Is anyone else sick all the time?

megz0929 · February 2015

I'm almost 31 weeks along and have found that I have never been more sick in my life. Between UTI's and passing a kidney stone to yeast infections and strep throat--I can't seem to get healthy. I have been prescribed antibiotics almost every 4 weeks throughout most of this pregnancy. I wash my hands diligently (I work with kids all day) and take my vitamin and eat healthy (minus the occasional indulgence). Has anyone else experienced such compromised immunity during their pregancy? Any suggestions on safe ways to keep immunity up?

SnottaHugeIssue · February 2015

megz0929 said:

I'm almost 31 weeks along and have found that I have never been more sick in my life. Between UTI's and passing a kidney stone to yeast infections and strep throat--I can't seem to get healthy. I have been prescribed antibiotics almost every 4 weeks throughout most of this pregnancy. I wash my hands diligently (I work with kids all day) and take my vitamin and eat healthy (minus the occasional indulgence). Has anyone else experienced such compromised immunity during their pregancy? Any suggestions on safe ways to keep immunity up?

I've heard that cutting a clove of garlic in half and rubbing it on your palms and armpits will increase your body's ability to fight off infections. Good luck! Let me know how it works!

DabriaVan · February 2015

Yep. Normal. It sucks. No advice except to keep your eyes on the light at the end of the tunnel.

gin112082 · February 2015

I just recently started working in a daycare... I've been there two months and can honestly say I've been sick for 4 out of 8 weeks

megz0929 · February 2015

Have you been put on antibiotics? I'm probably overly stressed about it but gosh...it's literally been nonstop. I have all the fears that it can't be healthy for baby.

SnottaHugeIssue · February 2015

megz0929 said:

Have you been put on antibiotics? I'm probably overly stressed about it but gosh...it's literally been nonstop. I have all the fears that it can't be healthy for baby.

Antibiotics are not healthy for baby! That's why u use the garlic.

valrobbins2286 · February 2015

I can relate! I was blessed with a bout of shingles that my midwife credits to lower immunity from pregnancy.

chellemk · February 2015

I wish I had something to contribute but it's been awful non-stop for me too. Feeling rather lonely because I don't have anyone to share my complaints with. My husband doesn't seem to get it, he's been pretty preoccupied with himself though. Again, sorry I have nothing positive to contribute or helpful tips. I'm on another dose of antibiotics for kidney infection... If this doesn't work my doc is going to admit me in the hospital for a few days for IV antibiotics. She assures me it's not going to hurt my baby, but my worry is high. He's been extremely active and everything with him looks good. Biggest worry is that I'm seeing a urologist in the next week to discuss putting a stint in my ureters. It does give me some peace when I feel him flopping and kicking around though. Trying to hang onto that light at the end of the tunnel. 9 weeks and 6 days to go.

Hpearl · February 2015

I am a preschool director..... Strep throat, twice. Flu led to contractions- landed me in the hospital for a day. The following weekend I contracted norovirus, two days in the hospital and I had to reschedule my baby shower, without the friends who flew cross country to surprise me.

Then a week after that I was diagnosed with bronchitis/walking pneumonia. The second trimester was tough...

I am also in school full time, I think I just got run down and couldn't get back on top of it.

So ya this has pretty much sucked!

But, I feel good today, the rescheduled shower is tomorrow, so I am just going to cross my fingers for a smooth ride to the finsh line!

be888 · February 2015

megz0929 said:

Have you been put on antibiotics? I'm probably overly stressed about it but gosh...it's literally been nonstop. I have all the fears that it can't be healthy for baby.

What does your doctor say?

RNmama2b · February 2015

SnottaHugeIssue said:

megz0929 said:

Have you been put on antibiotics? I'm probably overly stressed about it but gosh...it's literally been nonstop. I have all the fears that it can't be healthy for baby.

Antibiotics are not healthy for baby! That's why u use the garlic.

I can't even.

gin112082 · February 2015

Out of the 6 times I was really sick I only got antibiotics once and only after a week of resting and not getting better

keifekm · February 2015

Sorry you ladies aren't feeling well. Hugs to you. Pregnancy is hard enough when you feel well I can't imagine when you are continually getting sick.

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