hyperemesis sufferers unite!

[craftymum]

Hope you're feeling a bit better now Claire, maybe the stress with Hollie not settling at nursery has you all wound up which could be making the sickness bad, I don't know just an idea as it can't be easy when she wont settle - she can probably sense that you're uptight too which will make it harder for her to settle as well, hopefully she settles in next week again, are there any other children that live nearby that go? A familiar face might help her forget herself.
Wish I could say something to help with the sickness but I've spent the afternoon throwing up myself, feel crap and so fed up with all this, all I have done today is lie around dozing (can't get comfy long enough to actually sleep) had a bath and then was sick, my back is killing me too, just feel like this has been going on forever. Hope you're feeling a bit better now hun xxx
There was a new girl posted on here last week, wonder how she's getting on?

 

[claire99991]

well this is hard to believe but ive been sick the worst i have been in 23 weeks its been continuous for 3 hours i got a few min break in between but it started bk up again there was loads!! i think everything i have eaten in the past week has just come bk up and i dont even feel like im done yet. Its scary when its so much i dont know where its all coming from

My OH has gone out drinking now, i know i shouldnt be angry but he didnt even suggest not going and he could see how sick i was being crawling up the stairs with a bin bag trying to get to the bathroom so now im left in with hollie and im exhausted i suppose he did give her tea before he went. I just need to get her to bed then i can just relax and hope i dont start throwing up again its so scary when im on my owne i thought i was going to rupture sumthing!

sorry u have had anther shit day louise i hate this its absoulty horrednus give me a newborn anyday!

 

[NIfirsttimer]

oh girls. you poor things. i can still remember how bad it is, and i wish there was something i could do for you both.
claire.. i hope this doesnt come across wrong, but seriously.. your OH going to the pub is not on. he needs to be at home looking after you, at the very least looking after hollie so you can look after yourself. its just unfair leaving you home alone with her when you are so ill. is there any reasoning with him?

and you are so right with your 'give me a newborn' comment. i honestly think thats why ive found the last 10 weeks with Roo so easy, after the 9 month sentance, a newborn is nothing! people look at me with that worried look and say things like 'oohh how are you coping' and i say 'brilliantly!' i feel like as long as i feel well, i can take anything anyone can throw at me! and you know what.. i bet you girls will feel like that too!

i know theres nothing i can say that will help, but just hang in there, it does, eventually, get better, i promise xxxx
claire.. do you have any of our moby numbers so you can keep in touch if you are too ill to access your lappy?

take care girls xxxx

 

[craftymum]

I totally agree that your OH should not just be going to the pub while you are so ill, that is so unfair and I bet if he had 'manflu' he'd expect you to wait on him hand and foot, he is being very selfish and you really need to have a word with him.
I agree about life with a newborn being easier as I know it's hard but it's a different sort of tired and if we are not throwing up every day and able to eat properly it will make such a difference, I've never been a great sleeper anyway but just being able to eat enough to be healthy will make such a difference to us, it's just such a shame that this had to last so long. I went out today and was so shattered and in so much pain when walking too and I swear people look at me like I'm a weirdo cos I'm walking like the heavily pregnant woman I am yet I only look like I'm about 4 or 5 months! I pinched a seat in a shop today only to be given really dirty looks by some old people even when I yelped when I sat down cos the pain shot through my hip, but I didn't care I just sat there. I've been feeling really sick last few days and from about 2pm I'm really worth nothing and end up throwing up all afternoon, I find when I do go out now I can hardly set in car either as my back and pelvis is so sore. I have a Docs appt on Mon and then my second growth scan at the hospital so hopefully all goes well for that.
Hope you're feeling better today Claire xxx

 

[claire99991]

ho u doing chick are you still hanging in there? no sign of babba yet? x

 

[craftymum]

Hi Claire no sign yet, I felt really sick yesterday and over weekend was so tired and fit for nothing but last night I was itching really intensely esp the soles of my feet I had this during week but now I'm worried it might be OC I'm going to Docs this morn so I'll ask (for all the good that'll do) and if she brushes me off I'm gonna give hosp a call as I'm really worrying about this after reading about it. Just feels like it's been one thing after another in this bloody pregnancy!
How are you keeping?

 

[Stilletto_Sam]

Bypass that idiotic doctor Louise and get down to day obstetric unit at the Ulster NOW! Don't forget to bring your notes!


