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.

Mustang hope the test goes well! Happy birthday to Natsku and happy anniversary Shehz, hope you have lovely days.

So sorry to hear you're in hospital Oklahoma, at 32 weeks that well and truly sucks - I hope you are starting to feel a little better now.

Feeling a bit lost this morning, scan showed baby to be small, Dr said it was ok but then said I need to come back for another scan in 2 weeks, so no idea what it means, but can't help but worry. At the moment feel like I'm at hospital every other day for some appointment or another, whether it's for the GD, HG, or general pregnancy. It feels like my body's just gradually giving up a bit and just feel so worried about it all. Was hoping the scan today would put my fears about not gaining weight etc to rest, but it didn't work out that way. Sorry for the selfish rant, just one of those days.

Hi Williams sorry, cross post. Working with sickness is really hard, I did it last time round and struggled - it's definitely a good idea to get Dr to sign you off for a little bit of rest if at all possible.

Williams I'm only 6+5 and wasn't planning on telling my boss yet but I've been really suffering from sickness so have had to tell work. My boss was lovely and very understanding.

It's been agreed that I will work from home (thankfully I've got a job that can mostly be done from home) so hopefully I will stay well enough to sit at my desk and work at home. I'll have to go into the office for a few meetings though.

If it gets really really bad I'll have to get signed off.

Thanks for reply bunnyfluffy, I'm 10 plus 4 days and I'm literally laid up it's awful Im ment to be nights but I'm little scared of what people think me having time off work for sickness when other pregnant staff manage I do nights and day shifts in the nhs and I can't concentrate I'm that tiered too, I've already had 4 shifts off sick just don't want to get into trouble at work, that's amazing working from home but still don't over do it xx

Thanks for reply pipp, I'm just worrying since I have already had four shifts off work too, I don't want to get into trouble at work since I need the cash lol, I don't think people understand how bad it is, I recently had a m/c too at 12 weeks and I'm 10 plus 4 now and my anxiety is also playing a part I think, didn't you take any sick leave last pregnancy then? Maybe I'm just weak!

Mustang yeah the hungrier I am the worse I feel. It's as though it's the only way my body can remind me to eat sometimes.

williams if you need it off you need it off. The NHS should understand. HG isn't a usual thing and it's awfully debilitating. You really don't want to push yourself as it'll just make it worse. We're all suffering terribly. I found it bad enough just trying to finish my dissertation and that involved me sitting in bed!

I know what you mean, it's really hard. I didn't take any last time, but only because I was lucky, I worked from home part time and my sickness wasn't quite as bad that time round - you are definitely, definitely not being weak!!! My employer was very understanding and let me flex my hours (so if I had a bad morning I would start work late and just make up the hours another time) - I pretty much worked from my bed with sick bucket at my side, which obviously isn't possible in most jobs! In hindsight I absolutely should have taken time off sick rather than trying to muddle through though. I ended up doing a pretty bad job in those months anyway. Sorry to hear about your recent miscarriage too

Williams I understand - there are 3 other pregnant women in my team at work and they've not had any time off (as far as I'm aware) but I just have to tell myself everyone is different.

I'm too sick to go into work (which is a 1.5 hour commute by public transport each way!) and there's not much I can do about that!

That's an idea i might ask about flexi hours, thanks everyone for your advice I'll see how I go this week, glad there is other people in same boat lol can't wait to have our bundle of joy here now! happy pregnancy to everyone x

seize dillydolly* Oklahama so sorry you ladies are feeling so unwell and some of you even had to go in for fluids.
Hope everyone is doing a bit better today.
Can anyone relate to the UNRELENTING EXHAUSTION since getting pregnant? Even if my nausea &vomiting eases a bit , the complete utter exhaustion I feel is horrible. Feel so knackered despite not working or having any dc to look after. Makes me feel quite pathetic honestly

Hey there Williams
Just wanted to say sorry to hear about your miscarriage. Totally understand the anxiety but HG is very real and your condition can worsen if you overdo it or get too tired. Definitely try for the flexi hours. Hope you get adequate rest with that and happy pregnancy to you too!

