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Sunday Reflections: The Teen, Me, Genetics and HG (Hyperemesis Gravidarum World Awareness Day)
As I look over at the teen who is sitting on the couch reading a book, she is the spitting image of me in many ways. I could not be prouder to have passed my genetic material onto this glorious child and get to call myself her mom. I love her and her sister more […]
The Lingering Effects of Hyperemesis Gravidarum: the life taking, life altering beast
Today, May 15, is Hyperemesis Awareness Day. Hyperemesis gravidarum, according to the Hyperemesis Education and Research (HER) Foundation, is an extreme form of pregnancy sickness, defined as “unrelenting, excessive pregnancy-related nausea and/or vomiting that prevents adequate intake of food and fluids.” Affecting about one to three percent of pregnant women, HG can lead to weight […]
“It’s like Bella, without the vampires” – how a YA novel helps me explain Hyperemesis Gravidarum (#HGDay15)
Today, May 15, is Hyperemesis Awareness Day. Hyperemesis gravidarum, according to the Hyperemesis Education and Research (HER) Foundation, is an extreme form of pregnancy sickness, defined as “unrelenting, excessive pregnancy-related nausea and/or vomiting that prevents adequate intake of food and fluids.” Affecting about one to three percent of pregnant women, HG can lead to weight […]
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Sunday Reflections: Why I Care About Kate Middleton’s Pregnancy, reflections on HG
I tried to hide from the news that Kate Middleton was pregnant. I tried to hide from all of the press. Sometimes I want to put my head in the sand and pretend that Hypermesis Gravidarum, a severe pregnancy illness, does not exist, or that I am somehow so far removed from it now that it […]
Reflections: When is a Prank More Than Just a Prank? What I learned from 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher
As you have probably heard, there are some serious things happening both in the news and in real life regarding Kate Middleton and her pregnancy. It turns out, Kate has HG – Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Those of you who frequent this blog know that I am passionate about raising awareness and were probably surprised by my silence […]
My 1 Birthday Wish
Today is my birthday! I am 29. Again. I know you are thinking, what do you want for your birthday Karen? As you know, in addition to trying to be an awesome ya librarian, I also have a strong passion to raise awareness about a pregnancy disease that I suffered from 3 times: Hyperemesis Gravidarum, […]
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Setting out to fight the HG war, an anonymous guest blog post
Today in the midst of World HG Awareness Day, a friend posted this analogy on her Facebook wall. All day today us HGers have shared our stories, shared facts, and thanked our loved ones and doctors for walking this HG journey with us. But, we have also struggled for words to help those outside understand. […]
Chocolate Chip Cookies and Turkey Sandwiches: World HG Awareness Day, May 15
As a librarian, when you hear HG you probably think about The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. But for me, HG is a different type of hunger games, a very real one. HG stands for Hyperemesis Gravidarum. It is literally translated as excessive vomiting during pregnancy. Before IVs and PICC lines, women died from HG. […]
Just the facts: HG
Today is HG World Awareness Day. As you know, I have had HG 3 times. After my first bout of HG, I swore I would never get pregnant again. I had no idea that my first pregnancy would turn out to be me easiest. My second pregnancy almost killed me, and it did kill my […]
There’s no sister like an HG sister
You would think that since this weekend is Mother’s Day, I would talk about being a mom. But instead, I want to talk about sisters. You see, I am very lucky in that I got to give my daughter a sister. Not that she always appreciates it to be honest; you should hear the two of them […]
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