Taking Eric to get tested for Swine Flu

AnneUCSB

I just spoke to the advice nurse and she suggested I take him into the weekend peds clinic tomorrow morning to get tested for H1N1.  He has a cough, runny nose and minor fever (101 degrees).  Normally I wouldn't have called or worried about him, but since I am pregnant, the Swine Flu scares the living crap out of me.  Ugh.  I am sure it is nothing, but better to be safe than sorry.  Cross your fingers for a negative culture tomorrow.  Thanks

REOM

Oh no! Hoping for a negative culture and a big boy who feels better!

snickerdoodle27

I know what you mean. I started feeling rotten a couple weeks ago. All I could think of was swine flu, and I'm pg so i know it would have been bad. Thankfully it was just a cold.Just keep washing your hands as much as possible and don't eat/drink anything after him. It's hard b/c as a mom you're constantly touching them.

monchichi

This is gonna sound nuts, but I'd actually HOPE that it's H1N1.  It doesn't sound like he's super sick and I'd rather just get it over with rather than waiting all year to see if I'll be stricken  

AnneUCSB

monchichi:

This is gonna sound nuts, but I'd actually HOPE that it's H1N1.  It doesn't sound like he's super sick and I'd rather just get it over with rather than waiting all year to see if I'll be stricken  

I have thought of that too except that I guess I don't know how it would affect ME even though it seems mild for him (if it is H1N1), KWIM???  I do think I'll be freaked out about it all winter long though since I work in a hospital. 

Brewster

I hope it is negative.  Noah had it when Maren was about 8 weeks old (type A flu, more than likely swine).  It really was not that big of deal.  I hope he is feeling better soon!!!

debs1018

My son had a similiar virus last week. They never tested him, because my pedi thought he would be more run down. But I think he may have had it.

Good luck to you!

monchichi

AnneUCSB:

monchichi:

This is gonna sound nuts, but I'd actually HOPE that it's H1N1.  It doesn't sound like he's super sick and I'd rather just get it over with rather than waiting all year to see if I'll be stricken  

I have thought of that too except that I guess I don't know how it would affect ME even though it seems mild for him (if it is H1N1), KWIM???  I do think I'll be freaked out about it all winter long though since I work in a hospital. 

From what I've read, it sounds like fever (over 102 for a prolonged period of time in the 1sttrimester) and pneumonia are the major concerns for pregnant women.  It is my best understanding that they think the pneumonia results later on when the baby is big and women have a harder time breathing.....but I could be wrong on that.  We are TTC and I start back to school with my students on September 8th.  It's a major concern of mine, so I totally understand you!