OHbaby! Forums : HG Coping Techniques https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:11:35 +0000 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:03:15 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=40725 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[HG Coping Techniques : ALittleLoopy wrote:Gah this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1399147&title=hg-coping-techniques#1399147 Author: Lucky apple
Subject: 40725
Posted: 16 October 2011 at 3:03pm

Originally posted by ALittleLoopy ALittleLoopy wrote:

Gah this is the reason I put off bub #2... I'm interested in these tips...


Me too!! (reason i'm "putting" it off...not "put" it off though!!)
I think there should be some sticky topics on HG. It was me a couple of years ago thinking that I had just normal morning sickness...Chucking every 20 minutes isn't normal though!!

Grr Babe - if it were "mind over matter" then there wouldn't be a problem, cos no one chooses to wretch into the sink when you need to prepare food. HG is not in your head!!!! Glad you've got your fridge stocked!

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:03:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1399147&title=hg-coping-techniques#1399147 <![CDATA[HG Coping Techniques : Nic its definitely improved since...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1399122&title=hg-coping-techniques#1399122 Author: Babe
Subject: 40725
Posted: 16 October 2011 at 1:29pm

Nic its definitely improved since #1 if thats any consolation!! I kinda have more ways to get through it so while its tougher having littlies its also easier since I know what to expect plus I don't let anyone dick me round like they did first time

Well freezer is full of meals and instant kinda food like roasties and sausages. I can't cook meat AT ALL if it involves any prep coz I spend most of the time retching in the sink. My MW and doc have mentioned it being a mind over matter issue but obviously my mind doesn't like being on top :sigh: its all good though my mums been a legend so no worries in that department for a few weeks anyway

We're looking into a cleaner but TBH DH actually does a great job PLUS it looks like we'll qualify for homehelp coz of being so sick plus I've got SPD issues already so FX thats a go coz its free lol and it'd be very helpful!

I'm back on an Odansetron/Cyclizine cocktail so I'm actually managing to keep more fluids down now so thats helping me feel better too. I've also found that lots of sleep makes a difference too. Thanks to mum being here I've slept for 4-6hrs a day plus all night of course once shes gone that'll change but its def been a help while I've had the opportunity!!]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:29:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1399122&title=hg-coping-techniques#1399122 <![CDATA[HG Coping Techniques : Gah this is the reason I put off...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1398819&title=hg-coping-techniques#1398819 Author: ALittleLoopy
Subject: 40725
Posted: 14 October 2011 at 7:04pm

Gah this is the reason I put off bub #2... I'm interested in these tips...

Hugs babe sux you having this third time round again..gotta have an easy onè at some stage surely!]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:04:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1398819&title=hg-coping-techniques#1398819 <![CDATA[HG Coping Techniques : I&#039;ve got HG again too and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1398770&title=hg-coping-techniques#1398770 Author: pumpkino
Subject: 40725
Posted: 14 October 2011 at 4:30pm

I've got HG again too and it's much harder when you have a child (or more!) to look after. I am lucky that DH is really helpful when he's here - he does the dishes in the evenings and does heaps on the weekends to help. We have a cleaner once a fortnight which is brilliant.

The only thing I would add to what's been said is that when I cook, I cook in BULK so that there's enough leftover for lunches the next day or even dinner (no complaints about same meal two days in a row allowed!). Stuff like a big pasta bake or pot of curry can go a long way. Even if I'm doing meat and vegetables, I cook loads of vegetables so that we can have them reheated the following night and all I need to worry about is meat - and I have the freezer stocked with "easy" meat like schnitzel and lamb chops, which DH can manage if I"m not feeling up to it :)

Good luck!]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:30:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1398770&title=hg-coping-techniques#1398770 <![CDATA[HG Coping Techniques : I got a cleaner once a week for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1397697&title=hg-coping-techniques#1397697 Author: MuppetsMama
Subject: 40725
Posted: 12 October 2011 at 9:04am

I got a cleaner once a week for a few weeks - only $15 for a couple of hours and she did the basics. It wasn't up to my usual standard but it was pretty clean and tidy and that made such a difference! She even did the dishes which was wonderful.

Try really hard to get dinner in a slowcooker in the morning or whenever you are feeling good (if the time says 6-8hrs on low, you can put it on high for just 3-4, and if you cover it with a teatowel it cooks much faster too, so you don't need to worry about doing it first thing in the morning). If you can't handle the smell, put it somewhere else - in another room behind closed doors, or even in the garage or shed! I mean, why not? It's not going to upset the food at all.

