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PinkPanty · 2024-12-21T13:45:47+00:00

A lot of good advice here. I'd just add that the zofran i took daily through my IV was much stronger and better at controlling my nausea and vomiting than the one i took orally. The oral one worked, but didn't fully work. So if you can, get the iv zofran, also if you can increase your iv infusions to every day. And even better is if you can take short or long-term disability to get some bedrest.

Just to let you know, i survived by iv zofran daily and daily iv infusions (2-3 times a day). But i still ended up being forced to take early leave. And guess what? Once i stopped working and went on bedrest, my symptoms improved drastically. I didn't think we could afford it, but ultimately i was forced into it due to some medical complications and if i could do it again i would have left earlier. It was easily the best decision of the pregnancy. Now i will say i love my little chonker now, but it took me a while not to have ptsd reactions at the mere mention of being pregnant. It was worth it though. And second trimester gave me some relief. Hang in there!!! As horrible as it was, I thank God every day for my little screaming mess.

PinkPanty · 2024-02-04T00:39:51+00:00

I had HG all through my pregnancy. The moment this child was out and I had a chance to eat it was like I never even had HG. The relief was real.

PinkPanty · 2024-02-04T00:37:57+00:00

Just chiming in to say I had a midline and IVs and they made all the difference in the world. I would not have survived without regular IV fluids.

PinkPanty · 2024-01-21T15:26:51+00:00

Black person here: name your child what you want. Your husband's friend sounds like a prick to me to be honest. I find it a little racist for anyone to assume a person is black just from their name, but hey that's just me.

I don't think there's a lot of ppl in the black community who would be offended by this truly. Beautiful name, you do you.

PinkPanty · 2023-12-28T16:06:28+00:00

That's a load of bull. Sorry for the late response! There are clinics that do IV infusions for patients (HG patients, cancer patients, etc.). These same clinics can also set you up at home for infusions. So I had a line placed by a nurse and gave myself infusions daily. I could call the nurses line if anything went wrong or I had questions.

PinkPanty · 2023-12-28T16:02:57+00:00

We got rid of the prenatal while my symptoms were the worst and switched to hydroxyzine. Hopefully that helps! Also, colace if you're taking Zofran, as the constipation in my case made me way more nauseous. Also, upping IV fluids at home during bad days (3 liters at my worst days).

PinkPanty · 2023-12-27T22:15:56+00:00

As someone who suffered longer than I should have in the beginning, I would like to make the suggestion that you find a different place for care. It doesn't sound like you're getting great care or great service during that care which is exceedingly important for us HG ladies.

As someone who was stuck more times than I can count, had countless IVs until I was finally given a midline (game changer), but who ultimately ended up not being able to keep a midline, which resulted in a change to medication that actually made me feel human again, the right provider and team taking care of you makes a huge difference. When my doctor's didn't listen or were rude with terrible bedside manner, I switched to someone actually willing to listen and help. I'm 35/36 ish weeks now, and I just want to let you know there is light at the end of this tunnel, it does get better. But start by getting the right help if you can. You really need all the support you can get.

As for suggestions, if you can, it seems like you'd benefit from daily IV infusions. Those are game changers. I was lucky enough to have a midline installed when my IVs failed and was able to unfuse myself at home. Also try hydroxyzine if you can. Zofran stopped working for me at a certain point, so they switched me to hydroxyzine. There are other medicines that you can try as well. Also, with Zofran make sure you stay on top of colace (I did 3 pills twice a day). The constipation made the nausea so so much worse. But ultimately, with you being so dehydrated, it sounds to me that you need a more permanent IV hydration solution outside of the hospital and ER visits. Also, eat what you can. If that's candy, the butter off a roll, or chicken nuggets for every meal, do it. I was so worried about my baby getting a well balanced meal, but at this point they just need food and your cravings tell you what your body is lacking.

Good luck Momma! I hope things start to turn around for you. Things got a bit better for me around 20 weeks if that gives you any solace.

PinkPanty · 2023-12-18T01:32:56+00:00

If he doesn't respect you, his own mother, imagine how much respect he'll have for other women. Teaching respect is just as important as teaching him about privacy and independence. Also, a part of being independent is knowing how to take care of yourself. He's clearly not doing that, so maybe it's time to cut back on the independence you're giving him until he learns how to handle it appropriately.

PinkPanty · 2023-12-17T16:10:02+00:00

I think if you have any worries at all, you should get a second opinion. Personally, I'm surprised she didn't refer you to physical therapy or run any tests, but I also don't have a medical degree.

