BFP last week but now ill with suspected COVID.

[RedFox23]

Tested positive after my FET but ever since I’ve been feeling poorly with covid symptoms. Persistent cough, fever, headaches etc. I’m worried that this will impact the pregnancy because it’s so early on - any advice?

My viability scan isn’t until 22/12 and I feel like I’m going to be an absolute mess until then.

[LouCollier]

Firstly Congratulations!!

Try not to worry (easy said than done I know I was an anxiety mess through my pregnancy) if you are worried speak to your GP or 111 for advice. Unfortunately in pregnancy you are limited on what meds you can take so try to rest up as much as you can xx

[RedFox23 in reply to LouCollier]

I thought I’d be calmer after the BFP - this id not the case 😂🫣

[HollyT7]

I had Covid at 12 weeks and salmonella later on, baby is just over one years old. They are sturdy little things! ❤️

[RedFox23 in reply to HollyT7]

That’s really reassuring - thank you x

[MrsOrangejuice]

I tested positive for covid around 10 weeks, but had been feeling v rough for about a week before. And I had the covid and flu vaccine whilst I unknowingly had covid, so I freaked out. I felt awful as I had bad nausea etc anyway, and you can literally only take paracetamol (which I was advised to do to keep temp down). But am now 18 wks and everything seems fine. You may want to test to confirm, poss see GP in case it's flu (which is much worse than covid now I think). Otherwise just keep an eye on your temperature and stay hydrated. Hopefully will be short lived and mild.

[RedFox23 in reply to MrsOrangejuice]

I’ve been rough since Mon but starting to feel more human today. Hoping the worst of over. Reassuring to hear your little one was unaffected xx

[Eloquentia]

Hi! Talk to your GP. I think COVID is more dangerous in the third trimester. A friend had it at 36 weeks and was prescribed blood thinners. I hope you feel better soon!

[RedFox23 in reply to Eloquentia]

Getting through to my GP is near on impossible but I have contacted my clinic - thank you xx

[JA-fnuk Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Just take things easy Rest when you can - eat little and often - drink plenty of fluids If throat sore try hot lemon juice with honey Take paracetamol if too hot can help reduce temperature Also try tepid sponging to help you feel cooler - wear loose cotton clothes

Take care

Janet-Partner

[RedFox23 in reply to JA-fnuk]

Thanks for the thoughtful advice , Janet x