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.

MOH's wonderful website is full of useful information on this illness:
sites.google.com/site/pregnancysicknesssos/
Another invaluable website is:
//www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/
If you need help in obtaining medication, this phone number is
brilliant:
024 7638 2020

Lastly, the NICE guidelines on treatment are useful:
cks.nice.org.uk/nauseavomiting-in-pregnancy#!prescribinginfosub

I would like to thank 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.
So many women on this thread have thought they couldn't get through this, but they did.

[livingzuid]

Oh and lottie how was the scan?

[Booboostoo]

Ahhh bliah, I hate doctors today! My gynea who had agreed two weeks ago to write me a prescription for the Harmony test hadn't sent anything in the post. I finally got her on the phone yesterday and she's changed her mind, because apparently it's a genetic test and they should not be carried out so easily (!!!). I can't deal with irrationality at the best of times but yesterday I wanted to throttle her. She literally talked over me and could not see how the NT scan is ALSO a genetic test with a higher false positive rate than Harmony but she was happy for me to have that one done. France is so frustrating!

[livingzuid]

boo that sucks can you just hop on a plane to London and have it done? Or you can go to Brussels and it's 500 euro. Not sure which one is easier!

[Booboostoo]

I've been cursed with this one! I had an appointment at the FMC in London but DD came down with a D&V bug the night before. I was exhaused from looking after her and worried I would get the bug in the plane on my own, so I cancelled. Then it was Easter and they had no appointments left for two weeks, then I waited for the French doc for two weeks and now I don't have help with DD until next week which is messed up with the Bank Holiday. At 24wks I'll be in Greece where I can get it done anyway, so I am not sure it's worth the extra hassle to travel now (I standardly get very sick on airplanes, so I imagine this will be an extra horror!).

I also had to put my 18 year old cat to sleep yesterday so I think I have completely lost perspective! I knocked a cake out of the fridge and my food aggressive dog, whom I have been working with to overcome her problems for 2 years, instantly regressed and attacked the other dog, so I ended up in floods of tears considering eating cake directly off the floor.

Anyway, apologies for the unburdening!

[Lottiedoubtie]

Oh and lottie how was the scan?

Not great. It picked up several problems and potential problems. I've got to go for a more detailed scan at the Fetal Medical Unit in a few days to find out more. Don't know how serious any of it is a the moment, but pretty devastated anyway. Couldn't stop crying yesterday, nearly puked on the poor sonographer.

[mrsb87]

Oh boohoo what a tough couple of days! I know how you feel about the dog training. My JR decided to chomp on the living room door the other day when there was a knock on the door and got his teeth stuck! Stupid dog!

Meerka I hope things start to progress soon. It must just feel never ending at this point. Sending some very gentle hugs.

I've been trying to halve my meds again, I woke up several times with unbearable nausea again so I'm not sure this is going to work out again. 18wks on Monday. Been on this thread for 13wks now!

[Booboostoo]

Oh lottie how stressful for you! I hope the more detailed scan puts your mind at rest. How soon can you get an appointment?

[livingzuid]

Oh lottie I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you get better news from a more experienced sonographer and consultant at the FMU. Have you had the NT and Harmony done yet? It's so stressful, all the waiting. I had to have extra scans for a potential heart defect and also at 7 weeks was told to expect the worst, but all turned out well in the end. Fingers crossed for a quick referral for you. I don't find scans at all reassuring, it is the most stressful part of pregnancy.

mrsb I have a JRT too! He's such a scamp and he's trained - when it suits him. And he danged well knows when he's been bad. He's been so over protective since I have been pg it's a nightmare, walking him he wants to attack every dog we go past so we have to strictly police where he goes off the lead. He's pint sized and thinks he can take on rottweilers fgs.

All I can say ladies is that yesterday sucked for so many of us it seemed. It was a horrible day. Our shower broke and I burnt my hand on the tap trying to turn it off and ranted at DH in hysterics who in turn then got really upset with life in general and spent three hours driving round trying to find a replacement. Our car nearly died and it's going to cost 1,500 euro to fix and we were hoping to sell it before we moved. As soon as I hoovered the rug yesterday the dog rolled all over it and fuzzed it up again.

boo your image of eating cake off the floor did make me smile though. Just think, soon you will be in lovely sunny Greece relaxing in the warmth.

[mrsb87]

Lottie so sorry must have cross posted. I hope the next scan goes well. Will be thinking of you xx

[livingzuid]

lottie sorry forgot to add that posting in the antenatal tests/choices might give you some more answers and support if you wanted to talk about it more. It was a fantastic help for me. Very little gentle pats for you (as opposed to big hugs).

[Lottiedoubtie]

Got an appointment first thing Tuesday, which will be lovely with the tube strike...

Had the NT it came back 1:8000 so didn't see the need for the harmony. Thought everything was ok...

Sonographer said he/she has a good strong heart so that's good I know. Really hope the rest turns out to be nothing, but I'm really scared.

[mrsb87]

Zuid I have 3 dogs! One staffie cross, one Jr X pug and a Jr terrier. The 2 small ones think they can take on the world! They are lovely though.

