 at 9:18 am

    Try to relax and get lots of rest and eat healthy.

    Reply
  56. Ellie Wright says

    May 26, 2015 at 10:15 am

    Get as much rest as possible and eat lots of fresh fruits.

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  57. Mary Cloud says

    May 26, 2015 at 11:20 am

    Enjoy every minute of it – the first trimester comes with a lot of firsts, listening to the heartbeat for the first time is one of them

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  58. McKim says

    May 26, 2015 at 11:44 am

    My tip is to try and get as much rest as possible.

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  59. Deirdre says

    May 26, 2015 at 11:59 am

    Food aversions can turn you off of your favorite foods, so my tip is to find what your stomach can currently handle and make sure that you have enough of it (or easy access to purchase it).

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  60. latanya says

    May 26, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    I rested a lot and let my husband and family help with cleaning

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  61. Sherry Conrad says

    May 26, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    The first trimester was actually the easiest for me all 4 times, but plenty of rest is my tip.

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  62. Betsy Barnes says

    May 26, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    My best tip for surviving the first trimester, ginger anything will help with morning sickness. Buying ginger-flavored Altoids was the best advice I was given. 🙂

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  63. Suzanne K says

    May 26, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    rest, rest, rest and ginger to help calm your tummy

    Reply
  64. Debbi Wellenstein says

    May 26, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    My best tip is to get plenty of rest.

    Reply
  65. Sheila K. says

    May 26, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    Try to maintain your exercise routine, or at least try to ensure that you get some exercise regularly!

    Reply
  66. April Brenay says

    May 26, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    don’t over eat, you don’t want to make your sickness worse

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  67. Richard Hicks says

    May 26, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    Try not to overstress yourself

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  68. Mary Happymommy says

    May 26, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    I’m 23 weeks pregnant now and in the first trimester I recommend taking naps.

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  69. Bridgett Wilbur says

    May 26, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    Lots of toast and cracker while taking prenatal vitiams so your bellys not upset and keep active.

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  70. Crystal F says

    May 26, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    Not good for ya but I ate something salty whenever I felt like I may be getting sick. It helped almost every time. Also rest as much as you can. I was exhausted in my first trimester. Thank you!

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  71. Heather Hayes Panjon says

    May 26, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    My Tip To Have A Balance, Exercise, Rest, Drink Lot’s Of WAter And Take Vitamin.

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  72. Sarah Jestings says

    May 26, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    Drink lots of water. it really helped me with both pregnancies to stay hydrated.

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  73. Kelly D says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    My tip is to keep healthy snacks around for when you need energy.

    Reply
  74. robyn paris says

    May 26, 2015 at 9:21 pm

    Eat right is my best tip.

    Reply
  75. janetfaye says

    May 26, 2015 at 11:16 pm

    Rest and take naps when you feel tired.

    Reply
  76. Kenny F says

    May 27, 2015 at 12:11 am

    don’t over eat

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  77. Tracy Robertson says

    May 27, 2015 at 4:20 am

    Plenty of rest and as much time off from work as possible!

    Reply
  78. Janet W. says

    May 27, 2015 at 4:31 am

    My best tip is to have little snacks throughout the day instead of big meals.

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  79. Dawn Monroe says

    May 27, 2015 at 5:22 am

    My tip is to get to the doctors early, start your vitamins and have crackers available.

    Reply
  80. Jessica Beard says

    May 27, 2015 at 7:50 am

    Try to get lots of rest, eat well, and drink lots of water.

    Reply
  81. Summer I. says

    May 27, 2015 at 8:28 am

    Definitely take it easy, drink water and rest.

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  82. Pamela Gurganus says

    May 27, 2015 at 9:52 am

    My best tip for surviving the first trimester is to keep saltine crackers on the nightstand next to the bed!

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  83. brittany says

    May 27, 2015 at 10:23 am

    My best tip is to take it really easy as you can and get much rest. try to only eat things you know wont make you sick.

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  84. Courtnie says

    May 27, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    I’d say to make time to relax and get rest for yourself.

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  85. Angela Cash says

    May 27, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    My favorite tip for surviving the first trimester is to modify your fitness routine so that you can stay active. Cycling is my fave activity.

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  86. Ashley C says

    May 27, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    Pamper yourself! This is the time for you, after baby comes it will be all about baby

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  87. Lauren says

    May 27, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    Stay active, but get plenty of rest.

