This is a rant, I’m not here to hurt anyone’s feelings, or tell people they are doing the wrong thing, but if I don’t rant here, I’m afraid I’ll loose it to a friend or family member and say things I can’t take back.
I’m a mother of 3 young children, 9 weeks pregnant with our 4th. We planned to have 6. But our baby journey will end after this baby, and there will be no more.
I have hyperemesis, I never had it with my other children. Whilst I am so greatful for all support I receive, I’m angry. I wake up, I throw up from the minute I open my eyes, to the minute I close them, and then wake up 4 plus times a night to throw up again. I go days without eating, and late night runs once the kids are in bed to emergency to get IV fluids. My partner is supportive, but so very hurt that I’ve told him we will not be having anymore children, I can not live like this again and I’m not even a quarter way through. So if you have a friend, who is pregnant and has hyperemesis, here’s somethings not to say-
-why don’t you just try to force yourself to eat, once you eat I’m sure you will feel better.
-what about dry toast?
-what about ginger biscuits?
-have you tried ginger ale?
The list goes on. The world doesn’t stop when you get this Ill, your partner and support network still need to work, your house stilll needs to be maintained, your children still need to be looked after, and school run and sports activities don’t stop just whilst your sick.
I’m depressed, I’m drained, I’m sick of no one understanding, people who think I’m acting on it, forcefully being sick. My eyes are bruised and blood shot from the pressure from me constantly throwing up. I wear super pads everyday because every time I violently throw up, I wet myself. I can’t shower without a seat, my arms are bruised from cannula after cannula being inserted. I’m constipated and in pain because the meds to help, constipate you. If I told you the word “termination” doesn’t run through my head at least 10
Times a day, I’d be lying. I’d never do it, but the thought of one procedure to bring me back to health does seem tempting. I love this baby, but I despise this pregnancy. My youngest refuses to go to me, because I’ve been so unwell, my eldest just keeps asking when I can play again, and my middle seems to isolate herself now because I can’t bake with her anymore. My partner is over the quick 10 minute throw together dinners, although he doesn’t complain because it’s much better then anything he is capable to cook, I know he is fed up. My head is pounding from constant dehydration, my stomach cramping from hunger pains, my back aches from constantly arching over a toilet bowl, and that’s just the physical pain. The mental pain of guilt, from even letting the thought of termination cross my mind, from missing out on time spent with my children, from seeing the clothes pile up because I just don’t have the Englert to put a load of washing on. I have to sit outside whilst my family eat most the time to avoid the smell as it will also make me sick. I just don’t know how I’m going to get out of this alive. I’m lucky to be able to fall pregnant, I know that, but I also seem to be hating seeing the pics of these gorgeous glowing pregnant woman on my Facebook becUs they make it look so damn easy. I can’t remember the last time I brushed my hair let alone put some makeup on. I don’t know how I am going to do this, but I know I will. I have to. I just feel so alone.
Hyperemesis rant.
Hyperemesis rant.
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My pelvis wouldn't hold together with both pregnancies and my hips would dislocate frequently and I was in agonising pain. Couldn't even put my own undies on, stand up without someone lifting me, get in a car or roll over. I slept upright in a chair after 12 weeks as I couldn't lie down. I totally understand the feeling you won't survive and feeling angry at others breezing through. I actually felt pity when I heard someone was pregnant because for me it was so horrible. It took me about 18 months after my pregnancy to view it with a healthy attitude. But I got through it and love my kids. I went back for a second one eventually and knowing what to expect helped but I'd never be able to do it again.
Aww mate, I am so sorry you're dealing with this. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
This is one of those things that people just don't get unless they've been through it, it affects every ounce of your soul. It's debilitating, demoralizing and humiliating at times, I'd say it affected my mental health as much as my physical health.
I remember being pretty close to telling a few people to jam it up their arse after being told yet again to try ginger biscuits, like fucking hell Susan, I'm vomiting blood here I don't think a ginger biscuit is gonna cut it at this point!
I don't have any advice for you but I understand what you're going through and how it feels.
Hang in there xx
“Fucking hell
Susan” 🤣
I had tears reading that, and no I’ve never suffered during pregnancy but I can certainly sympathise with you. You are amazing, and I’m not sure I could do it. Rant away, you are more than entitled to, and oh I so hope you start feeling somewhat better soon. Huge hugs to you xoxo
Theres nothing worse than when pregnancy / babies are hard. Iys so lonely & the pressure to just keep on doing everyday life is incredible.time to call in emergencies and treat yourself as nicely as you possibly can. Any trip / sport that can be cancelled, do. Get shopping delivered. Easy dinners are the least of your problems. Surely husband can cook or bring home bbq chook and salad.
Hugs mumma!! Just Hugs xx I've been you xx
I know people in your situation. It would be hard :( a few have terminated and I do not judge them at all. The others pushed through it whatever way they could.
If hubby is sick of last minute dinners it's time he got himself some recipes off Google and learn to cook. Unfortunately this is one of those things where there is no cure yet. People mean well but I don't think they really understand that saying "Have you tried...?" Is just useless. You really don't have a choice but to push through :(
Time for hubby to organise a support crew. I’m sure plenty of people would help out if they knew they could help you; cooking meals, cleaning, mowing, school runs etc
Everyone comes running when it’s cancer, you’re as sick 🤢 if not sicker than someone with cancer ffs. Let people in, be vulnerable. You’ll be surprised where the help comes from, and prob a little disappointed at where it doesn’t 😏
And when the day to day is being taken care of by others, you can let go of the guilt, maybe get some counseling (via phone or Skype) as this sounds like it’s just as hard on your mental health as it is on your physical health.
I fucking hate being sick, I’d be whaling at the hospital doors to fix me and not leave til they made the vom stop 😝
Oh and stop looking at social media. Put a ban on that shit, it’s never good to look at what we perceive as everyone else living a great life when we’re going through or feeling shit