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1st Trimester
Herpes sucks when you're preggers...
... I know, because I have it. My ex gave it me when he cheated on me.
It's a constant concern, and really nothing to joke about. I'm not bristling and trying to make anyone feel bad for comments on the "Thank goodness I found this article, otherwise..." post, I just wanted to reach out and let women like me, who are also concerned, that there are many other options out there.
Forever, I thought that a "C" section was my only choice- and when I originally found out I had herpes, I cried- because I was devastated that my dream of having home births like my mother and friends would no longer be possible.
Since my BFP, I've done TONS of research to make myself aware of how to protect my baby- my number one concern, as is with most women, when they're carrying their most precious cargo.
https://www.herpes.com/pregnancy.shtml
Hopefully, this link will be helpful to the 25% or more American women who are facing the same challenges that I face. It's reassuring, and has a lot of information.
I haven't read this one in as much detail, but it seems informative, too.
https://www.webmd.com/genital-herpes/guide/genital-herpes-pregnant
Best of luck to all you who are working through this issue or one similar- remember, it's never as bad as you think, and as with any challenging situation, there are always ways to protect your baby now, later, and always. :-)
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Re: Herpes sucks when you're preggers...
I don't think you can be "preggers" if you are over 14. Just a thought.
Also, good luck. I hope you get the birth you want. I also don't think the 25% stat is quite correct...
All i'm going to say is that you are brave for posting that you have herpes on an internet site.
Good luck with your pregnancy.. I can imagine that it must be scary, sorry you have to go through this.
Thank you!! I'm pumped. This baby is a total miracle wonder- so I feel very blessed. GL on YOUR pregnancy and to all you mamas out there!!
I don't really any shame about my situation. Life happens, and sometimes, it doesn't happen the way you want it, but c'est la vie, right?
I was waiting for someone to post something just like this.
Thank you for sharing, and congrats on your pregnancy!?
I hear crickets
Talk about TMI.
I would like to hope that others with this problem (or any serious condition that could negatively affect their pregnancies) would have enough sense to research the issue on their own. I guess I give other people too much credit?!?
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Really? If you have this problem (or one similar) were you really waiting for someone else on an internet site to do the research and post about it?? Yikes!
edited to say: it took getting pregnant for you to do research on the potential risks to your child? seems like being the "proactive" woman you think you are, you would have done this sooner.
I researched my condition as soon as I found out I was positive. Not pregnant, but with the STD.
The thing is, I'm not ashamed of my condition because I didn't do anything wrong. I feel it's important to help other women on this site, and me sharing was simply of way of letting others know that they don't have to be ashamed either. It may be "TMI", but we're also talking about a LOT of "TMI" topics on this site, frankly, and my mindset is simply one of camaraderie and sisterhood. The stats are coorect- 25% of American women have it, so I don't think my posting is that far-fetched.
This.
Malakai - 8.3.09
Ezra - 12.1.11 ASD
1 in 4 women have HSV but that does not mean they have herpes present on their genitalia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpes_simplex_virus
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I don't have herpes. I don't have a similar problem. I was waiting for someone to stand up, and say that the original post (entitled something like: "Thank god for this article") was offensive to them for they have this virus, and it's not a laughing matter. But thanks for the jumping the gun! Yikes is right!
Thanks for the support, Mike&Care! (I'm assuming... you are Care? :-)
Thank you for the support not only in your post, but to your best friend. She's truly lucky to have you, as I am lucky to have MY besties. Tell her to check up on the realities of using Valtrex or other suppressants during her pregnancy:
https://yoshi2me.com/sexual-health/archives/valtrex-acyclovir-is-considered-safe-to-use-while-pregnant/
She'll obviously want to discuss her choices with her OB, but this site has a whole bunch of boards and support.
Also, the unfortunate statistic can be verified here- it states 20-25%, but my understanding is that because of the social stigmas attached to herpes and the nature of the virus, many cases go unreported. My GYN suggested that it ranges more towards 27-28%, but nothing has been proven.
https://dermatology.about.com/cs/pregnancy/a/hsv_preg.htm
...and I quote... "Yikes!"
PS- What an adorable bump you have! I hope I am as cute as you when I'm farther along!
WOW! Crazy about the stats. Based on that, I'd be willing to bet that there are a lot of lurkers on this post that aren't brave enough to admit they have it. Thanks for the compliments on the bump. It just popped a couple weeks ago. I'm sure yours will be just as cute - how could it not be! Enjoy your pregnancy.
ditto!
I think it is very brave of you to talk about it. I've never had an STD (both DH and I were virgins when we married), but I bet it is embarrassing and scary, and I am sure you calmed a lot of people down and helped ease some concerns. Again, I think it was brave of you to say what you did, and I think it's not cool that you are getting grief on it. GL with your pregnancy-and hopefully you'll have a very happy and healthy 9months!
Ditto this! Grow up
ditto.
and still...
just on the grounds of not expecting this at all.