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.

thingy my appetite came back full force after giving birth. It was beautiful. I want to go back to eating giant meals like I used to but I need to stretch my stomach first. Barely eating during the pregnancy is made it shrink.

Hope you all had a good Christmas! C had really bad trapped wind and projectile vomited over his cot. It even came out his nose. DH was impressed. I was not. We're off to look for sale items today

Ewww C!!!

Your appetite will most likely come back after giving birth Thingy take some snacks in your hospital bag to eat afterwards!! I'm taking a nice bag of Kettle sea salt and balsalmic vinegar crisps that my friend brought over from the UK and am really looking forward to them after the birth. Will also send OH to the fancy delicatessen in the city to get me the nicest looking GF cake he can find
Have you been losing much weight? Do they know if baby is growing ok? My weight gain has gone static in the last month and not sure why, have been eating shit tons of gingerbread the last couple of weeks (the only good way to be gingered ) and only the occasional midnight vom but still no gain, it's odd.

When will you get booked in with the midwife NoRoom? Is it possible to contact the diabetes team and explain your situation and see if they can help you straight away anyway?

I think I might be a bit paranoid now which is probably my anxiety rearing its ugly head but the midwife measured the fundal height as 34cm today which is a jump of 4-5cm since last time and all I could think was "is she measuring right?". Heartbeat was strong and movements are frequent so I shouldn't worry and OH is reassured but damn paranoia won't let me relax.
I've been referred to the hospital maternity clinic anyway for birth fears so I guess I can talk to them about it when I get the appointment.

Sorry not read back but just popping on to say I had my consultant appointment today and he was great.
He said that there is no increased risk in the third trimester with steroids compared to the second and happily prescribed them. There are some potential risks to me (the classic steroid side effects and a small possibility of developing GD) but no risk to the baby outside of the first trimester. He said the risks were minimal when balanced against potential benefit/effects of constant dehydration.
Fingers crossed they work!

Will catch up later but hope everyone is well/coping

That's great news just!

Justtheonethen That's great news! Have my fingers crossed they do work for you and give you enough relief from HG to go through the 3rd trimester!

Natsku Hopefully it is just the anxiety riling up and everything is okay with Baby Nat. I am sure once you get to talk it out with the team at the maternity clinic,they will address your fears and ensure to provide you reassurance about birth fears and everything else.

Mustang I was almost convinced I missed out on Mini Mustang 2's birth! Hope the relief from HG is making the overdue days more bearable.

Dead Omg @ C! LOL! Poor baby though, he must not have been impressed either haha.

Sorry if I missed out on some people, been so busy lately and sickness is catching up with me overdoing it.
28 weeks tomorrow though! Third trimester here I come

Waves to everyone! Hope everyone has had a lovely Christmas!

waves back at everyone
Has anyone had a case where your symptoms stoppedor paused ? I am only 7 weeks and yesterday the very painful boobs disappeared. The sickness is still there, low level but until 2-3pm but I spent all of yesterday lying and sleeping on the sofa. Worried that it is a bad sign. Should get myself to the doctors when they open again.
I don't remember whether I had any pauses how the first time round as it was over five years ago 🤓

I don't think I had any sudden stops or pauses in my symptoms that early on, maybe check with the doctor tomorrow.

Yeah I'm hoping the maternity clinic will help ease my paranoia Shehz and my birth fears (it was the panic attack that pushed me over the edge, now I'm afraid of having one during the birth which just crossed me over the line for referral)

I made banana bread today and it's so good but now I'm fearing it will trigger my acid reflux as I'm starting to get a bit burny in the throat, bugger. Better not eat any in the evening tomorrow.

Harebellmeadow Sorry you are anxious; I honestly don't remember when my breasts became less uncomfortable; if you feel very anxious, it is certainly worth phoning out of hours and seeing if you can get any reassurance. Perhaps it is just a good day - some people get them even early on. It's horrible worrying by yourself; much sympathy.
Natsku I do hope they can give you reassurance. No doubt the worries are just part of the anxiety.
DeadDoorPost Sorry baby decided to show you that he could be sick with style too. Glad all is well apart from that.
Thingymaboob Sorry that there is no chance of induction. A number of women on here lose weight in the third tri, but if they can work out from measurements that baby is growing, as you say, they don''t seem bothered. Most people find that their appetite returns as soon as the baby is delivered or within a day, but a very tiny minority suffer after birtth, because of breast feeding hormones. I would say six or seven out of all the hundreds of sufferers on this thread, plus me. But that is very unusual. I have known people have dreadful Hyperemesis and lose stones, and have to go back to dieting within a couple of months, their appetite is so good!
Shez21 Congratulations on 28 weeks.
justtheonethen That is wonderful, that the consultant was so helpful, and you have the steroids, as he balanced the risks of dehydration and minor ones to you from steroids. I so hope they manage to keep you out of hospital from now on.
NoRoom Oh dear, that is tough that you have these adverse reactions to various anti emetics. The whole business about whether Ondansetron can be prescirbed by a GP or a consltant only seems to vary between health authorities. Might it be worth phoning Pregnancy Sickness Support on 024 7638 2020 as they will be able to ring you back with good advice about how to obtain effective meds.
Waves to Mustang and cheers baby on.
Apologies to anyone rudely overlooked.

