"You're not ill, just pregnant"....

[new_mum]

Really feel for you I had really bad sickness up until I was 16 weeks, was hospitalised a few times because of it too. But it will pass hun, I've felt great in Tri 2 and now that I'm feeling bubs kick and thrash about inside me all the sickness was really worth it (wouldn't have said that a few months back though lol)

 

[Maze]

You can definitely be ill due to pregnancy. I hope things get better for you, have you tried medications?

I am still sick, and have been in and out of the hospital for several days at a time because I've gotten so sick that my body went into dehydration/starvation mode. (Which in the past, has led to death in pregnancy.)

Now my blood pressure is having issues on top of it and I am on bed rest.

Don't let anyone tell you to suck it up, pregnancy is different for everyone and pregnancy in itself can pose health risks to the mother that may even be longer lasting than the pregnancy itself.

Good luck!

 

[new_mum]

You can definitely be ill due to pregnancy. I hope things get better for you, have you tried medications?

I am still sick, and have been in and out of the hospital for several days at a time because I've gotten so sick that my body went into dehydration/starvation mode. (Which in the past, has led to death in pregnancy.)

Now my blood pressure is having issues on top of it and I am on bed rest.

Don't let anyone tell you to suck it up, pregnancy is different for everyone and pregnancy in itself can pose health risks to the mother that may even be longer lasting than the pregnancy itself.

Good luck!

Oh Maze tell me you haven't still got hyperemesis at 28 wks??? Really really feel for you I had it from week 6 - 16 and it was the longest 10 weeks of my life, I could cry for you!!

 

[Maze]

I do still have hyperemesis. My doctor says there is a possibility it will take a few weeks after birth for it to go away. Things are getting so bad they are looking into delivering my baby girl at 37 weeks.

 

[CandiceSj]

I feel your pain (and I don't think I had or have it as bad as you). I was unable to do anything at all the first trimester from morning sickness and fatigue and then pelvic pain started in the second... I feel conflicted sometimes about the "condition" of pregnancy. I hate to get comments that I'm not ill- there is no difference between being ill and feeling ill! Yes, we "brought it on ourselves" in a weird way, but we are not to BLAME still and so it's people around us who need to suck it up and take care of us as though it was an illness in the most traditional definition.

I'm not uncomfortable with needing extra care and being able to do less while pregnant. There's no reason for any of us to feel guilty - hope no one does!

Blah11: I understand your point of view that it's not an illness technically and don't think you offended anyone. Not me anyway

 

[Kirstiedenman]

Pregnancy in general isnt an illness. I'm sorry but it's not. Cancer is an illness. Even the flu is an illness. Gestational complications are different because they're out of the ordinary. Hyperemesis sufferers yes, they are ill. People with morning sickness aren't.

Being severely sick with morning sickness is actually an illness it is called Hyperemesis gravidarum and yes it wouldn't be there if you werent pregnant but it is indeed an illness!!!! And whether that is your opinion or not women come on here to be supported not battered for how there feeling!

 

[Kirstiedenman]

Disnt read the last part of your post lol but still stand by what I said

 

[Lil_Pixie]

I kind of see this from both sides I think.

I feel like I'm always shouting I'm not I'll I'm pregnant!! Like when my dh won't let me carry one box of cerials from tescos. He'll strop with me, the mw told you no lifting bla blah and I think bloody he'll, it's some bran flakes - I have trainers that weigh more! I find that people are always dancing round me - I'm not to sit on the floor anymore (as the youngest of six it's always been my spot and where I'm comfortable whenever the family get together) I shouldn't be getting in the back of the car (?!?)
For me personally I've had a good pregnancy so far (after ms subsided) and I feel really well, so I hate people treating me like I'm incapable when I feel perfectly normal.

I do honestly think though that although for most of us it's true that we're not Ill, just pregnant, for some mummies pregnancy can be absolute torture, whatever your suffering with lasts a lot longer than a normal illness and there's always a lot less you can do about it.

