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Christmas with hyperemesis and excited toddler

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MyBabyBoyBlue · 28/11/2020 14:50

Hi all, I'm 10+5 and suffering with awful hyperemsis (have already been hospitalised 4 times for it and struggling to sit up without vomiting - it's so debilitating and awful, I can't do anything). I'll be almost 15 weeks at Christmas and with the Covid risk to my elderly parents, we have decided to spend Christmas just us at home. We have a 3 y o who this year is understanding Christmas,is so into it and really excited about it, it's pretty much all he can talk about. I had so many fun activities planned, decorating the tree, Christmas baking, making paper chains and other decorations and Christmas cards, and right now I cant even sit up in bed.
I'm feeling so down that I won't be able to give him a proper Christmas with all the excitement and build-up. I don't know what I'm asking, really, but all this HG and being confined to the bed or the toilet is really getting me down this time. :( I'm so so fed up

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40weekswithno2 · 28/11/2020 14:58

You might be feeling a little better in a few weeks. Your DP/DH will just have to do all these things with your ds instead this year. Hope you improve soon.

3scompany · 29/11/2020 13:45

Bless you. As if mum guilt isn't bad enough without HG being a total drain on you too. I really feel for you.
Be kind to yourself. DH will step up I'm sure. Could you lay on the sofa passing the paper strips for the chains? Snuggle DS into bed and watch a Christmas film (aware his age may prevent much attention span! Check out "mickey mouse once [and twice] upon a Christmas". Both are a selection of short Christmas stories. My DD loved them as a toddler 🥰

Are you medicated? I'm currently on cyclazine, prochlorperazine and ondansetron for my HG. And I'm managing (nothing more, nothing less). I'll have a think on more low key Christmas ideas! Please take care. Be gentle with yourself. And keep reaching out. Xxxx

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