hyperemesis sufferers unite!

[Dream.A.Dream]

Mine got a bit stroppy for a few weeks but after a home visit and seeing what state I was in my boss has been lovely xx

 

[anothersquish]

Im glad I dont work, I wouldnt have been able to go in for one day since week 5. Not one.

Today I have been very brave and I ate one scoop of vanilla icecream, heaven on a spoon!

Some of the antisickness tablets Ive been on have reacted badly with other drugs I take, one time resulting in suppressed breathing...not good for someone with COPD!!! Because ALL the antisickness tablets have a sedative effect they didnt actually want to give me any for fear Id stop breathing but it became obvious after the third time Id been in hospital in 14 days that it was going to be worse for me to not have the tablets and I had to adjust other medication doses and drop one med completely. Fortunately its worked out ok.
The sedative effect of the antisickness tablets does tend to wear off the longer you use them as your body adjusts.

 

[NIfirsttimer]

what do you guys all work at?

 

[ttcbambino#1]

I work in marketing in London for a small firm that provides retirement solutions for the over 55's, mtg's pensions that sort of thing, very dull indeed!!!

 

[NIfirsttimer]

equally dull here.. im work in the head officey type place of bank of scotland, only its since become lloyds so im going back to do a completly different job!

 

[ttcbambino#1]

I have friend in Dublin (I used to live there) who has gone through a similar change, I'm sure it's the same companies, but her job changes all the time, she never knows wether she's coming or going!

 

[Dream.A.Dream]

I work for the DWP in the Jobcentre xx

 

[justmarried24]

Hey ladies! Im back!!
Managed the KFC, although got very full! Managed to keep it down for an hour....then eerrgghh sick!! I really enjoyed it, but not worth it in the end!
Never mind.....I feel a bit better than some of it possibly stayed down and that I did enjoy it!
On the topic of work, I'm a secondary school teacher....so being sick at work is not really an option!! When I was there on Tuesday one of my year 9s actually thought I was gonna vomit on him....poor thing! The kids have been great, but its not fair on them!
Well, Im watching The Wedding Date on Film 4....one of my fave films!
How are you all spending your Friday evenings and weekends?

xxxxx

 

[Dream.A.Dream]

OH just watched Troy and now Jonathan Ross is on but I'm going to bed in moment. I'm knackered xx

 

[NIfirsttimer]

i just had a lovely long bath, and will turn in soon.. been a long week here, we have both been really sick with nasty bug, thankfully its on the way out now tho!!!!

 

[mrsraggle]

I'm a Marketing Manager

 

[justmarried24]

Well ladies Im going to turn in now too....night night....xxxx
Have a good weekend if I don't get a chance to come on. Supposed to be going to look at kitchens tomorrow! Very exciting, just hope Im well enough! Desperately need a new kitchen before baby arrives!
Love and hugs
xxxxxxxx

 

[ttcbambino#1]

Just saw a post in 2nd tri that made me burst into tears, the OP had said that she can't understand people who don't eat and worry about outting on wieght etc etc, which is fine, then there was this comment

not being mean but iknow a girl who has lost loads babies and its her own fault as dont eat,..... the girl who keeps having misscarrages deserves it she dont deserve a baby as wont eat, she wants to stay skinny so if thats case dont get preg in it?[/QUOTE]

I know OP wasn't getting at anyone who can't help it but this made me burst into tears, thinking that my baby won't be healthy if I don't eat, but I can't! And it's my fault if something terrible happens to my bubs and that I'd deserve it because I'm not able to eat properly. I know it's irrational but it really upset me xxx

 

[justmarried24]

Ah hun. That's not a nice comment. Did you write anything to explain how it made you feel?
I'm not having a good day today, so that would have upset me if I came across it anywhere but here. It it hurtful to people who are suffering. I, like you, want to eat but I am now scared because I hate being sick so much. So far today I have managed cornflakes (lasted an hour) and then crumpets....(just had them and so far so good). I know that is now enough to give me energy, but I am trying. I think people need to understand this from our point of view.
Big hugs

xxxxxxx

 

[Dream.A.Dream]

If you've been upset by a post on the forum you can use the "report post" button to make moderators aware of it. I'd imagine that comment has upset a lot of people. Try not to worry though, your baby will be fine xx

 

[anothersquish]

Many people arent aware of hyperemesis and what it does to sufferers so just wont think when they put comments like that. They assume anyoen who doesnt eat/is sick a lot is doing it "on purpose", its just ignorance of the facts of eating disorders AND hyperemesis on their part. Some people have no inclination to learn and understand which is a shame but unfortunately it happens.

Only yesterday I had to bite my lip as someone in the BnB chatroom said "Oh I wish I had that" when I was talking about my hyperemesis and how Id lost five stone in weight. Now I KNOW she didnt mean to upset or offend me nor did she want to belittle how hard its been to get through a pregnancy with such an illness but it still left me feeling horrid.
I think hyperemesis is very difficult for people to understand properly unless they have been through it especially as its not terribly common.

Tell you what though if one more person suggests I eat hot curry to encourage LO to arrive I may throw something at them

 

[Dream.A.Dream]

squish. I've had comments like that too and they really do make me want to scream. You did well to bite your tongue.

I just found something interesting while looking on google, think it's an article from a student, it's just a shame every hospital doesn't follow this and actually take Hyperemesis seriously. https://personalpages.manchester.ac.uk/staff/Heather.Waterman/HIShandbook~finessed100908.doc I hope that works, it's just a word document so is no actual link to it. If hospitals actually implemented it maybe they'd have picked up before now that my overall weight gain has been less than the 7kg they consider extreme hyperemesis

Does anyone know how many ketones mean you need a drip? I don't know if it's 2 or 3? I just tested with one of my ketostix and looks like I might have 2 at the moment. I feel awful today. xx

 

[NIfirsttimer]

i think its 3 hun xx

 

[Dream.A.Dream]

Just tried to have a bit of plain chicken so hopefully that'll stay down xx

 

[NIfirsttimer]

really hope it does hun! plain chicken is great, so you should get some good from that!

its sad, but unfortunatly we all deal with the stupid comments about HG
the truth is that NO ONE can understand it unless they have been there.
my OH has had the same tummy bug as me this week... he keeps saying things about how ill he feels, and how these few days have been the longest ever, and how he cant wait to get better... ive had to remind him that i was like this for months.. MONTHS!!!
katy.. the link seemed to work but cant read it as i dont have office on this laptop at the min....had to wipe it a while back and havent got everything back on again yet... can you fill me in on it? sounds interesting!

thinking of you all xxx