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 great: 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.

www.bite.co.nz/recipe/6897/Anzac-biscuits/

cantdothisagain I was told I had a sub-chorionic haematoma at 12 week, it finally bled itself out at around 16 weeks. 17 weeks now and just experiencing a small amount of blood upon wiping, but nothing that doctors or registrars are worried about. I feel for you because it's absolutely terrifying when the bleeding happens. Docs told me that there was no risk to baby as the bleed was outside the pregnancy, I hope that's of some reassurance.

Thanks nonstopdisco that's reassuring to hear. I've been a nervous wreck, I've always thought blood=miscarriage so it's been scary.
The fact we had secondary infertility and it took multiple failed ivfs and a big operation to get to this point had made me anxious anyway. I'd taken it for granted with my other pregnancies so struggling to fall pregnant was an ordeal and I thought it'd never happen again for us. Then of course the HG and worries over taking medication .... I'm only 8 weeks and a lot has happened already I just want to hibernate till December !!!

Sorry to hear about your bleeding Cant. Hopefully what Disco has said will have put your mind at ease. Not as severe as what you two are going through, but week 9/10 when I was in New York I had two bleeds, one quite big one, soaked through a few pads and was told I was having a miscarriage. I wasnt (they never found a cause) and as you know I am now 35 weeks. I know it's so scary but bleeding doesnt always mean miscarriage. Hugs.

Thanks for the advice Mellee, went to bed much earlier last night and had a relatively stress free day and wasnt sick at all yesterday. First time in a while. Nausea wasnt great, but thats pretty normal.

Hope everyone has a good day.

Hello everyone,

I can't believe how quickly the last thread filled up!
Holly almost at the top now, bet you never believed that would happen!

Anyone who has newly joined and trapped in that first trimester misery I really feel for you. Take every bit of help offered to you and if it's not offered then ask.

The last two weeks I've had some massive improvements. Down to being sick once every few days and being able to do normal human things again. I am now constantly eating, expect to balloon very soon. Still on regular medication which I haven't managed to cut down yet.

As for home remedies, a bizarre one that's worked for me a couple of times is swimming in freezing cold water (North Sea). After, the nausea lifts for a good few hours and my mood is far better. Midwife was not too impressed when I told her but said as long as I didn't go in to shock there wasn't a risk to the baby.

putputput That's fascinating; where do you live? I have heard from others that the sea air can help amazingly, too.
Waves to Oklahoma and everyone. I am so glad that you have all found the new thread.
You energetic lot, readying things! Those bleeds sound awful. I am so glad that they haven't indicated miscarriage.

Ladies, this might be disgusting but salt water... A tiny bit and hold in your mouth while taking deep breaths through your nose. Spit when done.

Salt smell!

If only I could leave the house!

My totally made up rationale is that afterwards your body is so focused on warming you back up that it overrides the nausea signals. Interesting that others found salt water/air helpful. There is definitely no guaranteed quick fix, we cling on to what we can!!

Thingymy- totally get that - I spent a huge amount of my first trimester trapped in the house, and if someone had suggested swimming to me then I would have wanted to slap them! It does get easier.

I wish everyone on here was given a paid stay of many months, by the sea, so all you would need to do would be to open the window/stagger out into the garden. Thingymaboob It is awful, being cooped up. Things will almost certainly get better,take heart...

Oh god, I'm feeling very sorry for myself. After a shocking start with my GP, I'm really worried they won't sign me off this week as I'm past my 7 days self certify and will need a note.
Recap: I rung GP a few weeks ago to be called by duty GP, they never ring back. I went away for weekend and couldn't keep anything down. I was at a wedding and another bridesmaid is a GP and gave me ondansetron. I started on that but was referred back to my GP after midwife booking. My GP went mental about the ondansetron and said it was highly irregular for a friend to prescribe me medication. I told them that they were being really unhelpful and I had no choice as I had tried to ring them and was away from home. I had a confrontation with two GPS about it. Since, I've been freaked about ondansetron and have been trying cyclizine, which is useless.

Thingymaboob Much sympathy. I find it hard to believe you won't get a sick note as you can hardly leave your bed. Try ringing 024 7368 2020 Pregnancy Sickness Support about your GP's refusal to give you Ondansetron. They will have to phone back, but will give you good advice.

