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.
It has been suggested that I add some practical tooth cleaning advice: a lot of sufferers find using a child's small toothbrush and strawberry toothpaste far less nauseating.
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.
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.

Thanks dairylee1003 that's what I've been prescribed this time, but like you it's not doing what I hoped. I think I though it would be some miracle cure, but discovering that it's not has made me spiral a bit.
I've to phone the docs back tomorrow morning and try for another appointment. Fingers crossed they will let me try something else.

Dairylee Welcome. Great advice. Thank you so much for your encouraging message. Congratulations on twins. I am so glad things are a bit better and I must remember to add lemon squash and mash potato to the recommended drinks and foods.
I'maglasscaseofemotions Welcome. I am sorry that you have never received any effective treatment. I so agree with others about asking for something more effective and I hope you get some course of medication that helps. Do try an anti acid too; that can make a huge difference and we have been discussing it just now. As you are a veteran, you don't need my spiel about 'have you found flat full sugar coke, ice lollies and the juice of tinned fruit help' and 'have you got kesostix, as while they aren't the best test of dehydration they do take their measurements of ketones seriously in hospitals.'
SnowWhite2020 Happy news. I am so glad things have been good.
What IGottaGetThroughThis and Herewegoagainx4 say about the ranitdine shortage is interesting.
Thinking of Pygmyseahorse and everyone.

As you are a veteran, you don't need my spiel about 'have you found flat full sugar coke,

Thanks for the tips, I actually hadn't thought of supplements for dehydration. Full sugar coke has been a bit of a life saver, but unfortunately I can get through 6 cans a day. It seems to perk me up a bit and help the food stay down a bit longer. Although it's not ideal.
I'm definitely going to try and push for some other medication. I've had a bit of a break down tonight and already my mental health is suffering, so j really can't go on like this for the next 7 months.

Evening everyone!
Sorry for the radio silence. It's been a hectic time for us.

I wanted to update to let you know that I'm now approaching 19 weeks (pregnancy number 3..) and I'm finally feeling much more human. It's amazing. The last 2 times I was really bad all the way, but this time (fingers crossed) I seem to be settling. Please please let it be the case.

Sorry to see so many new sufferers since I last checked in.

Thought it might help others to know that it doesn't have to be the same in each pregnancy. X

@IAmSeriousAndDontCallMeShirley Out of curiosity- what sexes were your first two babies and do you know the sex of this baby? Do you think that makes any difference? My mum says not but I wondered on your opinion.

snowwhite I have 2 girls already. Will find out next week for this one. Will be sure to let you know
I believe there is some evidence you are more sick with girls generally? Was certainly true for my sister.

@IAmSeriousAndDontCallMeShirley that is interesting- this is what I have heard anecdotally but my mum was sick until three days after birth and that was with my brother... I am convinced i am having a boy and my sickness is greatly reduced at 18 weeks like you! We will see. Thanks for sharing xx

IAmSeriousAndDon'tCallMeShirley What wonderful news. Thank you so much for your encouraging message!
Waves to SnowWhite2020 and everyone. The anecdotal evidence over girls and boys on these threads over the years seems to be inconclusive, though with twins, there is seems no doubt that the extra hormones give Hyperemesis to women who would probably avoid it in a singleton pregnancy and often they seem to suffer for a shorter time accordingly.

Not so hot today, anyway. Thinking of you all...

How is everyone doing this weekend? @Pygmyseahorse how are you? Xx

@LucindaE yes merciful relief! Temp right down xx

Vomited this morning ladies- first in a while- hope this is not the beginning of part 2! Love to all xx

Sorry to hear you were sick this morning @Snowwhite2020 fingers crossed it's just a small blip, and not a pattern. Has it eased off now?

And so with you on the cooler weather -thank goodness! Actually stood outside in the rain for a bit, enjoying feeling cold

I'm definitely still in the depths of despair with this. 8 weeks now and know it's the worst few weeks coming up - this time last go, I was definitely contemplating an abortion or wishing I could die and it would at least be over. Haven't got quite that low yet so hoping I might get through without that utter low point. But it is so hard to see the weeks ahead and knowing the hormone surge is coming.

