Hyperemesis Support

[LucindaE]

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.

sorry bezza I was meaning the second bit for bumble but couldn't remember her name. you made me cry by reminding me that I really am growing a real live person inside me. I still can't believe it even though I've got a little bump now.

Tally- big hugs! Guess we all have to keep that in mind don't we as will be all worth it soon.

Oh and on the snacking front, my diet today has consisted of:
One and a half wetabix
Melon
A tuna sandwich ( first time I've braved bread since an awful vomming/choking incident last week)
Melon
Jelly
Supernoodles

Am staying at mums again this week so she can look after me and DS and she is making me gammon ham and over chips for tea. May have cashews as a snack tonight.

Bezaabzz Name fascinated me - welcome, sorry you feel so vile, hugs. Never worry aout tmi on here. Bossy Mother Hen says do invest in some kesostix from the chemists to check urine for dehydration, and do ask dr's for meds, thiis does sound like Hyperemesis to me; for sure, it's ruining your quality of life, which is supposed to be a criteria in giving meds. Hugs about mc. I had an mmc and it made me very nervous the second time. The chances are massively in your favour.
Meerka My goodness, what an awful trauma. It must have been terrifying. Very likely they are convering themselves saying there is a chance of some damage, they don't like women having fevers but any number of women have had flu etc without any damage to the baby.
Welcome back. Here's flowers from me too.
sally What a worry for you, too - I am so glad you got that checked out. I don't understand the discrepancy between the upper and lower levels - I mistakenly thought they always went by the lower one - do rest as much as you can. Oh dear, it's been one thing after another for both you and Meerka.
Handbags Lol about Tammy Wynette - 'Stand by your woman'...That's my version! I'm a bit of a card holding matriarch...
Hyper Sorry sickness is back with a vengance, this has been an endurance test.
Tallyra and Totes I'm really impressed you put it on so quickly! Tallyra I'm so delighted it's easing, and baby is growing. Do you feel any movement yet?
Eggy SicknSpan Rara and Everyone I hope coping on this Fireworks Night.
My cat came out in sympathy with everyone on this thread yesterday; I'd no sooner got up from posting on the thread than he threw up five times...No excuse for him, as a neutered male...
Apologies to anyone overlooked.
xx

Bezza and Eggy That's it - I meant to say that I took to fromage frais, those tiny pots! Chips. Fish fingers,ice cream, etc...
Who said lollies for keeping hydrated? I so agree! And jelly, too, and ice cubes...
Xx

ooh jelly thats a thought. worried it might cause gagging though but might try. i cant handle texture of yoghurt at all - but oh yes oven chips are my main calorie intake at the moment (along with the sauasge rolls of course)

No Lucinda, I haven't felt anything noticeable yet, I really want to!

Hey, just got caught up on everyone. I am so so so tired. The sickness is still there in the background of work and so on, and I am just shattered. 6.5 more weeks of work, then I am off on maternity leave/christmas hols. Plus just had a friend who lives in wales tell me that my pregnancy symptoms might be exacerbated by weight - which is bull, but it was a kind of hurtful thing to say. I have lost so much weight from being sick, and although I have put on baby weight, I am nowhere near back to where I was. It has just made me feel really down.

Jen- that was a really hurtful thing to say and just something that further demonstrates ignorance to our plights. It drives me mad when people say to me "how is your morning sickness?" Grrrrrrh! However, I think I just have to rond myself that if people haven't experienced it, then they have no idea. My mil sailed through both her pregnancies and I know she thinks I should "just get on with it"!!

Rond= remind!!

Hello everyone

I was supported by Lucinda and the other lovely ladies on this thread during my pregnancy. It was a lifeline for me when it felt like no one else understood what I was going through. It really was the the worst time of my life and I honestly thought I just wouldn't get through it.

But I did. And you will too. DD was born in June and we are snuggling as I type. She is wonderful and was worth every moment of it. (((hugs))) for anyone who needs one. I promise that you will look back on this experience soon from a much better place.

Thank you so much Lucinda for keeping these threads going.

jenn - if shes in wales, then she hasn't even seen you, right?

thoughtless thing for her to say. people should think before they speak. I was annoyed at some woman who said my stomach was small.
just piss off with your personal comments that leave me with feelings of rage/anxiety

hi differentnow so nice to hear the future calling

Hi all....Welcome Bumble....hope you are managing to keep something down its just so hard....Meerka so sorry to hear about your awful time....

Since starting the Ondansetron sickness has curbed....Nausea still doesn't go though....although reading on here that seems quite common....

Oh away with work now until Sunday.... Has left me with supplies....crusty bread....Philedelphia (which I usually hate)....crackers, ice lollies and foxes glacier fruits....to take away the 'metal tongue' delightful taste.

Hereth my moanathon comes to an end.

Take care everyone x

Chaff, I saw her when I was about 5 weeks along. I just feel really sad and meh now. I guess that is the hormones making me really sensitive, huh? And I have struggled with my weight for many years, losing and gaining - I am by no means skinny at the best of times. It has always been a sensitive issue :(

Differentnow - glad to hear there is light at the end of the tunnel, it is a good thing to hear!

Handbags, it is definitely an improvement to get rid of the vomiting, even if you are left with the lingering nausea.

Jen....just read about comment made to you by your 'helpful' friend. Not a very sensitive thing to say at all. It doesn't help with surging hormones....One minute I could fall out with my big toe....next minute I'm sobbing at an RSPCA advert on tele....

People say the most ridiculous things sometimes x

sniffle.

Thank you all for your good wishes!! mumsnet has truly been a source of real support, I missed being able to get on here.

sorry to hear so many have been having a tough time! sally you've really been through it. Nice to hear from different ... right now its hard to believe that there is another side at all.

Hi handbags and hope you find some support here, Im sure you will.

Slept well despite the pain, god, still feel so weak. Still on the antibiotics against the bacterial infection, which have had the side benefit of curing the constipation cough. The doctor who will prescribe did, thank god, say i could take some paracetamol against the pain which helps a great deal.

never, ever ever again.

But I gather MoG and DoomFinch are feeling a bit better? :)

yeah, feeling OK. Having mad yogurt cravings.. but only muller twin ones, either the fruit or the crunch. must be somewhat calcium deficient.

anyone taking vit d? Im not.

oh, 2 more weird symptoms to ask you all about

1. mad levels of allergic rhinitis - ie flooding snot, itchy eyes, crazy sneezing, and them sometimes none at all. like hayfever only at certain times in the day, especially if I wake in the night, then I have nose running like a tap. don't have a cold though, feel fine

2. facial skin - weird red blodges in a ring shape keep appearing just on my left cheek - I mean what the hell!

sally hope doctor goes ok today

Chaffinch....sorry to hear about latest symptoms.... I've had weird blotches on my one cheek and my forehead in a circle....very odd.

Have also started having spontaneous nose bleeds whilst being sick....must be the pressure I guess. Only sick once so far today though so far more manageable even with the new bleeding!

Could I ask what pregnancy vitamins some of you take? I've just been taking pregnacare plus but have been unable to keep the vile fish oil tablet down for over a week. Grim.

Hi to all and hope you all coping x

i am taking tesco pregnancy ones - they are ok not too hard to stomach compared to some

Eggy is it just one tablet does it all type thing? Ill give em a try

yes - but i confess im a bit hazy what they include. i know its folic acid and thats all i worry about. not sure if they have any fish oil in. am i meant to be taking fish oil (bit slack with no 3!)