Thingymaboob Sorry, my dyslexia chiming in - that's 024 7638 2020.

Had a crying fit last night. Just wanted the whole pregnancy to be over. Today has been better but DH didn't like seeing me so upset. He's been a star today with making sure I fee good. We were meant to go to St Ives today but instead we stayed home and sorted things out in the house and got rid of quite a bit of rubbish we no longer need.

Sea air does seem to help. I live in Cornwall so we have an unlimited number of beaches we can visit. It's so good. Helps with other things as well, not just HG

Oh dead I'm sorry you feel so miserable. HG is not the pregnancy anybody wants but the baby is worth it in the end just sucks we have to struggle. Well done you getting a clear out that is always good for the soul, I love a good declutter.

Very jealous of your sea air, I'd love to be near the ocean. Oh and putputs North Sea dip sounds lovely.

Hope everyone else is well. I read something in another thread the other day and think one of our lovely ladies has had a miscarriage. I dunno how to private message you mother hen also don't know the etiquette either for that stuff sorry if even mentioning it is interfering.

Thanks mustang Yeah the clearout was nice. Still got lots more to do but t least it will keep me occupied for a few weeks.
Cried again while in the shower tonight. DH asked about last night and if I was feeling better so we talked some more and I got emotional again but I think it's coz I was able to vocalist better how I was feeling and he was actually properly awake to hear as well.

Sea air is so good.

Hope she's alright. Miscarriages are hard. We had several in our family (aunt couldn't have kids in the end so they adopted. Was upsetting to see her struggling with it all and step mum has had 3 herself.) Would never wish it on anyone.

MustangOh dear, you just click the 'message poster' on the opposite side to the person's name by a post. It is so awful when people on here have a miscarriage. It does seem to be rarer than for the general population,that's just my anecdotal experience - but some, like me, have a hormonal imbalance that is obviously a factor.
DeadDoorPost Your poor aunt! I know that recurrent miscarriage does happen - and it must be devastating. Of course, when one has one, one tends to dread that one will be one of those who suffer from that but it's rare (though that is no comfort for those who have it).
For most people, I believe that 60 per cent of embryos are lost in the first few days, and that even after three later consecutive miscarriages, the chances are still 85 per cent in your favour, which is comforting.
I am glad you could talk properly to OH. Men can be hard to talk to. Things have to be spelled out. . They don't necessarily guess what you want, as a woman would tend to.

How's everyone feeling after this very hot day?
I left house for first time in 5 days. We walked around the park, but came home after 20 mins as couldn't cope!
Food I've eaten today: 2 x packet of hula hoops, slice of sour dough bread, plain tortilla wrap no filling, 5 new potatoes. Only vomited once which is amazing.

Well done for getting out Thingy! I am really struggling in the heat. Went food shopping with DH and I felt so sick and hot. Barely made it home before I threw up all my breakfast . The nausea has been so rank today.

Sat on my birthing ball, desperately hoping to bring on Labour. I want to be able to enjoy the summer...

Much sympathy for all struggling with this heat.
Ooh, I am envious of DeadDoorPost living in Cornwall. I used to live in North Devon: lovely beaches.

Eaten 2 lots of salad but didn't go outside in the lovely weather. Nausea has been constant though

ITS TOO HOT. 😵😣

Hi, I'm new to mumsnet and like all of you guys am suffering badly with all day nausea and sickness. I've barely been out the house (or off the bed/sofa) for the last 2 weeks. I'm fed up, bored and struggling to get enough food or liquids. Everything just makes me feel nauseous - even baths and showers!! I've been prescribed phenergan but I'm not sure if/when I should speak to somebody about it again? I'm scared that I'm becoming dehydrated.
I know that you all know how this feels and that's some relief on its own. Just want my life back!

@Hollyhop17 food shopping! I can't imagine setting foot in a supermarket.
@DeadDoorpost ah, salad sounds so yummy and nutritional. I wish I could eat salad but food aversions are very strong and can only cope with plain carbs

Off work again today. I'm going to try to get signed off for a week today. Hope GP is not going to be difficult