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#!scenario

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.

IAmSerious 'Ate backwards' indeed works as a summing up of Hyperemesis!
User1477 It is nice to hear from you,and good of you to come on to encourage others. So glad things are so much better for you.
Waves to all...

Hello all,
Spent too long at work today, everything aches. Threw up in the loos at lunch time... but since I've now fessed up to my colleagues apart from one being sent to check on me, they ignored it!
Only doing three hours tomorrow, looking forward to my bed tonight!

Hi everyone,

It hadn't been smooth sailing since the good day I posted... was that Tuesday? I have felt sick and been sick, and not had as much to drink as I'd like. But I'm getting through the day.

For the first time yesterday I was sick in front of my ds who is 3. He looked horrified and asked me was coming out of my mouth. I told him I was sick and he knows what that is but he wasn't happy about it. I feel really bad.

Thanks for the encouragement, User, and as always Lucinda.

to everyone feeling sick today.

fourcorneredcircle As ever, Mother Hen flaps her wings and says, 'Don't overdo it'. They sound as if they're doing as well as they can to be supportive at work, anyway, that's a good thing. I hope the aches and pains go. Is there a virus going about, would you say, or is this one of the infinite variety of the miseries of Hyperemesis (which custom does not stale?) So many people apart from Hyperemesis sufferers seem to be complaining of aches all over that I begin to wonder.
SociallyAcceptableCookie Sorry that things have gone downhill since that good day. But at least, good days almost always mean a sign of more to come, so don 't despair.
I'm sure everyone knows the current crises in the NHS as its been all over the news, and how people are having to be treated in some places in corridors, but I did want to urge everyone here not to feel that they 'dont' want to make a fuss' if those old ketones get high - at that point you are very ill and need treatment as much as anybody.

Hello everyone from my bed
I managed to wangle an annual leave day today and dd has gone to the childminder- phew! Rest is on the menu today.
Hello shirley loving your orange bucket, im here with mine, pink with yellow flowers
Shocked at v bad behaviour of commuters sitting in a seat and not budging, under a sticker where there is a picture of a pregnant woman for Gods sake! They should be ashamed. As Mellee said though your commute sounds brutal even if you get a seat. Is there any option for you to work from home sometimes given your hg diagnosis?
Mellee well done for getting through the combo of childcare and hg. I feel sad sometimes about not being able to fully give my dd lots of interaction. Dh is taking over more in the mornings but I miss her!! And when her little head pops up at the side of my bed I wish I could do more with her. Ah well. I guess my body is hard at work growing her a little brother or sister.
Pastiemaid thanks for the tips to keep us going. Look after yourself hon. People without hg don't understand! Hope you have a less nauseous day today. What colour's your bucket?
I presume you all do this but one thing I find really helpful is the mumsnet week by week development emails. Not only shows me time is passing but also what my body is doing besides making me suffer- week 10 email yesterday told me the baby is developing 250,000 brain cells per minute which made me feel more chuffed!
Waves to all and hope today is more settled for you all. Xx

Hi all, sorry I've been quiet for a while. Sounds like most people are having a very mixed bag at the moment

I've been signed off again (32+6) sigh... Anyone else struggling nearish to the end? I'm due 3rd March. I'm actually not vomiting anymore, but I can't sit upright?! If I do, the nausea is so extreme I can't describe, plus I get what feels like stomach swelling and pain?! And as pressure on the bump has the same effect I can no longer balance laptop on my belly whilst lying down. Ugh!

Really hope everyone's having a better day - and if you're stuck at home, that for once you're able to feel smug at being cosy inside whilst everyone else struggles on commutes etc. Small wins...!

Mama Sorry you are suffering again at such a late stage. Hopefully now at least you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Not long now until you get to meet that gorgeous baby. Take full advantage of the rest, you are the priority :)

Daffodil waving to you in bed! Your bucket sounds waaaay prettier than mine. I may have to embellish mine with some decoration.
Sadly no working from home allowed here, it doesn't really suit my job role and anything i work on is sensitive patient data so not allowed to do it off site.
The commute has been particularly dreadful this week. I actually got physically shoved out of the way on my way to a seat last night. Audible gasps from other commuters but the bloke got ahead of me to claim his seat and wasn't budging!
I know what you mean about the pregnancy updates. They help me too, it is amazing what our bodies are doing really.

