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In my last post, I mentioned feeling like my teeth were going to fall out. After we left the doctor yesterday, I was talking to my husband and BOOM. Part of my tooth comes out. THANK YOU HG.  This is just fannnnntastic. 

At this point, I’m getting so frustrated. No medications are helping. My kidneys hurt so bad. My tooth is killing me. If I wasn’t pregnant and was going though this, I honestly would have jumped off of a bridge already. I’m really glad that there are women out there that love being pregnant. Good for you guys. But this so isn’t happening again. I don’t even feel like a person anymore.

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What you shouldn’t say to someone suffering from HG

I can guarantee you that if you say any of the following to someone suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, they’re imagining snapping your neck when you say it.

That statement may seem a little dramatic, but at the end of the day, we are tired of it. We’re hungry and miserable.  We want to feel like a normal person again and your comments do not help.

“I have morning sickness so bad. Ugh. I’ve puked 3 times this week.”

Yes, this was actually said. In that moment, I wanted to set myself on fire. 3 times....In a week.... A WEEK.  You know what? You win the puke off.  *insert eyeroll* Listen, I’m really sorry to anyone that pukes. Puking sucks in general. But if I’m clearly frustrated from the amount of times I puke in a day, do not respond with this crap. Brush your teeth Sally and carry on.

“Have you tried ginger ale/crackers? What about eating small bites?”

I really don’t want to come off rude. But please stop. Taking small bites does not matter if you puke everything up anyways.If I’ve been on numerous medications at this point, do you really think that eating a cracker is going to make things better? Or sipping ginger ale? What about Vitamin B6? I’ve tried everything before making the decision to go on medications. Speaking of, that leads me to my next point....

“All of those medications are harmful to your baby.”

Really. And saying “Screw you” is being nice. I don’t think any decent person is going to intentionally ingest medications that lead to x amount of birth defects, etc. Actually, in the beginning of my pregnancy when I first started a medication, someone made the comment that my baby was going to come out “Mentally disabled or dead”. You know what? If I don’t live, neither does the baby. So please, tell me again why I shouldn’t be taking medications. I’m reminded at every doctor visit of the risks of each medication.I don’t need you to remind me of the dangers, Janet.

“You should drink more water”

And you should shut your mouth Becky. Mind ya business. I would kill to drink water. I actually used to mainly drink water. Now, a sip of water turns me into a projectile vomiting mess. This is the reason most women with HG have to get IV fluids. 

“If you’re sick, it just means that you're going to have a healthy baby.”

You’re a f*cking idiot. That is literally the stupidest sh*t I have ever heard in my life.

“It won’t last forever. I was done puking after my first trimester.”

Good for you. I was told it gets better after the first trimester. Then it was “a couple more weeks”. Here we are, almost into my third trimester and it’s still bad. I really don’t think I will stop until I deliver. Thank you for your optimism though.

At the end of the day, I’m exhausted. I’m miserable. I’m tired of crying. My body feels weak. My teeth feel like they are going to fall out of my mouth. Some days I just lay in bed and cry because I’m ready for this to be over and I really don’t know how much more of this I can take. I feel horrible for not being able to work. I feel extra horrible for everyone that has to deal with me. 

But I’m also thankful for everyone that has been here for me. Especially my husband, who has been extremely wonderful and supportive through all of this. He keeps me going even when I’m ready to give up. I love you all..... Except you f*ckfaces that make me feel worse by saying stupid things. You can just suck my nuts.

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What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum?

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is extreme and excessive vomiting/nausea in pregnancy that may lead to dehydration and malnutrition. This often requires anti-nausea medication(s), hospitalization and treatment with IV fluids.

The cause of hyperemesis gravidarum is unknown. Although, the rise in hormones is suspected to be a factor. According to the American Pregnancy Association, the symptoms of HG usually start between 4-6 weeks and may peak between 9-13 weeks. Most women receive relief between 14-20 weeks but up to 20% may require care throughout the rest of their pregnancy. 

To read more about Hyperemesis Gravidarum, check out this article from the APA:

https://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-complications/hyperemesis-gravidarum/