Morning all.
Sorry to hear you've had to join us vixx, you've had some great advice. If you can get into a local out of hours GP or walk in this morning that would hopefully result in prescription of some much needed anti sickness meds. If they won't prescribe or you're feeling worse then a&e. As others have said, don't be afraid to get signed off work. I was lucky in that I managed with 7 weeks off and 4 weeks phased return. Many are signed off for much longer as sleep and rest really does help and is often the only thing you will be able to manage. Drink whatever you fancy (flavoured milk is often good or for some it was tinned fruit juice), as rae suggested ice lollies are good to nibble to get a tiny bit of fluid and sugar down. If you do want to try and eat, again - whatever you fancy. Don't feel bad if you're unable to. These HG babies tend to do pretty well and considering I lost 1.5 stone in a few weeks early on, babyE was measuring bigger than dates at my 20 week scan. As lucinda often says, this will pass. I often got through some dark days knowing there was an end point and that it is all worth it. Also, don't be alarmed if you feel the need to punch anyone that suggests ginger biscuits, it is a natural reaction for most of us.
Sorry been a bit awol, had a busy few days with work and then DS duties. Felt rotten yesterday morning but still managed to go to a birthday party with DS. Was asleep early in the evening and despite having really bad heartburn all night I'm not actually feeling too bad this am. Had to work from home on Thursday due to swollen feet, ankles, and calf. Spoke to assessment unit as it was much worse in one leg. I officially got told I had to rest with my feet up for the rest of the day - hard to do with a toddler tho. Also had to take my wedding & engagement rings off as fingers getting fat now too. Hips haven't been too bad but still niggling. Better since the introduction of more pillows into the bed. Will keep an eye on it and mention to midwife at next appointment.
Tried to catch up a bit but may have missed a some so apologies. Well done ickle on your busy social schedule. You're managing really well considering you're still sick quite a lot. Also, totally get the irrational emotions for things such as beautiful breakfast bars. rae well done to you too on a few successful outings, especially your bike ride. Not a chance I could muster energy to do that so its a fantastic achievement.
special and mrsmonkey not long to go now - you're in the final stretch. Hopefully the sickness won't make a drastic reappearance and you're able to manage these next few weeks. October still feels like a lifetime away for me.
lucy I did have a period of time where lots of my hair fell out but that was likely due to the fact I didn't brush my hair for weeks. I could just about muster energy to shower every 4 days but my hair would get tied straight up. When I eventually did start to brush my hair again loads came out.
Hope everyone has a good day. Sorry for anyone missed. Hi to lucinda too.