 

[Kirstiedenman]

I agree with the above post with what you say my husband annoys me so bad when oh I'm not aloud to lift things and you should go to bed and rest you look tired but at the same time I have had severe morning sickness since week 6 had to quit work and be monitored very closely so I think he has a point but I don't mind that everyone gives up there seat and always makes sure I'm comfortable the only time it will happen is when your pregnant and old so I will take it while I can lol. But I have never heard of not being able to sit in the back seat what's that all about?

 

[crazylilth1ng]

Ill or not ill... what does it matter? it is how people FEEL that counts and I personally have felt sicker and more rotten during this pregnancy than I did when I last had tonsillitis. Most of the "colds" that I have had in the past felt MILD compared to the nausea and extreme tiredness I have endured so far during this pregnancy. Of course I wouldn't change it... but I just wanted to show a different perspective. It doesn't matter what the "label" is... it matters how we feel and it is NOT worth arguing over just because some people have a difference in opinion And it will be worth it in the end when we have our babies!!

 

[tweedy]

i have had bad morning sickness, back is killing me and the rest of the normal downs of pregnancy, but every day i have to suffer is a blessing and will be totally worth it. after 2 mmc and an ectopic pregnacy, i relish everyday. doesnt mean i don't have the odd cry to myself about how much of a struggle it is at times, but i am determined that i will not let one single moan leave my lips as i fight to have this baby.
i find it hard to read things on facebook from friends who are struggling daily with silly complaints, but at the same time i do understand that it's not pleasant for everyone and everyone's journey to having kids is different and no one is less important than the other.
a small tip, try and adjust your mind to thinking that these things happening to your body means that your body is accomodating your baby is such a way that it will be protected, nurished and well nurtured before it get to your arms, might make the niggles a bit easier to deal with, same can be said of labour, every pain brings you closer to that 1st cuddle x

 

[Lil_Pixie]

I have NO idea where that's from! But when I had ms and I would puke everyday after work, he'd just wait for me to finish and then make me help make dinner. When I would have loved a bit of pampering and a little "go sit down, I'll do it" I got sod all!

 

[Kirstiedenman]

I have NO idea where that's from! But when I had ms and I would puke everyday after work, he'd just wait for me to finish and then make me help make dinner. When I would have loved a bit of pampering and a little "go sit down, I'll do it" I got sod all!

That is not very nice at all! Men just don't understand sometimes women just want a break lol especially when there is ms involved. As much as my hubby is great he has had his little moments that make me think is there a brain in there??

 

[Gretaa]

i am fed up of people telling me that pregnancy is not sickness and not an illness. But there are days where i feel very down and unhealthy and some day where i feel just fine. Not all pregnancies to everyone is the same and if one women was running marathon for 9 months and felt good, others might not. !!!!

 

[sam#3]

Normal pregnancy without health complications is NOT an illness - and while sickness can make you feel pretty awful again it is NOT an illness, it's just a really unfortunate 'side effect' to the pregnancy hormones!
The best way to help yourself through a pregnancy you are suffering through is to change the way you are thinking about it - if you think you are ill then you will feel more ill.
If you allow yourself to accept the fact that you are NOT ill and that these symptoms and side effects will not last forever... and try to enjoy the pregnancy then you will begin to feel much better.
Allow those happy hormones to flow through instead

 

[new_mum]

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is an illness caused by pregnancy and believe me if any of you have had it, you would gladly swap it for 'morning sickness' - its a condition that requires medication which not all the time works anyway. So therefore in some cases the word illness is the right term!

 

[Sweedot]

I have HG, have since about 5 weeks and now I have spd....so I have felt very "ill" during this pregnancy....but we keep on fighting! lol

 

[mummylove]

Hope u feel better soon

 

[bumpyjo]

this is my first pregnancy expected sickness and aches and pains but have had nothing just feel like normal have had no days off work so i guess im really really lucky i heard ginger biscuits and other gingery foods can help with morning sickness, hope you feel better soon x

 

[Blah11]

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is an illness caused by pregnancy and believe me if any of you have had it, you would gladly swap it for 'morning sickness' - its a condition that requires medication which not all the time works anyway. So therefore in some cases the word illness is the right term!

hyperemesis isn't a normal pregnancy so idk why you keep bringing it up? No one has said that hyperemesis isnt an illness.