Hyperemesis Support

[LucindaE]

We need a new thread.

I hope everyone suffering from the Horrors of Hyperemesis will find this thread useful as a source of support and information.

There's no TMI on here - can't be by definition - and nobody should feel ashamed of moaning as much as they feel the need to.

I used to include extracts from MOH's wonderful website
sites.google.com/site/pregnancysicknesssos/
but I think that makes this link less visible so am merely putting the link. The information on this site is invaluable for sufferers, with information about medications, coping strategies, hospital admissions, useful links, advice for family members, and much more.

I would like to thank MOH and Everyone who has given such invaluable support and advice on this and on previous threads.

Remember when you are at your worst, 'This Too Shall Pass'. It really will.

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Hope everybody else is feeling a bit better. Thinking of you feekerry and rnj. Hope everybody else feels better soon xxx

Well, I went back to work last week, but the mix of that and the hot weather floored me and I'm back to constant puking :( :( :(

oh no, please don't try to work in this heat. surely they can't do that to you, pregnancy illnesses can't be on your conduct record be aide that is sexual discrimination...

Hello all, sorry been AWOL for a few days. Have been feeling sooo much better that I feel a bit of a fraud coming on here and reading how terribly ill you all are

fee sorry to hear about hosp admission but you're in the best place. Hope you're soon on the road to recovery.

sally Hyperemesis is the World's worst diet, can't believe people have said it's good You've lost weight. Fab news on the pot noodles! I'm still eating junk but I don't care, it's better than nothing. Hope you get a better night's sleep tonight.

RNJ you really shouldn't be at work, but you know that. You're dedication is astonishing.

bump sorry to hear of relapse. Hope you're getting the opportunity to rest and rehydrate now?

Sorry not replying to everyone but on phone.

Thanks for all the support, you lovely lot have really kept me going.

Yes, I know, bad me for working, but as I bring in over 2/3 of the money in the family, I feel like I have to as I am out of paid leave time.

Lucinda my work have been appalling all through. But come my due date they will no longer be my employers. And only 2 weeks of term to go. Only doing 3.5 days next week due to appts, and only 4 the final week due to appts, so the end is in sight.

Sally I have been congratulated on losing so much weight... It drives me mad. I've dropped 4 stone and have a tiny bump and am not in maternity gear as my usual clothes are very loose. Gone back into clothes that fitted me at uni!

Slinky I know... I just feel like I have to get every last penny before end of term so the next year won't be quite as hellish.

Managed to take DD to a birthday party today - hid in shade and had a lovely mum from nursery bringing me pints of iced soda water with lime wedges as she saw me drinking it at a party a few weeks ago. So sweet, bless her. DD had a fab time. Sat in front of the fan now packing hospital bag after hubby hung out and bought in the newborn nappies after I washed them. He even thought to wash muslins, cloth wipes, cot sheets, breast pads and post partum pads for me today! As well as changing the sheets and doing 3 loads of washing and tidying the kitchen whilst I was out. Miracles will never cease! I think my DM put the fear into him...

give lively hubby a huge hug, sounds like he's really wanting to help xxx

What a day, feel like I'm dying.
Sister has had to go into hospital due to taking a bad turn with diabetes. Mum goes in for knee operation tomorrow, dad has to work and as you know hubby is away. So all on my lonesome.
Had to feed the cat, change litter and take the bins out on my own on top of having to get drinks and snacks my self. I have to say I feel like I've done army boot camp. I know this seems really little but since i havnt been able to leave my bed except to go to the bathroom, its alot for me right now. And what's up with this dam heat! I have my fan placed right next to my face but not feeling any cooler.
I hope I'm not too sick this evening. They seem to be worse for me.
Just want to go to sleep and wake up when it's all over. Trying to up my fluid intake as I don't think I'm having enough, especially in this heat. It's really making me more sick though :-(

RNJ what a result from DH with the chores. Hope he keeps it up! And that you've managed to get some well earned rest this weekend.

Sally you poor poor thing! What a nightmare. Will your sis be in hospital long? Hope she's ok. What a stressful time for you all. This heat must be horrible when you're sick and tired anyway. Will the nurse be coming to visit you tomorrow? Hope you start to turn a corner real soon, this really isn't fair.

