I recently found out that I was exposed to Fifth Disease. I have no clue whether or not that I've had it as a child (you tend to not get it again if you've already had it), but I do know that it can be deadly or cause complications to my unborn baby if I catch it. I have the first few symptoms and am terrified of what could happen. I will call my doctor first thing tomorrow morning.
***Update*** I talked to the nurse this morning and they requested I go in for more blood work. I say more considering I had blood draw last Tuesday for the usual beginning pregnancy workup. I should have the results tomorrow. It test will tell me one of three things, If I had Fifth Disease (aka Slap Cheek) earlier and now immune, if I have never had it and not immune or if I have it now. Let's hope that all I have is a cold and that I had Fifth Disease as a child.
Oh Nicol thats awful! Please let us know of any new developments.
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Oh no, thats really bad luck. I was exposed to what we call "slapped cheek" when I was in the early stages of my pregnancy this time around as well, I didn't have any symptoms but my Dr did a blood test and it came up negative. Don't panic yourself for now which is easy for me to say sitting here on the other side of the world. I hope your symptoms are just a coincidence. Look after yourself.
ReplyDeletewait to see your doctor before worrying, at least try :)
ReplyDeleteI was exposed to fifth disesae early on with this pregnancy. I told my doctor about the potential of exposure and he stated that the risks to the baby are quite low since most people have been exposed previously. I hope things go well, but don't stress too much until after you talk to the doctor.
ReplyDeleteI hope you will be feeling better soon! Keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteYou and your sweet unborn baby are in my prayers! Please keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteI hope everything turns out ok.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about this. I hope everything works out for you. I'm sure it will. All 4 of my girls have had it but don't know anything about getting it as an adult. You are in our hearts and prayers please keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteOh my - please keep us updated!
ReplyDeleteLet's hope what "Super Sarah" said is true and it turns out to be nothing. Please let me know if you need me to watch Livy for you or do anything else.
ReplyDeleteI hope it's nothing serious.
ReplyDeleteI have never even heard of fifth disease, I hope everything is ok, that is so scary. We are due about the same time. I'm due November 7th and feel much the same as you, just plain yucky. I didn't feel ths way with my last two, so maybe that means it's a girl, we will see. You be in my thoughts and prayers!
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