Trying to conceive

[mandyhutch]

Hi Everyone

I have only just found this website today. I am
emetophic and have only found out a month ago that
this is an actual phobia. I seriously did not think that
anyone else was going through what I was. I am very
relieved to find out I'm not the only one. I am now 30
and have only really realised that I was scared of
vomiting in the last 4 years. My dad died of cancer
when I was 10, I watched him go through kemo and I
was 9 when I last vomited. I watched/listened to dad
be sick every morning and the Dr has said this is
why I am the way I am now. My husband and I are
also trying to conceive, we have been trying for about
15months. I went of the pill 15months ago and only
got my cycle working 4 months ago, due to
medication. I am now on day 30 of my cycle and
really hoping I have fallen pregnet. My cycles range
from 28 - 37 days so I will have to wait to do a
pregnancy test. I am very scared of getting morning
sickness, I think about it all the time. Finger crossed
I have fallen and I will go through pregnancy with no
problems.

Take Care
It's great reading everyones letter.

[sage]

Welcome to the site. Don't worry - I've never heard of someone with emetophobia getting morning sickness - there are lots of moms here, too. I also developed emetophobia partly because my dad died of cancer when I was 9...vomiting constantly! I am now completely cured however, and work as a family therapist - and consult on this site to help others out.


There's lots of great information here, and treatment is readily available.


Good luck with conceiving!