Surprise .. Surprise!

     A few weeks ago I became sick with what felt like a stomach bug, but to my surprise it was no stomach bug. I found out I am pregnant. I also found out over the next couple of weeks that I was suffering from Hyperemesis gravidarum. They really don't know what causes HG but I can tell you what my symptoms are.. Nonstop puking. I am down to a jello/cracker/water diet and it's hardly staying down. I have went online, researched it and found some very informative sites including this wonderful site http://www.helpher.org/ . My doctor also explained that it usually lasts for about the first 20 weeks in most people but for some the whole pregnancy (please let me be part of the first group). So that means about 13 more weeks for me (feeling like I could cry). The doctor also explained that weeks 10-14 tend to be the absolute worst and to have a support system in place to bring groceries to the house and take me to the hospital for IVs and care as often as necessary.  With the worst yet to come my concern is depression because I have already spent many a day crying on the bathroom floor because I am sick 24/7. And on bed rest for the next 12 weeks. My anxiety is in overdrive.. I am going to research ways to try to prevent or deal with depression since I seem to be starting to feel very miserable. Will post and share my findings soon. Hope everyone is doing well. HUGS!!