23 weeks pregnant and have tested positive for covid

[Chelsea289]

What a roller-coaster ive been threw already in my ivf pregnancy from bleeding to clots now testing positive for covid 19 my nerves sre shattered 😭

[Jess1981]

I'm so sorry I have not got advice. You must feel so worried right now. Hoping you can get hold of your midwife or GP soon to get proper "medical advice" Xx

[Chelsea289 in reply to Jess1981]

Yes i got sent to a covid centre my blood pressure was just low and my temperature is low. But told me just to take it easy. And stay mobile has i could get clots. Im just so worried xx

[Jess1981 in reply to Chelsea289]

Goodness you must very worried but glad you have been medically checked over. From what I've read it seems worse to get Covid in the last trimester can cause more issues with baby then . Have you been vaccinated? As that can offer immunity and can give you a milder version of Covid? Xx

[Chelsea289 in reply to Jess1981]

I am so worried no i havent been vaccinated i was to scared to get it. With everything ive been threw i just feel like ive a chest infection atm xx

[Marisa32 in reply to Chelsea289]

Oh man, this sucks. I got Pfizer at 20 weeks after talking to my doctor because I wasn't sure about it at first. I was traveling internationally and with these new variants, I didn't want to stress about getting sick. Plus my SIL has permanent lung damage from covid, so that freaked me out too. Hope you feel better soon!

[MammaMia86]

Let us know how it goes, i am sure everything is going to be fine.

I can understand your concern with the vaccine. In my case i spoke with different doctors and they just told me that there is no sufficient data in relation with pregnancies, fertility treatments and vaccine. So it is very difficult

[Jess1981]

I can't blame you I have also decided against another vaccination in my pregnancy ( 8 weeks 5 days) you've been through a lot to get here. I think it's more riskier with third trimester( from what I've read online) so think you will be ok. My baby is due February and I'm dreading what Covid could be like then. I've already decided anyone to visit our baby has to be tested with evidence of a negative Covid test I am taking no chances we lost a baby very late in pregnancy last year and I think unless things are much better I will say no children to our house either. Take it easy have a gentle a walk when it's cooler . I'm sure your baby will be ok but understand how worrying this must be for you. Keep a close eye on it and if you are worrying call your maternity department I would Xx .

[Chelsea289 in reply to Jess1981]

Thank you so much ❤️

[Hidden in reply to Jess1981]

Hi Jess, I am pregnant and is due February also. Lost twins also at 32 weeks. Dragging myself with the long wait and fears. Good luck!

[Jess1981 in reply to Hidden]

Congratulations. So sorry to hear of your late loss. That's awful did you get a reason? We lost Amelia at 20 weeks pregnant and never found out why she just suddenly died I find that the most hardest to get my head around how a healthy baby can just die 😢 we also had 2 earlier losses after Amelia which seemed pretty cruel. Luckily we had Francesca so she kind kept us putting one foot in front of the other. I cannot even put into words just how much I miss Amelia 😢 we have a picture of her in our lounge and I tell everyone we have 2 daughters. Maybe not in the eyes of the law but yes in my heart. Unlike my early losses this is something that never seems to get any easier. Im so sorry both had to die that's so bloody awful. After Amelia I now see no point of my pregnancy to feel safe because I never expected to get my 20 weeks scan to learn my baby had no heartbeat 😢 such a huge shock like yours was im sure. I will keep my fingers crossed all goes well for your pregnancy and I hope you have got extra medical support. Hopefully these babies will be our little heaven sent rainbows , Anytime you want to chat ti someone that has been through similar pm me anytime Xx

[Hidden in reply to Jess1981]

Thank you for your response and I am very sorry for the losses that you suffer also. My twin babies was very healthy and on my last ultrasound the amniotic fluid was a little low, but the doctor told me that was going to watch that. So, I never had another ultrasound after that because their heart stop beating 3 days after that. And now I believe that was a huge mistake from the doctors and they killed my babies. They could be here now, but is nothing I could do to save them because was my first pregnancy and I did not know anything about it. After that I had 4 miscarriages in a roll and after PGS the last embryos that I had I am pregnant with my last tried. Good luck to all of us. So pregnancy after so many losses is not easy. I keep waiting for something to happen. I am happy and afraid at the same time.

[Vicster80]

I’m sorry to read this Chelsea. Take care of yourself. I’m not sure what’s best to do in this situation? Maybe lots of fluids- that always seems like a good idea. Good that you’ve had proper medical advice though and can return if it gets worse. But I’m sure you’ll both be just fine xx

[Chelsea289 in reply to Vicster80]

Thank you ❤️ xx

[MammaMia86]

Ohh!!! I forgot to ask you how are you feeling??You should asked the doctors if the baby will get the antibodies. I am guessing that it will be a good thing if that's the case. Take care xx

[Chelsea289 in reply to MammaMia86]

Yes im ok just a cough and sore chest they said the baby should be fine to just keep a eye on my breathing the doctor said its hitting alot off pregnant women atm thank you xx

[MammaMia86 in reply to Chelsea289]

Take care!!! Lots of fluids and bed rest😘

[butterfliez]

Aww so sorry to hear this , I hope your feeling ok & covid passes without any other issues , it’s such a worry being pregnant around covid , I’m 25 weeks now & it’s always on my mind , I too have avoided the vaccine until after the birth i just didn’t want to take any risks after everything it took to get pregnant

Plenty of rest & take care xx

[Chelsea289 in reply to butterfliez]

Thank you that was me aswell im to scared to get the jabs aswell cause this was my last chance xx

[JoyfulStar]

Wishing you a speedy recovery. 💫

[pursuitofhappiness1]

Keeping you in my thoughts. I can’t imagine how scared you are. I’m 27 weeks and fear the same. I’m not sure where you are but I’m in AUS and plan to just stay in my house until I give birth.

