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

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.

reebok very pleased to hear it went well

Fantastic news Reebok

Fresh keeping everything crossed

Thanks thisisnow, meerka and Barmee. Been sick 3 times already since getting home. Going out to hospital really taken it out of me and have my damn boss calling me and leaving me voicemails. No energy to deal with her!

Fresh, thinking of you. Hope it goes well x

That's excellent Reebok (not the continuing to be sick part!)

Fresh hoping all is going well

Penguin hurrah! Was the relief from sickness instant after labour?!

Morning all. MN seemed to be down for ages last night so couldn't check in. Reebok so glad all is well and that you're going to be having the extra reassurance scans.
Big congratulations to Penguin on making it to the Pink Castle!
Really hoping all is OK with Fresh, been thinking of her.
I had a long chat to DP last night who was being very kind. After spending a week or more just lying here staring out of the window I realise I've begun to feel really depressed. He's encouraged me to bring the Ipad to bed and watch Netflix on it. Am going to try that today. Might help to pass the time.

Well unfortunately the scan showed that there is now fluid in the lungs and other parts of the baby aren't developing properly, the specialist thinks it will naturally die but doesn't know when, I'm 15 weeks at the moment, got another scan next week to check the progression of what is happening. I can't even begin to describe to you how I'm feeling. Hoping that things will naturally end soon so that I don't have to make that decision and so that this nightmare will soon be over.
I want to thank you all for supporting me. I want to wish you all the very best with everything
Who knows, maybe I will be back here one day if this whole experience doesn't wreck me. My dh is already saying he can't watch me go through all this again
One step at a time
What really hurts is my dd excited about being a big sister. I am going to waitwait til things are over to tell her, breaks my heart
Sorry to be such a downer, just wanted to let you know xx

Oh Fresh, I'm so sorry. That is heartbreaking for you and your family. Sending you hugs and strength for what lies ahead. x

Fresh I am so so sorry. I hope this passes as speedily & painlessly as possible for you. Sending virtual hugs your way.

Fresh I'm so sorry to hear the sad news. Thinking of you.

So sorry to hear this Fresh, thinking of you x

fresh I'm so, so sorry to hear that. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.

Tried to get a nursing bra from a local shop recommended to me yesterday...Once I'd got over the shock of how expensive the bras were (£72!!) I was then confronted with them trying to sell me a bra 2 back sizes bigger than my pre pregnancy size and 4 cup sizes smaller. Now I wasnt expecting to be the same size, but I know for a fact my boobs are bigger, mot smaller than they were! So now on train heading into the city to go to bravissimo, tried and tested! Hoping the walking around will make baby uncomfy and encourage it yo evacuate!!

Hope people are coping today

Oh Fresh I'm so desperately sorry for you. And your DH and DD too. Hugs to you all.

Mop, glad dp is being understanding.

Eali, ouch £72! That's crazy! Fx bubba will be out soon.

Went gp this morning for my repeat prescription and doctors note. Been signed off for another month so my boss says I have to have a meeting with occupational health soon. I started crying at the gp and he was wonderful. Really understanding and seemed like he actually cared about what I felt. Was nice to just cry a bit. Yesterday was a rough sick day. Praying for a better one today. I'm not sleeping well at all. The pain in my legs is constant. It's the sort of pain you have when you get bigger. Or I wake up thirsty and nauseous.

Just back on, you wouldn't believe how that tiresome cunjunctiviitis left so much blood that I had to wait for it to go to see screens properly. But conjunctivitis is laughable to what's been going on here. I was trying to get back on last night, but MumsNet was down; I don't know if that was to do with the weirdos who seem to have been trying to sabotage it . As ever, Meerka has been doing a wonderful job. What would we do without her?
Freshbreadandfaith I am so very sorry. This is a hellish situation. In the ciurcumstances, it seems best all round for things to end naturally soon. How dreadful for you. I wish I could think of something really comforting to say. I do hope DH changes his mind, and is just saying that because he's traumatised. All I can do is offer gentle cyber pats.
MOP I am so sorry you have been in hospital twice in a couple of days. You must be suffering awfully, and I am hoping this is the worst bit. As others say, you have been wonderful in supporting people and deserve any amount of sympathy yourself. You will get through it and knowing you, come back on to encourage others some more...
Reebok I'm so glad it isn't another mc.
Penguin Congratulations . That's very happy news. I certainly haven't forgotten you, and I'm sure many remember you. Thanks so much for coming back on to share the happy news.
TwoDrifters Sorry you are still suffering; I am so glad coke is a lifeline; I found it so, too, and so agree with everyone who recommends it.
eallison It makes sense that sugary drinks can help best; not many people can stomach milk shakes, but I hear for quick hydration (if there is such a word) they are best of all, for chemical reasons I don't fully understand,possibly to do with protein? So sorry you are feeling so bad late on. You've been very brave and encouraging, too, to everyone.
After so long, the last bit can seem endless to those who have the bad luck to suffer throughout. Oh dear about an OH who still gets heated despite the massive change in shape in the third tri.
Barmee I so agree about MOP's great support. How are you today?
spandau I am annoyed with that pharmacist. I hope you are taking the Ondansetron; I so agree with Meereka and others, the doctor absolutely would not recommend anything remotely risky in pregnancy.
Has s/he never heard of Hyperemesis? This does happen a fair bit on these threads; I appreciate they think they are only playing safe, but they cause unnecessary worry when the women are ill enough and desperate for relief.
Shoop and others, so funny and sweet about reactions to puke bowls and sick Mummies.
thisisnow I hope the poisonous feeling is not quite to bad today?
Chopsface That is a wonderful picture. I am so sorry I have been off and couldn't thank you for coming back on to show it. I assume it wasn't synchronicity, but you had told about the motto?
Apologies to anyone rudely ignored. Watch me cross post with someone, this is such a long post.
Back soon.