God ladies I feel for you all in this heat. I'm still feeling queasy everyday but so much better than I was. Horray for 21 weeks! Just popping on to say goodbye as off to France for two weeks tomorrow. There really was a time I thought I wouldn't be able to go but thankfully.....
Keep strong, keep going, it will pass. Fingers crossed sooner rather than later. waves thinking of you and hoping you are keeping ok? Maybe you will have LO by my return?! So exciting. lucinda keep up the Stirling work. Bye for now all x

Hi
Managed to go downstairs and sit for a couple of hours talking to poor mum after her operation. They let her out after all.
However back in bed again as it was probably too much for me. Really feel like my ME has relapsed and hit me hard as this can't all possibly be down to pregnancy.
Trying to arrange repeat prescription and sick note again! Not an easy task.
Also had a letter from work asking me to attend a meeting but really don't think I can do it and not any time soon either. I'm sure it's to give me my notice, which is fine but I have a few complaints to make and really can't go through all if that right now.
I'm counting down the days till my hubby gets home, only 11 to go but it feels like forever.
Ive also got a scan as soon as he's back and will find out if its just one of two babies inside. Yikes.
We were told at the last scan that she couldn't rule it out as scan was so early at 5 weeks and it does look alot like there are two fuzzy bits inside the sac.
This would explain my extreme bout of sickness I suppose but very scary!
Really starting to get sick of the same juice and snacks now but can't bare to think through foods that I may be able to eat. It makes me want to throw up when I think of the wrong things.
Im on day one of my eleventh week ( thats 10+1 to normal people but it makes me feel better saying it the other way lol) so hopefully will start to feel relief soon, although very sceptical since I feel so unbelievably dreadful.
Hope everybody is coping ok xxx

Sorry I went missing, in the heat the stupid pc completely crashed, it seems the fan was blocked up. I couldn't even get on via the library pc I booked for an hour yesterday, as it blocked all my usual websites, even with passwords. I too really feel for everyone in this heat.
Sally Poor you, if it is twins, that is exciting and can be your family in one go! We've only had one set of twins on here before, Mrs Dakishu (I think that is how you spell it) was on here maybe a year ago. The cat litter must have been foul beyond belief, a real puke maker. Sorryabout sick relative and work will have to wait for that meeting. Sod 'em and other such polite expressions.
RNJ It makes me humble, I have no idea at all how you cope, how you manage to talk loudly, keep the class in order (I am sure I wouldn't be able to even without Hyperemesis), the whole lot. I am so glad another mum made a fuss of you and OH is being helpful.
Slinky I am so glad you area lot better.
Hyper Belated have a lovely holiday.
I hope wavesandsmiles pinkfizzand babymomma are OK, and everyone else.
Sorry to anyone rudely ignored.
Lucinda
xx

It's so incredibly hot! Never thought I would say this, but wish it was snow and wind out there.
I havnt been as sick today but completely exhausted. Decided to put some water bottles in the freezer and sip them as they melt. It's really helped.
Not been able to eat alot but carrot sticks and cucumber wasn't too bad.

I don't know if anybody else has had a similar problem but started to have the odd nosebleed and inside of lips seem to be bleeding too. Very strange indeed.
Also I thought hair was supposed to get thicker during pregnancy, mine just keeps falling out.

Hope everybody is enduring this heat without too many problems xxx

Oh forgot to say lucinda, work have decided they will just issue my notice over the phone! Very nice after 11 years service.
Making a huge complaint against my manager though after she leaked all my personal hr data to members of staff. So lots going on.

Xxx

Lucinda It is a challenge, but needs must. And thank you.

Sally I'm on clexane, and find that bad vomiting spells give me huge nose bleeds and my lips keep cracking and bleeding thanks to dry mouth.

Had a LONG physio session today. Got a pelvic support belt, crutches and follow up in a couple of weeks to discuss further options. Plus osteopath this Friday. Counting down, very sick of being in pain!

Only been sick twice today! Victory! Even managed to eat a nutrigrain bar and some melon and raspberries today. Yay.

Hope everyone has some improvement soon.x

RNJ and Sally Words fail me about the insensitivity of these employers. I am glad Sally you are complaining about that manager. One of my pet rants is, if this was a male disease, would it be treated so dismissively? Asnwers on a postcard...Sorry about crutches, RNJ Kalidasa had that too, and it must be so depressing and awkward. Sally I so agree about ice cubes in any form. And ice lollies...I do feel for you all in this weather. Glad you were 'only' sick twice yesterday, 'RNJ*. Most women would cal that 'terrible pregnancy sickness' .
Lucinda
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hello fellow suffers.
i have been discharged today and back home. 6 day stint in gyne ward. feel bit hopeless tho as was still pretty sick in hospital despite hospital sized iv doses of all the anti emetics so doesnt bode well for home.
on the plus side they gave me an early scan and all is well and where it should be.
signed off work for a bit but still taking dd to childcare as i just can't cope with her in the day as i am a mess and just can't do anything for her. bless her.
I've now lost about a stone and am close to weighing under 9 stone. which is crap as i now look like a pregnant person with an eating disorder. not a good look.
i have also pissed myself a few times whilst being sick. i am a delight

how is everyone else? holding up?xx

Glad your back home feekerry, even though not feeling better at least you have your own bed. Hospitals in my experience are horrid places.

Rnj, feel for you being sick only twice a day is still awful and having to cope with other problems too, your amazing.

I've been trying to do little things like walking down the stairs and sitting in the living room for 15min or so. Tried to change bed sheets today after a bath and floored myself. The nausea was there straight away and so breathless. Even eating a packet of crisps leaves me gasping.
Talking makes me queasy and havnt been able to drink as much today.
But at least it's been a little cooler today. Apparently not for long though as the temperature shots back up again tomorrow :-( I'm really hating this heat.
Gums have stopped bleeding and no more nose bleeds yet.

