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, phone them on:
024 7638 2020
Lastly, the NICE guidelines on treatment are useful:
cks.nice.org.uk/nauseavomiting-in-pregnancy
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.

It is Worth it, it just takes a while before many can consider doing it again if that makes sense. My last pregnancy was just severe nausea all the way through, not HG. It took three years before I was ready to do it again, and if this one doesn't work out then I'll need a while (so will DH). Everyone is different though.

I'm 9+6 and really hope this is peaking. I've stopped vomiting and retching but I still feel dreadful even on the ondansetron. Going to give it to week 11 when the placenta should kick in and then try and go back to my previous drug regimen. I don't feel better on the ondansetron, I just stop vomiting. The constipation is a nightmare!!!

Grim.

Bunny yes it's totally worth it. Once baby is here the memories do fade a bit, although some taste aversions remain but I was still prepared to do it again. Now third time although this one was unplanned, it was money concerns rather than sickness that had put me off.

They gave me three weeks of cyclizine and some ondansetron to take when needed, so I was (wishful) thinking that they don't expect it to carry on after three weeks maybe.

I'm about 9 weeks but not 100% certain as baby is the result of a morning after pill failure as this isn't the best time for another one, my first is still really a baby. We still want this one though, they're just sooner than expected!

They're scanning me on Tuesday to make sure baby is ok so I guess they could give me a due date then.

My dh didn't believe I was feeling so ill until I was sick all over him when I asked him to take my plate quickly as I felt sick and he didn't move fast enough. He's been a bit more sympathetic since I was hospitalised but still doesn't understand really.

gummy yeah my DH didn't realise how bad I was until I disappeared to vomit in the bathroom.. and then had to phone 111 because it looked like I'd just eaten mince and thrown it back up with blood. He was a lot better after that 😂

Bunny I have laid on the bathroom floor and screamed I don't want this baby. HG is just horrific. I don't think people really experience the lack of bonding and the emotional side of things that you do with HG. Is it worth it? I suffered for 36 weeks with my son. Ended the pregnancy 2.5stones lighter than I started and fought every step of the way to get drs etc to recognise that this wasn't "just" morning sickness. I had preeclampsia and an emergency section. I spent a week in hospital and my son spent a week in NICU. And every, single moment of that journey is worth it. Especially when he sings his poo song(it's going to be a chart topper), explains in great detail which ailment his teddy is being treated for(not sure how that bears still going. It had knocky eyes this morning. A very serious bear condition), tells me he loves me more than I love him and generally is the funniest wee thing ever. It's worth it. Just sometimes I forget that when I'm trying to figure out what else my body can possibly throw up. Wishing I was a glowy, yummy mummy. Trying to stay upright long enough to wash my hair...you get the picture. One day at a time. One day at a time. And hopefully this child will be a star, like their brother and pick a stunning nursing home for their decrepit mum and dad. Today is nearly done. Tomorrow, is another day.

needs, wow, it sounds like you have had it really tough in earlier pregnancies, I really hope this one is better for you!!!

bunny don't worry, it is totally worth it. We were in a similar place to you before having DD - we weren't sure we wanted kids but couldn't really imagine life without them so decided to go for it. I am not a naturally maternal person, I don't like babies or kids really (had never held one before DD) and I couldn't bear to read a pregnancy book either. But, I love my daughter more than anything, I love spending time with her, playing silly games, cuddling up. She was worth all the sickness, tears, fillings and everything. I still don't like other babies and kids, but I love my little girl , and know I will with this one too. Of course it changes life totally, but in such a lovely way.

Don't put pressure on yourself to be excited, pregnancy is so, so long, I really didn't start to get even vaguely excited until a few weeks before due date last time (and even then a nervous sort of excitement). It's a day by day slog with HG.

Hope everyone else has had a good weekend.

Anyone who has had the glucose tolerance test, where you allowed to take anti-emetics beforehand?

I was told I can take my normal medicines with a small glass of water on the morning though I take my medicine at night time so it didn't matter for me.

Amelia I had a bit of a panic at your post when reading about taste aversions remaining?!
I thought all these HG related effects disappear after baby is born.
Please somebody tell me they were back to their normal self after baby was born :(

BunnyI still ask myself the same question almost everyday so it was great to read through the reassuring answers. I do believe though that once the baby is here, I will be able to feel differently(more positively)but atm battling with HG plus antenatal depression isn't helping.

Sad to tell you Shehz that I still can't drink coffee or eat pasta with pesto since being pregnant with DD 7 years ago.

Natsku Oh no.. :(
I really wish I get my normal appetite back atleast minus nausea/retch/vom/heartburn...

I got my normal appetite back a while ago, except for when I'm going through a surge, some days I want to eat all day actually! Still not so keen on meat but everything else is fine, and I got past my tea aversion I had earlier on this pregnancy.

Bunny - how you feel is totally understandable but i promise you, it is SO worth it. My son is just the best and I love him with every fibre of my being. I was feeling pretty crap about this pregnancy and have just sat with him and watched little videos from when he was tiny. I am actually quite excited for this one now!

Shehz I got my taste back for everything apart from spaghetti carbonara. I can eat it, but can't say I enjoy it any more!

I forgot to say thank you all for all your well wishes! Also, forgot to ask how Blue is doing, haven't seen an update in a while - hope all is ok.