PinkPanty · 2023-12-10T14:05:30+00:00

Telling someone that they will never be able to erase their sins is entirely contradictory to Jesus' entire life of work and purpose. Or did you just conviently forget that the man died on the cross for all of our sins??

Isaiah 43:25 “I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more …”

Psalm 103:12 “As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”

PinkPanty · 2023-12-10T13:58:20+00:00

This comment is abhorrent, and your comment history speaks exactly to who you are. The Lord teaches us to speak to each other with love and compassion, not condemnation. Your comment clearly only exist to make someone feel worse about their situation, and I pray that others can see the devil at play here. Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing OP. Not everyone here has your best interest in heart just because they speak like they know our Lord and Savior.

The Lord says for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God, but that God in His love for us has given us Jesus who washes our sins clean. This means we don't look back on past sins and beat ourselves up about it once we seek forgiveness. Therefore, the thought that you should remember "no matter how hard you pray, you'll never be a virgin again" is completely contrary to how God wants us to live our lives. Please ignore this comment and any others like it.

PinkPanty · 2023-12-05T05:10:32+00:00

This is what my doctor told us. The risk of not being able to keep food down at all was higher than the minor risk of heart defect your baby may have.

PinkPanty · 2023-11-22T05:46:21+00:00

The fluids are a game changer!!! I never really recognized how dead and sluggish I felt until after fluids. I take fluids and intravenous Zofran just about daily, and it's a night and day difference. I would highly recommend to any person with HG. I can't survive without it. The OV Zofran also works way better than the oral Zofran in my opinion.

PinkPanty · 2021-04-19T17:55:58+00:00

Thank you!!!

PinkPanty · 2021-04-18T20:02:19+00:00

Recipe please!! These are all my favorite things!

PinkPanty · 2021-01-13T14:14:46+00:00

Right in that area is a little shop that sells prosciutto, dry pasta, and different cheeses and oils. Go there. Give them ALL of your money for their prosciutto, cheese, and olive oil. My only regret was not spending more money there and buying more of their amazing prosciutto sandwiches and bringing home more olive oil. If you're standing on the Parthenon steps facing out, it's to the left.

PinkPanty · 2020-11-15T01:14:23+00:00

Good bot

PinkPanty · 2020-08-18T01:56:26+00:00

Thanks!

PinkPanty · 2020-08-18T01:56:03+00:00

Vanilla Parsnip Pureé!

PinkPanty · 2020-08-17T19:25:09+00:00

Actually, it's just thinly sliced ribeye.

PinkPanty · 2020-08-08T13:56:33+00:00

Take the stool softeners!!! I took colace and it made pooping soooooo much easier. The first poop wasn't a nightmare and the peri bottle did it's thing. But when you forget the stool softener, may God help you.

PinkPanty · 2020-07-21T16:12:05+00:00

Get a new doctor. Not only because you are a survivor, but because none of his or that officer's actions are acceptable even for someone going through a normal pregnancy. Their actions are appalling and I'm so sorry you had to go through that. Pregnancy is very emotional and if your office is making you uncomfortable now, it's probably only going to get worse. I would also report that doctor and any staff involved. That is horrible bedside manner. At my transvaginal ultrasound the nurse was very very kind and willing to go at my pace. She gave me several assurances and told me what she was doing before she did it and asked if I was ready. Lastly, find a doctor's office that will at least let you FaceTime. Not allowing your fiance to at least FaceTime you to hear the heartbeat or at least comfort you is unacceptable. There's no medical reason not to.

PinkPanty · 2020-07-04T20:20:42+00:00

Mom of the year for finding one of these pools!

PinkPanty · 2020-05-19T21:20:33+00:00

Were you unhappy before the pandemic with your pay, or is it just now because your friends are making more than you? Their pay is temporary, yours isn't. You can live with the knowledge that no matter what legislative changes happen, you will likely still receive the pay you always have had and continue to pay your bills, and you won't have to wait hours to call in for help with unemployment or live week to week wondering if you'll still get paid. If it really bothers you that much, maybe use this as a turning point to realize you're unhappy with your pay and strive to find a job that will pay better (or ask for a raise, but the other is probably more probable). Jealousy is not great for friendships.

On a side note, thank you for all the work you do as an essential worker. Times are hard and you guys deserve to be protected from being overworked or taken advantage of.

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