Lucinda I agree wholeheartedly about using the NHS when you need to. I work on a very large London hospital, and yes we are busy, but no more than normal for the time of year etc really. We frequently go on black alert (not nearly as dramatic as it sounds), it's just suddenly the papers are interested in that. We would always much rather poorly people come than get worse at home.

Socially sorry to hear you are struggling too. It's hard being ill in front of your children.

Four Glad you came clean at work. I think it's helpful if people know (even if they can't understand!)

Mellee don't be too hard on yourself. I'm the early weeks just doing enough to keep DD alive was a real win!

Waving to everyone else, and smiling because it's nearly the weekend and I can have a lie in 😃 xxx

LucindaE Thanks for the recommendation, ive heard about lack B6 being a thing but I already take pregnancy multivitamins so assumed I was getting enough, not sure though?

I've not been put on phenergan alongside the ondansetron and it's really helping, I've had 2 good days in a row and although I felt sick this morning, I was able to sleep it off... I'm so relieved this seems to be working as Monday-Wednesday was really awful! Really hoping they continue to do their job as I'm hoping to go back to work next Thursday.
Sorry to hear of all that are feeling rough, fingers crossed it passes soon!

Anna - unfortunately a key symptom of HG is that it passes slowly. Even if you're having a good day, rest up, as the slightest amount of exertion can send you back to your sick bed.

Shirley - Thanks for the support. DD has been playing up the last few days and I think it because she now loves TV and I'm too horizontal to care much.

Daffodil - I feel you. DH does the morning and evening routine. It's such a delight to see her little head running around, but it kills me inside that I've made the choice to miss out on participating in her life for a few months in the hope that she will get joy from her sibling. Probably especially hard as my brother and I can barely be in the same room as adults without WW3 erupting.

Mama - HG can make a reappearance in the 3rd trimester, as the bump makes the stomach shrink to nothing. The treatment is the same as in the 1st trimester but with the pink castle much closer in sight.

My bucket is purple, and I used it for the first time last night. Cleaning teeth in bathroom and threw up in sink and finished up in bucket. Had a rough night sleeping on an empty stomach. Tossed and turned and woke up a billion times.

Hope everyone has a puke free weekend! 💐

Sorry many of us feeling ill. Ditto. Seem to be sick every late evening /early am :(

But hey bubs is kicking and means I'm preg so here's to being an exorcist 😇

Shirley I can't believe someone shoved you out of the way?!? Did anyone challenge them?!?

Meller sorry you had such a rough night teeth cleaning is a killer trigger isn't it!!

IAmSerious My goodness, I missed that about your commute and those oblivious or wholly insensitive people not getting up, particularly when those seats were earmarked for pregnant women. How outrageously selfish! And you had to stand for such a long time, too. I am really . I used to stand on a bus to my midwife appointments late on, as all the seats had been taken by retired people who seemed to go out at that time of day, and they used to scowl at my belly the whole way and mutter to each other. At least they had the excuse of age, though some of them looked quite spy, and that was only a ten minute ride.
Melleebaca How are things today?
Pip Glad you've got a midwife appointment next week.
Amy I believe doctors prescribe higher doses for anti nausea - but it's worth asking the doctor and adding in the pregnancy vitamins. Congratulations on being able to take them. Iron tablets made me vomit both before and after the birth.
MamaErmintrude Oh dear, how awful for you suffering so late. Some do find that the sickness comes back (like an unwelcome and frequent visitor) in the third tri. I've added you to the list. At least you're near the top, sharing a spot with lovely LightTripper whom I hope is doing fine.
Apologies if I've rudely ignored anyone.
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Mama Ermintrude 3 March
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Castlefeck 19 April
moonoverthewater 10 May
user1477 14 May
IAmSeriousAndDontCallMeShirley 20 May
Robber Bride 29 May
LHReturns 1 June
PeaceLove 3 June
Boobs 6 June
South London 6 June
fourcorneredcircle 7 June
Pastiemaid 12 June
squeezypeasy 13 June
Babyand 23 June
Captain Warbeck 24 June
SociallyAcceptableCookie 5 August
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HaichM Early August
Pip1982 20 August.
Melleebacca 22 August

IAmSerious Mistype, I meant 'spry' not 'spy'! WHAT? I missed that bit about someone shoving you! Mother Hen is seriously angry.

Also missed shoving shitkey but did anyone else give up their seat?

