Comments on: 4:35am - Written 2 Weeks Ago

by: Beth M

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:28:06 +0100

“After all this, I know you are probably asking why I would do this again willingly and with excitement. I do it, because it is worth it. Sometimes the hardest roads give the best rewards.”

Well said! I wish you all the best!

by: Becky Williams

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:06:53 +0100

Boy do I feel your pain. Not quite as severe, but I can understand where you are coming from. Some people don’t get sick hardly at all, others just for the first trimester, but my nausea and vomiting last just about the entire pregnancy. Lucky me. Zofran became my friend during each pregnancy as well. We had a fight with insurance this last pregnancy because they put a limit on the number of pills I was allowed to have each day, and it wasn’t going to cut it. It’s too bad they’ll pay for the hospital stays but not the things that will help prevent a trip to the hospital and the things that can help you function each day, especially when you have other kids to worry about and take care of. I hope that things will start looking up for you. I do agree with you, though, that having the kids is worth all of the pregnancy difficulties some of us are “blessed” to have to endure. I ask my husband if he thinks we’ll ever get a “normal” pregnancy where I don’t have lots of medical complications, but I guess the trials just help you to appreciate having a healthy baby even more. I know it has for me.

by: Becca

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:57:38 +0100

I’m sure you have tried this but I thought I would suggest it anyway since everyone I talk to with HG or any form of what seems to be extreme morning sickness says their doctor DIDN’T suggest this. I had more of an extreme form of what my doctor called morning sickness and she suggested unisom (don’t get gelcaps). It’s an over the counter sleeping tablet that does no known harm to your baby. It worked wonders for me through my whole pregnancy. I would take one tablet before going to be bed and no more throwing up! If I ever forgot to take it, then it would come back full force in the morning. It made my pregnancy enjoyable. Just a suggestion…I hope it gets better for you because like you said it is SOOO worth every second!

by: Janine

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:05:47 +0100

Wow, Lou. I had no idea. Praying that you’ll manage this time to keep it under control.

by: Priya

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:00:28 +0100

I would like to wish you and other ladies with HG an easier pregnancy. I watched a good friend of mine go through 2 pregnancies with severe HG. It got so bad that her husband learnt how to administer IV fluids at home. She didnt have any energy to even get to the ER. I hope things are better for you this time around.

by: Lou

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:25:06 +0100

Yes, there are still doctors who try to tell you it is all in your head. They ought to be drop kicked.

That is one of the reasons why I blog about this, and I am glad others do as well. People need to know about it, and need to know that there are treatments for it. My first time around it was like someone had dropped me straight into hell with no warning. I had read tons of pregnancy books and magazines- and only saw one tiny, unhelpful mention of what I went through.

I had never “met” another HG Mom until I started reading blogs and ran into a few fellow sufferers. Even though I’m still sick- it is so nice to know there is someone out there who gets it.

by: Mom2Six

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:01:36 +0100

I’m so sorry you feel ill, but children are wonderful rewards, I agree.

The closest I can come to understanding would be the time I was in my first trimester with my third child. I was mildly queasy, until I caught a nasty stomach virus. My children and I could keep nothing down for a couple of days, and I was totally miserable! I admire your courage in facing that kind of challenge for nine months.

Best wishes and hoping you have a healthy pregnancy and baby!

by: Jessica

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:59:26 +0100

Vickie K - some doctors are still in the dark ages, I just had mine tell me it’s all in my head a few weeks ago. But at least he’s willing to prescribe the meds and get me IVs when I need it, I just have to ignore his idiotic attitude.

by: Vickie K

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:38:00 +0100

It makes me very happy that medical professionals are finally actually treating Hyperemisis Gravidarum. When I had my first child thirty years ago, I was told by my doctor that it was all in my head, that I was homesick and I needed to go home for a few months to visit my mom! Somehow I knew that wouldn’t help as my mom had told me about the relentless vomiting she had with all four of her pregnancies that would last about 20 weeks then ease off. I lived on Dr.Pepper and peanut butter and crackers. My second pregnancy was much the same. My third pregnancy 21 years ago, I had a doctor who actually recognized and told me about HG. What a blessing! He put me on vitamin B6, and folic acid with IV fluids as needed which usually would last me about a week before needing another.
Four years ago, my daughter also had HG and used Zofran, it helped her so much but her insurance didn’t pay for it, but it is worth every financial change that had to be made so she could afford it.
I wish you the very best!!

by: Shelley

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:23:32 +0100

I love your attitude…pregnancy is hard for you, but that last paragraph says it all…it IS worth it. We have been trying for 3 years to conceive, and like you, I treasure the 2 kids God has given me, but I do want more. I am sick during the first 14 weeks or so (nothing like your sickness though), but despite all the throwing up and nausea…it is so worth it.