Hope that helps, I feel your pain!! I hate being pregnant :(]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:04:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1397697&title=hg-coping-techniques#1397697 <![CDATA[HG Coping Techniques : Hahaha feeling the love I wouldn&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1397515&title=hg-coping-techniques#1397515 Author: Babe
Subject: 40725
Posted: 11 October 2011 at 6:00pm

Hahaha feeling the love I wouldn't mind coming up except I'd miss Razz a whole lot and it'd suck!! I'm up through January and we're planning on coming back up to have baby too BTW so you'll see a fair bit of me anyway ]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:00:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1397515&title=hg-coping-techniques#1397515 <![CDATA[HG Coping Techniques : Is it wrong that I&#039;m kinda...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1397476&title=hg-coping-techniques#1397476 Author: kebakat
Subject: 40725
Posted: 11 October 2011 at 4:36pm

Is it wrong that I'm kinda hoping you do? Don't want ya suffering but would also be good to see you :)]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:36:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1397476&title=hg-coping-techniques#1397476 <![CDATA[HG Coping Techniques : Ooooh the lunchbox ideas is brilliant!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1397472&title=hg-coping-techniques#1397472 Author: Babe
Subject: 40725
Posted: 11 October 2011 at 4:14pm

Ooooh the lunchbox ideas is brilliant!!
My mum is down to help with the boys and shes busy filling the freezer with meals but I like the meals on wheels idea too. It would supplement the frozen meals well and make everything last.

Sophie I was sick right through my last 2 pregnancies

Hahaha Stace yeah well if I can't come up with a plan to meet DH and Mums approval I'll be being shipped back up north with Mum next week ]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:14:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1397472&title=hg-coping-techniques#1397472 <![CDATA[HG Coping Techniques : Very interested to see what other...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1397423&title=hg-coping-techniques#1397423 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 40725
Posted: 11 October 2011 at 1:19pm

Very interested to see what other ideas people can come up with, as this is my main fear if/when we decide to TTC #3 as last time I suffered from HG pretty much the whole pregnancy.

 

For dinners/lunch- can you make up a whole bunch during the weekend (or better yet get your DH to make up some) and then freeze them, so you can put one out in the morning to deforst. Or if you can afford it there are a couple of companies that sell ready up homecooked meals.

 

How good is DS1 at tidying up? Does he have a chore chart so he can do a couple of things himself to help out around the home- e.g. tidy his own room, pack up toys?

 

I am sure a couple of other things will come to mind as well......

]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:19:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1397423&title=hg-coping-techniques#1397423 <![CDATA[HG Coping Techniques : ok a couple of ideas I had (may...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1397391&title=hg-coping-techniques#1397391 Author: SophieD
Subject: 40725
Posted: 11 October 2011 at 12:03pm

ok a couple of ideas I had (may or may not help, I have never been in your position but was trying to think of things that Might help )

Make up lunch boxes at night (get DH to?) for your boys and for you. Pop them in the fridge and get them out when you need them the next day. I would get the little compartment type ones and fill all the spaces with little snacks (mini sammies, cheese, crackers, cut up fruit, raisons, dried fruit & nuts for you, a couple of yummy treats) that you and the boys could snack on all day. Saves you having to make lunch etc

umm maybe set up some activity boxes (colouring, lego, cars, blocks etc) that you can get out and your DS's can play on their own?

Get a cleaner? not sure if that is a possibility but even if you could get one for a couple of hours once a week, just for the next few months (while you feel sick?) Ours used to cost $30 a week and she was fantastic.

will keep thinking...

Hope you feel better soon. Is it likely to last the whole pregnancy or will it get better?



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Subject: 40725
Posted: 11 October 2011 at 11:48am

Move back to palmy so your lovely friends can help and steal your kids ]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:48:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1397389&title=hg-coping-techniques#1397389 <![CDATA[HG Coping Techniques : Seriously?? Nothing???? C&#039;mon...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1397381&title=hg-coping-techniques#1397381 Author: Babe
Subject: 40725
Posted: 11 October 2011 at 11:25am

Seriously?? Nothing???? C'mon guys! I did a search and didn't find a topic like this though so maybe its one of those suck it up and suffer situations that nobody has any answers too ]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:25:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1397381&title=hg-coping-techniques#1397381 <![CDATA[HG Coping Techniques : I&#039;ve got hyperemesis (again...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1397073&title=hg-coping-techniques#1397073 Author: Babe
Subject: 40725
Posted: 10 October 2011 at 12:49pm

I've got hyperemesis (again :sigh:) and am curious as to how others coped with little support and more children. Routines? Food ideas?? Amusement??? Anything!!

My mums staying with us for 2 weeks to help out but then we're back to me and the boys by ourselves M-F 7am-6pm, no vehicle ATM and no support other than what DH can give when hes home. Daycare is NOT an option so ideas other than that would be awesome thanks - ways to keep the necessities of the house running somewhat smoothly while I can barely move.

ETA how can I still spell something wrong while I'm thinking about the correct spelling as I type it??!!

Edited by Babe]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:49:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40725&PID=1397073&title=hg-coping-techniques#1397073