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[wargerbil]

Hey everyone. I'm new here and I thought I'd just introduce
myself. I'm 26 y/o and I'm currently in school getting my
Master's degree in social work. As of this past weekend, I live
with my bf and my two cats. I've been emetophobic for as long as
I can remember. I function fairly well though, go to all of my
classes, go to my internship twice a week at an elementary school, go
out and do things. I stopped flying for a bunch of years cause of
my phobia, but a few summers ago went on vacation (via plane) with the
help of some Rx anti-emets. I have IBS which only makes the
situation worse, really. I've been n* since I was about 12, like,
all day every day. FUN! Most recently, I had an emergency
appendectomy 400 miles from home over Christmas break, which was
horrifying but I made it through 2 sx's and 9 days hospitalization with
no v*. About 4 wks ago my bf and I both had sv, fortunately, I
just had d* as I took a phenergen and passed out for 12 hrs, he had it
all, and of course was at my apartment at the time[img]smileys/smilies_12.gif[/img].
I tried to encourage him to go home!! Though I guess it wouldn't
make a difference anymore since we have the same home. (2 bathrooms
tho! yay!) I'm proud of myself that I'm almost done with an
ENTIRE school year of working with little kids, and man are they sick
all the time.



I guess my biggest concerns in life regarding my phobia these days are
looking ahead to having kids. I really want to have children, but
am terrified of morning sickness (a friend in my class now is pregnant
and has it REALLY bad and keeps leaving class and ugh, a nightmare),
and of having sick kids :P Mind over matter, I suppose. If
anyone has any positive pregnancy and child rearing experiences, I'd
love to hear them!! I'm not at that point in my life yet, but I'd like
to be someday!



I look forward to getting to know everyone!

[Girlygirl1980s]

Welcome to the site! Sorry about your appendectomy. I am having surgery tomorrow, so I'm glad to hear another story of an emetophoe who survived surgery without vomiting! As far as your concern with children, that is legitimate. I am 34 and have decided not to have children. A lot of people with this phobia do have kids, though.

[fifi]

Welcome to the site. You will love it here and get the support you need. I live in England, United Kingdom. I have two children and i work in a bank.


Welcome again,


Big hugs from


Fifi


xxxxx[img]smileys/smilies_04.gif[/img]

[wargerbil]

Welcome to the site! Sorry about your
appendectomy. I am having surgery tomorrow, so I'm glad to hear
another story of an emetophoe who survived surgery without
vomiting! As far as your concern with children, that is
legitimate. I am 34 and have decided not to have children.
A lot of people with this phobia do have kids, though.

The best thing about an appendectomy is it can only happen once!!! [img]smileys/smilies_04.gif[/img]

(and the moral of that story is "hey! that pain is not gas!!" lol)

[lgood22573]

I had a GREAT pregnancy-many of us on the board did. No v*, no real
nausea. A few times I was a bit queasy but never to the point of panic or
anything.

[nineuh]

I'm new too! I just found this site last night. Hoorah!

[kate1966]

Welcome both of you to the site!!!!


Wargerbil....it sounds like you have really been through alot there....my hats off to you. You did a good job with your emergency surgery....i know how scary that must have been for you...and congrats for working with children...that would be a hard one to tackle for most emets!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, i have 2 boys....16 and 12...and it's been hard to deal with the sick times...but well worth it in the end......always worth it.....you can do it, i promise....the mother instinct just kicks in...i never had any morning sickness with either of mine....i wish you the best.


Nineuh...keep posting...you will find lots of caring people here and loads of support....

[tanyarn]

Hi and welcome. You found a great place that offers a lot of support.


