Author Archives: SP

About SP

Recovering pharmacy technician, History BA, wife to a workaholic, mommy to one pup and two boys, epileptic, vegetarian. I've got a mouth like a sailor & find myself becoming more cynical & more liberal all the time.

Will I ever learn?

Posted on April 22, 2010 by SP

I decided to try eating soon after I got up today. The nausea was semi-mild, so I thought I’d give it a try. Bad idea. Like really stupid. Now I’m sitting in bed willing myself not to throw up. I … Continue reading →

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This is *on* the Zofran???

Posted on April 20, 2010 by SP

I’ve thrown up 7 times today. 5 first thing in the morning, then twice after I ate. I’ve taken the lower dose of Zofran twice & I’m keeping water down but not food. If this is the beginning of hyperemesis … Continue reading →

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new low?

Posted on April 16, 2010 by SP

I thought throwing up in the grocery store was my low. Nope. Today I managed to throw up all over my arm. I was running to the bathroom but didn’t quite make it. As I was lifting the toilet lid … Continue reading →

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You know what today is?

Posted on April 13, 2010 by SP

It’s ultrasound day! It’s ultrasound day! It’s ultrasound day! I’m totally bouncy! I wasn’t nauseous when I woke up but as soon as I took a sip of my Sprite it hit me. It’s not Zofran worthy nausea; more like … Continue reading →

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progesterone levels & toilet visits (not necessarily related)

Posted on April 11, 2010 by SP

The nurse I hate don’t care for called Friday to let me know that my blood work was back. Nurse: We got your blood work back & the doctor wants you to continue on your current regimen. Me: Okay, did … Continue reading →

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He can be so nice

Posted on April 10, 2010 by SP

Misha went to the store last night to pick up some stuff for me & came home with these: I put them in the bedroom & it smells so pretty in there now. Such a nice husband!

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The *worst* things you can say to someone going through a miscarriage

Posted on April 10, 2010 by SP

There is a woman on the November board who is going through a miscarriage right now & I was reading some of the comments people left her & it just pissed me off. Just say how sorry you are FFS. … Continue reading →

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Each morning I wake up, before I put on my make-up…

Posted on April 9, 2010 by SP

I spend a little time with my head in the toilet. Mostly gagging, wretching, stuff like that. Funsies. Still, it’s nothing like having hyperemesis, so I can hang. Things I’m looking forward to this week: Lunch & pedicures with Tara … Continue reading →

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April 6

Posted on April 6, 2010 by SP

Happy birthday Aunt Sue!!!

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Heartburn, it's what's for dinner.

Posted on April 6, 2010 by SP

So… dinner. That didn’t go so well. I went to the kitchen quite hungry & with only mild heartburn thinking I should make some dinner. I decided to just make some Quorn nuggets & green beans. Easy right? No reason … Continue reading →

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