Nausea is awful still today and mother is coming for the day. Still in bed currently. I don't want to play today (sad)

[mrsb87]

[Sad]

[mrsb87]

Stupid phone

[Booboostoo]

Fingers crossed for you Lottie for Tuesday. They are very experienced at the FMU and you'll be in good hands.

living sunny Greece place is right next to my mother whom I have not had to put up with for more than a week tops in the last 23 years. Something tells me it may not be as relaxing as all that!

I have a JRT too! Best dogs ever. He thinks he's bigger than the horses!

[livingzuid]

lottie you are going to be very well looked after at FMU they are world leaders. With results like that on your NT surely it's still all very much in your favour and this is to be sure there is nothing sinister.

Will be thinking of you. Can you treat yourself to a cab? Even without tube strikes I can't imagine fighting your way across the underground with this on your mind and hg. I spent a small fortune on black cabs this week but it was worth it.

boo this is true about the mother thing. Surely the weather will compensate for it though and use hg as an excuse to see no one! At least I only have two full days to deal with....

As for our poochies where would we be without them. I didn't want a jack Russell and I'm ashamed to say dh wanted one because he wanted a dog just like the one from the mask which is hardly a basis to choose a dog but I wouldn't swap him for anything. He's my saviour and I don't say that lightly. They are wonderful dogs aren't they?

[Meerka]

oh lottie, thinking of you. Really hope Tuesday goes well and you can get some peace of mind. Until then, fingers very much crossed for you.

boo sympathies on your cat, and on the stress of the dogs. And the frankly stupid French doctor ... seems like a lot of us are having a really grotty time atm doesnt it.

living, sounds a rotten day but it's still so good you got the job in Scotland! I hope the stress (and neighbours) don't take away the pleasure of that.

mrsb with any luck your nausea will get a bit better soon, even if it's not exactly perfect. Have you increased your meds again? Reckon all of us try reducing them and then usually realise that actually, they're way more effective than we realise becuase the nausea is so much worse without!

[mrsb87]

Yes I think I need to come to terms with the fact I just have to carry on taking them for the duration now. Will up them again tonight as this is ruddy awful.
really should get out of bed.

Yes I love my pooches! People do wonder how we'll cope with 3 and a baby but I think we'll be ok!

[LucindaE]

Oh dear, things seem to be pretty stressful for a lot of people. Meerka it's awful, do feel for you, if it's any comfort, I was pressed to have an induction and that led to baby's head not turning/forceps delivery/ hammoerage (too lazy to look up spelling)/anemia/ unusual infection in stiches and brief return of Hyperemesis, so my view of inductions is biased...I hope baby comes soon and you have a lovely natural birth, goodness knows you deserve it.
Lottie Really sorry about all this extra stress, I agree with others that this might be an occasion when a cab can't be avoided. As others say, it's to confirm things are OK but it is so awful not knowing, even when the chances are greatly on your side.
Boo Goodness about the food aggressive dog, it's amazing how stress seems to add to stress with this.
Looks like I'll probably have to start a new thread tomorrow.
Hugs to all.
xx

[kalidasa]

lottie are you in London? You will be aware if you are, but just in case not, last time there was a tube strike it was v. v. difficult to get a cab and you had to assume you would have to wait till the third or fourth bus to get on it, especially if you are trying to travel first thing. I got the bus at 6.30 in the morning (in zone 2) in order to try to be sure I was in work to teach at 9 and already at that time there was a huge queue at the bus stop and I was the very last person allowed on the bus, it was absolute sardines, and no hope of a seat all the way in. This is a nightmare if you are feeling ill and fragile already so if there is any way you can BOOK a cab do so today!

[Lottiedoubtie]

Thanks kalidasa I know you're right.

We're going to drive, we've found a nearby carpark to book into and think it's probably the safest option on tube strike day. We'll leave hours early as well. It's not actually THAT many miles away so even if we have to do it all in first/second gear we'll get there!

Even if we booked a cab in, getting back could be awful as we don't know how long we'll be and if upset...etc..etc..

[LucindaE]

Lottie Will be thinking of you.
Kalidasa That sounded a commute from hell. With the remains of what was once a good memory, am I right in thinking you live near Russel Square?
I have cleverly managed to miss livingzuid getting a job in Scotland - that's wonderful - what's the title - and Booboo having to have cat put down and mrsb87 did you say you had tried to tough it out without meds - I know Petitelapin was doing that for a couple of days to give her bowels a chance to work?
Meerka It's only fair this baby turns out to be an angel.
xx

[Oklahoma]

Oh Lottie I have everything crossed for you that things are ok! The not knowing must be torture.

Sounds like we're all having miserable weeks. Hopefully things will start looking up soon.

Meerka hopefully the docs will see sense soon and actually do something to help you.

[Meerka]

I am praying now they will not let it go on, I admit okla. angel or devil (hopefully angel!!) its time for it to come out.

lottie, thinking of you

[MrsHende]

Ladies, just wanted to pop on and say hello again. Been absent for a wee while - real life can get in the way of MN sometimes!

Been up and down since last time I was on - as are many of you I can see. Thinking of you lottie and meerka.

I think between the buccal stematil and being 17 weeks now I've turned a corner. Down to being sick just once every couple of days. Still exhausted and have a fairly small repertoire of food (I ate chicken salad for lunch and dinner for about 10 days in a row), but improving steadily.

Hope everyone has as good a weekend as can be expected!