VOTE FOR ALEX!!!
As for me, things are starting to look up. The baby is doing fine, in fact I'm starting to believe he may be a professional soccer player or a riverdancer at some point the way he wiggles and kicks around. He is particually fond of dancing around on my bladder these days, sending me to the bathroom on a regular basis. The Zofran pump is doing it's job, and I've had less nausea in the last few days than I've had in months. Sticking yourself with a needle every day and being attached to a medicine pump subcutaneously (ie: under the skin) has it's low points, but I'll take them any day over continuous vomiting and dry heaving. If anyone is having issues with HG and would like more info on the pump, feel free to leave me a comment and I'll get back with you. HG is rare, so most of you will never have to deal with this hassle, but for any of you that have, or might end up suffering from this misery, finding someone to talk to is key. There's a lot still to learn about this condition, but mutual support is the greatest tool we have. Don't be afraid to question anything and everything, after all, it's YOUR life, YOUR body, and most importantly, YOUR baby!!
Alex helping Mommy feel better.
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Voting! ANd hope you are feeling better...you poor thing! (((HUGS)))
I'm glad to hear you're feeling a bit better. I'm off to vote!
Hope this finds you feeling better. I had severe HG with my first pregnancy that was mostly managed with the Zofran ODT. 7 weeks into this pregnancy, though, the ODTs aren't cutting it. Would you mind sharing how, exactly, the pump works? I have to inject myself with a blood thinner once a day, so I'm a pro with the needles. Is it painful, though, to have the needle stuck in your leg 24/7? I have an 11-month-old who keeps me busy and I hate being so sick that it keeps me from enjoying my time with him! If you have the chance, I'd appreciate any insight you could offer. You can catch me at mckenzie_haskell at yahoo dot com. Thanks so much. :)
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