Support Thread for Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Sufferers

[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

[AAC]

Oh wow I only just stumbled upon this thread after 6 weeks straight of nothing but puking!! Currently Im 12 + 3 weeks. Haven't worked since the week of xmas and have been in hospital twice now for IV dehydration. Starting to feel a wee bit better since being on the Zofran 4 times a day but now gotta deal with the side affects of that which is extremely painful constipation (and to think 2 weeks ago I had the squirts LOL) anyways Im glad to read all the different posts and know Im not alone!!

[Lily Dust]

Hi AAC

Sorry you arent feeling so crash hot but at least you know there are others who have been through what you're feeling and can hopefully any questions that you may have. Great you found a GP who prescribed you Zofran! Congrats on your lil peanut, is this your first?

[Sagres]

Welcome AAC. In the nicest way possible, I wish you weren't in this thread (Hope that comes out right, I mean I wish you weren't suffering HG!)
Congratulations on your pregnancy! I didn't have Zofran when I was pregnant but am interested to know more to see if it is a good option for next time. I might ask you some questions at some stage.
I hope your HG eases soon...x

[Lily Dust]

I didn't have Zofran when I was pregnant but am interested to know more to see if it is a good option for next time.

Really Sagres??? Were you prescribed something?? I had to fight with small country town GP to get it but lived on it after that

[Sagres]

I had maxalon which helped a bit, but only a small bit. It wasn't so much a problem of no one wanting to prescribe it, more that I was just being a bit 'well this is par for the course being pregnant, get over it and get on with life woman' about it all so my Ob probably never fully understood how bad it really was. But I've learnt my lesson and will have to do it with a toddler in future so I will definitely be more realistic about how bad it is this time and make sure I have some better treatment options.

[Lily Dust]

Sagres- well it sounds like Zofran might be a massive help to you if Maxalon helped a bit.

AAC & FabFiona- how you girls getting on??/

Diamond Girl- You have been very quiet, how are you?

to everyone

[Diamond Girl]

Sorry Ive been MIA, its was hard to be here after my m/c and I didnt feel like posting much. I am feeling a bit better now and Im looking forward to TTCing again. Thanks so much for thinking of me Lily.

Sagres - I agree with Lily Dust. Maxalon did not help me much at all, but if it did for you then Zofran may help you feel normal.

AAC - Im glad you found your way here and that HG has reduced a bit for you. I hope it goes away totally so you can enjoy your pg.

[Lily Dust]

I am very pleased to hear that you are feeling a tad better DG I hope the TTC is a quick journey and you get your sticky bubba very soon.

again to all!

[melsa31]

Hello, I feel a bit like I'm not allowed to post here as I don't have HG but severe morning sickness. So I hope you all don't mind.

I just need a little advice on how to deal with being so sick and still getting on with life. I work two days a week and have a two year old at home. Most days I vomit but even when I don't feel so awful that I still can't manage the housework or cooking and I've lost weight. We have spent so much time at home I feel like a bad mother as my DS isn't getting the activities and socialising that we normally do. I have avoided having anyone visit except for close family as I'm embarrassed by the state of my house
My other issue is my DH. I had morning sickness til 35 weeks in my first pg which was almost ignorable after 20 weeks and my DH was amazing. He was so supportive, emotionally and with household chores and cooking but this time around it's like he's ignoring the fact that I'm not well. He helps a lot with DS but nothing else and it makes me feel really alone and guilty for not being on top of things when he works all day. Not that he says that but it's how I feel.
So, I guess I just needed to get that out and wonder what strategies you've used to get through the days?

Thanks for reading

[Diamond Girl]

Firstly to you. M/s is awful and you are most welcome to post here.

The main piece of advice I can give is that you really need to listen to your body. Dont force yourself to do anything you dont feel well enough to do, because most likely it will make you feel worse. Try to get as much sleep as you can because tiredness exacerbates m/s. If you can stomach smaller meals then try that because an empty stomach makes m/s worse. Your DH might go to work all day but I bet he would have a ton more energy at the end of the day than you do right now, so he should do more housework/cooking than he normally does and you could remind him that m/s doesnt last forever, and that you really are unwell at the moment. Unfortunately, I was too sick for any strategy to really help me get through the day so I was miserable the entire first half of both pg's and my DH had no choice but to do everything.

Most of all though, dont allow yourself to feel guilty about not doing enough. Its not your fault that you feel so sick. I felt very guilty that I couldnt care for DS1 at all which meant that my mum had to take him every day and this caused me to get very depressed. You have to realise that you will go back to normal eventually and you will be able to do everything again.

I hope this helps you. You are doing the best you can under difficult circumstances.

[Lily Dust]

Hi melsa31
Another big from me and as DG said you are very welcome in here!
I dont have a lot to offer because I couldnt get on with life and I didnt have another child that I had to chase. This may sound odd but try some peeled green apples, chew them up ALOT and it may help to ease your stomach a little. A few ideas I was given (although didnt work) were the sea sickness bands and eating protein ie a piece of cheese, its meant to combat the nausea.
Please do not feel guilty, you will get back on top of it all and there is no point trying while you are sick because, well be exhausted is only gonna make you feel worse.
Sorry not much help

[trishy]

Hi ladies

I didnt know this thread was here, I am 16 weeks and what started out as bad ms as I get further into my pregnancy has turn into HG. I had a bad week this week and my DP was interstate so even though I knew I should have went to the ED I didnt and now I cant seem to get back on the top of things. I am scared to eat, I just cant deal with the sensation of throwing up any more, undigested food and worse. Sorry TMI. At least I seem to be holding down mineral water now, but since my latest extreme illness I can stand the taste on normal water. I'm trying to eat small meals or nuts, carrot sticks but I have lost more weight and worry what this is doing to me and the baby. I havent touch the housework in ages and feel like a bad parent to my daughter. My DP is going away again next week for 2 weeks and I am so scare, that he will be so far away. We dont have family support near us and I have only lived in this area for a couple of years and havent really made a close friend yet.

Any tips on changing this mind set Im in, its like I have given up?

DG its lovely to see you in here, your a gem supporting these women.

[Lily Dust]

Hi trishy

Sorry that you have had to join the ranks of HG sufferers but a warm welcome anyway. Have you tried eating peeled green apples, apparently there is some kind of thing in them that assists to ease your tummy, as you can see Im very technical in my description

Try not to feel guilty, you are doing the best you can in a bad situation. It seems like the world is on top of you now but it will go away, eventually. I dont have much advice as I didnt suffer through it with another child and was bedridden and hospitalised for most of the first half. You may need to speak to your GP about medication if nothing else is helping and you are at risk of dehydration etc. Dont worry about what its doing to your bubba, that little one is taking everything from you. you're the one suffering

Melsa & AAC, how are you girls getting on???

DG- Wheres your avvy??