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.

I just wondered if maybe it was the sudden stopping of ondansetron
But also it’s peobably hormones and the fact I was sick the whole duration and exhausted. I’m scared as well and get tearful each evening that something will take him away I think because it was hard to get to this point. I just suddenly wondeeed of the ondansetron - serotonin thing was an issue

Haven’t seen anyone to speak to only saw midwife on day 5 and have an appt next week

Oh babyblues, honestly I felt exactly the same. Anxious. I think the exhaustion doesn’t help. I’m not saying anyone has it easy in pregnancy but after 9 months of throwing up or being drugged up we’re not at our most robust. It sounds like you’re a bit overwrought with the whole thing. Is there someone who can watch him for you so you can get a few hours sleep? A bit of fresh air would probably hp if you can get out with him? Be kind to yourself. You will be doing a great job, just remember you’ve been through a lot so you need some looking after too.

It was just 5.5 years of desperately wanting him and now he’s here and it’s just I’m so happy but suddenly so scared he’s so beautiful
I think as I felt so sick I didn’t really connect being pregnant with an actual baby as just felt so ill so it made it hard.
I m so happy though but just overwhelmed dh is being amazing

I think I waited so long now I couldn’t besr to be without him and my minds making me worry

Babyblues I'm sorry I don't know. I would have thought the opposite actually as ondansetron inhibits serotonin so more likely to be depressed when on it? I'm no expert though.
Definitely talk to someone as you shouldn't have to feel that way.
Congratulations on your lovely baby

Yes that would seem logical I think I’m just looking for a reason

Lucky I tried natural approach basically I wasted two weeks trying stuff that did sweet f a when I could've been taking meds that helped. Obviously I'm not saying don't try but honestly the sooner the better for most when Jt comes to meds so don't waste to much time. Oh and 10 days is too long 3 days max is what my dr said so if you don't feel an improvement don't wait about it's not your dr that will end up on a drip lovely.
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Endorra & Mumma* well it never rains but it pours. You poor things hg often doesn't seem to come by itself. Not surprising considering how ill it makes us but still wouldn't it be nice to be cut some slack.

Oh Just that sounds way too stressful. I really hope the house sells quickly and that's one less thing to worry about. Thank god for your mum stepping in.

Miss sorry about the norovirus it's bloody horrible. Get plenty of rest.

Baby as others have said, Hg has stripped you of so many things throughout pregnancy that you can't really expect to be running straight away. It will be an uphill struggle when you are exhausted and stripped of all your energy and nutrients from the get go. It's really really normal to feel massive anxiety once you have baby and worry about everything however I agree talk to a professional if it's something hormonal it's best to nip it as quickly as possible before you are struggling. I came off ondansetron before my wee one was born so didn't have any birth hormone surges to contend with but it could be linked it really is best to get a wee emergency app with your dr tomorrow and discuss all this ASAP just to help you. It sounds like your mind is a bit on overload massive hugs and enjoy your beautiful boy h

I dunno why my building does that sometimes .

Hope you avoid the acid vom tonight Nat.

*bolding bloody hell im doing well this evening

I need to find out who to talk to not sure if it’s midwife gp or hv?

I was so looking forward to not feeling sick after the birth I had no idea that I’d feel like this and wish I was actually still pregnant because this is just awful. I’ve crued for hours I’ll try and find out tomorrow who to talk to

I'd probably go straight to the GP to talk about it as I expect the midwife would just end up telling you to do that.

No acid vomit last night thank goodness. Going to get my hair cut today, and pick up some last bits and bobs for DD's party tomorrow and hope the walking around doesn't get things started!

Baby as Nat says, gp and I'd also phone your hv. It is normal to feel a surge of anxiety but crying for hours sounds really awful and exhausting you need to talk to the people that deal with mums and mh every day. Where in the world are you?

Nat good luck party organising. I'm thinking you will be back in a week saying "why isn't the walking bringing on labour" lol. Good news on the vomit front. Do you have baking and things to do as well?

Baby as others have said I would go straight to gp but HV might be useful too?
Really hope you can get some help lovely

Nat you are like Wonder Woman, don't do too much! Really hope baby behaves and stays put until after the party!

at everyone. Hope today is bearable at least.

I'm going to get some last bits from the Aldi baby event today

Baby your gp would be the best person to speak to initially. Please phone this morning for an urgent appointment today. If your surgery is anything like mine, don't let yourself be fobbed off by the receptionists! Or get your dh to phone and stand firm and tell them you NEED an appointment today.

Then when you go in, tell your gp everything that you've told us and hopefully they can help.

Congratulations on your baby

No baking to do thank fuck, OH ordered a cake from a lovely bakery that makes really delicious GF cakes. Went to the shop to get all the supplies, on my way in I joked to OH that I'd probably forget something, like the birthday candles. Well guess what I forgot... Will have to get them tomorrow when we go get sausages for the fire (hope OH has thought about firewood because I'm pretty sure we have none left)
Very achy pelvis now from the walking so I think I shall take a nap.

Hope you find some nice bits in Aldi just

Natsku Oh no! Forgotten candles! Send DH out for them tomorrow!
Got some muslins, hooded towel cellular blankets, nappies and a massive box of wipes- so cheap!
There was some good stuff there but I didn't need anything really!

I’ve just realised it’s nearly 1pm and I’m still in bed feeling horrible. Had a couple of quite good days so obviously I was due an awful one!

Hope you’ve got an appointment today Babyblues.
Enjoy your haircut Natsku!

Didn't sorry you're feeling rubbish

Oh dear Didn't hope tomorrow is a better day.

I had a nice haircut, went to the vocational school's hair salon where the students cut your hair for cheap. A refugee lad did my hair so we were both practising our somewhat funny sounding Finnish with each other

Babyblues - be kind to yourself, you've been through a lot. It's perfectly normal to feeling anxious and overwhelmed. I had no idea how to look after this tiny little baby that arrived! And she was so helpless.

I think a lot of us here can understand the effect that HG has on mental health. It took me a long time to get over it, and for the memories to fade. But they did. And your confidence as a mum will grow. Until then, baby steps, and sleep!

Even with a list I forget things so well done for only forgetting the candles Nat hope you enjoyed your nap. Ooo cheapie haircuts are the best I really need to get mine chopped too. I quite fancy going for Polaris from the gifted ( greenie black choppy bob)

Just you are better to have too much and those things will all get plenty use.

Ah didn't it's not a waste of a day when you are suffering, just relax and rest.

Did anybody read about Jacinda Adhern NZ prime minister is pregnant. I'm so pleased for her, turns out she has been suffering bad sickness well done her for continuing to work. I feel for her to have all that responsibility. I also read an interesting article about how she put people in their place when she was questioned about wether she would kids when taking the position of pm. She sounds kick ass, I wonder if she fancies replacing Theresa May lol.

I’m due back at work on Monday. On my better days I feel like I’m taking the piss not being there and on days like today I don’t think it’s physically possible. I have an Occupational Health appointment on Wednesday so hopefully they can shed some light on how I am supposed to approach this.

Hugs are always more than welcome justtheonethen
Funny even I had some grocery shopping to get done at Aldi and got some muslins from the baby event going on along with some nappies.

Didn'tcomehere So sorry about the bad day today. Hopefully you don't have any more of these and your appointment helps you figure out how to deal with going in at work. Always remember not to overdo it on your good days as well as that can result in pretty horrible N&V the next day.