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I too heard "the baby'll be just fine" throughout my 23 weeks of hg in 1999, and I thought, "good, but what about me?" Even the thought flooded me with guilt, but I was just plain angry when I found out, upon my third hospitalization for dehydration that I could have taken Zofran all along. It was the one doctor in the practice who actually seemed to have a sense of empathy (and coincidentally the only woman) who finally said she was willing to fight the insurance company if need be in order to get me the medication I needed to quell the vomiting.

In all those weeks, despite my depression and thoughts of termination, no doctor in the upper-end Great Neck, Long Island, NY practice asked how I was, offered a referral to a therapist, or suggested a site such as this where perhaps I could receive some support and not feel so alone. I had and still have a wonderful, supportive husband, but I could have used some words from the experienced. Perhaps this site address could be posted, or distributed via fliers in ob offices.

I am still struggling with the thought with a second pregancy, but it's nice to know I was not alone.

((Brynea))

You were not alone. I was sick in 1999 too and felt alone, was made to feel like the only woman on the planet who "couldn't handle being pregnant." It was lonely.

You have good ideas and I can't believe I missed your post. How are you doing this week?

Suzanne

Me too! Sick in '99, alone, told 'we can't make you feel better' by drs. I wish I had known about a site like this then. I still feel bitter and angry at the lack of treatment and wonder if those feelings ever go?

Mandy x

How's the class of 1999 doing?

Oh, I wish I'd known all you guys out there in '99. I can't believe those once little babies are now heading for (or are) 6. Suzanne, I even think (may be wrong) that Christopher is an August baby like my dd Ellie? - August 16th. We could have spurred each other on lots.

Now, having a big 6 year old and a fast growing nearly 3 year old, I am coming to terms with the fact that my family will stop there. Dreams of three or four children will have to stay dreams. Will the effects of hg ever leave our lives? But, how lucky I am to have the two I have.

I hope your kids of '99 are growing strong and doing well too.
Mandy x

Ahh, I see Christopher was a July baby - close!

My man-kid (or so he calls himself) arrived 7/27/99....Would have been very nice to have you all with me back then. He and Ellie are close.