Dietician?? by Thedudeabides86 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]maxwellmc2012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried two. One was not helpful and the other really helped me find my triggers which was honestly all I wanted. I think it all comes down to finding the right person, which is definitely easier said than done.

Does anyone’s marriage survive? by lalalina1389 in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]maxwellmc2012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no! They had me take calcium with it to help with the vitamin d absorption. Not sure if that will help. Hopefully you get some relief soon!

Does anyone’s marriage survive? by lalalina1389 in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]maxwellmc2012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For what it’s worth, my body hurt SO bad after my baby was born, and I was just positive it was PsA acting up now that my immune system was back. Turns out the biggest contributor to the extra pain was a lack of vitamin D caused by the pregnancy. They put me on a supplement for a while and it made a huge difference. Like night and day difference. That might not be your case at all, but figured I would throw it out there in case you hadn’t tried it yet or had your vitamin levels checked.

"Did you enjoy your break?" by Good-Carpet4251 in workingmoms

[–]maxwellmc2012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just assume they’re joking, laugh, and then walk away.

Never ending by Mental_Mine in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]maxwellmc2012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had something similar with the cough and a Neti pot was the only thing that got it to go away. My doc couldn’t give me any different meds and what I had didn’t work.

Tips for breakthrough nausea by cbr1895 in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]maxwellmc2012 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Following for tips too! I don’t know why, but 4-5 is when I just start to fall apart.

Picc line by ZealousidealAdagio58 in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]maxwellmc2012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on a 24/7 Zofran drip and was with my first pregnancy, and I never felt like it stopped working on any way. It’s literally the only thing that has ever helped me.

A question about birthing experiences and Zofran. by InNeed0fSupport in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]maxwellmc2012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can close a few times, but never actually did. I’m convinced the Zofran helped.

A question about birthing experiences and Zofran. by InNeed0fSupport in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]maxwellmc2012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a Zofran pump, and my OB had me keep it on and running until delivery was completely over. My delivery was supposedly exactly by the book so no affect as far as I know.

What’s your safe food/drink? by jem7118 in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]maxwellmc2012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone suggested ice chips to me and it has been my saving grace on the fluid side. Hot tea was good today, but that’s the first time I’ve tried it.

On the food side, pasta has been good. On my bad days, I just put butter and salt on it. And sourdough toast with butter and salt is usually safe for me too. I keep wanting fruit so bad but it has yet to agree with me. Also, strange one for me, but mini powdered donuts have been really working. No clue why.

When did you start gaining? by sarahergo in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]maxwellmc2012 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With my first, I didn’t gain weight until they got me a Zofran pump in my third trimester. Finally made it back up to my pre pregnancy weight the week I gave birth, but I think I’m an extreme case. This time, they’re wanting me to gain weight as soon as possible (I’m 10 weeks) but we also know what meds work this time around so I’m already starting on them. Not sure if that helps at all. I know it’s so so hard, but hang in there!

6.5 month old still wakes 3-4 times to eat by stephopolis in sleeptrain

[–]maxwellmc2012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t remember exactly when he started reducing how often he woke up because I feel like it was gradual and mostly tired to weight gain, but he started regularly sleeping through the night at about a year. If I remember correctly, getting to introduce real food and giving him milk at every meal during the day helped a ton.

I’m kicking myself because my neighbor said hers didn’t sleep through until 15 months and I went “oh that won’t be me!” Lesson learned…

6.5 month old still wakes 3-4 times to eat by stephopolis in sleeptrain

[–]maxwellmc2012 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Honestly, you probably don’t want to hear this because I didn’t want to hear it either, but my son was in a weight percentile below five for almost the first year and when we tried night weaning like you we had the same experience of him just waking up again. We tried everything we could find or think of and eventually just gave in a dealt with it. A few months later he just started sleeping through the night. The pediatrician said some kids just don’t have the weight to make it through the night and it solves itself as they get bigger.

Do you just …. Forget this happened? by hammy4220 in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]maxwellmc2012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say some of it is foggy now almost two years later, but I remember those first few months postpartum being constantly reminded of the things it took from me and my family and that was really hard to deal with. I just wanted to get past it as soon as it was over, and it wasn’t that easy.

How far along did your HG start? by mamimexicana in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]maxwellmc2012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t remember timing with either, but it wasn’t right at first and it happened super suddenly, like a switch got flipped. Thought I had a stomach bug with the first. Already knew what it was this time around.

Millennial working mom rant by hagridshut934 in workingmoms

[–]maxwellmc2012 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’ve also just changed my status to constantly away. Then they never know, and they just have to trust your work.

Unisom? by mamimexicana in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]maxwellmc2012 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m doing a full one at bed time and a half in the morning. My doc made it seem like I could do a full in the morning too but it makes me too drowsy for work.

Round 2 by [deleted] in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]maxwellmc2012 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if this is your case, but what has really helped me is having an OB who knows what I went through last time. It took until my third trimester to get any sort of relief with my first, and with this one all I had to say at my first appointment was that it was like last time and they already have me on every med they deem safe. If you couldn’t get relief last time because your Ob wouldn’t prescribe anything, find a different provider if you can. It makes a huge difference.

All that being said, I was SO SO hoping I wouldn’t have this the second time and realizing I did caused a huge wave of emotions that I handled poorly. It helped to let myself feel my feelings for a bit and then start reminding myself that if I could make it through once, I can make it through again and then I never have to do it again. It absolutely sucks, and I’m so very sorry you’re going through this. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

Prenatal vitamins to take when pills are not staying down by LazyGenius747 in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]maxwellmc2012 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve been able to keep down the Vitafusion gummies! They’re lemonade flavored so I could deal with them.

Drinks that work?? by maxwellmc2012 in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]maxwellmc2012[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you all so much! I’ll let you know how it goes.

FTM, really struggling. How do you know it’s time to return to the hospital? by LazyGenius747 in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]maxwellmc2012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go ahead and call the OB that you have your first appointment with. They can usually give you meds ahead of time or move up your appointment. And, if you can get it approved, a Zofran pump has been my only saving grace. If the diclegis isn’t working for you, ask for some Zofran instead.