saw doctor--it might be pertussis, scared for LO

perry7285 · June 2011

i saw a doctor today about my eight days of fever and cough, and had no trouble convincing them to take it seriously--they were pretty worried. pneumonia and pertussis are on the list of possibilities. i'm terrified that it is pertussis, since DS isn't totally immune (he's only had 3 of the 5 DTAP vaccines) and it has a 1 in 200 mortality rate for babies. and pertussis is supposed to be incredibly contagious. i will never forgive myself if my baby gets pertussis--my mom had e-mailed me when he was born suggesting that all of the adults get pertussis boosters, and for some reason i never got around to it. so i'm praying that is pneumonia or something else that is less contagious. i'm wearing a mask now at home, which i should have done all along. (again, i'm cursing myself here.)

he started me on antibiotics now since it will take a few days to get results and i'm really sick. i can't really eat anymore, i just have no appetite. eggs and soda are the two things i can consume to try to keep my milk supply going. thank god i was already on domperidone!

please send T&Ps for my LO to stay healthy. thanks to everyone for your support.

Mrs.Reem · June 2011

Oh sweetie... Sending T&P's to your little one and also to you. I hope you get well sooner rather than later. Get some rest hon.

j11skate · June 2011

I'm so sorry. I hope that it turns out to be nothing too bad. Praying your lo doesn't get it.

ALY1981 · June 2011

It doesn't end

. Thinking of you and the LO.

dusk42 · June 2011

Aww, lots of hugs. The "good" thing is that if LO does get sick, they will know exactly what to do right away (pertussis in babies is often misdiagnosed and that is where the danger comes in). I'm sure LO will be fine, and you are giving LO the best medicine in the world. Hugs and feel better soon.

laura1 · June 2011

If it ends up being pertussis, your LO can take antibiotics just because he has been exposed. And he should be ok since he has had some of the immunizations.

Hope you feel better soon!

newsbaby · June 2011

Oh my gosh I am so sorry. I pray that he does not get it! Ugh you must feel so horrible, this crap just does not end.

I JUST replied to your PM from weeks ago (sorry!) Hugs.

ashonkwiler09 · June 2011

Oh sweetie I am so sorry you're going through this. Sending well wishes and prayers your way.

armywife76 · June 2011

Oh no! I hope you get better soon and LO stays well. T&P's coming your way.

firsttogo · June 2011

Thinking of you and LO. Hoping all works out and it is not pertussis.

beebe929 · June 2011

Oh K I am so sorry! You poor thing! Don't put any blame/pressure on yourself! You are such a wonderful mother. I hope you feel better soon!

dundasgirl · June 2011

Ditto what others said about knowing what it is right away and being able to treat accordingly. That is a huge help.

Also, my sister and a couple other relatives had it when they were babies. Everyone made it through fine.

Hang in there. I hope you feel better very soon and LO doesn't get what you have, whatever it is.

emmyloustu · June 2011

YIKES! How scary! I hope you get the results soon and they are not pertussis. I also hope you are feeling better ASAP - don't hesitate to go back to the dr or even the ER if you are not improving.

chocolatechip06 · June 2011

Sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way.

Mouseygail · June 2011

(((HUGS))) I hope that it is "just" pneumonia and that you are on the mend soon!!

Ali212 · June 2011

Sending lots of T&Ps to you and your LO. I hope he stays healthy and you get back on your feet soon.

SeaSoul · June 2011

You poor thing...feeling so ill and now being worried sick on top of it. I'm sure everything will turn out okay, but I definitely understand your concerns! Get better soon!

SweetBijou · June 2011

Oh no....how stressful! Prayers that he doesn't get sick and I hope you are feeling better soon! Do you have anyone close by to help out?

perry7285 · June 2011

SweetBijou:
Oh no....how stressful! Prayers that he doesn't get sick and I hope you are feeling better soon! Do you have anyone close by to help out?

my parents are here until wednesday so they are helping a little. poor DH is so burned out though! he's basically been a single parent for a week, since we don't want to expose the baby too much and i haven't really been well enough to do much baby care.

superned · June 2011

Have you called your pedi? Would they do prophylactic antibiotics for LO?

I worked in a pedi's office when I was in high school and I remembered we had a little boy with pertussis once. He had to come in after hours and the front desk staff had to close all their doors and windows because some of the older staff had not had the vaccine. I remember they were also given antibiotics because they had technically been exposed (and I think at least one of them had young grandchildren).

This was a long time ago and might not be applicable, but I just thought I'd throw it out there.

I hope you are feeling better soon and that it's not pertussis at all!

ladychicago · June 2011

I am so sorry hon... When you are feeling that crappy, the last thing you need is the worry for your LO. But you are getting great care and your baby boy will, too, if he needs it. You are an amazing mom and will do whatever it takes, I know. Don't beat yourself up! Rest up and take care of yourself hon! Keep us updated. (((hug)))

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