pippajust read your post and felt my heart break a little bit for you hate seeing any of you ladies feeling so helpless and lost. Its almost like we are all bound by HG and can relate to each others pain on so many levels.
Please be positive and genuinely hoping for you that baby pippa is alright!!
Your body is probably just very tired from all the nausea,vomiting,fatigue.. but baby should be fine -fingers crossed-
Gentle hugs to you and all sufferers

pippa ok so with the scan it's just to check on his growth considering he's showing small. If the Dr said it's all good though it'll be to keep an eye on his growth but if they're not concerned then you shouldn't be either just yet. It's what happened when i was 25 weeks. They'd much prefer to keep a close eye than ignore it at this stage.

If BabyDead doesn't shift position in the next few weeks it looks like I could be having a csection. He was cephalic up until just before 31 Weeks and then he came back to transverse and seems to be staying put. Fingers crossed because I really didn't want a CS.
And I can't shake off the sickness I'm feeling. This is getting ridiculous now.

Urgh, girls I am in a rotten mood today :( I have spent all weekend either in the bathroom puking my guts up or in bed sleeping. I have had no sickness episodes today thankfully but still just awful nausea to try and deal with at work. I am so so exhausted. I'm now 24 weeks and although the actual sickness has subsided somewhat, I'm still feeling awful every single day. Every day is a struggle just to get out of bed. I was so elated when I found out I was pregnant and now I honestly just want him out, I can't deal with this for much longer, it is really really getting me down. I have an 8 year old son too and I just feel like I am barely looking after him, it's my husband that's doing everything as I just get so exhausted doing anything. I barely leave the house these days apart from the days that I need to try and get into work (I've been fortunate enough that I can work from home some days) everything is just rubbish. Really just don't know how much more I can take of all this.

Oh dear, suffering all round,and poor Oklahoma admitted so late on, and dillydollydarling admitted too, and having to suffer all those attempts to raise a vein.
Williams2 Welcome. Sorry you are suffering. It is certainly worth asking for something stronger than cyclzine to see if that helps. I have heard the NHS, which might be thought to be symapthetic, can be really unsymapathetic about sick leave but they can't ignore a sick note. You probably need time off besides additional meds. Do you find the juice of tinned fruit, flat full sugar coke, ice lollies, ice cubes, soda water, Lucoazade, Dr Pepper, sips of chocolate milk shake (maybe soya), Elderflower water, fizzy orange, orange squash or cocoanut milk any good for liquids, or cuppa soup, cheap ice cream, crisps or jelly any good for food (of a sort)?
DeadDoorPost I hope baby turns, but at least that way your pelvic floor doesn't get a hammering.
pippasnippa You've had good advice from others. It often seems their scans are wrong, so try not to worry too much.
Spearo21 It is very brave of you to have kept battling in. Can you get them to accept your being at home more? LO will get over the period of comparative neglect. While he may not forget it as quickly as a toddler, children are very resiliant with their flexible minds. It makes them tougher than we realise.
seizethecuttlefish It sounds as if you need that week. Do get the sick note renewed if you still feel ill.
Someone enquired about domperdione (I always think of that as the champagne drug: we wish) and stemitil injections. People have done well with those. I knew someone on domperidone suppositories (I think) which stopped the vomiting, but did give her an acid stomach so here I return to my usual ramblings about anti acids...
Mustang and DeadDoorPost That's awful, feeling threatened like that. I do think that one does just feel vulnerable when pregnant, particularly in a less than ideal envoronment.
Apologies to anyone rudely overlooked.

I hope Lemondrop has good news for us!

I had better post this; my pc is still acting oddly.

Oh dear, sounds like a lot of people having a rough time today. Particular sympathy to Dilly and Seize, hope you feel a bit better soon. I can totally relate to it taking hours to actually manage to get dressed!

Williams, I was signed off for 5 weeks (from about 6 weeks pregnant) as I couldn't get out of bed and then had to work at home (wit some ad hoc sick days) full time right up until mat leave as I couldn't face the commute. You're not weak, and they can't penalise you for pregnancy sickness so take the time off it you need it.