Just dashing on to say GummyGoddess welcome. Sorry you are suffering. This is your second pregnancy, then - but from the sound of OH's reaction with the plate it doesn't sound as if you had it with the first? Do invest in some kesostix if you haven't got them, to check for the early stages of dehydration. Some drinks and foods (of a sort) that people have found bearable. Flat full sugar coke, ice lollies,ice cubes, soda water,the juice of tinned fruit (and maybe the fruit) Dr Pepper, Lucoazade, Elderflower Water, sips of chocolate milkshake (maybe soya), orange juice and fizzy orange; cuppa soup, cheap ice cream, nibbles of crisps, slices of melon (maybe frozen)and mango.
Great advice from everyone for Bunny. I say the same.

DeadDoorPost It is tiresome, and alarming, and no doubt I would have felt the same, but I can't help being sorry for the woman. Is she having help, counselling or whatever, as she needs it?

Shehz, sorry to say but I've not been able to enjoy chicken since I was pregnant with my son nearly 4 years ago!

Bunny, I completely understand how you feel. I was exactly the same before I had my son. it's totally worth it or I wouldn't be back doing it all over again xx

So the strangest thing happened to me this evening. For the first time ever I experienced a craving. I'm still constantly nauseas, like 24/7 and throwing up between 3-9pm every day. However I suddenly had the urge to eat steak and root veg mash after seeing it in the telly. My husband was on point and delivered this to my bedside within 45 min and it was fantastic. The smell of it cooking did not turn my stomach and I've thus far kept it down. I'm amazed and hoping this will happen again as I've barely eaten for weeks and had to fight every mouthful. It's so silly but I'm literally bubbling over being able to eat 😅

Hope everybody has a moment of relief like I did tonight xxx

Bunny get a baby journal and put your thoughts and things down it helps you to bond with your parasite baby. I can assure you it’s totally worth it honestly. I’d happily live in a box wearing nothing but a burlap bag as long as I had my wee boy. I’m not fond of others children tbh, terrible person I know.

Snap with AmeliaBlue iv some good aversions that stayed. I just took my meds’ as normal nobody said otherwise and there was no bloody way I’d have survived it without them.

God gummy that’s grim poor you.

Oh god Natsku I’m really bad with coffee this time I hope it doesn’t stay I’m missing it a lot.

Oh Sally snap on the chicken it tastes weird and chemically to me.

Still no cravings here sally, 36 weeks and nada.
Lucinda I've no idea but she's apparently tried taking her godson away from his parents (I don't know the details but she's certain they're abusing him and they might not actually be etc etc) either way, she does need some sort of help but I'm staying clear away from her as much as I can. I can't feel sorry for her though, she just makes me incredibly uncomfortable.

Nope, first pregnancy I felt nauseous the whole way through but was never actually sick, will get some ketostix tomorrow and keep an eye. In hospital they said the level was 4+, I'm assuming that's bad and the leaflet with the sticks will explain this to me?

I haven't been sick today! Have come close but managed not to do it at the last second somehow. I'm still not hungry but I don't care as long as I'm not vomiting!

My friend who I spoke to earlier had hg and said that having it means I'm more likely to have a girl, just wondering if you're all mostly having girls?

@Natsku I'm the same. Got my appetite back a while ago but still cannot stand meat and tea is back on the menu.
Hello everyone- I've been absent recently. I have been busy at work (my manager is being vile) and this thread is moving so fast.

I'm so sorry that there are so many women suffering.

I'm 28 weeks now and I'm relapsing again. Been sick all week. Also having the GTT on Tuesday as had +2 glucose in my wee. I'm dreading it. I'm terrified to eat as so worried about throwing up and about sugars. I can really only tolerate sweet things and carbs so don't know what the hell I am going to do.

seize it's my wedding anniversary too . Happy anniversary!

Can't remember who asked but I totally get the "Is it worth it?". I don't have any dc yet but this is a much longer for (4 years and ivf) pregnancy and I have thought the same. I know it will be worth it though, I'm desperate to have a family. HG is a joy stealer though.

I really hope my food aversions don't last

Also yes definitely weeks 9-13 were my worst and involved most hospital trips.

Hello newbies. needs you're like an HG super hero! Glad you have your meds on standby this time.

Gummy it’s been a thread of mostly boys since I came on and my first was a boy and the hg was bad.

Oh god thingy that sounds depressing, I can’t understand how people’s work can be so horrible. Can’t really do many sweet things or carbs it’s just nibbles or I’m vomiting I did manage sweet potato the other night with loads of salt and butter. I’m hoping it’s nothing on the glucose for you thingy, first time round I had sign in urine but bloods were fine

gummy seems to be mostly boys with the HG atm. Shehz seems to be the odd one out with a girl but there are some women keeping it a surprise.

My nan had 2 HG pregnancies with girls (3 in total as twins for one of them) and 2 with boys.

Mum had 2 boys and 2 girls with HG so it can go either way.

I'll be interested to see what my cousin is as my uncle's DP has HG and they find out soon...

I'm having a girl. I was admitted at 17 weeks and the matron on the gynaecology ward said "I've worked in the NHS for 30 years and in my experience it's always girls who cause the worst sickness. I bet it's a girl" and it is.

Thanks Natsku I don't normally need an antiemetic in the morning but that's when I can have breakfast straight away, so I'm worried about managing the fasting and glucose without one.

Shehz21 not all the aversions remained just the worst ones. For instance, I couldn't have much chocolate or coffee when pregnant but fine with it after. However, I used to love ginger but after using it to"treat the nausea (and failing)" as everyone tells you first time round, I've never really enjoyed it as much since. I also used to make a lentil bake that much to my dh's disappointment I've not been able to stomach since. I also can't touch gaviscon.