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Well, what can I say to all of you amazing readers and friends to truly express how we feel? Your emails, messages, comments and posts full of support and love after LAST WEEK’S POST have meant so much to us. We wanted to continue the updates on this journey with you all since you’re like family and we feel this great need to educate on what Hyperemesis Gravidarum really is since googling it really doesn’t give an accurate picture.
Speaking of pictures, this one is so typical of the girls. They came to visit and after coaxing the little one who was quite nervous, both snuggled up on the bed but the moment Cade started snapping pictures they turned on the smiles and poses without me even noticing. Typical.
So here’s the update, we are 10 weeks pregnant, and unfortunately I’m stuck in the hospital until the Dr. feels good about me heading home. Today I was at 88 pounds, which is obviously quite low. I try so hard to keep things down, but my body just doesn’t care. I was so low in weight and dehydrated Dr Haskett felt this was the best option. Tomorrow we will meet with the specialist who will discuss my case and if they would like a feeding tube. We are praying really hard that I respond well to everything tonight and that I can avoid that. We are also hoping that by Sunday I can return home, if not then I trust the doctors and do the best that I can to be healthy.
Baby on the other hand, well it’s doing great! It’s measuring only a few days behind and pretty much sucking every nutrient it can from me. We are thrilled that baby is doing so well and we know it’s an amazing blessing. In fact all of this is. I was chatting with my nurse earlier about how if this was 200 years ago I wouldn’t have survived pregnancy. What a tender mercy to be born at a time when modern medicine could sustain my life. There are blessings each and every day and while I definitely have shed some tears, Cade and I both agree that we feel like our burden is light right now. We are seeing blessings each day and feel so positive about everything. It stinks, but we aren’t alone and can’t complain because we know the miracle that will be in our arms next fall/winter.
Thank you all for your prayers and love. It gets us by each day to read your new comments and emails. We can’t thank you enough.
Hello,
I stumbled upon your blog only through the hashtag on instagram #hyperemesis searching for people who I could relate with. I’m currently 11weeks pregnant and have been diagnosed with HG since five weeks pregnant. There truly is not enough real and raw information or awareness about HG out there. It’s hard to hear people compare it with ‘morning sickness’ as it is on a whole different level to that. It’s the worst thing I have experienced and all I try to focus on is the end result, hopefully a healthy happy baby. Thank you for the post and hopefully more people will understand the condition. Good luck in the rest of your pregnancy.
Thank you so much for writing. It really is such a different world. I hope your doctor is proactive with IV’s and checking on you as that’s what will help the most so you don’t crash. I’m planning on posting this weekend about the truth of HG as so many just don’t understand. We are only a week apart too! Thinking and praying for you!! Hang in there!!
You are one amazingly strong and inspiring mama… We are praying for you and your sweet, sweet family <3 <3 <3
Thank you so much for the sweet prayers!
Your strength and positive outlook is amazing and such an inspiration. You are definitely not alone, as God has His arms wrapped around you and that sweet baby! I am lifting up prayers that He continues to sustain you and to give you strength to endure. Hugs sweet girl!!! And that picture of you with the girls is beyond adorable!!!
You’re so sweet! Thank you, thank you!
My heart continues to go out to you and your family. Sending lots of love and prayers. But I’d love to do more, so let me know if I can. xoxo
Thank you so much! I will for sure let you know once things get crazy as school is out
Oh, I am so sorry that you’re going through this. I can only imagine how hard this must be. Your positive attitude is incredibly inspiring! You are such a strong person. You and your family (and baby to be!) will be in my prayers 🙂
Thank you Natalie! xoxo
I had this with my two pregnancies. I had an experimental procedure done were they inserted the feeding tube into my intestine through my abdominal wall. It saved mine and my babies life… We did try the feeding tube through the nose but I threw it up within half an hour of having it placed. If you have questions please email me. I would love to tell you about my jouny.best of luck and sending prayers
Hi Tara, thank you so much. That is the NJ tube I would have placed, but I was able to keep some things down in the hospital for those 4 days so we have avoided it so far which is our plan.
Carrian,
I missed last week’s post so I have to start with a big congratulations!
I will continue to send prayers and positive thoughts your way as you continue your journey and both you and your teeny babe grow strong!
Your photo on this post is adorable!! Happy Mother’s Day to you today!!
Thank you so much Holly. We appreciate it!