MiniMustang come on!!

Feeding Oklar at 3am and thinking of you all

I know they are stubborn but so was their big brother so why would I expect an easy ride. Tbh I'm still really ill with this flu think Iv has about 10hrs sleep in the last week although that might sound like bliss to you Oklahoma.

Oh Nat I love banana bread but it definitely is a trigger for acid. Good luck at the Maternity clinic, just get it all off your mind, I'm sure you will be fine in labour but the though of a panic attack during it would set me over. Iv been feeling it recently and getting palpitations but I'm putting it down to illness.

Great news Just

Nah missed nothing Shehz it's proper tumble weed in the mustang household.

Oh dear baby C not fun for mummy and daddy to clean up. Hope you found some bargains in the sales.

Thingy my appetite took a while to return my hv pulled me up at 5 day visit or something as my partner was like she is running on fumes. I just didn't feel hungry. Maybe we will both be ravenous after labour.

Happy third trimester shehz! Sorry you're feeling so rubbish.

Harebell I would phone gp today and get it checked out. I really hope you're just getting a good day.

Natsku I want your banana bread! Hope you get some reassurance from clinic. Have you measured your fundal height yourself?

Come on *minimustang2!
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I don't want to jinx things but I have woken up feeling great! I don't feel sick .

justtheonethen Good news about no bile run or desire for one!
Mustang I hope you are not running on noxious fumes! Come on Mini Mustang indeed.
Natsku Funny, I made banana bread yesterday myself, and thought the same thing; it is really tempting, and comparatively healthy for all the sugar, but terrible for heartburn when suffering.

I just ate a piece for breakfast and oh my word, the heartburn!! I think I'm going to have to freeze the rest to enjoy after baby is born.

Haven't tried measuring myself just

Blood tests tomorrow and then again on Tuesday because one of the tests can't be taken tomorrow, gah!

Mustang 10 hours of sleep in the last week sounds terrible. I hope you manage to catch up on some sleep before the baby comes.
Harebellmeadow I had a day early on when I didn't feel sick. I was really worried but then felt terrible the next day. I hope you are ok.
Nat I have also made banana bread. I am ok with all cake. I am pleased that you have been referred to the maternity clinic for an extra appointment. I hope you get the reassurance you need.
Lucinda I like both the juice from the carton and tinned pineapples.

Before Christmas I spoke to someone from perinatal mental health team and they said they would send me an appointment in the post so hopefully I will have something through when I get back from my in laws.

Harebell exactly the same happened to me around that time, esp re boobs.20wks now and all is well, I think it's normal hormone fluctuation.

I'm struggling over here ladies. The nausea is very strong and my exhaustion levels are through the floor. I've had loads of blood tests and they all come back normal, good even. GP keeps saying it should pass soon then pausing when I remind him I'm 20 weeks in.

Anyone else have this? Can feel another bout of bed rest coming on

Batman Sorry to hear you are struggling . Try to get as much rest as possible. At least if the bloods are all ok that should mean baby is doing fine so that's a plus at least? If you need lots of sleep and rest there is no shame in that you have to do what you need to do to take care of yourself and baby .

Just Hope you have a better day today, I have my fingers crossed for you! Great news about the steroids too, I really hope they help.

Natsku Hope the appt goes well at the mat clinic, have you tried like relaxation exercises, meditation, yoga anything like that to help with your anxiety? Sorry don't mean to sound patronising, I mean for me the first two really don't help at all lol but I know for other people they can be useful.

Harebell I had really sore boobs and then they just suddenly stopped being sore at some point too but I can't remember when, was probs about week 10ish, although my nipples have remained really sore and occasionally itchy but not the rest of the boob. I would try not to worry about it, it's common for symptoms to come and go/change/some women have none at all etc. However if you're super anxious always better to speak to midwife and get reassurance.

I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas! Without trying to gloat I am suddenly doing much better the last few days and I am aiming to be back in work on the 8th although I have asked if I can start off just doing afternoons as I don't want to suddenly overdo it and trigger a relapse. I am eating a lot more and have only been sick twice in the last four days, and the constant, crippling nausea is much milder and more bearable now, and the dizziness isn't as bad either. DH keeps saying he gets a shock every time I get up to get a drink or something cos he's so used to me being like a vegetable on the sofa unable to prove properly without puking. I am 15 weeks now and finally seem like I've turned a corner but I don't want to get my hopes up too much and jinx myself. Once again thanks to all of you for keeping me company and supporting me when I was so ill and felt sooo low. I finally feel like the end is in sight now.

