Managing Symptoms

Here are my personal tips for managing the first three months. They also continue to help me now as I approach the 23 week mark. Keep in mind, they might not work for everyone - but they certainly worked for me, and always check with your doctor!

Nausea:

Eat little, often. Big meals only made me feel worse. And very bloated. I was eating 6 small meals a day.. mostly chicken, rice, plain crackers & toast. 

I tried to avoid fatty foods - but did have the odd day when I desperately needed a super huge large serving of chips & gravy.

Saxbys Ginger Beer/Ale - slowly sip. This was definitely my biggest life saver. (thanks husband)
Crystalised Ginger - a little bit disgusting, but really does the job! 

I always make sure I drink plenty of water & stay hydrated (up to 3ltrs a day) - add a slice of lemon, this can also ease the nausea a little.
Peppermint Tea or Ginger Tea.

If you're finding that you are vomiting constantly and haven't been able to keep anything down for a few days, make an appointment to see your doctor. They can prescribe you some medication to help.
Gastrolite.

Remember, it should hopefully settle after the first trimester!

Pelvic/Back/Hip Pain:

Stretch! I jumped on Youtube for pregnancy stretches to do at home or sign up for prenatal pilates classes.

I seem to have pretty bad pain at night that wakes me up, I usually lay on my back, raise my feet and place a heat pack where the pain is.
Indulge and go to Endota Spa for a Pregnancy Massage! (around $110)

SRC shorts are also really working for me, both prenatal and postnatal shorts are something I will be investing in. www.srchealth.com

Try swimming to ease some pain.

Pelvic floor exercises (3 TIMES A DAY!)

Headaches/Tiredness:

Highly recommened; Pyjamas, bed & sleep! Just sleep as much as you need to, when you need to.
Herron/Panadol. Check the back of the packet to make sure it's safe for pregnancy.

Make an appointment with your doctor and have your iron levels checked. I take Floradix daily to help with energy levels and iron.

Heartburn:
Zantac, Zantac, Zantac!!!!!

Yes it's normal to pee A LOT. Your temperature may also be a little higher, I am running very hot at the moment! Bloating is common and totally annoying. Yes your boobs are going to feel like concrete slabs attached to your chest. Yes it's possible to feel nausea at every second of every day. 

Your body is growing a little person, life certainly won't be going on as it normally does. Remember to always check with your doctor if you ever feel like something is not right. You can never ask too many questions - I know I do, and I also don't care how annoying it is for them!