Slap cheek ( parvo virus ) complications

[Taylah]

Thanks Amy, so glad your little girl is ok, did she need transfusions? What was the hydrops caused from ? Was is parvo virus ?

 

[Taylah]

Embo, have you had your follow up scan yet ??

 

[Amy_T]

Hi taylah.... No she didn't have any treatment, we were incredibly lucky with it, just lots of scans, an early induction at a specialist unit and 2 weeks in the NiCU.

They never confirmed a cause, they thought if couldve been parvo virus but the tests weren't conclusive.

 

[Taylah]

Amy - so glad she is a happy & healthy little girl now, let's hope you have a smooth sailing, worry free pregnancy this time xxx

 

[Taylah]

So happy to report that I am officially in third trimester, can't believe I have actually made it here

 

[MissF1]

Taylah - just wanted to say a huge thanks for keeping this thread updated with your bub's progress. After finding out yesterday that I've recently been exposed to slapped cheek, I've found little in the way of reassuring information about it, so I really value the effort you've gone to to document your progress. Thank you!

 

[Taylah]

Miss f1 you are very welcome Hun , as I mentioned I found it very difficult to find any good outcomes online ( as usual ) people have a bad habit of only writing about bad experiences, how were you exposed ? How did you find out ?? How pregnant are you ? Please feel free to private message me if you want to ask anything at all , I know how worried you must be xxx

 

[Amy_T]

Hi taylah.... I just wondered, were you just exposed or did you catch the virus? I'm pretty sure my daughter has slapped cheek at the minute and obviously due to previous problems I am terrified!

 

[Taylah]

Hi Amy-t , Bad news is if your daughter has the red cheeks she has been contagious for the last two weeks & no longer is, I actually caught the virus, as soon as my daughter got the 'slapped cheeks' I went to the hospital & got a blood test which confirmed I had been recently exposed & that very next weekend I was covered in a rash that looked like German measles, I got hot cheeks but never actually got the bright red 'slapped cheeks ' , if you were previously exposed you can't get it twice but there is also a blood test to check if you are immune (from previous exposure - which they do at the same time ) so I would go & get the test if I were you, you poor thing I hope you & your lo are ok , you dont need this worry ,please keep me posted I am thinking of you xxx

 

[Amy_T]

Thanks taylah.... I know they tested me for it last time but they always said they didn't have a cause for what happened to my daughter so I'm wondering if the test showed I had never had it, I just don't know. I am going to the docs today to get it confirmed that my daughter has it and see what they say about me. I have had a bad cold and had a couple of odd itchy spots the other week but only a handful and my face has been fine. Hopefully all will be ok but it definitely is a worry I could do without!

Thanks again, I'll keep you informed. X

 

[everthingX]

My niece picked up Parvo virus from school as she has no immune system after heart transplant. Great ormond St diagnosed her and I never realised it was serious in pregnancy until I read yr post. My mum also died 2weeks ago suddenly and I have high risk for a baby with downs syndrome. So as soon as I read yr post I went for blood tests and awaiting results!! So thanks, I don't think I could take any more tragic losses right now!! I have kept my distance since until I find out if I have an immunity to it...great post thanks!! xx

 

[Taylah]

Amy, I really hope you have already had it, before I had the rash I just felt a bit unwell, like headachey & a bit sniffley & had a slight temperature , when I did get the rash it was more hot than itchy ! Can you call the hospital & ask for your results from last time they tested you , they will have all your results with your current records so not hard for them to look it up , thinking of you xx

 

[Taylah]

EverythingX firstly I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mum, I know how devastating it is, i lost my mum 4 years ago to cancer, & miss her even more now that I'm pregnant, she was such a huge support in my first pregnancy! I really hope your results for the parvo virus test come back clear, sounds like you have def been through enough ! How far along are you? Did your results come back high risk from nuchal ? Did they give you reasons why?

 

[Amy_T]

Hi taylah.... I spoke to them yesterday. I wasnt sure about my results as I was transferred to a hospital 1.5 hours away and everything was done there so not everything is in my notes. But the midwife managed to get hold of them and I am immune, so relieved. Just waiting on my sister in law's results on Friday as she is also pregnant!

Thank you. X

 

[Taylah]

Oh what a releief, so so happy for you, I wouldnt want anyone to go through all the stress & worry I have been through, Heres to a happy stress free pregnancy for you & I really hope your sister in law gets the all clear too, was she around you guys when you think you had it before?? Please do let me know how she goes. Well the fact you are immune probably means that parvo virus was the cause of the problems you had with your daughter, at least you know now !

 

[Amy_T]

No idea when I had it - all I know is that when I was pregnant with my daughter they always said no cause was found so I don't know but I'm relieved for now. I get extra monitoring with this pregnancy already so the less extra stress the better!

 

[everthingX]

Hi Taylah, thanks its hideous without Mum especially so late on..I'm 32 weeks. My Mum was my rock re the downs test. she always said it will be fine I have a feeling. Not all family were that supportive because I refused Amnio...long story but its been crap. Mum died suddenly from heart failure such a shock . Surprised I didn't go into labour. She died at home nothing could be done. Something I shall never get over or those sights out my head . I am so sorry about yr Mum too.. We need our Mum at a time like this.

I am back from the hospital today, I had a scan and results. I don't have Parvo thank god but I also don't have an immunity to it either so have to b careful. One less stress I guess.

My NT scans have all been great but my bloods are off. My HcG is high 2.0 and my Pap A low 0.38. This plus my age makes me high risk. Now my sugar levels in blood have all gone high. Its just one thing after another. Be glad when this baby is out safe and sound.

I never honestly knew Parvo virus was so serious. I had just been oblivious to it with everything.

Thanks again hun xx

 

[Taylah]

EverythingX - it takes along time to get the last images out of your mind , I was there with my mum too , some nights I still lay in bed & can't stop thinking about it, but I try to replace those thoughts with happier healthier memories !

I'm so glad you don't have parvo virus, but as you said be careful & make sure you stay away from your niece ! At least it is one less thing for you to worry about, & I'm sure your lo will be born just fine, happy & healthy & I hope the rest of your pregnancy is as stress & worry free as possible xxx

Keep us posted ....

 

[everthingX]

xxxx

 

[Taylah]

Happy & healthy rest of pregnancy to all of us xxx

My bump is 31 weeks yay & seems to be progressing perfectly, no signs of any effects from parvo virus