As for the pregnancy and having children. They were the main reasons I didn't want to have children. Unexpectedly, I got pregnant and went through the pregnancy without v*. I had morning sickness (nausea) bad in the begining but I never v*. My son turned 3 yesterday and has gotten 2 s/v since he was born. The one time he was sick I' am not sure if it was a s/v or an intolerance to milk but he definetly had it last year and bad. I got it from him but thankfully I only had d*. I find myself coping rather well when he got sick. I even held him while he v*ed. I guess my motherly instinct justkicked in. If someone would have told me that when I didn't have kids I would havetoldthem thattheir crazy. I dread him getting sick of course. I have kept him out of daycare for almost 3 weeeks now because the last time I was there the told me t started going around. Last week they told me it was gone but I refuse to take him this week yet. I'm thinking a couple more days and, if there is any left, it might clear out. Overall, I think I handle it pretty well. Of course I dread it but I deal with it. I wouldn't let your phobia affect you from having kids because having kids is an experience in its own.


Glad you joined the site. You will find it very helpful:O)

[caboodles138]

Welcome! About the pregnacy thing, i feel the same way. Even tho im only 14 i always say and think about how im not ever gonna have kids because of those reasons. This phobia sucks because it blocks out a lot of the world for us.





But anyways, welcome again.

[kimmyc24]

Hi and welcome to both of you!


You have come to the right place for support and advice, thats for sure!


I am 26 this month and living with my boyfriend.. I know that in the next few years the children issue is going to come up and i'm really scared too.


Firstly the morning sickness, and then i'll be fine with babies being sick, but as soon as they start having solids.. thats what i'm afraid of!! URGGH.


Hopefully my Emet will be treated and cured by then.. thats what pushed me to go for Therapy actually!! I want kiddywinkles! [img]smileys/smilies_04.gif[/img]

[surfjunkie]

I am a new posting member, too, but am so glad to have gotten involved!
The past week, I couldn't have survived without all of the people who visit
this sight!

I am a 34 year old mom who has been emet. since I was very young. I
knew that having kids would bring it's issues with v*, but I am so glad
that I didn't stop me from having them. I have an 8 year old son and a 5
year old daughter. My son has a VERY sensitive gag reflex and can v* just
by looking at a food that might have an interesting texture (his sister's
mac. and cheese!) My daughter has a severe peanut and nut allergy and
can v* at the drop of a hat if she ingests something bad. Plus, I am a
second grade teacher. My emet. is something that is forefront everyday
of my life. But, when I can look past it, and really SEE my kids, at home
and at school, I wouldn't trade it for the world. It makes my life worth
while. I've tried really hard to focus on, "Yes, they will get s* at some
point, but in the whole timeline of their lives, to not have them because of
a few sv* here and there, I'd really miss out on a lot of joy and
happiness." I never once got s* during pregnancy. I won't lie and tell you
I wasn't n*, but it was temporary and passed. It is so worth it!!!! I
decided that I wouldn't let my emet. take away something that I wanted
more than anything in the world. (Except maybe to emet. free!)

[sillygirl]

Welcome to the site! I was in your shoes not long ago, worried about how I could ever handle being pregnant and the risk of morning sickness. I finally hit a point in my life though that the desire to have kids outweighed the fear or morning sickness - and I got pregnant. It was kind of scary at first, I will admit, but I never really did get it. I was a little n*, but likewhat happens with a lot ofemets, I am not sure if it was n* due to morning sickness or just anxiety. I am now almost 30 weeks pregnant with my first and have had a pretty easy pregnancy. I am scared about the future when my kids get sick, but I figure the best I can do is take it one day at a time. My husband is really supportive of me, so I know I can deal with it when the time comes. Hope that helps!

[sherbear]

Welcome! I love it here! I promise you that you'll always be able to find support here and it's from people who truly understand what you're going through.


I'm 26, I've been and emetophobe for as long as I can rememberand I have three little ones...5,3, and 16 months! They are honestly the three best things that have ever happened to me! (I guess hubby makes four...lol!)

[dord]

Welcome and congratulations on your Masters! I'm 38 and I have one son who's soon to turn 16 (and reminds me everyday!). You'll cope when your kids get sick, it's just that simple. Even if my son threw up everyday I still am so glad I was blessed enough to have him. Please, if you want kids have them, they are lifes greatest joy!