Hi im new and want to tell Mia's Story

[miasmummy]

Hi My name is Simone and im new to this forum but wanted to tell Mia's story x
Mia Daisy McKechnie was born asleep on 09.06.08 @26 weeks, she died due to me catching and transmitting the parvovirus which i caught from my son who had slapped cheek syndrome. I took him to the doctors and was told to rub cream on his face twice a day,no-one told us this was a potentially dangerous virus to pregnant women if you don't have an immuntiy to it.
I obviously didn't and Mia caught the virus and this caused anemia and eventually heart failure. I only knew something was wrong when i went to the midwife with lack of movement, they couldn't find a heartbeat and then scanned me and then doctor said to me words i will never forget 'im so sorry your baby girl has no heartbeat'. I am now trying to raise awareness of parvovirus as i knew nothing about it or the possible risks.I hope i haven't scared anyone, just wanted to tell Mia's story. She was buried on 13.06.08 and leaves behind a heartbroken Mummy, Daddy and big brother Jack and Big Sister Lucy. Our hearts are truly broken forever.
Thanks for taking the time to listen to me x
LOL
Simone x

 

[Rachsi]

You are a very brave lady, your anger at the doctors must go beyond comprehension. My thoughts are with you, you have done a marvellous thing by bringing this to the attention of others, it may well help someone in the future.

My thoughts are with you

 

[porkpie1981]

 

[masi]

 

[todteach]

I'm ever so sorry that you and your family have gone through this.

My thoughts are with you.

 

[tillymum]

I'm am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family.

 

[tansey]

I'm so sorry for your loss!
Also wanted to say thank you for sharing this information. My nephew had this when i was visiting him and i was TTC, i didn't know this could affect me.

 

[Barneyboo]

Sorry for your loss thank you for sharing your story x x x x

 

[Sarah1987]

I am so sorry for your loss

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

 

[Snowball]

Hi Simone, I think I know you from a support forum? *waves*

I'm so sorry for your loss of little Mia xxxx

 

[miel]

hello
i am deeply sorry for your loss...

 

[bex]

So, so sorry to hear of your loss. But thank you for raising the issue of this virus, I didn't realise how dangerous it could be.

 

[mBLACK]

Thank you for sharing your story, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

 

[SJK]

I am so sorry about your daughter , thankyou for letting us know xxx

 

[ani]

Thank you for sharing this with us. You seem like an amazing person to think about others and wanting to spread awareness to help others in such a difficult time.

Very sorry for your loss.

 

[Logiebear]

Thanks so much for sharing your story and I am sure Mia will live on in your heart forever. You are a brave lady and I thank you so much for telling us of this terrible virus. My son and daughter have had slapped cheek syndrome and I have never been aware of there being such a terrible virus from it. Thanks again

 

[Ann-Marie]

Wow hun !! What a strong slefless woman you are to come on and share your story Thank You

I'm so so sorry for your loss, and God Bless your little Angel Mia.

 

[xxxjacxxx]

I could never ever even begin to imagine how you ladies feel when this happens to you, its hard enough losing a pg very early, let alone go through this.

I think you are a very brave lady to share your story and make other aware.....I just have one question, what is slapped cheek syndrome? I have never heard of this and how does it link to parvovirus? Forgive me, but I thought this was something dogs caught???

So sorry for your awful loss.

 

[miasmummy]

Hi Jacqui,
Thanks for you reply, Slapped cheek syndrome is a rash which is usually caught by children its called this because it does look like the child has been slapped,face becomes very red and puffy.
Slapped cheek is parvovirus but is the B19 strain which affects humans.Parvovirus is also found in dogs,you are right.
70% of adults have at some point in their live caught parvovirus but in adults you usually have few symptoms, sore throat or maybe a runny nose,not the rash.If you have caught the virus then you are immune to ever catching it again so if you become pregnant its not a concern.The problem arises when you get pregnant and don't have an immuntiy to it as i didn't unfortunately.Out of all the pregnant women who catch parvovirus whilst pregnant with no immuntiy,only 5% of these cases go on to cause stillbirth.We were just extremely unlucky in the words of my consultant.The only saving grace is now i am immune and any future pregnancies will not be at risk.
Parvovirus attacks the unborn babies red blood cells and causes anemia which then ultimately causes the babies heart to fail,which is what sadly happened to my precious Mia.
I hope i haven't scared people i just want to raise some awareness of this potentially deadly virus.The NHS do not routinely screen pregnant womens bookin bloods for immunity to parvovirus so sadly you wouldn't know if you had immunity or not. The reason i was given for not screening was that this was very rare but since this has happened to me i have found 6 other ladies whose babies were stillborn due to parvovirus B19.
Hope this helps x
Simone x

 

[Chellebelle]

I am so sorry to hear about Mia. My heart goes out to you and all your family.