Hello all,
My name is Zoe and I live in Lincolnshire UK with my husband and 2yr old daughter.
I am 15 weeks Pregnant with my 2nd child and have Hyperemesis for the second time. I'm taking Cyclizine 3 times a day and still vomitting most days a couple of times. I've avoided dehydration so far but have come close to it a few times - luckily I managed to keep enough fluids down though.
I have my mum living with me to care for me and my daughter while DH is at work so I am really blessed.
I have had little support from my GP and have never actually been diagnosed as having HG face to face ( I just noticed 'Hyperemisis on my notes). I dont think my GP even knows what HG really is!!
I had slightly better support from my GP during my first pregnancy but still was never actually diagnosed with HG.
I thought it was just that I was allergic to pregnancy or something until I found this site - it was like coming home!
I have taken such strength from reading other womens experiences and found myself saying ' that's exactly how it was/is for me' so many times.
I dont know of any support groups in the UK..does anyone else?
I am still not able to look after my daughter /self/house at the moment but feel slightly better than I did in the early weeks.
I'd love to hear from other ladies from the UK
thanks for reading my story,
Zoe x