Hyperemesis- feeling so depressed

[RosePippi]

I am struggling so much, continually sick. I’m on anti sickness and have been hospitalised due to dehydration.

Im home now but even though I’m not dehydrated anymore, I still feel so awful. I can barely eat or drink and when I do, it seems to come back up almost instantly.

Im on my third lot of different anti sickness drugs but losing the will to have to ring GP again and say it’s still not working.

This is my second pregnancy, I had hyperemesis throughout my first, sick right up until the end, even throwing up in labour. So the thought of being sick that long again is breaking me.

Of course I feel so lucky to be pregnant, I want this baby more than anything. But the sickness is just so hard.

How have others survived? Did other people feel like this? Are there people in the same position as me right now? I feel so alone.

I had it. It was awful. How far along are you? Go back to the doctors and try another drug for sure, you deserve to have some life back.

Have you got to ondansetron yet? They’re reluctant to give it but it’s the only thing that sorted mine. That and bone broth with the chunks sieved out, literally bought me back to life.

Also anti emetics can also help reduce the I’m going to be sick feeling.

its awful, I hope you’re getting as much support as you possibly can. Nobody can really understand who’s not had it

I feel for you- it’s hell. I lost about 3 stone in the first 5 months of pregnant. I was in hospital due to lack of fluids as I was constantly vomiting when I had my 3 month scan.

I was sick of bloody ginger too -10 years later and I still can’t stomach it.

Take the sickness pills and take care - I have one DC, not sure how I would have coped if I already had a child as I was hospitalised about 6 times.

Apropos of nothing - DS was a healthy baby and is a healthy 10 year old now - I ended up losing 2 teeth 🤷🏼‍♀️.

I wish you lots of luck

Thank you for your responses. I’m just about 10 weeks, this time in my last pregnancy I was very bad but I seem to be worse this time around.

My DH is very good but he is run ragged at the moment, being primary caregiver to our toddler, looking after me, housework plus working full time.

I also miss my daughter so much. I can barely function, let alone play with her. We will have some cuddles but even that takes a lot of energy and she’s normally bouncing on my tummy.

Hyperemesis is just so hard isn’t it?!

It's horrendous isn't it. I had HG from 3months to 9 months. I couldn't even walk 5 minutes to take my daughter to pre-school. As soon as I gave birth, all nauseau was gone. I don't remember what meds I had, but the 3rd option the dr prescribed worked for me. My daughter was born big and healthy at full term. Hang in there.

I don’t know what anti sickness you’re on but I was very similar and then starting taking xonvea and it was amazing made me feel sooo much better. That was my 6th med to try. I specifically requested it after doing research

Ive had 2 HG pregnancies and the 2nd one was so much worse.
I started meds around the 5 week mark to nip it in the bud early as my first symptom was vomiting and nausea all afternoon and evening.
Meds from the GP didnt help.
I couldnt stomach anything and was really weak.
I ended up being seen at the early pregnancy unit as I was so dehydrated. They put me on IV fluids for the day and gave IV meds.
Then then packed me off home with a prescription for Xonvea and instructions on how to manage my dosage until I felt better.
It was the wonder drug for me. It took a couple of days to feel the full benefit but it reduced the vomiting and constant nausea so much that I could return to my job and work full time hours.
Ask for Xonvea, even if ypu have to go to your local EPU to get it.
Its the only thing that helped me.
My son is 2 weeks old tomorrow and all the sickness stopped as soon as he was born.

I had HG with all 3 of my pregnancies. No one understands what it feels like, unless they’ve been through it. I remember throwing up at least 30 times a day, throwing up if I moved my head even slightly. It was awful. I felt like I was going to die. Eugh! I’m sorry you’re going through this. You have my full sympathy. Dig deep, take it day by day. I just remember the morning after my babies were born, no sickness! I was actually hungry, it felt like a miracle, that somebody had flicked a switch.

Sorry that’s no help but you’re strong. Keep going :)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this.

I have had it too and it’s just miserable! Get as much support as you need from friends and family. It week end, it’s just a bloody long time! And you will get your lovely baby as a reward at the end.