    Reply
  88. Christina G. says

    May 27, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    My best tip for surviving the first trimester is to keep saltine crackers by your bed, and eat a few before you move in the morning. That way, you don’t get morning sickness. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  89. Sarah L says

    May 28, 2015 at 12:47 am

    Swimming is great exercise and the water helps hold you up.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  90. Liz N says

    May 28, 2015 at 10:10 am

    Rest when you need to! It’s OK to take breaks!

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  91. Jennifer McKinney says

    May 28, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    I barely survived the first trimester myself so I am not sure I can give the best advice here. However, I would say staying hydrated, taking bubble baths, relaxing, these are all helpful components. Different things work for different people. You do what you have to do. Don’t let anyone tell you what to do (other than your doctor) and be proud of yourself!!

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  92. Lynn says

    May 28, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    Don’t hesitate to ask for help from your loved ones!

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  93. Sarah hayes says

    May 28, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    Do a lot of reserch on anything you Are unsure of and eat as well as you can

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  94. Katie H says

    May 28, 2015 at 7:36 pm

    I don’t have any tips since I’ve never been pregnant, but I’m enjoying reading everyone else’s tips!

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  95. Melanie Montgomery says

    May 28, 2015 at 11:53 pm

    Get lots of sleep, and treat your morning sickness or youwon’t be able to function.

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  96. Mary Calabrese says

    May 29, 2015 at 9:40 am

    Get as much rest as you can. Naps are your friend.

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  97. Denise L says

    May 29, 2015 at 11:32 am

    I had horrible sickness with my first baby. With the second I found that eating pretty much constantly helped keep the nausea at bay.

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  98. CR Williams says

    May 29, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    I would say get the rest you need and get ready for baby.

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  99. Tara says

    May 29, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    Get lots of rest!

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  100. Danielle Marie says

    May 30, 2015 at 3:10 am

    i have to go with rest. trying to do everything just wears you out and you regret it.

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  101. Robin says

    May 30, 2015 at 7:55 am

    Make sure you take it easy and get plenty of rest

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  102. Elle P. says

    May 30, 2015 at 10:21 am

    Get enough rest and eat well.

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  103. Leigh Anne Borders says

    May 30, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    I just had to rest and take it easy. thankfully I had a great support system that included my husband and parents to help me get through it.

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  104. kyl neusch says

    May 30, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    need lots for rest

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  105. Dana Cerrito says

    May 30, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    drink a lot of water and give in to those cravings you deserve it!

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  106. Maureen says

    May 30, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    My tips for surviving the first trimester is to drink lots of water and get lots of rest

    Maureen
    maureen.tenney@gmail.com

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  107. Ellen Casper says

    May 30, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    Nourish Your Body And Take Your Vitamins and Nap!

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  108. Stephanie Galbraith says

    May 31, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    Just take it one day at a time, one hour at a time if you need.

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  109. mita says

    May 31, 2015 at 6:15 pm

    Eat right and plenty of rest.

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  110. megan Tilley says

    May 31, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    When I wasn’t working I was sleeping a lot! I was praying and taking my prenatals!

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  111. Lily @militaryfamof8 says

    May 31, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    getting plenty of rest!!!

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  112. Marybeth Hamilton says

    May 31, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    If you feel good, get up and be active. But don’t deny yourself sleep!

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  113. Clarissa says

    June 1, 2015 at 6:37 am

    Stay hydrated, be active, and rest when needed!

    Reply
  114. Tabathia B says

    June 1, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Rest and sleep. Plus share any concerns with your doctor and don’t think anything is too little to share. I learned this the hard way.

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  115. amy rouse says

    June 1, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    Tell me your best tip for surviving the first trimester.

    Sleep sleep sleep and sleep and drink lots of water!

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  116. Carol Godfrey says

    June 1, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    My tip is to get plenty of rest! Also be sure to stay hydrated!

    Reply
  117. Erica B. says

    June 1, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    Get a lot of rest.

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  118. JoAnna Carpentier says

    June 2, 2015 at 8:29 am

    Just don’t overdo it – give your body plenty of time to rest and get used to the changes!

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  119. cynthia Dawson says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:01 am

    Get the rest you need and know it will all be over before you know it!

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  120. Francine Anchondo says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:07 am

    try to sleep as much as you can and saltine crackers.

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  121. tina reynolds says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:20 am

    Lots of water and rest just nuture your self and body

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  122. Leslie Stanziani says

    June 2, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    My best tip is rest when you can and start eating healthy if not already doing so.

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  123. Joann F says

    June 2, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    Get alot of rest !

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  124. Stephanie Larison says

    June 2, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    Find the right OB for you, someone you feel comfortable with and someone who listens. Stay away from the discussion boards and pregnancy books, lol they will scare you with fear. Just relax and enjoy the blessing!

