Bear with me but I am scared stiff. I know that exposure to the virus after 20 weeks is less dangerous but I have read up a bit too much this afternoon and would really appreciate some reassurance, thoughts, advice, hugs on this, if anyone can help.
I found out today that I was exposed to the virus 24 days ago. The child was in the infectious stage, so no outward signs. I don't think I've ever had it. It's possible my sons had it a couple of years ago but it was never diagnosed, just something that I realised was possible after they were well.
I had a feverish afternoon 2 weeks ago (i.e. 10 days later). Felt really rotten.
On Wednesday my midwife said I was measuring two weeks bigger than my dates. Baby has always measured spot on. I have a scan booked for next Thursday to check size.
Today I have a sore throat. I also had my bloods taken to check immunity and infection for the virus.
Now here's the bit that made me panic (because up until this I promise I was calm and rational, and able to accept that the chances of having it and baby being affected by it were pretty slim). I have read in a medical paper online that if a baby is infected in the womb, it can result in fetal hydrops. This shows itself itself in an abnormal collection of fluid inside the baby. One of the signs of fetal hydrops is 'size larger than dates', another is 'decreased fetal movements' (which I feel I've had recently but since I'm having ten movements a day the midwife has been happy).
Am I overthinking this? What do I do?
My midwife is only available 9-10 on a weekday. The rest of the time it is a call to the labour ward. My blood results will take days, with the weekend in the middle.
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Exposure to B19 Parovirus, 34 weeks but measuring 36 weeks - have I jumped to too many conclusions??
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welliesandpyjamas · 24/08/2012 19:22
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