Breaking The Silence…My News
June 6th, 2009
Yes, it’s true. Nathan and I are expecting baby #5 at the end of December (and yes it was a BIG surprise to us). I’m still trying to wrap my head around the impending big belly, sleepless nights and all of that. After our miscarriage last fall I really thought that I was done, Really I just felt that was it, but this little person has other plans so I’m excited to meet him (or her).
Sadly I’ve been bedridden, hospital prone and severely dehydrated from a pregnancy condition called HyperEmesis Gravidarum. It’s actually quite a series condition, there’s even a website you can check out at http://www.helpher.org which says:
“HG is a debilitating and potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease marked by rapid weight loss, malnutrition, and dehydration due to unrelenting nausea and/or vomiting with potential adverse consequences for the newborn(s).”
And it’s all true! I’ve been so sick, weak, tired, and losing weight rapidly. 12 pounds so far! This has caused me to need to pull back on alot of obligations over the past month or so, I’ve just had no choice. Thankfully I have an amazing family who have dropped their lives to rush to my aid and take care of me and my kiddos. I also have my Nathan who has been like a dream hubby, jumping in with both feet and taking care of all things children and housekeeping. I’m lucky to have such a great man, his Mom taught him well. Needless to say that the past 6-8 weeks or so have been trying and really tough to get through…sniff sniff. I’m hoping as I enter my 2nd trimester that my HyperEmesis will let up a bit and allow me to live a more normal existence but HyperEmesis tends to last the entire 9 months for me. In the meantime I spend most of my time in bed, in pjs, and catching up on every show on tv. ugggh! I miss feeling like me.
So that’s my big news, there’s a little baby on the way but I’m not quite in the excited phase right now. I’m more in the bitter, resentful because I’m so ill phase. Maybe some bloggy friends encouragement will give me the boost I need! XOXO – Daria
June 6th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Thinking of you and sending happy, get-well thoughts your way! I hope the 2nd trimester is truly a honeymoon phase for your pregnancy! XOXO
June 7th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Sorry to hear you’re not feeling 100% but it will all be worth it! Hang in there!
June 7th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Daria, this is an exciting time. and i know its scary but without the rain noone of us could love the sunshine like we do. This will be a valuable experience. I know you are sick and i am here to support you anyway that I can. We love you and hope you feel better. As far as I am concerned I see the exciting news here! love you
June 7th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
I hope that you hit that second trimester ‘feel good’ phase soon and that you have a wonderful, uneventful pregnancy! In the mean time take care of yourself and your little bean and look forward to updates on how you’re doing.
September 17th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
I understand and can completely relate to your agony. I am currently pregnant and experiencing HG for my second time. I to am bedridden with a picc line. With my last pregnancy I was able to have my picc line removed around week 28. This time I may get it out sooner. Many people do not understand even if you attempt to explain the condition to them. Until you have walked in the shoes of a woman with HG, you can’t begin to comprehend the courage and strength it takes to have a baby.
Stay focused on the end result. I am sure each day seems like it will never pass by but eventually your little one will be here.