I can't do this...

[wwisdomskr]

DFs said they would bring food over... It's 7pm, and no food. And I'm an ungrateful jerk... I'm just so hungry. Been sick all day...haven't had anything except a couple of pieces of fruit. Dd2 is hungry as well. She can't fend for herself as well as dd1. I'm a terrible mama right now.

Dh is getting home 2 hours later tonight. He's home for 3 days and then gone again.

I was on the bathroom floor all afternoon...on the shower floor all morning. Dd2 scratched her thigh on the shower door while jumping in and out over and over again.

MDC is my complete and total social life...

Dd1 hates me right now.

I'm behind on work stuff.

I don't do anything...except lie perfectly still and try not to get sick.

I can't do it. I don't know what to do.

We've asked family to come and help...no one can.

Our mother's helper starts a new job on June 4. I don't have the energy to find anyone else.

I don't know how I'm going to get through this.

What am I going to do?

[Dee-Groovy]

Aw mama I'm sorry you're having such a rough time. Does it make you feel any better to know that you'll be feeling better soon? Or that your DH can take care of you and the girls while he's home? Maybe this weekend DH can stock up on some healthy palatable snacks that all of you can eat in a pinch, like yogurt and cheese sticks. I'm sorry I don't know if this is helping or making it worse. I hope you feel better very very very soon.

[wwisdomskr]

I don't know that it's going to get better soon...

HG lasted 24 weeks with dd1 and 30 weeks with dd2. I'm praying that it will be different this time. But, I don't know.

Thanks for your support and hugs, though.

[cheeseRjedi]

I'm sorry you're feelin sick. If it makes you feel any better, I feel like crap today too. I've had a pounding headache all day and I threw up a while ago. DD is watching her second video in a row so I can lay on the couch with a compress over my eyes (which she keeps pulling off). We haven't left the house today. I just called dh to try to come home early so he can take care of dd while I take a hot bath. It's only got to get better from here on right?

[pixiesmommy]

Can DD1 work the VCR? You could rent some videos or check some out from the library (get DH or someone to do it for you.) How about setting up a play area in a corner of your room or a room where you can semi-supervise them, but is kind of new to them?

We, for example, have a play kitchen, desk, and easel against the back wall of our family room, with floor space for games and puzzles (like a mini-playroom.) I can lay on the couch and be semi-present to "play" but don't have to be up and involved very much.

Library would be good too if they have blocks, toys, games, books on tape you can check out.

Big hugs as you are going through this. I went through the first 3 months barely able to get out of bed due to an allergic rxn to an antibiotic, so I know how helpless you must feel.

Manda

[Yuba_River]

Not in your DDC, but just wanted to send you a
I know when you feel sick like that, it really feels like it will last forever. I can only imagine being that sick with two small children to care for! I'll be thinking about you.

[Isaac'sMa]

Just wanted to offer some hugs. I have never had HG so I can't even imagine what you're going through right now.

Do you have a "Let's Dish!" or "Supper Thyme" chain near you? Maybe you could send your DH to make a few weeks worth of meals so all you have to do is stick them in the oven. No waiting around for someone else to bring you food...


Well, it was an idea, but I am not sure how close it would be for you since there are none actually in CT. Even if they're too far away, you should get your DH to make and freeze some meals for you and the girls...

http://www.letsdish.com/ In Burlington and Newton, Mass...
http://www.supperthymeusa.com/ I just looked and Ithink the closest to you would be Middleton, Mass. Not sure how close that is?

[sorteep]

OH sweetie, I wish I were closer... maybe a volunteer from your neighborhood or a local church?? HS kids taking child development?? maybe maybe??

[*Lindsey*]

I'm so sorry you're feeling so horrible. Sending lots of s your way!