Hi.... I can't believe (well I can actually) that the hospital told you to eat ginger biscuits. the cheek of it, if only they could experience it for a few days they would soon change their minds. The hospital near me (homerton hospital - east london) had an hg protocol and considering that I collapsed in a'n'e they had no choice to admit me and give me IV fluids, vitamin b6 and anti-emetic injections, they even gave me anti-emetics through the IV. I literally was in another world, my lips were chapped, tongue was really dry and could not hold myself to sit up properly, I was sick when I swallowed my own saliva - it was very shocking. I had electrolyte imbalances and had lost half a stone in 3wks so they kept me in for a week. I was re-admited a few weeks later as the anti-emetics were not working and became dehydrated again. The doctors have been quite good, they have never questioned it and supplied me with meds when I needed them. I think I have been quite lucky considering the care others have experienced in the UK. They have offered me counelling which I think I might take up as it is so distressing.
Like you I am so lucky to have had mum to help, if it was not for her it would have been devestating. I feel a lot better but I feel like I am in shock from it all and still feel weak and tired most of the time - I know they are normal pregnancy symptoms but they def. seem hg related! I have got really bad reflux so I am going to ask my midwife on monday if there is anything they can do about it as its driving me mad. I can bend over after eating or lay down as the food comes back up - not nice. I just keep thinking I am half way there now.
I had my 20wk scan on weds and everything looks fine, I am having a boy and apparently he had a big head and a big belly and is very long for his gestational age - so all of this was reassuring. Not looking forward to having a big baby though - arrrrgggg!!!
Take care, hopefully catch up with your next post and let me know how you are doing! Is good to talk to another person from the UK.....