I haven't read all the replies, but this is just my experience...


I've pretty much been emet all my life, with the severity fluctuating over the years. I always wanted kids. When I unexpectedly got pregnant 3 years ago I was doing pretty good with my emet--I knew I would one day have to deal with a sick child but I figured it wouldn't be a big deal. Unfortunately, parenthood has made my emetophobia the worst it's ever been in my life. I think there are a lot of issues involved--I wasn't ready to be a mom, had postpartum depression, and am generally the worrisome type. Throw that altogether with having a small child who is completely and utterly dependent on you--more so when they're ill--and the stress seems to rear its ugly head through the emet. I hope that makes sense, LOL. I am worried about my own self getting sick, but I am 1000x more afraid my little daughter will awaken in the night with it. The greatest fear for me is knowing that I am the only one she will want and I'll just have to cope. The one occasion she did have an SV was the first time I ever experienced a frank panic attack...scary stuff. I live in constant dread of when the next time will be.


You still have time to work on the emet and the underlying issues before you try to conceive...this is honestly the best advice I could give to someone who suffers this horrible phobia.


Best wishes,


Nikki