Morning sickness- help!! Lonely :-(

[bignose78]

Hi. I'm new to this forum. I'm also a new mummy to be. 6.5 weeks pregnant after a year of trying. I know I should be super excited. Deep down I am. But this morning aka all day nausea is taking away all the joy. We also haven't told our family or friends as we want to get past 12 weeks before announcing. I feel so lonely and trapped. I can't seem to do anything. 24/7 nausea is draining me and really making me feel down. I feel very lonely. DH is being as supportive as he can but I don't think he fully understands the struggle.

Any tips or advice would be most appreciated.
I've tried all the usual stuff. I guess now the loneliness is getting to me.

Thank you

I've had the horror of hyperemesis three times and I would not underestimate the powerful impact it can have on your emotional and mental state. Being suddenly cut off from your usual routines, friends, daily pleasures, outdoor activities and occupations messes with your mind whilst you battle the horrendous physical sensations. For me, my courage and strength/hope was really worn down day by day during the early months by the constant fog of misery. I tried all advice, literally anything suggested, but nothing worked for me physically except time. Mentally, I promised myself a special something each time, and that helped me a little. Each time I was sinking I visualised a short weekend or holiday away and imagined every single delightful bit of food I was going to scoff when I was better.
I took those holidays once my kids were born by the way!

Just an update. I want to doctor as it was getting too much. He prescribed cyclozine. I had my first nausea free nights sleep last night!! I forgotten what that felt like that. I also has an early scan yesterday at 7 weeks and saw a heartbeat. That's also reduced anxiety. I know meds are not everyone's choice- but my quality of life was suffering and that was going to affect the munchkin.

I'm going to take the cyclozine 1-2 times a day.