Advice please

Mrs_MBed

Morning ladies,

The past 24 hours have been horrible.  I have not been able to keep anything down but water and a little bit of juice.  I am at a point with the m/s where I have a couple of really good days then days like this.  My big concern is the fact that I've dropped 4 lbs since yesterday morning (the doctor has me monitoring my weight since I dropped 10 lbs in 2wks).  Has anyone experienced such a drop in weight before? 

I have left a message for my doctor and for DH (he is currently doing a OB/GYN clinical rotation), so I am just waiting to hear back from them.   Just thought I'd ask you guys as well. 

Thanks!

KDC1014

I lost a lot of weight in the beginning too, due to m/s. My doctor put me on Zofran, it's an anti-nausea medication.  It really worked for me. 

Hope you feel better soon. 

PianoPlayingSarah

Are you on Zofran?  They should really give you some if you are losing weight and not able to keep much down.

tmbuchmann

I hope you feel better soon, I would say (other than what everyone else has said) that anything you want to eat, just eat it. If it's just ice cream than eat just ice cream.

When I was sick with m/s, water really helped calm my stomach and really plain food, like butter noodles were my favorite. GL, and I hope it gets better!

Mrs_MBed

Thanks ladies!  I am not on Zofran - but am going to ask about it.  They said my insurance requires me to be on phenergan (sp?) first which just knocks me out - so doesn't work since I have DD2 at home and have to drive DD1 to school.  Plus its a class C drug so the FDA isn't "sure" how it affects babies in utero... Super.  So the nurse is going to talk to the doc and see what he says.  I also called the insurance company and they said it (Zofran) had to be pre-approved, so the doc has to do extra steps in order for me to get it. 

I am so frustrated with feeling like a 1st timer.  This is my third pg - isn't it supposed to be old news by now??  I know that having multiples changes everything and I have a long road ahead.  I just wasn't anticipating all this and am struggling.  

 Thanks again, I am really learning a lot from this board and don't feel so isolated any more.  

HaleyLady

One word..... Gatorade. It's a lifesaver and will keep you hydrated. And if you throw it up at least your not dry heaving ya know? Good luck!

SpinningJess

HaleyLady:

One word..... Gatorade. It's a lifesaver and will keep you hydrated. And if you throw it up at least your not dry heaving ya know? Good luck!

...and will taste better second time around than some other things.  If you've dropped 4lbs in one day due to vomiting, I would try your best to force fluids, and not be surprised if doc gives you some IV fluids, as surely that's a significant portion of your weight loss.  Hang in there!!