Slap cheek ( parvo virus ) complications

[Taylah]

I'm just not meant to have a worry free pregnancy !

Long story short -

I sprained my ankle & fell over , ended up in hospital overnight with heavy bleeding & cramps for 2 days but happy to report my little trooper is doing great & hanging in there, the bleeding has slowed right down & things are looking like they will be ok !

 

[Taylah]

So I had more bleeding while I was away on holidays, then I passed a big blood clot that must have been caused from the fall I had , then bleeding completely stopped .

I am now happy to report I have made it to 36 weeks - yay

 

[CelticNiamh]

So glad I found this thread I posted in first tri did not get much responce, We took our 9 year old to the doctor today as he was sent home from school thursday with a rash all over him. it seemed to be getting better but go really bad yesterday and his cheeks would go really red then ease off only to flair up again. the doctor thinks it is slapped cheek I have to go down tomorrow to have a blood test and I guess go from there.

In hind sight my eldest 11 year old had it over christmas but not as bad so I had expsure around 6 weeks I think and I had some spotting at 7 weeks but I had a scan at 8 weeks and baby looked good I did have another scan 4 days later and baby was all curled up but was moving and heart beating fine as it should of course he then measured smaller but in my head I think it was becuase of being all curled up now I am so scared you can not help but think the worse really I really hope I had it before.

Going to also ring my midwife in the hospital tomorrow and see what they say

 

[buttonnose82]

I too am glad I found this thread, the dr confirmed slapped cheek in my toddler on Friday, they couldn't get me an appointment for blood test till Wednesday

How long do the results take??

 

[CelticNiamh]

I too am glad I found this thread, the dr confirmed slapped cheek in my toddler on Friday, they couldn't get me an appointment for blood test till Wednesday

How long do the results take??

my doctor said 3 days but I have read it depends on were you are! I am going to ask again tomorrow to see how long they take and ring my midwife really want a scan just to reasure me all is ok with my baby
FX we are both immune

 

[Amy_T]

Fingers crossed for you both.... Remember that most people are immune even if you don't realise you've had it and even in cases where you test positive the majority of cases turn out perfectly well. Doesn't stop you worrying though I know.x

 

[embo216]

I do hope your both immune, it's very rare for the baby to catch it and get ill and usually like you say your immune. I wasn't and therefore my little boy got very ill, I didn't find out about my baby having it till I was 21 weeks so not sure on what happens at the stages you are at but it you get to the stage I was at and I'm able to help and offer advice then I'd be very happy too

 

[CelticNiamh]

so just back from the doctors a nurse took my blood and did not have a clue she asked why they were even checking as not like they could do any thing any wayshe did not know any thing about it at all !! she then told me to put it out of my head and not worry about it !!! lol yea like that is going to happen

I then rang my midwife who said oh never heard of that ring doctor so I rang her and she did not know much about it either she told me to stay away from my son ?? and that it was unfortunate it was so early in pregnancy as it can cause mc or early delivery of baby.

to add to that my 4 year old has it now rash came up this morning

just about keeping my self together and its only because of here if I hsd not found this thread and got some information i would be a complete basket case after this morning
10 day wait now to see if I am immune or not

 

[buttonnose82]

10 days!!! that is sooooooo long my midwife said she didn't know how long results would take but thought 1 part had to go to Leeds which is a different trust so would add a chunk of time on

keep us updated won't you, your due the day before me

 

[CelticNiamh]

10 days!!! that is sooooooo long my midwife said she didn't know how long results would take but thought 1 part had to go to Leeds which is a different trust so would add a chunk of time on

keep us updated won't you, your due the day before me

I will do cool your due the 14 if I make it that far I say baby will be here before esp if I get gd again I see you have had two early babies will they be doing any extra care to keep baby in there for as long as possible

 

[buttonnose82]

from 16 weeks I see the midwife very 3 ish weeks then from 30 weeks I see her twice a week till whenever baby is born so they will be keeping a close eye anyway, but I am already worried about this pregnancy without needing the extra worry of slapped cheek!