[Chelsea289]

Thank you everyone ive woke up asif I've been bate up and the headache our awful

[Daughterofaking]

Hi Chelsea, I want to share my experience with you. I was 29 weeks and one day pregnant and we went for a test as my husband returned from work and said that everyone in their work place is testing positive and so we need to test ourselves so we did. At that point my husband was already complaining of headache and was feeling unwell. I dint think so much of it because I know he is a very careful person and also knowing I was pregnant. So fast forward to the night of that day, I went to bed and couldn't sleep, like I couldn't breath, but if I sit up I feel better. Before now I had no symptoms at all.So thankfully my husband's company called hi.not to come to work becos he does night shift that he should isolate till his test result is out. So I wasn't alone that night he was there and saw the way I was struggling so he said we should go to the hospital and I saidno letswait for our test result to be out.

Before going to bed that night my husband said let's go out and take a walk and he asked if the baby was moving and I said no not as he used to move because baby was very active in the womb especially at night but this time I dint feel much.

So in the morning I was so weak that I was just lying in bed though raised my head so I could breath because if I lie flat I can't breath. So through outthat night couldn't sleep was just seated on the staircase.

My husband then said let's go to the hospital for check up as I was so weak, but I refused. It was until he picked up his phone to call an ambulance if I dint get up that was when I stood up and got dressed and we headed to the emergency section. I was seen by the do tor and she referred me to go to the maternity ward so they could check on the baby. You can't believe it that the baby's heart rate was dropping after I was checked, they then gave me an injection, (i think it was steroid)to see if the baby's heart rate will step up it did but the doctor wasn't satisfied .

Then he said prepare her for an emergency surgery we are bringing the baby out. He said call your husband you know at the time you don't go in with your husband. When I heard that the shock that came to my brain was something else. That was how the nurses were preparing me for emergency surgery, the doctor for anaesthesia came asking questions and every other person. I was too much for me to handle the shock of the news alone. Anyway I had my baby at 29 and 2 weeks and he stayed T the neonatal unit for 76 days he was discharged exactly on his due date.

He is doing well and I can't thank God enough.so I had an immediate immediate covid tedt again at the hospital before surgery as I was awaiting my previous result. Before the surgery was over my resultcameback positive.

So I will say just look after yourself if you don't feel well just go for check up.

The doctor said thank God I came at the right time.that if I had wasted another one more minute it would have been another story.

I'm sorry the post is long with too much information but just want you to know.my experience. Wish you all the best. xx

[Daughterofaking in reply to Daughterofaking]

Sorry I had him at 29weeks and 2 days.

[Purpledoggy in reply to Daughterofaking]

So pleased this had a happy ending. May I ask whether you had been vaccinated against COVID or was this pre-jabs? Xx

[Daughterofaking in reply to Purpledoggy]

This was pre- jab, atthe time Theresa's no vaccine yet. But now I have had one jab and I have fallen pregnant again naturally but I don't think I will be having the second jab yet though I'm booked for August. My pregnancy is still early days.

[Chelsea289]

Omg what a scary time for you. Im so happy your little one is all fine. Im so scared has im only 23 weeks and 2 days i just feel like my head is going to fall out and ive been hit by a bus. Its such a stressful time xx

[Daughterofaking in reply to Chelsea289]

I know. I'm so sorry you feel this way but will say just look after yourself, take lots of fluid and pay attention to your body. if you have any strange feeling I will say go to the hospital to be checked, it's better than to stay at home and be assuming like I did. I'm sure even when you are 23weeks plus they will always have a better way to take care of you. This will pass I believe you will have your babyat due time. My baby was tested for covid saveral times and he was negative. Just so you know. My experience is not.to scare you but to encourage you. Stay safe.

[Chelsea289 in reply to Daughterofaking]

Thank you so much ❤️

[Hidden]

Hoping for the best for you! I have no advices but wishing the best and good health to you and the baby!

[Chelsea289]

Thank you everyone have ended up in a&e xx

[Chelsea289]

Hi everyone just a wee update im feeling abit better today still abit breathlessness and a cough but ended up in a and e last night with dehydration and a bad urine infection so in antbouic so hopefully be back to myself soon my hospital wouldn't see me cause ive covid but baby moving about so i no she ok thank you everyone xx

[XxjustmexX in reply to Chelsea289]

Glad your feeling better I’ve just tested positive for covid and hoping I don’t get it bad am 16weeks today xx

[Chelsea289 in reply to XxjustmexX]

Aw have you just try and drink plenty and my fingers are crossed for you xxx

[XxjustmexX in reply to Chelsea289]

I don’t feel to bad in myself atm 🤞🏻 and thanks I will do xx

[Anneonimous]

How are you getting on. Have you recovered?

[Chelsea289 in reply to Anneonimous]

Hiya yes all im good now still no taste or smell but im all better thank you xx