3rd Trimester

If you've gotten your flu shot this season

How long ago did you get it?

I just need reassurance that it is okay and safe for pregnancy.  Logically, I know that it is, but my miscarriage last year occurred within days of getting the flu shot (baby stopped growing within days, then I started bleeding 2 weeks later), and it has been weighing on my mind ever since.  My OB insists that it was just coincidental and that it is important for me to get the vaccine, and I believe him, I just need to see some real life experiences.

Thanks.


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Re: If you've gotten your flu shot this season

  • I got mine 2 weeks ago and everything is A-OK.  
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  • I got my flu shot on Tuesday, my arm felt a little sore yesterday but nothing bad.
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  • I got mine monday. Everything is fine with me and the baby.
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  • I got mine two weeks ago, no problems. The flu shot is not only good for you, but helps protect the baby after birth. I can't imagine the struggle you are going through mentally, GL!
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  • I got mine about a month ago (whenever they first were available).  I understand your concerns -- I had the same ones -- but my doc assured me that it was safe, and even beneficial for baby since 1) getting the flu this late in your pregnancy can be dangerous, and 2) you may pass some of the immunity on to your baby, who can't otherwise get vaccinated right away.  GL with your decision!
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  • I got mine yesterday at my routine check up.  When my doctor asked if I wanted it, I hesitated..because I hadn't done my research.  She noticed my hesitation and said to me "If it were me, I would get it today".  So I trusted her and got the shot.  I've read nothing to the contrary online, and in the What to Expect book it says that in the 3rd trimester it can even provide benefits to your baby for up to 6 months after they are born and until they get their first flu shot. 
  • Last year, I got mine at like 32 weeks. No side effects other than a sore arm.
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  • I got mine yesterday and everything seems to be going good! Baby girl is still moving around like crazy. Smile
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  • I got mine about a week ago and I'm 35 weeks, had an appt yesterday and the baby is doing great.  
  • I declined the flu shot at my appointment last Friday and actually had to sign a waiver that I was declining it.  I've never had the flu shot and only had the flu one time in my life several years ago.  I personally don't subscribe to the belief of taking shots for everything.
  • I didn't have any problems with the shot with my last pregnancy.  I'll be getting one again next week.
  • Got mine on 9/24. I totally believe in getting the vaccine, but I also can totally see how your particular history would be alarming. Maybe wait a bit more??
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  • I got mine just over a week ago.  We're doing great! 
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  • I got mine last week at 36w1d.
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  • I got mine a week ago today, and I feel DD kicking away now.

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  • Thanks for all the responses.  I just needed to see reassurance that people get this all the time and everything is still a-okay.  Like I said before, in my head, it makes more sense that my experience was a coincidence than anything pregnancy related, but the logical side of me goes out the window when it comes to that experience.

    I will ask about it today, and probably get it if it's available (they were all out last appt.), along with my Rhogam shot.  Fun, fun!


    BFP 12/19/08- DS born 8/25/09 9lbs2oz via Zavanelli Maneuver
    BFP 8/26/11- Missed miscarriage discovered 10/19/11 at 11w2d, measured at 9 weeks gestation w/ no HB. D&C 10/21/11
    BFP 3/17/12 at 12dpo CP 3/21/12
    BFP 4/23/12 at 10dpo Stick my little one! Beta #1: 83.3 @ 13dpo Beta #2: 197.7 @ 15dpo
    Our little man is getting bigger every day!
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  • I got mine about 3 weeks ago and all is good! 
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  • Got mine last week and I also got one while preg with DS, not a problem.


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  • I got mine last week. I don't think there are any restrictions on when in your pregnancy you get the flu shot. Whooping cough has to be after 20 weeks. 

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  • imagelindseywit:
    I got mine 2 weeks ago and everything is A-OK.  

    THIS! 

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    Fall 2011 inj+IUI #2&3 BFN

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  • I got mine last week at my 37 week appt. It was my very first flu shot ever and I was nervous I was going to get sick. It was totally fine. My shoulder where they gave me the shot felt a little sore like a bruise for a day or 2 :)
  • I got mine 3 weeks ago.  All is well.
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  • I got mine last Tuesday and I've felt fine ever since- baby is still moving like crazy.   

     

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  • I got mine Tues and had a dr appt Wed and all was well with LO. The only side effect so far is a sore arm..


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    BFP #1 12/02/11, M/C 12/08/11
    BFP #2 04/06/12, DD born 12/20/12
    BFP #3 06/09/14, M/C 06/15/14

  • I got mine about two weeks ago and everything is fine with me and the baby. 
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  • I got mine a month ago today, we are all doing fine :) I got one when I was pregnant with DD about a month before she was born and she turned out A-OK too!  

    Good luck, I know it's not an easy decision. 

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  • I got mine about 2 weeks ago. My husband is a pharmacist and he gave it to me, which he probably would have done a little sooner but he ordered the preservative free for me. DS and DH got theirs a couple weeks ago as well.

    I had no issues (never have). You may want to do the preservative free if you're nervous about it.





  • I got mine 10 days ago

    would've been sooner but I had a cold

     

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  • imagemeganthechef:
    I got mine monday. Everything is fine with me and the baby.

     

    Same here - got it Monday - arm was sore to lay on it or touch the spot for a day or so, thats it.

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  • I just got mine today. But with my first pregnancy I got it done around 7 weeks. I can't imagine the emotional struggle you are going through. But I am sure the two were not related. This will protect your baby now.
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  • OP, sorry about your miscarriage last time.

     It's the weirdest thing-- I really think heard immunity is incredibly important and that immunizations are safe and are literally life savers.  But now I'm pregnant, so I can't help but get a little nervous before I get a shot.  I get Rhogam too, and even doing that at the 28 weeks mark made me feel a little weird. So I get the worries, too.

     I got my flu shot on the 9th, and she's been tossing and turning and hiccuping as much as ever!  Oh, but my shoulder is still sore.

  • I am getting mine today, along with the TDAP shot.
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