chickenpox

[nikkimitch]

Typical after weeks of wishing this baby would come out now I need her to stay in for at least another week as my youngest has just developed chickenpox My dd had it when she was 7 weeks old and that was scary enough without the thought of a newborn catching it - takes a week for my antibodies to pass to her through breastmilk (although that didnt stop dd getting it so beginning to wonder if I am immune??) got midwife this afternoon so going to ask for a blood test.

 

[debecca]

What bad timing

Poor you

You know the irony is that now you're the one person who actually doesn't want to give birth...

 

[nikkimitch]

yep so sods law I'll be next to pop

 

[muppetmummy]

Oh no! Thats bad luck! I hope your LO's better soon

James had chicken pox around age 2 I think He didn't look at all ill apart from the spots

 

[Suzie and Faith]

 

[Charlie:-)]

Hope blood tests come back ok. Keep us updated.

My sis called today to say my niece has them too, was planning on going to see them today as well.

 

[Ginnymarie]

that must be tough hun

here is me moaning and people on the forum have wee ones to look after and being pregnant.

x

 

[leckershell]

Hope things work out ok for you I have heard chicken pox kids should avoid pregnant ladies, so fingers crossed your newborn is ok. Seems chicken pox is doing the rounds at the mo x

 

[nikkimitch]

midwife and gp decided not to test my immunity as I know for sure I have had chickenpox (I was 17 not something you forget at that age ) - according to research if the mother has had chickenpox the baby is immune for the first few months from maternal antibodies especially if breastfed - but... my dd got it at 7 weeks. So we have decided to wait and see what happens - if LO doesnt arrive until next week Ben wont be infectious anymore by then anyway - if she arrives before then I will ask midwife at the hospital to speak to the microbiologist and paediatricians for advice adn take it from there.

Thankfully Ben is well - just spotty

 

[DaisyRose]

Hiya,

I can understand you must be really worried - the maternal antibody thing sounds more promising though - fingers crossed your LO will wait until next week.

My two girlies haven't had it either and I have been slightly concerned as it has been doing the rounds at Rosie's preschool. I had it when I was 14 but still worry; I guess I don't need them both coming down with it right now - we've got enough going on at present!!!

All the best