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Hyperemesis Support

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LucindaE · 15/10/2018 21:40

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.
On my image of a pink castle: that is an image I use because when I was little, my family had a Snakes and Ladders board with an image on the last square of a pink castle in the clouds. As Hyperemesis is so like a grotesque version of Snakes and Ladders - eat a meal, go up a ladder, first thing in the morning bile run, down a snake - I have used the image of that pink castle on the last square of that Snakes and Ladders board as a metaphor for the happy end of Hyperemesis.

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SassehMonsta · 20/10/2018 05:54

Out of all the tablets I've had so far, stemtil tastes the worst IMO. Blergh.

Having gallstones ok with a tiny baby was a shock as I was admitted very quickly via A&E, twice. First time they ordered a scan (already had one booked for the next week) and second time a week later they took it out! It was a shock as I didn't know I had gallstones before then. I wasn't given any concessions because of baby, and DH doesn't drive, so we relied on friends and family to help put. DD wasn't allowed in the.hospital overnight and I bawled my eyes out from missing her. Apparently if I had asked they would have let me but no-one thought to mention this until afterwards!!

Do double check about breastfeeding and general anaesthetic - you can be after I think 2 hrs. Don't wait 24, boobs swells and hurts like a mo-fo. Luckily she was happily mixed fed (breast, expressed, formula) already by this point.

Worst bit was being away from her - glad hospital as thinking in advance! Recovery wasn't too bad as keyhole surgery - stayed overnight post-op as didn't come out if theatre until around 2pm.

Two Drifters 28 November
Questabellatreetops 28 November
rotavixsucks 15 January
Olivecake 23 January
Beanhunter 14 April
SashaMonsta 28 May.

eallison88 · 20/10/2018 08:38

Sorry, I mustn't have been clear - I had yesterday looking after my son and it was so hard that we've decided to put him in nursery on a Friday starting in two weeks next week is half term so he'll do some settling in sessions, then a week on friday he'll go for the day for the first time. We told him last night and he seemed pretty up for it - in fact he asked If he was going now!

Anyone else fed up of the mind over matter pep talks? I know OHs family are going to be negative about us putting him in nursery- I've already had the "well, it has to be different this time cos of LO. You can't just lie on the sofa all day this time " talk a number of times....

Work; not quite sure what I'm going to do yet. I certainly won't do my full hours. Hoping to do a few hours each of the 3 days I'm meant to work. They are being very supportive tho, and I'm being quite assertive so I think we'll come to an agreement that really works for me. I'd like not to be off completely for months. I friend told me that I'm the topic of conversation in the staff room, and that the conclusion is that I must he pregnant again. So that's fun.

8DaysAWeek · 20/10/2018 08:56

By some unfortunate twist of fate we have 3 extra adults living with us for the next couple of weeks in the form of some of DHs family members. 5 adults and 1 bathroom :( I've got myself a sick bucket as there is little guarantee the toilet will be free when I need it.

Does anyone know the answer to this - I'm due back to work on Monday. Rang the doctor's on Friday as I'm still very unwell. Couldn't get an appointment until Tuesday, even then it's a phone appointment which hopefully will be enough. But what's the deal if I wake up Monday and don't feel well enough to go in but my sick note is expired?

Two Drifters 28 November
Questabellatreetops 28 November
rotavixsucks 15 January
Olivecake 23 January
Beanhunter 14 April
8DaysAWeek 1st May
SashaMonsta 28 May

eallison88 · 20/10/2018 09:51

I'm due in June.

I've just tried to read to my son. But I can't cos I'm having to really concentrate on not puking. And opening my mouth to read makes me feel like I'll puke. So all he wants me to do is read to him. And I want even do that.

The sick note thing. You can self cert for a week, so if you're sick note runs to Friday then I'd day you can self cert for Monday til new sick note on Tuesday.

Reastie · 20/10/2018 10:04

8 days I would have thought you ring in on mon and say you can’t wirk and the gp when they write the note will cover it from the previous day. I’ve been signed off from gp before via the phone so that shouldn’t be a prob.

silversplodge · 20/10/2018 10:23

8days, you can't self certify because you've already been off sick for more than 7 days. Personally I would just tell them the note is coming the next day and ask the GP to back date by 1 day to cover the gap. Or you could try emailing or leaving a message at surgery to see if they can do it on monday for you? Mine don't need me to see the GP, just email in when next is due and they've done it no issues.
I'm getting quite hot on employment law with my work being so stupid about it!