Obv Shirley. Not shitkey 😱🙄

Nope- no one stood up. They all glared a lot at the man, I think they all get he should. But no one directly challenged. London has been a bit weird this past week, much less friendly than even its usual less than fluffy way...

Thankfully I won't have to contend with the journey until Monday now. Xxx

just reading through everyone's comments IAmSerious what an absolute d**k!! sorry you had your go through that, the tube really is a different world sometimes. I find some lines OK but others are full of the kind of person you described I hope you all have as much of a lovely day as possible x

just reading through everyone's comments IAmSerious what an absolute d**k!! sorry you had your go through that, the tube really is a different world sometimes. I find some lines OK but others are full of the kind of person you described I hope you all have as much of a lovely day as possible x

So... if we check our own urine ketones, at what point should we worry?

COokie. 3 you should go in as need fluids and dehydrated

I got to 2.5 many times but then managed to lower it so never got admitted

Ok. I was ++ this morning but able to eat and drink so I'm just doing that and resting. Do most people here test every day? Or just when you know you've been taking in less than usual?

cookie sorry things are bad again. It's such a bloody roller coaster isn't it?!

Lucinda Friday was much better - I think I am aching for lots of reasons. Probably mainly pregnancy, moving around a bit more than I have for a while and an old and knackered bed. New bed arrives Monday... I'm so excited for my memory foam topper and deep pocket springs!!!

daffodil I have the pregnancy+ app and I look forward to the weekly "what's happening to baby" updates. It does make it easier to have something to concentrate on!

mama poor you, are you back on the drugs? Or did you never stop? The pink castle is just around the corner, when is it that sick leave automatically becomes maternity leave? You're close aren't you? How do you feel about that?

Shirley that shoving man (in particular) was a massive arsehole, although it sounds like you've been meeting more than your fair share of "just" arseholes too. People can be shit. I'm glad I don't have to contend with crowded public transport. It sounds like it's making an unpleasant experience even worse.

My day yesterday was much easier, I'm resting up today. Currently watching man verses food. I have developing theory that he takes anti ometics to cope and probably rantidine... also, has been getting larger... secretly pregnant?!

Sorry to hear about all the sufferings still happening and the ups and downs. I feel bad about wanting to moan when I'm not going through the same sort of stuff. I am technically managing with the tinned fruit, ice lollies and occasional drinks of water or something else but I'm not doing much still. Either walking and moving around makes my nausea worse or I get really dizzy and lightheaded. The coughing isn't helping either. I've found a few things I like the taste of when I eat them but then the aftertaste is horrible. I'm struggling to sleep much too. Was sick this morning for the first time in a while and not sure lunch is going to stay down but who knows.

I have some good news though: had my booking appointment with the midwife and she was very reassuring which made me feel better. DS seems to be behaving well and is his usual happy, chatty self which eases my guilt that I'm not spending much time with him. Still runs over and gives me cuddles which I love. DH is looking into booking a short break during the half term since we didn't really have a Christmas and could do with a break. I'm just worried about what will happen when I try to go back to work or away and I haven't found something I can drink a lot off...

Anyway, I hope everyone is having a good weekend

Hi everyone, feeling at my absolute lowest so thought I would chat to you lovely people. Reading through, so many people are suffering far worse than me so I feel a little guilty complaining, but it has got so bad. I was only diagnosed with hg on Thursday at 13+1. I have felt pretty awful since week 6 and initially lost a bit of weight. I dont actually vomit that much, when I do it is up to 10 times in a row and is usually just bile, but the nausea is so extreme. I am on my third anti sickness meds but get next to no relief. I feel sick from when I wake up to when I go back to sleep. It is really depressing and I find myself guiltily wishing I wasnt pregnant. I feel knackered all the time, even though I am signed off work. I have no idea how some of you are struggling in. I guess I am just here to moan and find out when, if at all, it started to ease off for people? I am sorry to read so many of you are suffering and I hope you start to get some relief soon x

Hi Holly - welcome to the club no one wants to be in. 😉. With DD, my HG started easing up at 16ish weeks, last vomit was at 24w and I came off ondansetron at 34w. Was nauseous on and off till the end, but managed to function pretty well from 28w.
Currently up the duff with number 2 and hoping to be a functioning human from 20w.

Sorry to all those suffering. I'm too exhausted to type much today. Can barely speak. Camping on the spare bed all day while hubby has fun with DD