Re: Chickenpox and (very) early pregnancy

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> I think I may be pregnant - too early to do a test but have a

strange

> metallic taste in my mouth and keep having to go for a wee.

However,

> a friend's baby has just come down with chickenpox. We were with

them

> about a fortnight ago. I have had chickenpox and so has DD1 but not

> DD2. If I am pregnant is there a risk to the baby either from my

> friend's baby a fortnight ago (the day I think potential no. 3 was

> conceived) or if DD2 gets it or if we see this friend (and baby) in

a

> fortnight's time. HELP!

>

> Francesca>>>>>>>>

Not medically trained but I would have thought that the danger was if

you caught it, but if you have already had it them I would imagine

you were OK. I know the danger time is at the begining but I would

not panic too much just yet.

Trisha

SAHM to 3 boys

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>I think I may be pregnant - too early to do a test but have a strange

>metallic taste in my mouth and keep having to go for a wee.

Congrats!!?!!!

However,

>a friend's baby has just come down with chickenpox. We were with

them

>about a fortnight ago. I have had chickenpox and so has DD1 but not

>DD2. If I am pregnant is there a risk to the baby either from my

>friend's baby a fortnight ago (the day I think potential no. 3 was

>conceived) or if DD2 gets it or if we see this friend (and baby) in a

>fortnight's time. HELP!

>

>Francesca

To be honest I would check with you local GP. I don't think it is a

risk if your DD2 doesn't get it and you don't see the baby with

chickenpox until after the scabs have dried up. but check to make

sure!!

And for peace of mind! Let us know if you do find out, cos in a way

it is something of interest to all of us! or could be in the future.

Kirsten

Mum to (21 months) Step-mom to Shelby (6yrs)

Trainee ANT, and Memb-sec Woking and Knaphill Branches.

[Guest guest]

> I think I may be pregnant - too early to do a test but have a strange

> metallic taste in my mouth and keep having to go for a wee. However,

> a friend's baby has just come down with chickenpox. We were with them

> about a fortnight ago. I have had chickenpox and so has DD1 but not

> DD2. If I am pregnant is there a risk to the baby either from my

> friend's baby a fortnight ago (the day I think potential no. 3 was

> conceived) or if DD2 gets it or if we see this friend (and baby) in a

> fortnight's time. HELP!

>

> Francesca

Ohhh - how exciting! Do keep us posted. I'm fairly certain you should be

okay if you're certain you've had chicken pox before. I know it can be a

bit dodgy if you catch it just before birth, and the baby gets its, but you

should be fine )

Hannah, 27

Mum to Bethany 7, Lawrence 5 1/2, Verity 3, Alfie 3 months

Visit me on the web at :-

http://hannahshome.20m.com

[Guest guest]

I agree with Hannah as long as you have had cp yourself you should have

antibodies that should protect your baby. (but you could have a blood test to

find out if you are immune they " normally " run this with the first lot of

bloodtests anyway)

On a Chicken Pox note I have finally found out what that calamine type thing was

that I used with my oldest (my friend who had both her kids down with cp last

year could remember LOL) it is called Lacto Calamine... and well for us it

worked great ;o)

Lonnie Phoebe & Eloisa's mama

& expecting a Christmas delivery...

My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what you

start.

So far today, I have finished 2 bags of chips and a Chocolate cake.

I feel better already.

Re: Chickenpox and (very) early pregnancy

> I think I may be pregnant - too early to do a test but have a strange

> metallic taste in my mouth and keep having to go for a wee. However,

> a friend's baby has just come down with chickenpox. We were with them

> about a fortnight ago. I have had chickenpox and so has DD1 but not

> DD2. If I am pregnant is there a risk to the baby either from my

> friend's baby a fortnight ago (the day I think potential no. 3 was

> conceived) or if DD2 gets it or if we see this friend (and baby) in a

> fortnight's time. HELP!

>

> Francesca

Ohhh - how exciting! Do keep us posted. I'm fairly certain you should be

okay if you're certain you've had chicken pox before. I know it can be a

bit dodgy if you catch it just before birth, and the baby gets its, but you

should be fine )

Hannah, 27

Mum to Bethany 7, Lawrence 5 1/2, Verity 3, Alfie 3 months

Visit me on the web at :-

http://hannahshome.20m.com

[Guest guest]

Francesca, have a look at this:

http://www.womens-health.co.uk/chickpox.htm

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Sue

[Guest guest]

Francesca, you should be fine if you've already had it. I had it at

New Year and 27 weeks pregnant, but they weren't at all concerned

with the baby, they just wanted to make sure I didn't get it severely

because of the pneumonia complication. The main thing is that they

act fast, so it may be worth you getting a quick appointment for a

blood test. If it shows that you are immune then you have no

worries, but if it doesn't show immunity, they can arrange for you to

have the VZIG antibodies injected immediately (or as soon as they

can - it is like gold dust and my local hospital wouldn't put them in

the post for fear of breakage, my DH had to go and collect the four

lots that I had to have injected!). But as I say, if you've already

had it, it wouldn't matter how many times you came into contact with

it, and it probably would be good for your daughter to get it over

and done with before you get to the throwing up stage.....!!

HTH

Hannah

> Francesca, have a look at this:

>

> http://www.womens-health.co.uk/chickpox.htm

>

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> Sue