Sickness

I’m 26+4 and have had vomiting nearly every day for the last few weeks (usually only once a day but feel rotten!). Feel baby kicking around but I am also suffering with bad acid reflux which has brought it on a few times. Midwife doesn’t seem too worried at all when I had my appointment this week.

I have a cold at the moment so coughing is also making it worse, just needed a little vent and to see if any of you ladies have this as well, I really thought my sickness would be over in the first trimester 🤦🏼‍♀️

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It sounds like hyperemesis. Have you been given sickness tablets? If not ask for them and if you have ask to try a different kind theres loads of different ones.

I personally find my GP more useful than my midwife so try both of them, and dont be afraid to insist when asking for something x

I’ve had exactly the same thing the past week! I went to the doctors about my cough because really thought I had a chest infection but turns out it was just viral and I just felt 100x worse because the cough was making me sick as well. When I went they gave me some anti-sickness tablets so maybe try and speak to your doctor and they might be able to do the same! x

Hey! I’m 25+1 and I have vomited everyday since I found out! I’ve been on anti-sickness meds since 6 weeks and if one doesn’t make enough difference, there are different combos you can try. I’ve still had to have time signed off work, but the tablets do help. Might be working contacting GP. I also keep Gaviscon chewables handy at all times for reflux! Hope you get some relief soon ❤️

I’m 23+3 and have had the same the last few weeks.. I spoke to my gp today and she’s prescribed anti sickness tablets and also gaviscon for acid reflux… for some reason omeprazole doesn’t do much for me. I feel your pain though as I feel rotten every day too 😔 Xx

I get this, except I have HG I’m 27+3 and just been discharged from hospital with it for the second time. Honestly, if you’re really struggling please go to be seen by triage as it could be HG if you’re really struggling with it. It’s absolutely awful I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone. Sending you so much love, you’re definitely not alone x

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Anyone else up feeding their Bebe?

As above. Trying so hard to keep my eyes open

Oh my God, oh my God I hope this is not true!!!! I’m kind of scared

I’ve been throwing up and taking a shit all night!!! I just hope that it’s not what I think it is

Is this normal??

I’m 29 weeks pregnant and having really aching legs and they’re all lumpy and swollen. Above the knee and behind the knee . Should I be worried ? My legs have never looked like this up until a few days ago. ??

Anyone else experiencing this?

Gave birth (vagina) 5 days ago and yesterday morning and this morning getting lot of pain in my right bottom side and lower back

Would you bring 9 week old to a family party of 35+ people?

These are also people who will want to pass the baby around and get a turn to hold him. He just got his 2 month shots two days ago

Induction experience

I just wanted to share my experience with being induced as I wasn’t sure what to expect and thought it may help others.

I opted for the foley balloon which was inserted at 8am Saturday morning, I had to stay in hospital due to hypertension and protein urine however usually you can just go home once this has been done. The insertion of the balloon was not painful, was slightly uncomfortable as there was slight pressure. I actually found having the cervix checked prior to be worse (again not painful at this point just uncomfortable) The balloon had little effect and after having it removed I was still only 1cm. Removal also was pain free and hardly even noticeable.

I then had my first dose of the gel and definitely noticed a difference, I started experiencing period like cramps almost immediately however they were light and manageable. After 6 hours I had another cervix check and although my cervix was soft it was still only 1cm and was only open at the front. I had another dose of the gel and felt an increase in pressure and more intense cramping where I now required pain relief (codeine). After another 6 hours I had another cervix check and I had now dilated to 2-3cm however was still quite difficult to get all the way through so a third gel was recommended which I agreed to.

Almost immediately I noticed the difference and was in considerable pain, I had paracetamol and codeine however the contractions had now become intense and a lot closer together (around 3 minutes apart). After a couple of hours I had my last cervix check and was 4cm and taken down to the Labour ward to have my waters broken and an epidural.

I had been in my room for approx 20minutes when my waters broke by themselves and I was now 10cm and actively pushing…. There was no time for the epidural and my beautiful girl arrived into the world within 2 minutes of pushing.

All in all I would say the cramps/contractions were manageable up until the third gel where it became pretty unbearable however it was for a very short time a gas and air helped take the edge off. The worst part about any of it was actually the later cervix checks where after stimulating the cervix my contractions were at their most painful.

If I had to be induced again I would skip the balloon and opt for the gels immediately as thy had a quicker effect and I would have been out a lot sooner if I had done this to begin with.

One more thing, I’ve never believed when people say “you forget the pain once they’re here” but I can honestly say this is true. It’s been 4 days and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.