XXX

 

[claire99991]

what is OC hun is that where the liver isnt working properly in pregnancy? aw i would go straight to the hosp as well dont even go doctor!!!

im ok hun was sick this morning before nursery and didnt manage much food yesterday but feeling hungry now, carnt work my body out!

let me know how u get on at docs xxxx

 

[craftymum]

Would you believe my GP actually got the blood tests done for me so I should have results on Wed - just so worried now in case it is OC - yeah Claire it's to do with the liver and bile acids and it's not dangerous to me but can be dangerous to baby with higher chance of stillbirth if not treated. No idea what will happen when results come in if they show anything the itchiness is insane I've no rash or anything but I really hope the tests come back clear. Feel really tired and sick now, had to wait in Docs for over an hour and a half

 

[claire99991]

thank god they took you seriosuly!! fingers x'd for your results on wed what happens if they are positive for it then do they induce you early? that wouldnt be such a bad thing. xx

 

[craftymum]

not really sure what happens though have been reading up a bit on it and it says that sometimes it may not show up in the test and they may need to test bile acid levels but that apparantley takes at least a week to come back as think they have to freeze the blood or something? They recommend inducing or c-section by 38 weeks so bit worried about that as don't really fancy c-section but if it's going to be what's best for bubs then I'll just have to go along with it. Just bit worried though that at almost 37 weeks it's going to be all too late. I have my scan on Friday morning too so I'm going to talk to midwifes while I'm there too and ask their advice cos I wont get much advice from my GP, would you believe I have to see my GP weekly now and when I tried to make an appointment for next week the receptionist was really snotty with me and said she could give me one for the following week and when I told her no that wouldn't do as I had to come back weekly she was really grumpy about it. Managed to get one for next Monday in the end but it's at 3:10 which is a terrible time off day for me but not much I can do about that. I just feel like crap cos it seems to have been one thing after another it's so unbelievable but like you say at least they took it seriously today and have actually started the ball rolling by doing tests.
How has your day been so far? Has Hollie settled into nursery any better?

 

[Stilletto_Sam]

Well good Louise that you got some tests done. I hope everything is clear - as if you haven't gone through enough already! This babba had better be angelic when s/he arrives or else!


XXX

 

[craftymum]

You're so right Sam I just can't believe how many things have came up and slapped me in the face I thought the HG was bad enough but....well anyway, just hoping for an easy labour and birth and a perfect little baby now!

 

[claire99991]

you deserve a pain free labour and a angeliec baby!! i think talking to midwives friday would be the best idea hopefully they can sort you out your GP sounds utterly shite!!!!!

Well my OH took hollie this morning and i went straight to parents room she cried but the teacher said it wasnt for very long and when i went up she was making cakes out of playdough it could have just been a good day thou so lets see what tomorow brings i hope she gets better as the week goes on

xxx

 

[craftymum]

fingers crossed for tomorrow Claire, once she settles and makes some friends it'll get easier for her and for you xx

 

[Stilletto_Sam]

Yes Claire, pet, you deserve a break too. I hope Hollie continues to settle on for longer and longer periods in nursery. You won't know yourself to hopefully get a rest whilst she's there and at least you know then that she'll be happy and well cared for.

We're all going to have such good and contented babies after all this. Yay!


XXX

 

[NIfirsttimer]

yep... Ruby is the most contented baby ive known.. everyone comments on it, and i think you ladies will all be the same! we SO deserve good babies after the hard slog of hyperemesis!

 

[craftymum]

How are you today Claire? I haven't been sick (yet) but feel really really bad today, just feel so sick and really tired and very sort of heavy. It's a weird feeling that I can't really explain very well. Been forcing myself to eat this last 2 days cos I have to but don't really seem to have an appetite at all.

 

[bump_wanted]

o ladies im so glad ive found you ive got tears in my eyes the symptoms you have all been talking about are me over the back...im only ten weeks and i keep thinking how can i survive another 30 weeks like this but seeing you all cope has given me hope...this might sound somewhat dramatic but ive had a really bad day today...ive been signed off work since week 5 but so far managed to stay out of hospital tho short of colapsing theres no way im going in...

ill admit ive not read all posts on here but im looking forward to sharing experiences with you all Im Laura im 24 from glasgow xxxx

 

[craftymum]

Hi Laura, sorry you are suffering too. I have also had HG since week 6 and now at week 37 still suffering, I haven't been to work since the end of Feb and I' now on Maternity leave so don't even try to go into work if you're suffering. Are you taking any meds for the sickness yet? If you get a chance (though it would take you a long time) have a read through all our posts as you might find some tips in there that worked for some of the girls and also a bit of hope as there have been a couple of us that it cleared up in 2nd tri for, hopefully you will be one of the lucky ones but for now just try to drink as much as you can to avoid becoming dehydrated and get plenty of rest and there's plenty of us here past and present sufferers to talk to anytime you need to let off some steam, take care hun xxx