Hope everyone else is doing ok, it seems to have been quiet the last few days x

@Herewegoagainx4 the early weeks are so grim... I would hate to go back. I totally understand standing in the to get cold- I did that too briefly! Was quite refreshing lol. I’m so sorry you felt as bad as that before and really glad you are not so low at the moment. I hope you manage to keep your head above water mentally. I think the mental aspect of hyperemesis is really poorly understood by people who have not been through It. That side is almost as hard as the constant sickness. I hope the next bit passes as quick
As possible for you. When I was at my worst I just took each morning, afternoon and evening as it came and counted down every day as one less day feeling so sick and ill. Little steps which eventually walk you to a less intense place... love to you xx

@Pygmyseahorse thinking of you girl. Hope you’re ok. Love to you xx

Hi ladies

Sorry not to comment individually, can't really manage it
Had a terrible week, consultant is set on admitting me
Sickness has become worse, seizures and fainting and exhausted all the time :(

Thinking of you all and sending love

@Pygmyseahorse I’m so sorry to hear that. This is so not what you need at the moment. Maybe a bit of time in hospital will help? I’ve heard getting meds through IV is very effective and you could get a bit of rest. I’m so sorry you are going through this and having such a terrible time :( you’re in my thoughts xx

@Pygmyseahorse you poor thing, I really hope things improve for you soon. As @Snowwhite2020 says the IV meds might provide some relief, even if short lived but may allow brief time to enjoy with your daughter.
Hope that the sickness was just a one off @snowwhite2020. I have also heard that sickness can be worse with girls too.
@Herewegoagainx4 really feel for you as you know what could possibly lie ahead. Every pregnancy is different, so I hope that this one is easier for you.
Sending my thoughts to everyone else and hope that you are more comfortable without the extreme heat xx

How are you @KatieFTM? Xx

Thanks @Snow and @KatieFTM for the kind wishes.

@Pygmyseahorse sorry to hear you're so poorly. Being admitted isn't ideal at the best of times, even less so in the current climate and I know it's tricky with a little one at home already. With my second I had to be admitted for a while in my second trimester with some complications and it was horrid being in and away from them, but the rest was helpful as was the fluids so I hope it will be beneficial for you if you are admitted. How are you feeling about it?

@Snowwhite2020 I’ve had a really good week. Just some odd retching, but managed to control it. I am living in fear of return though, trying to enjoy it whilst it lasts 🤞🏻

Pygmyseahorse I am so sorry things are so bad. As others say, IV might help a lot as you know, but it must be so hard with an LO and in the current situation.
Herewegoagainx4 Poor you. I hope it isn't as bad this time during the most horrible bit.

SnowWhite2020 Might it be the 20 week hormonal surge, in which case with luck it will get better again? Sympathy over the relapse.
KatieFTM I join SnowWhite2020 in asking how things are.
Apologies to anyone rudely overlooked.

KatieFTM Cross posted, and very happy to hear that.

Hi all

How is everyone doing today?

Thanks for the lovely messages
I'm going to be off here for a few weeks, I'm just in a bad place in all ways and not really functioning
Likely to be admitted later so that's partly why but I'm just not connected to baby.
I feel guilty of missing out with dd and not doing things with her I need to

I hope those finding better days continues anc @Snowwhite2020 it was hopefully a one off as you were starting to feel better. Poor you

Thank you for your support the last few weeks, no idea how I'd have managed otherwise and hopefully I'll pop back in a few weeks with happier posts

Love to you @Pygmyseahorse. Wish I could give you a hug. It will all be ok... this too shall pass as @LucindaE says. Xxxxxxxx

It's so tough for you @Pygmyseahorse, wish we could do more but we will be thinking of you and we'll all be ready to welcome you back when you are ready. Hang in there.

And I know it's tough with your DD and the guilt. Try not to worry. My 6 year old was talking to me today about her memories from previous pregnancies and they are so different to mine. She just hasn't held onto the bad things at all - even when I was admitted what she mostly remembers is slipping in the kitchen and having a mammoth nose bleed but she thought it was great as she didn't have to have nap/quiet time as she got to watch Frozen with Daddy instead! (he wanted to keep an eye on her after said incident) I know at the time she did find it hard I wasn't at home with her but she coped really well and she just doesn't remember it in that way now.

and lots of love x