hyperemesis sufferers unite!

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Overdue...LOL a whole week overdue tomorrow!
I think my bodys mild acceptance of food is because there is only days to go and I daydream about KFC and eggs and chips...hahahahaha!!

I hope I can adjust to eating though, earlier on psychologically it was really very very hard as I struggled to put something in my mouth, even water. Would automatically just gag and wasnt able to swallow anything....fear of being sick made me sick more...very odd.
 
I've also found when I do try and eat I chew my food till it's practically liquid to make life easier if I am sick xx
 
Hey ladies.
I am out of hospital! Thank goodness! They gave me 2 bags of fluid and an antisickness solution through the IV. I feel human again....slightly! I've managed some cornflakes today, and a cup of warm water! So hopefully I'll manage something else later. Been sipping on water....and so far so good.
My midwife rang this morning as I had left a message to say that I was getting worried yesterday. I know everyone keeps saying that the baby will be fine but I am just so so worried. I just have an awful feeling that something is wrong. I think it's because I feel so ill....
Also, the nurse at the hospital was like "15 weeks pregnant....you don't even have a bump!" This upset me. I mean, I'm not showing that much, but even less now Ive lost weight! I just thought it was a bit insensitive given the way I was feeling.
Do the fluids last a long time in my system? Just enjoying feeling ok and hoping it lasts the weekend so I can do some normal things!! xxxxx
Oh, NIfirsttimer that would be good, can you inbox me your number please, thanks
xxxx
 
awh see!! its not so bad!!!
what was that nurse on!!!?? hardly anyone has a bump at 15 weeks, esp not with qith their first pregnancy!! i didnt really start to show until i was almost 20 weeks! dnt let that annoy you.. it amazes me how insensitive some of them are... we have all had it at one point or another, i think a lot of them dont HG half seriously enough!

the feeling of worry about what this does to baby is horrible, and something we all struggle with... i almost drove myself insane with it, and i know katy went through it recently too... but really, all i can say is that our babies are no more likely to suffer from this than any other womans baby would be.. they might be a little petite... and they might have a touch of jaundice, but thats about the height of it, and again, those 2 things are so common that its hard to even connect them firmly to the HG. part of the reason that you feel SO ill, is that your body is recognising that your baby needs everything you have got at the minute, and is sending it to him/ her, which is leaving you with nothing, and making u feel like crap..but baby is just fine in there!

the fluid effects usually last for a day or two... if you feel good today then try to get as much fluid inside as you can, and that can buy you an extra day or so! just dont overdo it, as that will have you back at square one in no time :-(
 
Thanks hun.
Just gonna keep thinking positive and thinking that all will be ok! Fingers crossed!! Quite enjoying feeling ok today! Managed to put some washing in and tidy about a bit, and actually WATCH some tv instead of just staring at it!
I'll keep trying with the fluids....its weird but Im almost a bit scared to drink or eat too much...in case I am as sick as I have been! I have a phobia of being sick so this past week has been awful!!
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Glad your feeling better hun, I was in last Friday and out Saturday and I felt fab, but it did wear off and listen to NIfirsttimer take it easy and don't over do it or you'll feel ten times worse. Put your feet up and enjoy normality!

I have my 16 week apt today and I'm bricking it. I've been back to feeling and being sick most of the week, eating very little and just about getting enough fluids I think. Collected a sample to take with me and it looks suspicious, I just hope she doesn't ask me to go back in to hospital, I was meant to call the ward again if the sickness started up again but just can't face it! I have an apt with the gp after and I have a plan! I'm going to demand (well I'll ask nicely and cry if he doesn't agree! ) to prescribe some anti sickness drugs, the ones I had in hospital, stemetil, made me gaga but did seem to help, and then I'm going to ask to be signed off work for a week and if I get my own way then I'll spend all next week taking care of me and not worrying about work etc, I'll take my meds, try and get food in me and lots of fluids.
 
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Glad your feeling better hun, I was in last Friday and out Saturday and I felt fab, but it did wear off and listen to NIfirsttimer take it easy and don't over do it or you'll feel ten times worse. Put your feet up and enjoy normality!

I have my 16 week apt today and I'm bricking it. I've been back to feeling and being sick most of the week, eating very little and just about getting enough fluids I think. Collected a sample to take with me and it looks suspicious, I just hope she doesn't ask me to go back in to hospital, I was meant to call the ward again if the sickness started up again but just can't face it! I have an apt with the gp after and I have a plan! I'm going to demand (well I'll ask nicely and cry if he doesn't agree! ) to prescribe some anti sickness drugs, the ones I had in hospital, stemetil, made me gaga but did seem to help, and then I'm going to ask to be signed off work for a week and if I get my own way then I'll spend all next week taking care of me and not worrying about work etc, I'll take my meds, try and get food in me and lots of fluids.
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I am enjoying feeling ok so far. It's a nice feeling. Think I might even attempt to go back to work on Monday....if I am well that is!
I think your plan sounds fab sweetie! At the end of the day, if those tablets worked, then you should be allowed to have them! And you should def have a week off work, and just chill out!
I hope the sickness eases off soon and that you start to feel better. You and me are at similar stages (I'm about 2 weeks behind you) so it's nice to know that we can support each other.
Can I ask a question? Are you worried about the baby being ok too? I just keep worrying and I know that doesnt help matters, but I just want to know my baby is ok and doing well.....midwife says the baby will be just fine....but Im still worried!!
Good luck at the docs sweetie.
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u know wot married.... the sickness is actually a good sign. its the sign of a strong healthy pregnancy, and means you have lots of the pregnancy hormones floating about in there.... honestly.. its a really good indicator that all is well in there (even tho its one you would rather not have to endure!)

you two girlies should be hg text buddies.. you are having the same journey, at the same time, and you could really be a good support to each other, like me & lou were :-) (and we are still good buddies now!)
 
