‘Every day is a battle for survival’, says Sky Sports host Michelle Owen as she opens up on health battle and pregnancy
MICHELLE OWEN has opened up on her health battle while pregnant.
The Sky Sports presenter has revealed that she has been suffering from Hyperemesis during her pregnancy.
The condition causes excessive nausea and vomiting and can often require hospital treatment.
She posted on her Instagram story that she has had the “worst eight weeks” of her life.
Owen, 34, explained the post by sharing an emotional statement on Instagram in which she heartbreakingly admits that it has affected her ability to be a “proper mum” to her son Zac.
She wrote: “Life has been turned upside down in the last weeks. We knew the risks of trying for another baby, stupidly optimistic maybe Hyperemesis wouldn’t be as bad this time. Wrong.
“It’s been so severe even IV drips straight into me wouldn’t stop it. I was being sick every 20 minutes.
“Steroids finally got it under control yet they come with so many side effects. By then my body was in meltdown, my blood salts and levels at dangerous levels.
“This has happened repeatedly and is so hard. I’ve spent so much time in hospital not only have I been physically floored, but mentally. I’ve never been so unwell.
“So this isn’t a normal happy pregnancy announcement, I know we are lucky but this is a battle for survival every single day.
“For us both. I miss my life, I miss being a proper mum to Zac, I miss my work.
“I can’t wait to be back at work as soon as I’m able but this is why I’ve been off.
“My husband has become my carer literally dressing and washing me I’ve become so weak.
“Somehow baby seems to be doing fine!
“Thank you for your messages, I really hope to be better very soon and back doing what I love.”
She added: “Every day is a battle for survival atm, but hopefully it will all be worth it.”
Alongside the statement, the presenter included two pictures in the post.
The first picture showed her in the hospital receiving treatment.
The second snap showed her baby’s ultrasound which Owen has gladly said is “doing fine”.