Hyperemesis Gravidarum Support and Research Forums

Hi

I am an HG sufferer currently living in England. This is my 3rd (and LAST) pg and I am due on July 14th. I am struggling with the NHS healthcare system -- I am from the US -- finally seeing the hyperemesis guy at 16 weeks. I have no support system here in the UK because we have only moved 6 months ago and sadly this is not a very friendly place. We moved into our new house 3 months ago and it is an absolute disaster zone. Also, my husband's new job has ended up involving a lot more travel than he was led to expect. So I am on my own with a 10 and 7 year old for several days every week.

At this point I have managed to get myself on Zofran, but it is only helping with vomiting. I am still very ill, most notably with nausea, exhaustion and heartburn.

I felt so lousy and depressed I seriously considered terminating the pg in the 1st trimester. At this point I am very sick and very low. I am not even looking forward to the baby. All I can see is the grinding, boring hard work of little babyhood. It sounds terrible, but I did not find the tiny baby stage at all enjoyable. Once they got to about 1 it was more fun.

Any support at all would be great.

Many thanks.

Hurlygirl

Welcome. I have volunteers in your area, and I'll have someone in touch with you soon. It sounds like adding another med to the Zofran will help you right now; there are meds NHS oks like Phenergan- or Reglan-equivilents, and you could also have someone at home in the US send you some meclizine or Unisom or something of that OTC nature. And it sounds like a reflux med will be very helpful for you, too.

I do understand your ambivilance about a new baby. My husband is like that--he doesn't really LIKE babies until they're old enough to do something, so in our case it worked well that I preferred babyhood to toddlerhood, when he took over the excitement portion of the program. After two colicky, refluxing baby girls, though, the thought of a newborn strikes fear in my heart. But you know how quickly they assert their little personalities, and within a matter or weeks you'll realize that you've known this baby forever and that he or she is more a little person than a helpless newborn. And you've got older children to help, which may work to your advantage. There's time to make these adjustments; in the meantime, let's work on a volunteer and on finding a med combo that works for you! Just email me by hitting the button at the bottom of this post. I need a name and email address, and I'll have a support person in touch right away.

Hi Pamela,

i'd be happy to be a mentor! just let me know if i can be of help to an hg sis. i'm in norway, but am open to mentoring anyone anywhere, we can be in touch via email and phone.
thanks

sarah

Thanks, Sarah. I think I still have your information? I'll transfer you to the flip-side and let you know when someone needs your help!

hello i am new to this site and i am thankfull for it.. i am in my 11th week and i belive that i have hyperemesis and i am just hanging on but its has not been easy... i would like to try and get a buddy that maybe could help me through this time... thank you


theresa from california

All I need is am email address for you, Theresa, and I'll be in touch about a buddy. You can email or private message me by hitting one of the buttons at the bottom of this post.

I'd love a buddy - I'm an HG survivor and PG again. I live in Kansas.
~Christy

BTW - my email address is butterfly5ces@yahoo.com

Thanks, Christy. I'll add you to the list!

Hey there! I'm starting to think I NEED a buddy LOL! I'm in Ohio, I'm in my 19th week (20 on Sunday!) and I'm just ready to give up

My e-mail address is eabbott@bgnet.bgsu.edu

Thanks!

-Elizabeth

I think a buddy would be great for her. Mom might not be the right one for her. She is hoping that her two sister-in-law can help her, but they didn't go thru this either. This is new. Her email addy is lion_taimer7@hotmail.com. I registered with mine to try and find out and help her too.

Hi,
I've been lurking for a little while now and I think I'd like a buddy. It's helped so much just being able to read other stories and seeing that you can survive this stuff.

I'm 16 1/2 weeks and I live in Bloomington, MN. I've been sick since about 7 weeks, but I thought I could handle things until I had a cerebral hemorrage at 11 weeks. Things kinda went down hill after that.

Being on the phone tends to wear me out, but I manage to get online almost every day, so email would work best for me right now.

Let me know what else you need from me.

thanks!

Oh, right - my email address is annastinson @ hotmail . com (no spaces of course)

Id love a buddy, Im due in december and i live in sydney australia

Jade

btw email is arh169@optusnet.com.au

Hi

Just wondering if I was going to get a buddy?

Thankyou
Jade

Ack! Thanks for checking in, Jade - I sometimes forget to check this thread... I'll be in touch NOW! Sorry.

Hi Pamela, Thats fine!!
Thankyou
Jade

HELLO

My name is Nikki Bridges and I live in Plattsburgh NY. I've been looking for a site like this - I really hope I can share my experiences and help other woman get though the tough times.

I have 3 beautiful children, and i had HG for all 3. My first was moderate HG, my 2nd and 3rd were severe with hospitalization and PICC line.

My first 2 pregnancies I was depressed and wished that I had someone to talk to. My midwife gave me a phone number of another local woman who had severe HG, and we talked throughout my 3rd pregnancy. She was a lifesaver!!

I'm hoping that I provide support and help other mothers get through the tough times while coping with HG. I'd like the inital contact to be my e-mail; however, I am willing to exchange phone numbers and meet people if a friendship is established.

Take Care and Best of Luck to Everyone!!

Thanks, Nikki. I got your email and will add you to the list. We seem to be having a New York HG baby boom here, so I may be in touch soon! Thanks for volunteering.