Hyperemesis Gravidarum (Extreme Morning Sickness)

I had this condition with all of my children 3. I felt alone and that no one understood. I had no choice but to work until I was almost ready to pop with all of them. I'd throw up the whole time at work, pee myself, I had bust blood vessels in my eyes. My house was a mess because I couldn't bring myself to do much else. My doctor tried to help, but nothing worked. I ended up in pre term labor with my last son. because of dehydration. My husband doesn't understand why I don't want anymore children, just drink some malox he says. I'm pregnant again. and have prayed this one will be different so far I'm only sick 60% of the time instead of 100% progress.

I had this with my first son. I was young and was never offered any medication. I would have taken it in a heartbeat. I lost 12 lbs and was hospitalized 3 times for dehydration. I always felt better for a few hours after the IV but then went right back to vomiting. I could not even eat ice chips without getting sick. I remember sitting on the bathroom floor or laying on the couch with a bucket, crying for 4 months straight. The nausea wasn't so bad once I hit 5 months but I still vomited at least 3 times a day.

I had morning sickness with my next two pregnancies but nothing even close to Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

If you have Hyperemesis Gravidarum, you will know.

Is anyone that had HG having trouble controlling their weight after having the baby?

I'm so happy I found this article. I seriously felt like I was crazy and the only one out there that sat around the bed/couch all day puking it up. Running to the toilet just made it worse for me so I have a lovely throw up bowl; which will be immediately disposed of once this is over! The ER doctor told me I had Hyperemesis Gravidarum but that was about all he said. I have had a lot of people tell me that they have been to the ER and the doctor sounded like it was no huge deal and that it was common so I didn't bother looking into it until now. I have missed 3 weeks of work...or maybe it has been 4 and well not everyone in my life really understands - I don't want it to be a common thing for women but people should be more informed about it. Lucky for me I have the most fabulous husband who has been extremely supportive and loving even if I have to plug my nose just to give him a kiss goodbye. I hope the best for everyone who is going through this. Much love!

as a father of daughter with this type of problem pregnancy, i say thanks for going through what u went through for both my miracle granddaughters!
love and hugs
the daddio