Welcome back to advocadoo. People who haven't suffered, like female relatives, can be infuriating. Hyperemesis is a very traumatic experience. It can take a long time to get over it. I actually burst into tears pushing my daughter along the pavement in a pushchair when she was two, remembering how the nurses spoke to me when I had it come back briefly after birth (don't worry, everyone; that is very rare and only happens to a handful of people). I think you might be helped by speaking to a counsellor. You can see from that example that I woudl have been. If were to ring Pregnancy Sickness Support on 024 7638 2020 and ask for advice on counselling services available, that might be a good idea. They will have to phone back but they will with good advic e. Also, try phoning your GP surgery to ask about counselling. The wounds do heal, but it can take time. I think it is a very underestimated medical area just how much women suffer from PTSD with this. Do tell us if you get good advice and keep in touch.
MarieMarie2019 Welcome. Sorry that you feel so down. Hyperemesis typically lasts longer than milder pregnancy sickness, so don't despair of an improvement. Sufferers generally get some relief between 14-21 weeks. Even those who suffer throughout generally feel a better later on compared to the terrible early weeks.
Are you on any meds? I am gladyour OH and other people are being supportive. The isolation is dismal, and concentrating on work must be a great effort. Everyone is very supportive on this thread. I have put some generic advice below for both in case it helps.
A good anti-acid can make a big difference. Try not to fret too much about the baby, they are effective parasites and tend to take all the nourishment, which is one of the reasons you feel so bad. So long as you can keep reasonably hydrated, they are unlikely to suffer. Some drinks and foods of a sort that have helped others: flat full sugar coke, ice lollies, the juice of tinned fruit, Lucozade, fizzy water, Elderflower water, Robinson's fruit drinks, fizzy orange, lemonade, Dr Pepper, Elderflower coridal and tonic water (eallison's tipple), 7Up, Iron Bru, soda water, ice cubes, chocolate milkshakes (maybe soya), cocoanut milk, orange squash and sips of orange juice if not too acid. Some foods of a sort: nibbles of chips and crisps, baked potatoes, cuppa soup, cheap ice cream, tinned fruit, slices of melon and mango, Scotch pancakes and biscuits. It might be worth investing in some kesostix if you don't have them already as while they are not the best test of dehydration, hospitals do take them seriously. Otherwise, watch out for inelestic skin, ie skin that doesn't spring back when pulled, dark urine, headache, etc.
Dinoasauraddict It is definitely worth enquiring if they would give you steroids as a form of treatment.
MrsH497 I am glad to day is better.
abbs1 How are things? Excellent advice as ever.