I have never been much of a blogger although I have enjoyed reading, crying and laughing along with so many others. It has been such a lifeline and a place to rest my lonely sad head at times. Just felt so normal to hang with DBMum's in those first months. So essential.
As is often the case and written about here - after 2 years and the intensity receded - I feel less of a need to read and write and comment although being pregnant again it is comforting and nice to share that with so many of you lovely gals. However I must say the more recent rush of pregnancies from women that I so closely walked with 2 years ago has made me a little bit more addicted all over again. Its lovely to see Tash and C and Ya Chun and G and others all with growing bellies and I wait with much anticipation to hear about the arrivals of these much awaited little ones.
As for me I have hit 18 weeks and have the very rare faint nudges from within and I look forward to them gaining more oomph over the coming weeks. Have the halfway scan and a detailed OB appt over the next couple of weeks and will discuss how this baby might arrive. I would prefer a VBAC but will wait and see. First I must avoid any high drama like last time with partial placenta previa. That was not much fun!!
So will let you know more when I do and in the meantime all the best for 2010 to you all. We deserve only good things. x
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Very lost actually..after my darling boy was born still at 29 weeks.
About Me
The story so far..
I find myself pregnant for the 7th time...due in June 2010.
3 precious children - 2 with me and 1 stillborn son and some early miscarriages have made this one hell of a journey.
My gorgeous and much loved first son Noah was stillborn on Nov 3 2007 and we miss him more than I can say.
His big sister Luka is 12 years old and his precious little brother Morgan arrived this Jan 2009. While his arrival does not mend my broken heart...it sure helps.
3 precious children - 2 with me and 1 stillborn son and some early miscarriages have made this one hell of a journey.
My gorgeous and much loved first son Noah was stillborn on Nov 3 2007 and we miss him more than I can say.
His big sister Luka is 12 years old and his precious little brother Morgan arrived this Jan 2009. While his arrival does not mend my broken heart...it sure helps.
My Dead Baby Besties
You are Not Alone
The Virus that Killed My Baby
Pregnancy and parvovirus B19 (‘slapped cheek’ or fifth disease)
Human parvovirus B19 is a virus that causes slapped cheek syndrome, also known as Fifth disease. The main symptom is a rash on the face that looks like you have 'slapped cheeks'.
The virus commonly affects children. It is difficult to avoid coming into contact with parvovirus B19 because infected people do not always show symptoms (such as the rash) while they are contagious.
It is thought that 60% of adults have been infected with parvovirus B19 at some point in their lives, without showing any symptoms. Your body fights off the illness by creating antibodies against it and from then on you are immune to the virus. This means that it is unlikely that you will catch it again.
If you catch parvovirus B19 while you are pregnant, there is only a small chance of it affecting your baby. If you are infected during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, there is an increased risk of miscarriage. If you are infected in weeks 9-20, as well as the 15% risk of a miscarriage, there is also a 3% risk that your baby will develop foetal hydrops. This is a rare, but serious condition that can cause heart failure and anaemia.
There is no routine screening test for parvovirus B19 in pregnancy. However, most pregnant women with parvovirus B19 infection usually go on to have healthy babies.
See your GP as soon as possible if you think you have come into contact with parvovirus B19 during pregnancy. Your GP will carry out a blood test to look for antibodies for the virus, from a current or previous infection. There is no evidence to suggest that reinfection or reactivation will harm your baby, or that there is any increased risk of abnormality occurring in newborns.
If you test positive for parvovirus B19 in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, you will have ultrasound scans throughout your pregnancy to monitor your baby. If your baby develops foetal hydrops (abnormal fluid in the development of the baby), they may need a blood transfusion to improve their chances of survival.
Human parvovirus B19 is a virus that causes slapped cheek syndrome, also known as Fifth disease. The main symptom is a rash on the face that looks like you have 'slapped cheeks'.
The virus commonly affects children. It is difficult to avoid coming into contact with parvovirus B19 because infected people do not always show symptoms (such as the rash) while they are contagious.
It is thought that 60% of adults have been infected with parvovirus B19 at some point in their lives, without showing any symptoms. Your body fights off the illness by creating antibodies against it and from then on you are immune to the virus. This means that it is unlikely that you will catch it again.
If you catch parvovirus B19 while you are pregnant, there is only a small chance of it affecting your baby. If you are infected during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, there is an increased risk of miscarriage. If you are infected in weeks 9-20, as well as the 15% risk of a miscarriage, there is also a 3% risk that your baby will develop foetal hydrops. This is a rare, but serious condition that can cause heart failure and anaemia.
There is no routine screening test for parvovirus B19 in pregnancy. However, most pregnant women with parvovirus B19 infection usually go on to have healthy babies.
See your GP as soon as possible if you think you have come into contact with parvovirus B19 during pregnancy. Your GP will carry out a blood test to look for antibodies for the virus, from a current or previous infection. There is no evidence to suggest that reinfection or reactivation will harm your baby, or that there is any increased risk of abnormality occurring in newborns.
If you test positive for parvovirus B19 in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, you will have ultrasound scans throughout your pregnancy to monitor your baby. If your baby develops foetal hydrops (abnormal fluid in the development of the baby), they may need a blood transfusion to improve their chances of survival.
3 comments:
You just named my go-to-group for "OMG, my baby is doing this, what the HELL do I do?" Because we are going to make it, and I won't be able to tolerate the gushy pages of those without a *history*
Can't wait for the news from the u/s.
We do deserve only good things. Thinking good thoughts for you and the bebe!
Thank you for the comment on my blog! I'm looking forward to catching up on your blog and getting to know you!
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