Hyperemisis
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Topic: Hyperemisis
Posted By: butefulbaby
Subject: Hyperemisis
Date Posted: 01 August 2008 at 8:01pm
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Hiya,
Just wondering...has anyone else suffered with this and needed hospitalisation? (severe vomiting and nausea during pregnancy). If you have, have you had more children/pregancies and did you have hyperemisis again? I'm just trying to consider whether or not to have more children as I don't think I could go through it again with a young child. Actually I wouldn't want to go through again full stop! 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 01 August 2008 at 8:18pm
Pick me, and yes, I got it every time  And yes it was waaay worse trying to cope with hyperemesis and a toddler (or two in my case). When I was preg with the gremlins Maya was 3 and she learnt to get herself up in the morning and help herself to crackers and fruit then turn her DVD on coz I couldn't get out of bed. Plus she was at preschool so all I had to do was get her there and then I could rest/sleep/throw up all day.
With Chiara I ended up in hospital at 7 weeks when I got so sick that I couldn't stand up without vomitting. The morning I went to hospital poor Maya had to take complete care of the gremlins who were only 13 mths at the time coz I physically could not get out of bed. Even when the worst of it passed and I was on a cocktail of antiemetics I still found them very hard to cope with, right up until I delivered Chiara in fact, feeling so revolting 24-7 is just so debilitating. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: butefulbaby
Date Posted: 01 August 2008 at 8:37pm
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Oh crumbs. It really IS debilitating. Did you have it the entire pregnancy? I did and like you, couldn''t stand until about 25 weeks. I couldn't have a teaspoon of water without being sick. I couldn't even speak for a whole month because I had no energy.
My little angel was so worth it. Í had probems with my kidneys at the end so they induced me. I don't think my body could handle it again and I would need a full time care giver for both of us. I love my little girl so much and am soooo greatful for her. Wish I could have more though, easily. My specialist recommended no more and I feel bit sad!! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 01 August 2008 at 9:38pm
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Yep With Maya I vomited every day from 8 weeks till 16 weeks and spent the rest of the time feeling crap, with the gremlins and Chiara it started at 5 weeks and I vomited every day until the day I gave birth, I was literally throwing up in the bathroom sink as we were walking out the door for my induction both times. I also had ptyalism (excessive saliva), so bad that I was going thru a box of tissues a day just to get it all out coz swallowing it made the nausea/vomiting worse. It's stripped all the enamel from my teeth and I had chronic heartburn where the acid in the saliva burnt my oesophagus. I was induced with Chiara on mental health grounds largely brought about by me being depressed from feeling so crappy. With the gremlins my m/w and I fudged the dates to get the OB to induce me earlier coz he sooo wasn't getting how desperate I was!
Oh and I was hospitalised with hyperemesis with Maya and Chiara but not with the gremlins, with them I had daily IV fluids at the GP's to avoid being admitted to hospital. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 01 August 2008 at 9:39pm
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i had it with my 1st, it was awfull!!! it wasnt even diagnosed until i was over 3 months as i didnt find out i was pregnant untill then (duh) and i lost soooo much weight i couldnt keep anyhthing down at all, i remember laughing that cold water comes back up cold LOL and i was SOOOOO paranoid that id get it again but i didnt yay!!! (touchwood) i only felt a little naucious and i remember thinking OH MY GOD NOOOO not again but it never got worse at all. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 01 August 2008 at 9:51pm
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LOL about the cold water! I knew I had it bad when i started basing my decision what to eat on what it would be like coming back up again ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 01 August 2008 at 9:55pm
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LMAO
glad i wasnt the only 1 who thought like that! im still put off some foods because of that ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 01 August 2008 at 9:58pm
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Me too! And I can't use Cold Water Surf, Sunlight orange dishwashing detergent, Herbal Essences shampoo or johnsons bedtime bath coz the smells still make me nauseous! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 01 August 2008 at 10:04pm
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lol green palmolive dish liquid, eggs , jasmine fluffy fabric softner and just the thought of weet bix all make me nauseous still aaahhhh yucky
oh and the smell of the perfume i used to wear all the time untill i was pg ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 01 August 2008 at 10:09pm
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I didn't wear perfume at all when i was preg ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 01 August 2008 at 10:20pm
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i stopped pretty quickly, gave it to a friend but had to ask her not to wear it around me even if someone walks past me in town wearing it i start feeling nauseous. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 01 August 2008 at 10:20pm
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As witness to the sickness Emma had I was watching in utter disbelief as the poor girl spewed in the car park, after spewing her guts out all morning at home ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 01 August 2008 at 10:25pm
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ewwww ughhh the memories are flooding back now,
i used to take a plastic bag and a towel with me in the car EVERYWHERE after spewing everywhere in it at the lights 1 day did you have it with all your pregnancies emma?? with sarah it stopped around 30wks  ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: MonicaMouse
Date Posted: 01 August 2008 at 10:25pm
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I wasn't as bad as you ladies, hospitalised at 11.5 weeks and IV fluids from Saturday 2pm until about 8pm on the Monday night, and had lost enough weight for me to be concerned - they ended up running the bags thru faster because they weren't happy with the output even after a couple of bags. I also ended up back on an IV line at 32.5 weeks when I started throwing up again - partially due to the flu, but I couldn't keep anything down.
