For (So-Called) Morning Sickness

Now that I'm feeling noticeably better than, say, last week. . . I thought I could mention a few things that have seemed to help reduce nausea during pregnancy. I typically have all-day sickness from about week 6 until week 16 or so, although I also think I feel less sick now than nine years ago when I was pregnant with O. What I've learned:
1) Drink lots of water. It helps to drink water with a drop of Citrus Fresh in it (essential oil from Young Living). It makes it taste like it has a lemon in it, without it becoming bitter as it sits. The kids have been filling a pitcher for me every morning and I make it my goal to drink it before bedtime.
2) Eat often. We joke that I have first and second breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. (Yes, like a hobbit!) Truly, though, I do. I eat as soon as I get up (Back in the early days B would even bring something to me in bed. Now I get up earlier than he does, so I have to take care of myself.). Then I eat with the family. Then I have a mid-morning snack. Then lunch. Then second lunch/afternoon mini-meal. Then dinner with the family. Then a little something later, too. And I might even grab a bite in between schooling and the rest of life.
3) Keep snacks accessible at all times. This comes in handy with children, too. I keep a mix of dried fruit and nuts in the van. And in my bag- every bag I MAY take anywhere.
4) Combine proteins with grains. A cracker may keep me from vomiting, but a cracker with peanut butter will actually put a smile on my face and last me a few more minutes.
5) Peanut butter, in general, is my friend. Love it on toast (typical early breakfast). Love it with celery and raisins. Love it on crackers. Love it on apples. Love it in Complete shakes. (I do use almond butter, too!)
6)Laying a good nutritional foundation really makes a HUGE difference. I used to wonder how adding JuicePlus+ (produce in a capsule) could effect my hormones and the way I felt in the first trimester. Now I understand that improving my nutrition really improved everything. All of my systems are functioning better. I've seen a definite improvement in my pregnancies with JuicePlus.
7) Rest. I've gone to bed by 8 p.m. a few times this week. Plus, I've added a daily 15 minute nap back into my routine. Sometimes the only time I feel good is when I'm asleep. I think that's my body telling me something.