8DaysAWeek · 20/10/2018 10:49

Thanks everyone. I'm going to try and make it in anyway. We'll see what happens.

SeaEagleFeather · 20/10/2018 11:06

eallison ime there really are advantages to the first child going into nursery some of the time.

It isn't easy for them at first but it seems to really help some children socialise ready for school. It encourages a tiny touch of independence and they get activities that maybe are a bit different from what they normally get with Mum and Dad.

Most of all, and this really makes a difference, if Mum can rest a bit then when the child is around she tends to have more to give. It really can be one of those things where you don't want to have to do it, but in the long run it can turn out to be quite advantageous.

I hope he settles in well :)

seizedfromthegrave · 20/10/2018 13:52

Hi all, haven't been on the thread in a while. My HG baby is 5 months and just wanted to let you know, he's so worth it. I was bed bound from 4 weeks, after a holiday hospital stay but I'm actually thinking of doing it all again. Love and gentle hugs to everyone, at every stage of their journey. 

LucindaE · 20/10/2018 20:48

eallison I do feel for you, wanting to read to your LO and not being able to. It is very difficult to talk much with Hyperemesis. Can OH read to LO at night? They seem to love nursery, as SeaEagleFeather and others say. It is so tiresome the Mind over Matter nonsense that people can talk. A day of having it themselves, would make them change their mnds - not as if I'd wish this on my worst enemy. Did OH do the injecton OK? I've added you just for June.
silversplodge Excellent employment law advice for 8DaysAweek . How are things?
seizedfromthegrave Thank you for a lovely message. I am so glad you are recovered enough to think in terms of other babies, but do let yourself have time to recover! Breast feedng and Hyperemesis (if you are) is no joke. I know though I haven't had a second, because I was one of the tiny minority of sufferers who suffered after birth for a while - and it was traumatic trying to feed when unable to keep liquids down.
MamaBear What a shame she wasn't a regular doctor at your surgry. Gallstones sound agonising, oh dear. I hope you avoid suffering this time.
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Olivecake 23 January
Beanhunter 14 April
8DaysAWeek 1st May
SashaMonsta 28 May
eallison June

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beanhunter · 20/10/2018 20:58

Lucinda I’m 17th not 14th xx

eallison88 · 20/10/2018 22:29

OH did a fantastic job injecting me today. I was very nervous. He wasn't. And it hurt less than when some professionals have done it. So we've got 21 days worth of injections, with an encouragement to have a day off after 4 or 5 days to see if my body still needs it, and also to give my thighs a break. But GP told us to continue if it's needed and he'll prescribe more if it's needed. He did tell us that each capsule of the liquid coats £6! A pack of 30 4mg pills costs £2.30, so it is a massive difference! Saying that tho, I'm fairly sure that when I was pregnant last time a pack of thirty pills was £15plus.

Had a pretty food day, but it seems that my body is rejecting dairy again. I Had thought I'd got away with dairy this time as I hd been able to drink milk (which I'd really been craving, I think it just felt fresh in my mouth), but had a small glass of milk that then came back quite violently. Had had hotdogs for lunch that I'd really enjoyed and hadn't struggled to eat, so they had gone on the safe food list. They quickly got struck off that list on the basis of just how unpleasant they are to bring back!! Roasted peppers have been successful 2 days in a row tho, so that's good. And they even feel healthy!!

I think my son will enjoy nursery, I just need to get over the mumma guilt. I did successfully manage to read to him later in the day.

seizedfromthegrave do be mindful of self care when thinking of having another. Im finding it incredibly difficult with my 3 year old, I simply woudlnt the coped with a small baby -sleep and breastfeeding alone is hard enough with a little one, adding hyperemesis to the mix....

8days glad you've have good advice from others. Be gentle with yourself and returning to work.

Wishing everyone a restful night

eallison88 · 20/10/2018 22:34

Cos sometimes you just need to laugh... I've just had to wake OH up to wind me. To wind me! Like a baby! Must remember how painful this is when winding newborn in many months time...! I do remember this from last time actually, though not until 30plus weeks!!!

tinyradish · 20/10/2018 22:40

Gosh I'm so sorry people are having such a shit time! Not much more to say other than you have my sympathy & take care.

