posted as my Facebook status today
"Princess Kate and Prince William are pregnant, congrats to
them! Kate is also suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) which 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). As many news outlets, including The View, have
said it
is "just morning sickness". Tell that to women like me that have been
in the hospital more than a dozen times, had all kinds of IVs and PICC
lines done, been on every medicine under the moon for nausea, and
nothing works. Tell that the women who have suffered 1 or more
miscarriages due to HG. Tell that to the spouses that are left behind
because HG took both their baby and its mother. Tell that to the women
who think they are crazy because not all doctors will even acknowledge
it and tell them that it is in their head!!" - From an HG support group
Clip from the view this morning.
I am lucky to be sitting her and writting this today. I survived HG and so did my perfect little girl she is now a healthy and happy 2 year old. I know that others are not as lucky and am thankful everyday that i was. HG is a very real and life threatening condition. The worst part is most doctor's are clueless about how to treat HG.
By calling Hyperemesis Gravidarum Morning sickness you are greatly underminding how heartbreaking it really is. Check you facts a great resource is www.helpher.org
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