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  125. Susan Smith says

    June 2, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    My tip is to get a lot of rest and eat healthy.

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  126. Katherine says

    June 2, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    Stay as active as you can

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  127. Theresa Smith says

    June 2, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    Get as much rest as you can because your body is going through a lot of changes and you are going to be very tired. Listen to your body!

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  128. Laurie Emerson says

    June 2, 2015 at 9:26 pm

    Take walks everyday. The fresh air and exercise really helps you to feel balanced during a time when your life can sometimes feel completely out of balance.

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  129. Evans B. says

    June 2, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    Lots of water, get as much rest, load up on fruits and veggies and try not to stress about anything.

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  130. K Johnson says

    June 3, 2015 at 2:50 am

    Lots of rest, relaxation and eating right are the most important things.

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  131. joe gersch says

    June 3, 2015 at 3:51 am

    From a father’s pint of view, make sure your wife is comfortable during the third trimester

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  132. Terra Heck says

    June 3, 2015 at 4:52 am

    Don’t be afraid to relax and enjoy the first trimester, but it’s best if you don’t just lay around. Be sure to have some activity and don’t overindulge on food. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)Hotmail(dot)com

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  133. Aaron says

    June 3, 2015 at 5:32 am

    I don’t have one… I guess just keep her happy.

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  134. Ashley says

    June 3, 2015 at 9:16 am

    Rest up if you can! The first trimester is the hardest, so take care of your body, eat good things, get plenty of sleep!

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  135. courtney b says

    June 3, 2015 at 9:17 am

    try to NOT get sick- eat lots of ice pops…

    drink lots of water so you don’t dehydrate yourself.

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  136. jeannine d says

    June 3, 2015 at 9:28 am

    Listen to your body! Rest when you need to

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  137. Roxann says

    June 3, 2015 at 9:37 am

    Eat healthy and get a lot of rest while you can.

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  138. Stephanie Davis says

    June 3, 2015 at 11:38 am

    Don’t be afraid to ask for help! If this is your first child, it can be a scary and uncertain time but also very exciting!

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  139. Natalie says

    June 3, 2015 at 11:54 am

    Try to keep a small amount of food in your stomach. Even if you just nibble on saltines. And sip on water during the day as much as possible. Rest up.

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  140. Rachel Travis says

    June 3, 2015 at 11:58 am

    Don’t push yourself and don’t sweat the small stuff!

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  141. GB says

    June 3, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    My best tip is to get enough rest.

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  142. Breanne says

    June 3, 2015 at 3:47 pm

    Get plenty of rest.

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  143. heather s says

    June 3, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    Eat healthier foods so you feel better

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  144. Angela Cisco says

    June 3, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    Remember that everyone is different. What may work for one may not work for another. My biggest tip would be not to eat anything that you do not want to taste coming back up. Sounds gross but till this day I hate cantaloupe and just started being bale to eat banana’s again.

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  145. Jodi Kershuk says

    June 3, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    Get plenty of sleep! I was so exhausted in the 1st trimester!

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  146. Samantha says

    June 3, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    I have been trying to take it easy. Extra sleep and lots of bread has been good to me!

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  147. AEKZ2 says

    June 3, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    My best tip is to see your doctor as soon as you think you’re pregnant.

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  148. Linda Bradshaw says

    June 3, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    Rest, doctor visits, etc… I was so sick.

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  149. Peggy Johnson says

    June 3, 2015 at 9:02 pm

    eat frequent small meals and stay hydrated

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  150. Sonya Morris says

    June 3, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    Take a few naps when possible!

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  151. Trisha McKee says

    June 3, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    Definitely rest when you can. I was always most tired in the first trimester.

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  152. Alex Medina says

    June 3, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    Lots of filtered water and sleep.

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  153. Sand says

    June 3, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    Drink herbal tea and have crackers on hand.

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  154. Janine H says

    June 3, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    Keep some crackers by the bedside. I was sickest first thing in the AM

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  155. gette v says

    June 3, 2015 at 10:36 pm

    Started to take yoga classes. Relaxing and healthy

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  156. Lisa Vanhook says

    June 3, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    I ate lots of watermelon and strawberry ice cream….:)

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  157. Kathy Zonis says

    June 3, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    Meditation, yoga, you are going to need all the zen and self-balance mental patience you can get!

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  158. Julie Simpson says

    June 3, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    Always keep saltines next to the bed. I had saltines and pepper mints and a bottle of water. It’s rough but only for a while and so worth it!!

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