Freshbread so sorry to hear your news, can't imagine how numb you must be feeling. I hope you can get through this awful time

Eallison how many weeks are you now? It sounds like such hard work in the later stages, I have to say I'm not looking forward to it in the slightest.

Reebok glad you have been signed off, having a cry is definitely helpful.

Lucinda ouch! The conjunctivitis sounds so painful, is that a common pregnancy/hyperemesis thing?

Spandau hope you're okay and that you have got something/anything to take from the doctor? The pharmacist didn't sound helpful, at all.

I've had a good couple of days not been sick since Sunday night and I'm reallllly hoping it continues, I'm coming up to 12 weeks now so maybe it's easing off?

Wave and hello to everyone I've missed!

Lucinda sorry the conjunctivitis was so painful. Glad you have recovered.

Thisisnow, wonderful to hear you have had a good few days. Fx this means better days ahead for you and sickness will subside very soon.

I'm having cravings today...for cheeseburgers. I decided to bite the bullet and try one. I'm usually so afraid to try what I crave as it comes up. Now I'm sat here waiting for it to come up. Can feel it sitting in my throat and wondering why on earth I gave in when I know my body can't handle it.

thisis I was due yesterday! It's tiring, but really nothing on when I was in the depths of the HG. I've put myself on a train home as I'm either having some fairly serious braxton hicks or am in very early labour. Either way, I'm tired, very painful lower back and unpleasant period type pains. When it's your first, how are you meant to know?! No waters, but apparently they often go in labour. No show, but apparently that means nothing either! I'm veru confused. And very uncomfortable!

Fingers crossed this is it for you now ealli!

I'm sat in A&E waiting to be seen as my ketones are at the top again. Ugh.

Oh dear Shoop, hope you get seen quickly and rehydrated.
thisis, glad to hear things are improving for you. Long may it continue.
Ealli, so hope this is it! You will know it is labour, don't worry! Maybe try timing the pains and gaps in between them?
Nice to have you back Lucinda, and glad to hear that the conjunctivitis has cleared up. Sounds unpleasant!
Reebok, it's so awful when the things you crave reappear. That painful legs problem sounds bad, especially if it's interfering with your sleep.
I've felt no better physically today, but have enjoyed the distraction of watching TV series on the Ipad.

All quiet again. Grr.

shoop I hope you've been seen quickly and are starting to feel better.

freshbread
Pls consider a surgical termination .
I can't imagine what you are going through but the thought of having to give birth is very unpleasant .
I do not have any experience to fall back on and I am sorry dreadfully sorry to hear your news ... god bless you and your family... xxx

Thank you everyone, for kind wishes. Sorry everyone's suffering continues. MotherofPearl when did you get out (that makes it sound like prison, lol)?
eallison This sounds exciting. I hope it is the real thing, and the Pink Castle is within pushing distance...
scoop Not a Hyperemesis thing (my jolly experiences with that were long ago). There does seem to be an outbreak of conjunctivitis, I'm sure I don't know why, and as women with Hyperemesis may be liable to infections because of the hammering the immune system gets, everyone do take care not to rub eyes (well, anyway, you won't get it from me via the internet).

Lucinda, just spent one night in hospital (Friday). Was liberated on Saturday. Still bed-bound, but at least at home. Starting to worry that all this lying about is going to give me muscle weakness.
TMI alert: should I be worried that I've not 'opened my bowel', as they like to say in hospital, for 10 whole days! Not sure I'd describe it as constipation as I have no urge to go. My ketones aren't in the danger zone but my weight continues to drop. I've lost about 3.5kg in 2 weeks (starting weight of 56kg). I just don't think enough food is getting through. I find it so hard to eat, and the little I do eat always reappears, although sometimes after 3-4 hours. Argh, so frustrating.

Shoop, hopefully you will feel better after some fluids and Meds. Lots of love.

Eali, hate to freak you out but dd was 10 days late. She was due on the same day Prince George was born but decided to wait! Anyway I had contractions on and off for days before anything happened but the day I went into labour I just knew. The pain was unbearable. Plus I kept having to go to the loo for a clear out! Haha! That's usually a sign. When you do feel pain, time them. Best way to know.

Mop, I know what you mean about muscle weakness. I can feel my bones letting go so I try to make an effort to go from my bed to at least the sofa daily. I have no energy for outside. It makes me sicker as it takes it out of me. Re constipation, with dd I barely ate yet was constipated as hell! I once didn't go for 15 days! Back then sipping apple juice helped. Now I can't stomach apple juice and am constipated again so I think I'm going to have to suck it up and use the suppositories. Eek! The ondansetron is probably blocking you up like it is me.

Talking to the gp today really helped. I was heading out the door as appointment finished and he took one look at my tearful face and said you're not ok...come and sit down. I told him I felt like I wanted to die to make the pain stop. He didn't make me feel crazy at all. Said he would do anything in his power to help me through this...and even said if I ever needed extra support or just a chat to tell reception and he would see me without an appointment. This is the good doc I can never seem to get an appointment with. It's amazing to finally come across a health professional who understood hg and how debilitating it is.