NI - I know! The midwife made me giggle today when she said that I should be pleased that baby is making me sick - meaning a healthy pregnancy! I suppose I should take some comfort in that.
I am really hungry now and I fancy a KFC....but I am scared that it's too soon....any advice girlies?
xxxx
 
greasy food generally didnt stay with me for long....
pasta was a good one sometimes, or potato...
or you could just say to hell with it, go for a KFC and hope for the best :-)
 
Think Im gonna have a chicken burger from KFC....not great in terms of grease....but better than proper fried chicken! Hoping it stays down. Hubby is just excited that we can have a meal together! Hahaha! I will let you all know how it goes ladies!
Big hugs xxxxxxxxx
 
I am enjoying feeling ok so far. It's a nice feeling. Think I might even attempt to go back to work on Monday....if I am well that is!
I think your plan sounds fab sweetie! At the end of the day, if those tablets worked, then you should be allowed to have them! And you should def have a week off work, and just chill out!
I hope the sickness eases off soon and that you start to feel better. You and me are at similar stages (I'm about 2 weeks behind you) so it's nice to know that we can support each other.
Can I ask a question? Are you worried about the baby being ok too? I just keep worrying and I know that doesnt help matters, but I just want to know my baby is ok and doing well.....midwife says the baby will be just fine....but Im still worried!!
Good luck at the docs sweetie.
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Ooh enjoy the KFC!!! It's a good sign that you want to eat, most days I don't even want to eat! I do worry about bubs, but I've been told lots that babies are a bit like parasites, they'll take what they need from you!! Midwife checked everything today and said baby was sounding really healthy and I'm measuring fine for dates etc So I try not to worry too much, bubs seems to be having a whale of a time! My mw said the same about hormones, must mean baby is really well.

So doctor gave me tablets and signed me off for a week, I didn't even ask he got the cert out straight away and was really good, very understanding! The name is prochlorperazine?? He said to keep him updated with how I get along with them and take it very very easy and ease myself into them. My boss wasn't to happy by thye sound of her voice, but I'm determined not to stress about feeling guilty!

I'll add you as a friend, do you have a bump buddy? Maybe we can be Hypermesis buddies, sounds a grim doesn't it!!!

Sam x
 
prochlorperazine is stematil...
will probably make you feel super spaced out, but they do work for most people!
enjoy the chance to sleep all day!!
 
It does sound grim Sam, but I suppose it's the reality of it isnt it! At least we can try to help each other!! My name is Lori by the way.
Hubby is on his way back with the food....yummy! So excited (bit worried about being sick too, but not going to let that ruin our romantic KFC together!Hehe!)
Glad doc was ok, such a big help when they are understanding and nice! I tried those tablets....they didnt work for me. The cyclizine ones seem to be doing the job (ish) but they make me tired so dont think I could take them when Im at work....total catch 22 situation!
Well, I best go and sort table out for KFC arriving! How sad....you would think I was having a gourmet meal....strange what HG can do to you!! Haha!
xxxxxx
 
Ahh, he said he'd give me the same as I had in hospital, got confused by the name!!!

Lori- I hope they work, when I had the jab in hospital it did help ease it so I'll keep all my fingers and toes crossed, for me and for you and your KFC!
 
Glad you're both feeling okay :) Enjoy the good days. Hope you enjoy your KFC Lori! I'm jealous :lol:

I went for lunch today, ate barely any of it and was sick straight after, then thought sod it, just eat what I want it's coming back up anyway, so I had a piece of chocolate cake from starbucks. Then almost turned myself inside out puking it up again when I got home :dohh:

I bought some ketostix today so I can monitor my own. I have one ketone at the moment, but that's not enough to need hospital so I need to try and get some toast down me before it gets worse. xx

ETA: I forgot to say, I had the same problem with the tablets. If I took the tablets I wasn't as sick, but couldn't have gone to work as they made me so spaced it would have been the same as going to work drunk! I think I'm a bit more used to them now though because they just make me sleepy not drunk.

ETA again- try not to worry about the effect on the baby. I know you can't help it, and I think everyone does, but it really will just drive you mad and unfortunately the majority of MWs and consultants won't listen to you and will just brush the concern aside :nope:
 
Where did you get the Ketostix Katy??

Shame about the chocolate cake!!! Did you at least enjoy tasting it before it came back to haunt you? I'm worried I'll never enjoy the taste of food again, everything tastes strange/bland to me now iykwim???

Im expecting to be spaced out on the tablets, another reason why I wanted a week off to try and judge how spacy I'll be!!! I might see if I can reduce my hours or work from home if things don't go well, it's the commute that kills me most days, getting up at the crack of dawn to travel into London starts to get to you when your feeling constantly sick!
 
I got mine from boots. Cost me £5.15, could have got them free on prescription but it's almost the weekend and it's so hard to get an appointment at my doctors!

The cake just tasted strange and yuck to be honest, even when I was eating it. I think my body has just forgotten what proper food is xx

ETA: If you're ill don't feel bad about staying off work, I've been so sick I've only worked 6 weeks out of my whole pregnancy, but unfortunately that's just how it is xx
 
yeah work is definetly your last priority... i was off work from week 6 - now!! you have lots of extra protection re work when you are pregnant, my work requested my medical notes but once they got them, they knew i was genuinly ill, and they were fine
 
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