Sisters really helped today, washing floors and hoovering etc. Its nice to know my house is being looked after as I'm very particular about a clean house. Can't seem to rest if I know dirt is lurking!

Hope everybody else is ok xx

Poor you fee I'll be thinking of you. I too have peed my pants whilst vomiting more than once.

Sally Thanks, but I don't feel amazing. Just got to get on for the sake of those around me! It is tough, but it will be done soon. Another "only" twice sick day today. And both before 9am. I even ate tea! A 4y.o size portion, but tea! With meat and veg!

In good news, I had a scan today, and bub has piled it on! He's about 4lbs now (at almost 33w)! Bump is still near invisible, and I lost another 4lbs, but he is growing. My cervix is funnelling a bit though, so got to try and take it easier. Need to keep him in another 4.5 weeks.

He's currently trying to launch the iPad off his butt and feet... I should probably oblige and head to bed!

just popping in to see if there have been any thread babies! so congratulations Room !!!!! that's one generously sized baby

hugs to the rest of you, keep plodding on and one day you will be out the other side, I promise

I am doing fine now and back to running around after DS. he is very excited about getting a baby sibling and has all kinds of hilarious questions (like, "is there a cot in your tummy then?") and today he tried to shove toys in my mouth so they could get to the baby!! his excitement makes all the suffering (with both) feel worthwhile (just!)

Waves I am so excited for you that you are getting so close to the finish now, I hope you have an easy last few weeks and I am looking forward to hearing your news

FeekerryPoor poor you, hugs, and no relief after six days in there? That was a long, long stint. Are they going to offer regular top ups of IV meds like wavesandsmles has to have? Really feel for you, and in this heat. I'm so hoping you turn the corner soon. So glad at least you have good arrangements for DD. It will be wonderful for her to have a sibling, but that must seem so far away. I was an expert at PUking and Peeing myself, and the bathroom floor got it on many occasions. Public Puking and Peeing also featured....
Tiredfeet I am so glad you are feeling better. I hope OH is sufficiently contrite and all is well otherwise. Thank you so much for coming back on, and about DS's trying to entertain the baby. That is so sweet, he must be a very generous child!
Sally This heat must be awful with that lack of energy. I am glad you attempted the crisps, and that sis is being helpful. I am still good and mad about how workplaces have treated you and RNJ. RNJ I am so glad it is still 'only' twice a day, (as opposed to 30 plus- I am still horrified by that, I can't imagine how bad you feel at that level) and you even ate. Fingers crossed that cervix will hold tight for four more weeks...You are a marvel.
Apologies to anyone rudely overlooked.
Lucinda
xx

Oh dear, I hope Everyone is coping in this heat, it must be horrific with Hyperemesis as you need even more liquids...gentle pats on offer, cyber ice packs, etc... Feekerry Are those miserable ketones creeping up again? How many weeks did you say you were, I'm hoping this is the worst stage for you.
Lucinda
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Hi everybody
Today has been better for me. Been able to eat some dairylea dunkers, babybel cheese and a yoghurt. Also had some water and juice!
I've lost another couple of pounds over the past week but not too concerned as its definitely slowed down. I'm really struggling with smells around the house but its not too bad in the safety of my bedroom.
I've also been able to use the toilet more frequently. It's such a relief.
Despite this though I have felt so emotional and seem to be crying all the time. Really missing my husband which doesn't help, but also annoyed with the lack of contact from so called friends and family. I've not had one phone call from anybody other than my mother and mother inlaw this past 7 weeks despite them knowing how poorly I am.

No more nose bleeds etc but now experiencing pins and needles throughout the night which prevents me from sleeping. It's like one thing gets better and another problem starts.

How is everybody else doing? It's nice to know I'm not a lone sufferer xxx

Great news there Sally! Well done on eating. Sorry it's been do lonely though. (Hugs)

I have managed to hold down 3l of water, 1l of juice and 2l of squash and soda water! Win! Also, 2 apricots, a punnet of raspberries, an apple and about 1/3 of a galia melon. My ketones are only at 1+! Lowest since on 8l Hartman's a day! Going to try some baked cod shortly. Here's hoping protein isn't a leap too far. Only been sick once today!

Saw the osteopath today. Wanted to kill her and propose by the end. Sore but less pelvic clicking. Might even get some sleep tonight!

Hope you're all surviving this heat. I only have 4.5 work days left, only 4 with students in too. Counting down.

RNJ and Sally Congratulations on eating,one all that fruit, the other all that dairy food. Good luck with fish, RNJ...Lol about proposal to Osteopath! .
I hope Feekerry and the Others aren't too bad. wavesandsmiles How hot is it in the channel islands?

Lucinda
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I am still feeling for all sufferers in this incredible heat.
Lucinda
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