Support Thread for Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Sufferers

[Sagres]

That sounds really bad CaseyM it is just beyond belief that doctors would treat you like that.
But looking forward you are closer to better medical resources now and you have us here so it WILL be better next time.

[CaseyM]

You know what - its really nice to have you guys!! You are right, I am much closer to help now, just might take me a little while to find an ob that will help - but much better to find it while I am still capable, rather than crook as and uncapable. Be prepared - that's what the boyscouts say isn't it??!!
And when things get bad and I just want to hear from someone else who is/has gone through it, I have you guys here, if I can get to the computer room. Honestly, some days I didn't leave my bed, so I want to find help as I now have two kids to look after - mind you, if I wait till next year, they both will be in full-time school, which gives me the best part of the day to take care of myself. ATM my eldest is in school 5d/wk and my little one will start school next month - two days a week.

thanks for your support. I will try and find a local ob to talk with.
xx

[Lily Dust]

You know what - its really nice to have you guys!!

Isnt it lovely to have a bit of support from others who have suffered like you have Thanks Sagres for starting this thread!!!

I think its a great idea CaseyM to find a Dr to have a chat to in advance. Yes, one particular nurse at my IVF clinic was an absolute angel, I am eternally grateful to that beautiful lady. When I had my D&C she came into work just to see me and give me support

Diamond Girl, how you getting on hun??

to everyone

[Diamond Girl]

Hi all, I am still ok, still no HG, just m/s. What a miracle!

Casey, I think you are on the more severe side of HG. I had mild HG with DS1, but I would say moderate with DS2. If you are still sick a week after birth then Id say that is severe. Part of the problem with HG is being believed and taken seriously by Drs. I hope you can find a Dr who supports you 100% and knows you arent exaggerating, but that you really are sick and need help. I think it is great that you want to be proactive about your next pg. I did the same, with this pg I asked my GP for a maxalon prescription at 4 wks, because my HG always started at 5wks. He laughed at me and said 'come back when you are sick and we will discuss it'. I said, 'if I wait until Im sick, then I'll be TOO SICK to come and get it, especially with 2 kids!'. Luckily I havent needed it this time though. Ive also read that it does help if you are medicated straight away to help delay the vomiting cycle. I was medicated from 6wks last pg, but it was already too late.

Lily Dust - I have always said that giving birth is the easy part, its the months of torture with HG that are worse!

I really hope all of you ladies can have a HG free pg. I cannot tell you what it feels like to actually feel relatively normal during pg. Problem is that I still dont believe I am actually pg, and I have asked for another u/s next week to make sure everything is ok.

[Diamond Girl]

Well. No miracle! Baby is gone....

I should have known better. No HG means no baby for me...its happened twice. The only pgs that have gone to full term are my two boys and I had full on HG with both of them. Worst of all, now I know I will have to endure months of HG again after thinking I escaped it this time.

P.s Sorry for the angry post. Its just not fair!

[Lily Dust]

DG, I have just been over to your other thread and I am so so sorry for your devestating loss Vent away sweetie, you are entitled to feel angry, it is just so unfair. I cant take away your pain, that you already know but please be kind to yourself and if you need to lean on us, we will be here

[Sagres]

DG I am really really sorry to hear that, I was wishing so hard for it to be OK
As Lily Dust says we are here to listen to your anger and give you as many virtual hugs as you need...x

[melsa31]

Hello, it's been a while since I've been here. I can thankfully say that the last two weeks have been much better for me. I'm now only throwing up a few times a week instead of a few times a day and I can handle the nausea now as it's not as severe. Yay! It certainaly makes a huge difference and DH has been much more helpful too :-) Thankyou DG and Lilydust for your kind words.

Sagres congratulations!! Hope you do have a comfortable not-feeling-horrible ride!