Cold sore question please read - very upset!!!!!

[LoraLoo]

Yes they definitely can die from them. So that's what made me freak out but I read the details and the woman must have contracted it late in her pregnancy or after the birth. But Lily is 4 months old in 2 weeks so I don't think she is in that newborn stage anymore?

Anyways, I won't be kissing her until this mark is gone. It's barely visible now but I would rather be safe than have her get it. I got mine when I was a teenager so I've had them for quite a while so my understanding is that she will have the antibodies for the hsv1. Right?

Correct xx

Thanks. And I'm sorry to hear about your friend. That is so very sad

I know, she is beautiful, isnt she? She died 4 days before Eve, its how we met, and supported each other through our losses xx

 

[megangrohl]

Awwww I hate it when there are babies that don't survive. I'm so sorry to hear about both of the losses but it's great you 2 met (in a sad way) because you both were able to give each other the emotional support you need.

 

[sequeena]

I've had 2 since Thomas was born, forgotten both times and missed him by accident. He's fine

 

[BadassMom]

Megan you are correct that neo-natal herpes kills some babies, as it can cause multiple organ failure etc etc, but this is extremely rare and more of a risk if a mother contracts herpes during the third trimester as the baby will not have immunity. I am not saying this to scare you but because it suprises me that people are unaware of the risks.

However, as you said, your baby would have recieved antibodies during the womb which provides protection for several months, and more if you are breast feeding.

I know exactly how you feel, the fear is horrendous. I will tell you a little about my story to hopefully reassure you. I have hsv2 and have had active outbreaks during both of my labours. However, as I have had herpes for 6 years, and both babies would have recieved antibodies, they actively encouraged vaginal delivery. Both my boys were fine and did not catch herpes from me despite having contact with the virus at such a young and vulnerable age.

I hope that helps honey xx

Thank you so much for sharing your story!!

 

[ngozi79]

Hi Ladies, sorry to crash (am in WTT at the moment).

I currently take L-Lysine supplements to prevent coldsores as I have had then since I was a teenager. The Lysine works fine for me, and I only get them now if I forget to take the pills.

Does anyone have any experience of taking Lysine throughout pregnancy? The bottle doesn't say anything about avoiding it at that time, and I haven't done any real research into it yet. I am worried though about having to stop taking them when I do finally get pregnant.

Also, I wonder if taking the Lysine through pregnancy will inhibit the antibodies passed on to baby...

Loraloo, so sorry to hear about yours and your friends losses

 

[MeowPurr32]

My understanding is no one should be kissing a baby on the mouth (even if you do not currently have a cold sore). Kissing children on the mouth is often what causes people to contract herpes and have to deal with cold sores the rest of their lives.

Kiss them on the top of their little heads, and then you don't have to worry about passing the virus on to them. Do you really have to kiss your child on the mouth? You have no way to know if your baby is immune. I just don't think it's fair for adults to kiss children on the mouth and risk passing herpes to them. (My opinion.)

I think your baby will be fine, but since you're worried about it, talk to her Pediatrician about the risk, symptoms, etc.

 

[OmarsMum]

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