I threw up for the first time on Christmas Day

The HER foundation contributed letters from our forums members for a show that featured Hyperemesis as a topic. The show aired in April of 2007.

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I threw up for the first time on Christmas Day

Postby spilche2 » Feb 28, 2007 10:59 pm

Dear Dr. Phil,


My name is Sara and I am a 20 year old college student and at this time last year I had never heard of Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

I was just wrapping up my last few final exams of the fall semester when I first began to feel sick. I noticed that eating or even smelling anything besides cereal and peanut butter resulted in instant nausea, but I figured that it was the stress of school and the pressure to get good grades. I threw up for the first time on Christmas Day. I had gone home for winter break and my mom, dad, little sister, and I were eagerly looking through our stockings and sitting under the fireplace when I suddenly felt the blood drain from my face and my stomach flip around. I spent the next half and hour on the bathroom floor. The next day I woke feeling sick again. When I managed to get out of bed, I found that my mother had bought me a pregnancy test.

Of course, the test was positive. At first I panicked, as the pregnancy was certainly an unplanned one. And although telling my father of my unexpected pregnancy was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, my parents were both incredibly supportive, as was my boyfriend of 18 months. All three said that they would support me no matter what. An unplanned pregnancy carries with it a bundle of conflicting emotions. First there is a level of shock and disbelief that hits almost immediately, especially when you are as young as I am. I remember thinking, “…but the doctor told my boyfriend he had fertility problems! I can’t be pregnant!â€Â
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Postby Cin » Feb 28, 2007 11:21 pm

Sara, :hugs: . I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. You are welcome here.

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Postby Susannah » Mar 01, 2007 12:11 am

Wow- that was beautiful. I was on my way to bed, but opened your post because I too was my sickest on Christmas day. I am sorry for your loss, but am glad you found this site and can get support and a battle plan for next time.
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Susannah
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Postby IslandDreamer » Mar 01, 2007 1:02 am

(((Sara))))

Your letter is beautiful.

I'm deeply sorry about Gracie. If you would like, I can add her name to the memorial thread in the loss board.

Love,
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Postby jesspinky1 » Mar 01, 2007 12:36 pm

I am in tears. I am so sorry for your loss!
Hailey 7-23-98 HG baby
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Postby Irene » Mar 01, 2007 12:56 pm

I am so, so sorry for your loss. You write so well. You really captured the torture, agony and loss that Hg inflicts. I cired so hard reading your story. Thank you for sharing. Remembering your Gracie with you....
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Postby stephensmam » Mar 01, 2007 2:22 pm

I am so very sorry for your loss pet , i feel your pain and anguish, my heart is breaking for you honey , sending you a big hug
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Postby Princesshood » Mar 01, 2007 2:49 pm

Sara~ You must do amazing in your school. You truly made me feel what HG put you through.
I'm crying for you. I'm so sorry.
You are welcome here with open arms and others who truly understand your pain.
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Postby AJ's Mom » Mar 01, 2007 3:27 pm

Sara, you are already a wonderful mother. :hugs: :hugs:
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Postby -samanthakay- » Mar 09, 2007 9:04 am

My heart is breaking for you :hugs: I understand your loss and when you do have her brother or sister you will be a great mom!!!
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Postby elliesmom » Mar 12, 2007 4:15 pm

Sara,

I'm so, so sorry for your loss. You are a wonderful mother! Having HG robs us of so many things, but it can't rob you of that.

With you, I will fight. Each and every one of us will fight.

Thinking of you and Gracie :hugs:
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