I'm due May 1st too :)

Running out of tablets as Dr seemed to think everything would be magically better after 12 weeks. It's not.... & now I'm panicking i'll run out before I can get the next lot. Hopefully they'll just prescribe without an apt & I can pick up early next week.

Speaking of the worst thibgs

tinyradish · 20/10/2018 22:41

Mm just went a bit mad - I was trying to write, speaking of the worst things to bring up... Bread! & it's some cruel joke that that's the moan thing I can/want to eat. Horrendous to bring back up - so stodgy & heavy.

DeadDoorpost · 21/10/2018 01:02

Just popped on to see how people are doing and have realised the next two (hi TwoDrifters!) Are due on DS's birthday.

Someone mentioned to me last week that I shoukd get pregnant again so I can lose weight... after I'd mentioned wanting to lose weight. Theu remembered I'd lost loads last time. Don't know how to take that really....

DeadDoorpost · 21/10/2018 01:04

Oh, and tinyradish I 1000% agree with you about bread. Bread and tortilla wraps and peppers and chicken and mince.... shudders at memories

TwoDrifters · 21/10/2018 05:59

Hello! :: waves ::

Yes, agreed, bread is the worst. My overriding memory of Harry and Meghan’s wedding will always be running to the bathroom to be sick after just having eaten fresh white bread. The indignity…

eallison88 · 21/10/2018 08:58

Ate a crumpet . Puked up the crumpet. Crawling back into bed and abandoning the idea of going to church. Hope you're all having more successful mornings than me.

beanhunter · 21/10/2018 11:09

Sorry to hear so much misery. For me 14 weeks has been a big improvement. It’s not perfect and I’m still only managing one meal a day and aware that I’m still on steroids but compared to 2-3 weeks ago the change is massive. I can actually almost function as a person. Just need to get off the steroids and hope that the insomnia goes as that’s pretty crippling at the mo.

Notquiteagandt · 21/10/2018 11:31

So I ventured to see a friend last night. First time out socially since being pregnant im 23w now. Lasted 2hrs and im exhausted. Like every part of my body aches and I cant keep my eyes open.

Being sick is one thing. Ive managed to get that semi under control.

But its the feeling of zero strength in my body thats crippling me. Constant jelly legs and shakes.

Anyone any tips? Im bored of being stuck in the house now 😢

Hear you ladies on the bread thing. I find HG throwing up is differant to normal. My whole throat and food pipe (baby brain cant remember proper name!) Just goes into spasm and I feel like im chocking. Its horrible. So I have been living off soft foods mainly to try and combat this fear/reaction.

eallison88 · 21/10/2018 13:32

notquite I totally get what you're saying about HG vomming being different to normal vomming. Its like my whole gullet and stomach go into spasm and its terrifying. If it's a particularly bad session then I feel like I can't breathe. It's the pain in my stomach as it spasms and works oh so very hard to squeeze every last bit of anything out that really kills me.

beanhunter I'm so glad things are looking up for you. Do be careful and don't get cocky and drop meds! I think that's what caused my relapse yesterday/today. The combo of cyclizine/meto/ondansetron was doing rrally well, I got freaked out about taking the meto so I dropped it and then also got cocky about the cyclizine so dropped some doses of that. Must be strict with myself and take all the drugs!!

eallison88 · 21/10/2018 14:46

I've been being all ethical on my purchases. Minimising plastic. Buying from ethical companies. Today I have myself permission to suspend that for a while. And sent hubby to buy 2 big plastic bottles of fanta. Cos Dammit, I need to drink something. And my ethical orangina in cans was not working. Ladies, be kind to yourself.

Reastie · 21/10/2018 15:20

Hello all,

Been trying not to read the comments too much about bad vomiting as it’s stressing me out with my emetophobia.

Does anyone have recommendations for what I can out in the loo to clean it that doesn’t make me feel sick? Can’t cope with bleach but loo stinks

eallison88 · 21/10/2018 17:18

Sorry reastie. Have you tried different scented bleaches? Or perhaps a bucket/bowl might be best for you? I decided early on last time that my puking vessel of choice was the loo cos of the easy clean up (flush and regular bleach). I couldn't cope with the emptying and cleaning bowls/buckets. However, the smell of bleach didn't bother me. Perhaps boiling water?

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