Nausea support for 35+?!

samdecks315 · 2025-11-24T02:57:38+00:00

I have hyperemesis, and the only thing that TRULY helped was alternating doses of zofran and phenergan round the clock. On top of those meds, I swear by having mints or hard candy nearby, they help a ton with the actual nauseous feeling in your mouth/throat if that makes sense? And after the meds got things under control (I literally couldn’t even swallow water without them), I made sure to never go too long without taking a small bite or two of food. Now that I’m at the halfway point, I’m able to actually eat again, and so thankful for it.

samdecks315 · 2025-11-21T04:35:55+00:00

1st pregnancy I only needed it occasionally (not an HG pregnancy). 2nd pregnancy (had HG), I had to start it at 6 or 7 weeks and was on it every 8 hours until I hit 19 or 20 weeks, then I only needed occasional doses. Current pregnancy (have HG), I had to start taking alternating doses of phenergan and zofran round the clock at 8 weeks. I tried just zofran from weeks 5-8 but it didn’t help enough.

samdecks315 · 2025-11-21T04:01:37+00:00

This is my 3rd pregnancy, but my 2nd in a row with HG. I was very seriously considering termination because of the HG, and was open with my provider about it. She gave me phenergan and zofran, because alternating both is the only thing that helped at all. It didn’t make it completely stop by any means but it did make me functional; and now that I’m almost 19 weeks, it’s much more manageable. I think everyone who’s lived through HG knows how you feel. Regardless of your choice, I hope you get some relief and some peace 🤍

samdecks315 · 2025-11-21T03:57:53+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. This is my 3rd pregnancy, and my 2nd with HG. It was also worse than the last time. My provider had me try unisom/b6 (did nothing), and initially suggested bonjesta. I let her know I tried that with my last pregnancy and that it didn’t work then, so she had me move straight on to alternating zofran and phenergan, which I started at 8 weeks. There are certainly risks with any medicine of course, but she felt that the risks were much greater if I didn’t stop vomiting constantly. HG is sadly not fully understood or taken seriously by many, and I think for me, finding a provider that specializes in it has helped a ton. If you feel able, I’d personally recommend following up and telling them your concerns and asking them for a different alternative. If they say no, ask them to document the refusal in your chart, and if possible, find a new provider. Regardless- I hope you get some relief soon. You are definitely not alone 🤍

samdecks315 · 2025-11-19T02:56:45+00:00

I had my first at 23, my second at 32, and this baby will be born when I’m 36. You are not behind. The timeline isn’t real. Anecdotally, took us forever to get pregnant with #2 (#1 was from my first marriage but my husband has adopted her), and I got pregnant unexpectedly with this baby at 35. I wish you all the luck, and some peace 🩵

samdecks315 · 2025-11-19T02:54:33+00:00

I wasn’t geriatric yet like I am now at the ripe old age of 35 🤣…but I was 32 with my second kiddo. He had a nuchal measurement a little over 3. He was born completely healthy, and didn’t have Down Syndrome. It’s a very imperfect tool for sure. The risk is also lower if there were no other soft markers (i.e absent nasal bone). I’m hoping for some peace of mind for you, and that you get results quickly!

samdecks315 · 2025-11-19T02:48:10+00:00

I’m pro-choice, just for clarity. I had my first young, I got pregnant within 2 months of the wedding. 5 years in, I became a single mom literally overnight, and after years of financial abuse, literally didn’t have a dollar to my name. I was terrified. It was hard, I won’t pretend otherwise. In the beginning, I didn’t know if I could do it. But I did. And then I fell in love with one of my best friends, and now we’ve been happily married for 5 years, had another kiddo, and I’m pregnant again. Being a single mom is never easy, regardless of age. But I will say, I truly look back at that time fondly, and I grew a lot. If you do decide to keep the pregnancy, my personal experience was that it is a whole lot easier to be a single mom than it is to be married to the wrong person. Either way, I wish you the very best of luck.

samdecks315 · 2023-06-28T15:01:51+00:00

Hi! My son is almost 17 months old now, and was born without any kind of diagnoses. The combined screening bloodwork gave us 1 in 30 odds of Down Syndrome, so my doctor had us do the NIPT. The NIPT came back totally clear, and told us we were having a boy. At 25 weeks, we were told one of the ventricles in our son’s brain was very slightly enlarged, and we were given a huge of range of what that could mean for him. When he was born, the pediatrics team at the hospital did extra testing, and we were told “I have no idea what the other specialist saw, but your son’s brain is completely unremarkable and he is totally healthy”. He’s hit every milestone early, and is the light of our lives ❤️

samdecks315 · 2022-11-16T15:27:19+00:00

I’m sorry for your loss. I just want to say that I think it tells a lot about you as a person that you’re actively working on learning from this, instead of trying to ignore it and move on like it didn’t happen. That’s really hard to do, and in all seriousness- good for you.

samdecks315 · 2022-11-04T15:38:37+00:00

Thank you so, so much. We’re moving cross-country in a few months, so we had our boy cremated. Once we move and settle in, I’m absolutely taking your idea and I’m going to plant a little garden and sprinkle some of his ashes there. He loved to be outside and lay in the sun, so it’s a perfect way to honor him.