Oh Pippa, I'm sorry your scan didn't put your mind at rest. Sounds very stressful for you. Like juggling GD and HG wasn't hard enough. At least the hospital are on it and hopefully the next scan will show good growth.

Shehz, I can totally relate to the unrelenting exhaustion. Doing anything just wipes me out. Sometimes I can't even muster the energy to put the tv on!! Don't feel pathetic, your body is going through a really hard time.

Hoping Baby Door flips over soon! Have you seen the Spinning Babies website?

Sounds like your having a hard time Spearo. I'm always in awe of anyone who manages to juggle HG and an existing child. Mine settle down a bit around 24-28 weeks and has been intermittent since. Maybe you'll get some breathing space soon?

Sorry Mother Hen, no interesting news here - despite having curry last night (no rice though, I'm still boycotting it!). I did manage to get my sweep about an hour ago though, so we'll see (but not banking if it starting labour really).

L ucindaE I've tried all sorts I honestly feel like a hang over every day when you get that feeling where you can't decide what to eat and drink, I've been making watermelon ice lollies and eating watermelon the only thing I fancy with dry toast or crackers, anything like orange kinds sits there and comes back up, but to be honestly I barely fancy anything right now, I'm going to call doctor in morning see if I can have a sick note, thanks for you good fluid ideas I'll keep them in mind,

Lemon drop : that sounds like something I need some de stress and relax one big sleep with 5 weeks off lol wrecked don't cut it!
Good luck with your birth, don't they say what put the baby in there gets the baby out lol! All the best x

Quick one for those worried about sick leave - I’ve been off sick since week 5 (now 33 weeks) and was off for 8 months with my first pregnancy. If you are sick you are sick, your health and your baby’s health are more important than work. I tried going back a few times but kept putting myself back in bed/hospital for days so it just wasn’t worth it.

Dr gave me cyclizine. To go back on Friday. If it doesn't work, I've to be referred to the hospital. Keep all fingers and toes crossed. I have terrible acid reflux now, and I can't take gaviscon. Currently distracting myself by worrying that my haematoma (I need to learn to spell that) is causing a bleed. I swear this baby is out to get me. DH is away and my fab parents picked up DS from nursery and came to make dinner and put him to bed. First time in years they have stepped up but if there is ever a right time, this is it!

Sieze, make sure you discuss ondansetron if the cyclizine doesn't work. They might want to try on some other drugs first, but ultimately most of us end up on ondansetron.

Re: heartburn, ask the GP for Omaprazole. It's been a game changer for me. Heartburn/reflux is awful and certainly contributed to my sickness/nausea.

Morning all! On maternity leave proper now, and feeling really isolated and lonely during the days- I can’t move much because of spd (autocorrect wants me to say “sod”, it certainly bloody is!) and the sickness is back with a vengeance! It making me feel very down. I have ages until I’m due to give birth!
Sorry to hear others aren’t having a great time of it either, this sucks!

Nonstop sounds like you're having a right time of it. SPD was about the only thing I didn't have and I'm grateful. I felt really isolated after DS came along. Hopefully you're spd goes quickly and you can get out a bit more.

Seize hugs on your parents help. I hope the cyclizine helps.

Non stop I can completely sympathise my last pregnancy I was absolutely crippled by spd. Have they referred you to a Physio yet?

Hey Disco, great to hear from you. Sorry that you're having such a rubbish time. SPD on top of sickness is that last thing you need. You probably don't feel up to it, but could you invite a friend to visit to cheer you up and stop you going stir crazy? I also amused myself with audio books, Netflix and researching baby things/stuff for the nursery online.

seize Like others, I do hope the cyclizine works, and cyber pats over all your apprehensions. I am glad that parents are doing something to help.
I do so second Lemondrop's recommendation. Effective anti acids have made a huge difference to sufferers on here.
Lemondrop Sorry there is no sign of Baby Lemon.
Williams How could I have forgotten to mention those slices melon? People have found it invaluable. It seems to be one of the few fruits that soothes.
NonStopDisco Sorry for loneliness and spd. Glad you are at least able to rest at home.
Waves to Mustang. I hope everyone is coping...Watch me cross post...