Managing Morning Sickness at Work

Sick Day

I called in sick a lot.

--Helena RayLos Angeles

Snacks That Fight Morning Sickness

Cheers!

Cherry limeades from Sonic, and Sea-Bands

--Cori LewellenJefferson City, Missouri

Air Out

It helped if I got up periodically to walk around or go outside for fresh air.

--Anastasia HavizaFishers, Indiana

Milk It

It sounds weird, but a large glass of Hershey's chocolate milk helped me.

--Mimi Blakley FisherAddison, Illinois

Sleep It Off

I had a coworker poke me when I started falling asleep, because I was taking Phenergan.

--Molly LynskeyColumbus, Ohio

Carb Load

I kept crackers stashed everywhere. And ginger ale. Don't forget the ginger ale!

--Christy Cox MaytonBlackstone, Virginia

Mint Condition

Peppermints. My mom said she swore by them and so do I!

--Tracie JonesHouston

Sour Note

A very wise friend suggested Sour Patch Kids to me.

--Beth ChathamGlens Falls, NY

Take Your Meds

I took Zofran and Phenergan and stayed home for four months.

--Stephanie Porter CutlipAppomattox, Virginia

Be Prepared

I had two trash cans.

--Grace Parker Jacksonville, Florida

Stay Cool

I kept a mini fan in my desk.

--Jessica RobinsonLa Vergne, Tennessee

Tea Time

Mint tea worked for me.

--Mindy LopkinMiddletown, Connecticut

Add Heat

Cinnamon candy and understanding coworkers

--Kim Welch PayneCorryton, Tennessee

Water Works

I would drink a big cup of water and go back to work.

--Sarah Duff HanselCedar Rapids, Iowa

Bag It

Carry a gallon-size Ziploc bag with you at all times!

--Jessica LipiecMilford, Michigan

Pucker Up

I'd sniff lemons all day.

--Shelly RosadoBoston

The Munchies

I carried around a box of Frosted Mini-Wheats to ensure that I had something in my stomach at all times.

--Becky Kretzer WardBainbridge, Ohio

Chew on This

Spearmint gum

--Christy Cox MaytonBlackstone, Virginia

Soup's On!

The diner across the street from my office served awesome chicken noodle soup. It settled my stomach right away.

--Carol YeattsOcean View, Virginia

Keep It Fresh

I ate fresh, cold fruit.

--Jonnielle StagenChicago

Scent It

I was super-sensitive to smells so I had to switch soaps and stop wearing perfume.

--Jillian Eva TackettKansas City, Missouri

Go Nuts

I nibbled on almonds throughout the day.

--Lauralee OlsonBrigham City, Utah

That's Bananas

I'd eat a banana in the morning and chew gum throughout the day.

--Christina ClaytonMaryville, Tennessee

Roll Out of Bed

It helped if I ate something before getting out of bed, so I kept dinner rolls on my nightstand.

--Corrinne LewellenJefferson City, Missouri

Viva Vitamins

I found out that my vitamins were making me sick, so I started taking them before bed and -- poof! -- the morning sickness was gone.

--Sonia Zombro StrongMurray, Utah

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