Dear Rose, The jasmine is flowering right now and it is taking all my strength to restrain myself from ripping it out by the roots...It was in full bloom at the height of my 'morning sickness'during my second last pregnancy... The smell of it still invokes such vivid memories of endless vomiting...I have to hold on to something as my body goes limp and I start to heave, even now.
I had severe vomiting with all my pregnancies but the first two were managable... I vomited 30 -40 times a day (just ask my neighbours :)but I managed to stay healthy and sane. Not so for the next. I too went through the works in the quest for relief...nothing could touch it! I was not popular with acupuncturists and the like who "had never failed to fix it!" before. Interestingly it was a trip to a spiritual healer that changed things for me during that pregnancy. I cannot even begin to tell you what happened that day but suffice to say I (literally) crawled in to his room... bucket in hand, filling it as I went...and walked out a new person. There is a lot more going on in our psyches than we can ever imagine...our cells remember what our mind chooses to forget! Feeling a bit smug that I had conquered the beast...I went on to have a fourth babe and nearly expired during the experience! I didn't know where my healer man was and was too sick to look. I got to know even deeper aspects of myself during that dark dark time. For all the challenges, I did survive and my pregnancies lead to amazing births of the most beautiful children and I am truly blessed! I'm also glad none of my clients have ever been as sick ... It is truly demoralizing for those around to feel so helpless...I'm fine now but my mother and my chiropractor are still recovering. I think my midwife is ok...Lynne? LYNNE! Now...(she thinks back to why she wrote in the first place) I did read in the PRACTICING MIDWIFE of a product that claims great success with I believe over 90% of women with severe nausa and vomiting. I was almost tempted to have another baby! I think this may be it at Andreas web site.. Worth checking it out.. http://www.acegraphics.com.au/product/equip/be013.html Anyone have any experience of this product? My love to your friend! Vicki -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of roseandpeter Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 10:38 PM To: Ozmidwifery Mailing List Subject: [ozmidwifery] Severe Nausea Does anyone on the list have any more suggestions for a friend who has severe morning sickness & is now 9+ weeks pregant? SShe has tried acupuncture & chinese herbs as well as being admitted for IV rehydration & being given Maxalon, Vit B6 & even dexamethasone. I thought I'd consult the list for any more ideas. Thanks in anticipation. Rose -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