Oh no batman sorry you're struggling so much

Glad you're getting some relief meadow really hoping you've turned a corner now.
My therapist has tried to get me to do many different relaxation techniques but meditation and mindfulness and all that doesn't seem to work for me. Best thing for me is a cup of tea and listening to some music or going for a walk, though can't do the latter these days.

Hi guys, hardcore lurker here! may I join in? I'm 16+6 been lurking since week 6 and up until now it has been horrid, I wouldn't wish this condition on my worse enemy! I've had a terrible time with my drs surgery and hospital, they've turned me away every time showing no sympathy, even when showing 4+ keytones they just offered me cylazine injection which did nothing and sent me on my way! I'm finally on ondansetron after trying out all the others and although I still have 24/7 nausea it has slowed the vomiting right down, if it wasn't for this thread I wouldn't have known about ondansetron which I had to beg for so thank you! This is my 4th HG pregnancy and last as I'm sure it has gotten worse each time or I just have a bad memory and forgotten how bad it was lol oh how I wish I had known about these threads before, I think it's amazing how you all support each other whilst fighting through this, I hope everyone is as well as can be x

Welcome to CrazyPlantLady. My goodness, you are brave, a fourth Hyperemesis pregnancy - and only given Ondansetron in this one. It is awful the way a dismissive attitude still lingers, even among health professionals. I am dismayed they turned you away with 4+ ketones - I know it varies form area to area, but with that reading you would think you would have been admitted for fluids anywhere. I suppose it must be due to the strain on the NHS. As you are a long term lurker besides very much a veteran, you hardly need my liquids and foods people find bearable list (to which I think it might well be worth adding pineapple juice either from a tin or a carton) or the 'have you got kesostix' spiel when you are obviously measuring ketones. I am so glad Ondansetron helps. They are a wonderfully supportive group on here.
Elephantgrey That sounds like a great addition to the list, as above. I am so glad that you have got a response about the mental health aspect. I do think that if that is neglected, sufferers can get PTSD with this.
BATMAN I am so sorry you feel dreadful . It may be made worse by that infamous twenty weeks hormonal surge. Don't despair, there are those who suddenly get an improvement at 22 weeks or later. Rest as much as you can. No flying about being a super heroine!
MeadowHay It's great you feel so much better. Very sensib le to stagger a return to work.

Hi ladies I'm an old timer on this thread having had hypermesis with both pregnancies but especially my youngest who is now 17 months old. Lucinda asked me to pop in and keep an eye on the thread whilst she's away for a bit. (It won't let me reply so hope you see this!) Just putting my oldest to bed then will have a catch up and see how everyone is.

Welcome plant. FOUR?! You're a hero. Next time ketones are that high head to A&E or mat assessment unit for fluids.

Ickle thanks for looking after us

Batman might be a relapse as Lucinda says. Try and rest up love.

Meadow that's fantastic. Everything crossed it continues to improve!

Elephant hope you get your referral. How are you feeling?

I feel utterly knackered. It's like today as I'm not focusing on being sick/feeling sick I can see how truly terrible HG has made me feel. I think it's the after effects of the past few weeks of dehydration/malnutrition catching up on me.

Justtheonethen Yay maybe finally forever relief from HG
Let's not jinx it though
Hope the great morning was followed by an equally great day!

CrazyPlantLady Haha I like your name
A very warm welcome to you, so sorry you are still suffering past the 16 week mark but that was the case for me as well until I hit 20 weeks and finally found some respite, so hoping it's the same for you and you get relief soon from bloody HG hell.
I am quite outraged at how you have been treated by those unsympathetic healthcare professional ..
I am really glad you finally got ondansetron though and wishing that it starts helping with the nausea as well for you.
You are always welcome here to moan away and you will definitely find the support network you deserve for a HG sufferor here.

Batman So sorry you are still struggling.

Meadow Ah lovely to hear you are starting to feel better after the very hard time you have had with hg, work and mental health etc.Fingers crossed that you DID turn a corner.

Waves to Nat Lucinda Mustang and the others.
Sorry if I have missed anyone.

Crosspost with Ickle and justtheonethen !
Ah hope you can catch up on some yummy and nourishing food while you are feeling better just

Ickle Hey there. Always love having HG survivors on the thread to remind us that there is an end to this misery called Hg and a beautiful one.

icklekid Thank you so much for helping out and responding so quickly. I know how helpful you will be. Thanks again.

Everyone, I have to go and stay with my brother for a couple of days, as he was in hospital with kidney problems over Christmas, and is about to be released. I hope to be back on 1 January. Look after yourselves meanwhile.