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hyperemesis gravidarum
missrosexx · 09/11/2022 19:25
How do you actually eat with this? I've not been able to eat Proper food for about 5 days I cannot stand to smell look or even think about food, I'm on cyclizine but it doesn't stop the nausea it just makes me sleep. I'm weak from the lack of eating but thankfully ice pops are good for my hydration.. this is literally hell
Brendabigbaps · 09/11/2022 19:36
There should be something you fancy/ could stomach even if it’s only one thing.
Don’t think I can’t eat that is unhealthy, what’s more important is that you actually consume calories.
for me it was pitta bread and brie, jam donuts, Diet Coke, ice cold milkshake.
BandleHarHarHar · 09/11/2022 19:49
I'm sorry you have this, it's awful. Not trying to make this about me, but I had it in my first pregnancy many years ago.
As you've found, it's not trivial. Some women even have to be hospitalised for rehydration.
If you feel you're dehydrated (though you seem to have it covered) you need to talk to the doctor again.
The good news is that your baby will be OK and you won't suffer any longterm effects.
It generally stops naturally at about 12 weeks. For me the change was abrupt, literally overnight, and I couldn't believe the relief. So you have that to look forward to!
Subsequent pregnancies weren't so bad. I must have thought it worth the trouble.
missrosexx · 09/11/2022 19:50
Brendabigbaps · 09/11/2022 19:36
There should be something you fancy/ could stomach even if it’s only one thing.
Don’t think I can’t eat that is unhealthy, what’s more important is that you actually consume calories.
for me it was pitta bread and brie, jam donuts, Diet Coke, ice cold milkshake.
I'm having slushy ice pops a few times a day and hot chocolates that all I really can stand
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