Aw Emily... a big hug to you.
I do agree every pregnancy is different. My first one, I threw up and cried for 3 straight months. I was a wreck... dragged into work, dragged home and went to bed. Period. Funny story - had to switch OBs at about 9 weeks. Went into new doctor, was sitting in the exam room just *sobbing*, she came in and asked in a chit-chatty way why I was there and what she could do for me. There I am, red puffy face and eyes, runny nose, just a mess... and I tell her "I'm pregnant (sob) (and she gets this really concerned look on her face)... I'm really *really* happy about it (sob, sob)... but I just feel awful (sob, drip, gag)." She burst into laughter, bless her heart. I was malnourished, anemic, and dehydrated. That hour of IV fluid was the *best* thing that ever happened to me!!! :wink: So... first thing I'd suggest is a quick check up with- OB to make sure you're well hydrated and not starting in with- anemia.
You know that this will pass. In another month or so your body will get with- the program, the hormones will chill, and of course soon you'll be feeling the little one making his/her presence known. In the meantime, give yourself a break. Get done what *has* to get done. I have been known to buy plastic utensils and paper plates and cups. While it goes totally against my nature to go disposable, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. If you need to sleep, do it. If there are things that need to get coordinated for difficult child 2, pick *one* thing a day (or every couple of days) to deal with-. The world is not going to end if you need to take a few weeks off from your Super Mom status.
I'm sending you many gentle hugs, truly. As awful as you're feeling right now, try to take time to appreciate it too. I have to tell you, there are days when I really regret that my baby days are over and that, especially with the later pregnancies, I didn't take the time to be in awe.
Hang in there, hon. :kisses: