by HBofHG » Jul 04, 2004 8:31 am
Paul,
First of all I'm glad you have found this forum, make sure you check out all of the forums that are available and write something there as well. These forums are not only for couples who need advice, but for couples who survived it and want to help others, maybe there is somebody from the UK who can point you in the right direction. My wife had HG with both of her pregnancies as well, and I can truly sympathize with your situation, the first time my wife had it we didn't know what was going on, and we were very close to terminating the pregnancy, we didn't and now we have two wonderful sons. How long did your wifes HG last the first time? If your wife was in the hospital 12 times, she was undoubtedly suffering with HG, by wanting to support your wife full-time means that you're already off to a good start, your wife is very lucky. I reside in the United States, and my wifes doctor knew that she had HG, and was prepared. Since I don't know much about the healthcare situation in the UK, I wouldn't presume to tell you where to go, or even how to go about it, but I will say that somebody HAS to know about HG and it's treatment, bang on as many doors as possible, government? medical organizations? eventhough you say the HG support group folded last year, I'm sure the people who started it are still floating around. Whether or not you find help, obviously, your wife still needs treatment, contact the hospital tell them your wife, who had this before has it again, and they should do what they did before. That's all I can think of right now, I just wanted to reply to your post as soon as I could. I hope I have helped with a few ideas, you are not alone, there is help available, you just have to find it. My wife and I wish you and your wife all the best of luck in finding the medical care and support that you need. You are in our prayers.
- Geoff
My wife survived two HG pg and we have two fantastic little boys.
Christopher 8/6/01
Nicholas 4/6/04