I eventually stopped throwing up about 19/20 weeks, so was guttered to start again later. It is something that weighs on my mind when talking about a potential No.2 ------------- 
Blair 15/10/2007 Daniel 30/07/2009 |
Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 01 August 2008 at 10:32pm
i hadnt really worried about this again until NOW  thinking about no.3 ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 01 August 2008 at 10:34pm
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Yep, with all three pregnancies
Poor Kels didn't quite know what to do when I was bringing up my breakfast in the carpark, I think people walking past thought I was drunk or something 
My OB with the gremlins had a habit of wearing way too much aftershave, it was enough to make me dry wretch. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 9:55am
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DH couldn't even wear deoderant with my first pregnancy! This time around I have hyperemesis again but it's being partially controlled by a load of drugs, so only throwing up a few times a day now, and haven't had to go to hospital this time yet. So fingers crossed it's not going to get as bad as last time. It's pretty hard to cope with a 6 month old baby.
It lasted until 3 weeks before Chloe was due, last time. Can't tell you about this time, yet but I'm hoping the magic 12 weeks will actually BE magic this time ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: Alianasmummy
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 4:16pm
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There is hope.
I was hospitalized twice with number 1, it was horrible, vomiting upwards of 20 times a day and losing 15kg. The IV drugs were great but as soon as i went home it started again. Did anyone find it worse when you were at home? I would be out, feeling ok but have to rush to the toilet or closest bush as soon as i pulled in the driveway. I still cant smell Glade lavender without feeling sick! and perfume was just horrible. A mall assistant actually sprayed me with perfume on my way into Farmers. I was so upset and nauseous I had to go home and shower! i was terrified of getting pregnant again becuase of the sickness and i think i have an actual phobia of vomiting now, but oops, there came a number 2 baby... thankfully i was only sick a handful of times, still quite nauseous and i still dont want to get pregnant again but at least it wasnt as bad as the first time. My best tip: Have a bottle of lemon essence on you! it relaxes your stomach and diverts your senses to a better smell. Why is it that your sense on smell increases when you just want it to turn off! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  tickers" /></a>
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Posted By: butefulbaby
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 4:24pm
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Heck, I can't believe you guys have gone back for seconds...and thirds!!!!
I so want more babies!!! Hubby says NO. I think he found my pregnancy as hard as I did! I really can't imagine having a 6 month old baby and being so sick. I have never been soooo skinny as when I was pregnant....and now I've gotten fat!! Damn it. Was hoping to stay at least a bit skinny for a bit but didn't work like that. Just reading all the things that you guys were put off...mine is toilet duck....ha ha! Well I spent most of the time with my head down the toilet I guess. I kicked hubby out of or bed too because every time he rolled over it made me sick. Maybe that''s why he doesn't want anymore...cause he doesn't like sleeping on the couch all the time.... |
Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 5:04pm
Believe me, I was terrified of being pregnant again and it wasn't meant to happen! Lol. But it DID happen so I really have no choice but to go through it, now.
