HG Support

[RedRobyn2021]

I couldn't find an existing thread so I've started one, is anyone else suffering?

I'm 33 and this is my second baby, I have a 3yo DD, I'm only 7 weeks so a long way to go. Started taking medication at 5 weeks, started being sick at 6 weeks.

I've been bed bound the last couple of days, I've noticed I have barely any energy and trying to do too much (or barely anything IMO) makes me start vomiting.

Things I'm grateful for;

• I've managed not to vomit the last few days
• I've had a lot of support from my partner and my mum
• I'm a SAHM so don't have the stress of trying to explain to work this time round
• Dd goes to preschool 2 mornings and 1 day a week
• when I sleep I don't feel sick
• so far I've luckily not vomited food yet
• I've been enjoying rewatching Vampire Diaries which I haven't seen for years

I am feeling lonely and daunted by how long this could go on for, just generally quite sad.

I was sick a couple of times last night and then sick again this morning.

My DD is feeling a lot of separation anxiety as I'm not well and I've not been doing as much with her for obvious reasons, so she's sleeping with me at night at the moment. I feel quite guilty, I wish I could feel better so things could be more normal for her. What if this goes on for months? I never thought much about how this could effect her and effect our relationship

Nobody else?

I saw this and wanted to post in solidarity.. my last HG pregnancy is about to turn 10 but I remember so well the feelings you’re describing..

I think things have improved a lot since then but it can still be very subjective depending on your GP so keep asking for whatever help you need and stand your ground! It could pass soon, but if it continues then keep pushing for the most appropriate treatment.

Re the separation my little (now enormous) boy who was then 3 also really struggled as I’d disappear for regular hospital stays, and even when at home I wasn’t ‘present’ as he was used to - I was so worried too, and about how he’d feel about the baby but I can honestly say it didn’t affect our relationship at all, we’re still very close and he was over the moon with his new sister. They adapt and cope so well and it’s a relatively short time.. though it doesn’t feel like that now I bet.. but focus keeping yourself as well as possible she will be fine especially with your partner and Mum around.

There is a charity called Pregnancy Sickness Support who have lots of information and support available. It won’t let me link but they’re on Facebook and Instagram and you can email or WhatsApp them, and talk to them too. You aren’t alone xx