 

[CelticNiamh]

10 days!!! that is sooooooo long my midwife said she didn't know how long results would take but thought 1 part had to go to Leeds which is a different trust so would add a chunk of time on

keep us updated won't you, your due the day before me

I will do cool your due the 14 if I make it that far I say baby will be here before esp if I get gd again I see you have had two early babies will they be doing any extra care to keep baby in there for as long as possible

 

[CelticNiamh]

OH boy now hubby our 22 month old and my 4 year old all have Rosy cheeks and a rash all over them!!!!

 

[buttonnose82]

Oh no just keep thinking positive, I hope we both had it as children and are therefore immune! I read you can often have it and never know as don't show the signs! My mum had never heard of it till I asked if I had had it as a child

 

[CelticNiamh]

Oh no just keep thinking positive, I hope we both had it as children and are therefore immune! I read you can often have it and never know as don't show the signs! My mum had never heard of it till I asked if I had had it as a child

my mum was the same when I asked her today, she thinks my youngest sister might of had it may be! I think if I am going to get it, I will know in the next few days!

baby steps I guess

 

[Taylah]

Hi ladies, I'm so glad you found my thread & found it helpful, back when I was 13 -14 weeks & my daughter got slapped cheek & gave it to me, all I could find was horrible stories of loss, even though the worst does happen sometimes it often ends up that people are immune or like me get the virus & don't pass it on to bubs , Thats why I found it so important to keep this thread updated & try to raise a little bit of awareness about parvo virus as it seems so many people are unaware of the danger it can cause to unborn bubs. I'm so sorry that the two of you are going through the worry I know how horrible it is, I only hope that you get good blood results (immune or not exposed) because if you have been exposed the worry carries on for weeks
There is no point in staying away from your children that already have it as it is contagious 2 weeks before the rash comes out, it's a good sign neither of you have any symptoms yet, my dd got the rash on a Tuesday & I had the rash by that Saturday or Sunday but had been feeling a bit feverish before that !

If either of you have any questions please feel free to private message me & I will keep checking in on you both - oh & I would push for your blood results ASAP , I got mine the next day , it's not fair they keep you waiting when all they have todo is ask for it urgently.

Thinking of you both & hoping for the best for you xxx

I have 8 days till I get to meet my little girl ( c-section booked )

 

[Kaybee]

Hi and I am glad to have found this thread too. My son has had slapped cheeks and I just got my blood test results today and I have had the virus too. My doctor phoned meand said they weren't going to do anything else as I am over 20 weeks but a specialist phoned me a while later saying that they want me to come in for a scan on monday and then a scan a week later. While I am relieved that they are being cautious am, of course, quite worried too.

 

[LoraLoo]

Can i just say slapped cheek can effect babies past 20 weeks, regardless of what some sites say. Not saying that to worry anyone but think its definitely pays to be aware

 

[Kaybee]

LoraLoo, yes, although I'm worried about it all I think I would be more worried if they were not doing anything further. (hope that makes sense ) I was planning on contacting my mw to see if they would do some checks but then heard from the specialist.

 

[Taylah]

LoraLoo, yes, although I'm worried about it all I think I would be more worried if they were not doing anything further. (hope that makes sense ) I was planning on contacting my mw to see if they would do some checks but then heard from the specialist.

I'm sorry that you caught the virus, I'm glad they are scanning you but 2 scans is not enough, I wouldbe demanding weekly scans until you have the baby , parvo can take up to 10 weeks to affect unborn babies & despite what some say can cause problems all the way up to birth - mostly anemia which can be treated in utero with blood transfusion but if left untreated can cause fetal hydrops which can lead to death - sorry don't want to scare you but want you to be aware , the percentage of affected mums to be passing it on to their bubs is 33% so there is a great chance yourbubwill note be affected at all ( just like mine) best of luck & please keep us posted xxx