LOL I'm the same, every time DH rolls over I jab him and whinge until he faces back the other way. And he's not allowed to wear deoderant or drink alcohol, it makes me so sick. At the moment my worst enemies are the smell of perfumes, especially in our detergent!! So gross. ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
butefulbaby wrote:Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 5:25pm
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funny how certain smells do it, that protex fresh soap still makes me nauceous ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 6:58pm
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I found Next Generation washing powder good coz it's low scent so the smell didn't irritate me. Couldn't use toothpaste so I used the kids stuff coz it wasn't as strong. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 7:00pm
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That's such a good idea Maya, I always gag and throw up when trying to brush my teeth TMI. Are all of the kids toothpastes not as strong or are there certain types? ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 8:16pm
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I'm not sure, I used the Macleans Milk Teeth coz it's what we had in the house at the time coz it was the only one Maya would use. It's a little bit minty but not anywhere near as strong or peppery as the adults ones and it's a bit sweet. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: WRXnKids
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 9:06pm
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I wasnt hospitalized but i was close i threw up without fail right up till i finished work at 34 weeks. I made dp get us a new bed by 12 weeks i could feel his every movement we got strange looks me lying on one side of the bed and him bouncing on the other.
I never cleaned the loo so much in my life and dp had to make me sweet tea to drink when i woke up cos it was warm and tasted the best coming back up after that i was kinda ok enough to at least get to work and there hot chocs were my friend - I LOVE YOU HOT SHOT COFFEE MAN -------------   
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 9:08pm
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I learnt to throw up every morning before I ate anything coz bile and water come up much easier than toast and marmite ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: WRXnKids
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 9:39pm
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thats why i only had tea it made the bile come up easier and the after taste slightly nicer anything solid was a huge no no -------------
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Posted By: butefulbaby
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 9:44pm
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Gosh, memories really are flooding back. I had forgotten how bad it was. I had a man tell me the other day that he couldn't imagine feeling sea sick for 8 months or so. The thing is, it was so much worse than sea sickness. More like alcohol poisoning and then times it by ten.
The one thing I managed to eat was pacific rose apples. They were nice and juicy and seeing as I couldn't drink, they were good. One day I ran out and made hubby go to buy some more and he came home with the wrong apples. I burst into tears and he had to go get pacific rose. I just could not eat/drink anything else. I don't normally eat apples. I went through a pineapple stange too. Oh how foul it was. I have made a decision today. Hubby is right. Specialist is right. No more babies. My girl was worth every bit the battle but she will just have to be spoilt. She has a half brother and sister so at least she won't miss out on having siblings. How long between your children? Do you think I'll forget and change my mind eventually?
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 10:04pm
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I used to eat apples when I was preg with the gremlins, I'd sleep all day then have an apple on the way to pick up Maya from preschool so I didn't get too sick on the way from not eating. The cruelest thing about hyperemesis is that you have to eat to make yourself feel better but then you throw it all up
Butefulbaby - there's 3 1/2 years between Maya and the gremlins and 20 mths between the gremlins and Chiara. Don't count yourself out just yet, a couple of years to recover and you might be strong enough to face it again and it really is worth it! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 03 August 2008 at 8:58am
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theres 4 1/2 years between S & J, one thing that got me really panicky with my last pregnancy tho was with S i had soooooo many scans as they were worried about her growth due to me being so sick. but with J i only had the usual 2 so i was always worried if he was growing lol!
i remember being really jealous of all those "golwing mums to be!" i felt really good 1 morning so decided i would attempt breakfast - weetbix never ever again have i eaten weetbix.------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 03 August 2008 at 3:12pm
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LOL hyperemesis didn't affect my babies growth - Maya was 9lb and the gremlins were just under and just over 7lb and they were 4 weeks early! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 03 August 2008 at 3:34pm
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lol i ended up being induced with sarah, as they decided that the scans said she was really small they thought she was around 2lb
she wasnt she was 7lb11 ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: butefulbaby
Date Posted: 03 August 2008 at 3:47pm
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My wee girl was fairly little. She was 5 lb 12 oz. The other babies in our anti ntal group were all 9 nd 10 pounders so she really looked tiny next to them. I loved having such a little baby. It just made her more precious.
Oh dear she's just started screaming....best go and rescue!!! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 03 August 2008 at 6:02pm
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Chiara was small compared to my other babies but I think that is more due to the cord being short and wrapped around her neck so it was a bit compressed than the hyperemesis. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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