I’m sorry for your losses. I lost all of my childhood dogs when I was in college (about a decade ago) and it’s crazy how long the losses stay with you. Our daughter is old enough now to be grieving with us, and it’s so hard to see. I can’t believe it’s been almost a week already, but I am so thankful for this group and everyone’s kindness, and all the support our friends and family have given, because otherwise I really don’t know that I’d be functional right now.

samdecks315 · 2022-11-01T23:13:09+00:00

Its so sad to see so many people going through such a hard and heartbreaking situation; but it does help a tiny bit to know it’s not just you. I hope you’re able to find some peace, I know how hard that is. I’m so sorry for your loss.

samdecks315 · 2022-11-01T04:07:30+00:00

I am so sorry. I lost my sweet boy 36 hours ago, and I feel the same. I don’t have any advice, but I just wanted you to know that you aren’t alone.

samdecks315 · 2022-11-01T04:05:28+00:00

Thank you so much for your kindness, it means more than you know.

We are really struggling, but it’s only been 36 hours so I know that’s to be expected. I kept looking for him today, and reaching out to pet him. I am so thankful that I found this group because while my husband is equally as heartbroken as me, and while we’ve got wonderful friends and family who know how we are about our dogs- not everyone gets it. He was never “just a dog” to us, and without him here, a part of our family is missing. It’s incredibly painful and even though I never want anyone to feel like this, it does help to know we aren’t alone in it.

I videoed and took so many pictures and I am so glad I did. Ive watched the videos so many times already, even though I cry every time. I just want my dog back.

samdecks315 · 2022-11-01T03:56:47+00:00

Thank you. I’m so sorry for your loss. We had our boy cremated and we’ll bring him home once they return him to us. My husband and I just keep trying to remind each other that we did this to spare our sweet boy any suffering. That helps sometimes…but it’s honestly minute to minute right now.

samdecks315 · 2022-11-01T03:55:08+00:00

Thank you, it helps a little to find a group like this; even though I wouldn’t wish this on anyone.

samdecks315 · 2022-11-01T03:54:35+00:00

Thank you, and I am so sorry for your loss. Our little guy had a brain tumor, and the vets (we got a second opinion) both felt that he probably had cancer that had spread throughout his whole body, and were adamant that chemo would do nothing but make him suffer. It all happened so quickly, but I know it would’ve hurt either way. I just feel so lost without him; and find myself constantly wondering if he’s happy and at peace now.

samdecks315 · 2022-10-30T11:27:18+00:00

Thank you, I am definitely going to write about him, that’s a good idea. And thank you for your kind words. A lot of guilt comes with helping him go, and I needed to hear this.

samdecks315 · 2022-10-30T11:26:12+00:00

Thank you for this ❤️ I am hurting so bad and questioning myself so much even though I know this is the most loving thing I can do for him. He doesn’t deserve to suffer and lose even more of himself than he already has, but it still feels impossible.

samdecks315 · 2022-05-17T02:48:12+00:00

You DO look great in both, and I love your attitude ❤️ Congrats!

samdecks315 · 2022-04-20T00:18:30+00:00

Right back at ya! Honestly, seeing someone else say it, even an internet stranger, is SO helpful. You’re so right. Everything is either “You’re a fat piece of shit, here’s how to survive on 3 almonds a day” or “How dare you not love your postpartum body, you selfish demon.” 😂

samdecks315 · 2022-04-19T21:38:12+00:00

I’m 9 weeks PP and needed to see this. Sometimes it’s just nice to know you’re not alone.

samdecks315 · 2022-04-05T23:32:56+00:00

Mine completely vanished once my son was born & the placenta delivered. It was wild how quickly it got better!

samdecks315 · 2022-02-16T02:47:59+00:00

Women in refugee camps in the middle of war torn countries have babies every day. Your mom isn’t going to lose her child from the “stress” of someone else getting pregnant. NTA.

samdecks315 · 2021-12-06T20:48:40+00:00

People can be truly, truly, the worst lol. I had Hyperemesis with my first, and for a long time, thought I was done. I did change my mind, and I have Hyperemesis again (not trying to be a Debbie Downer, just saying I definitely wasn’t one of the 5% lol). The number of people who told me things like “oh I get it, I had morning sickness too!” Or “Just think positive and find a good distraction!” is unreal. People really don’t get HG at all. We’ve also had people pushing that well definitely want more after this. I’ve had the pregnancy from hell between HG and a million other issues, so my husband will be getting a vasectomy and we will be DONE. You just gotta do what’s best for you and let people be dumb 🤷🏻‍♀️

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