Anyone's LO ever have Mono?

LyndsayQ

Our DCP has Mono; diagnosed Saturday, but has had symptoms for two plus weeks.  I've read the symptoms for babies are less severe and similar to those of a cold.  DD has been acting clingier, more tired, eating less, coughing and her voice is scratchy.  I called her Pedi, spoke with a NP, and was told there was not much benefit in testing since there is no treatment.  My only argument is that I want to know if she has it. 

So, anyone's LO ever been diagnosed with Mono?  If so, what were the symptoms?  TIA!!

stephm0188

Are her lymph nodes swollen? That's one of the big tell-tale signs. Mono makes you sleep A LOT. If I had to pick between childbirth and mono, I'd pick childbirth. Mono was miserable.... it was not unusual for me to sleep 20 hours a day.

It's a simple blood test. I'd want to know because there's a risk of your spleen rupturing with mono if it's impacted or whatever.

And if it is mono, I'd question why your DCP is swapping spit with your child.

LyndsayQ

stephm0188:

Are her lymph nodes swollen? That's one of the big tell-tale signs. Mono makes you sleep A LOT. If I had to pick between childbirth and mono, I'd pick childbirth. Mono was miserable.... it was not unusual for me to sleep 20 hours a day.

It's a simple blood test. I'd want to know because there's a risk of your spleen rupturing with mono if it's impacted or whatever.

And if it is mono, I'd question why your DCP is swapping spit with your child.

Honestly I have no idea about her lymph nodes; I've never felt them b/f now (to my knowledge).  

I know its a simple blood test, which is why I don't understand why my Pedi doesn't want to run the test; maybe I'll call again and actually speak to my direct Pedi.  

I have no idea why DCP and DD would be swapping spit, but it can be contracted just through close quarters too.  DCP has 4 of her own children in the home plus DD.  Who knows what fluids are in and around the furniture.  LOL.  

MrsG2B07

Not LO but I had it when I was 18 and coincidentally working at a daycare.  It was awful!!  Lymph nodes swelling was the worst they looked like goose eggs in my neck, horrible sore throat, vomiting, had a fever on and off for days, slept ALOT and it took me a total of like 6 weeks to fully recover.  I hope its not that bad in children and I would just see if they can test her anyway if she's acting like she deosn't feel well.

Its transmitted other than just "kissing".  I had a boyfriend when I had it and he never got sick.