i just got infected by chicken pox!

[sarahkatvond]

Im into my 17 weeks.. 16 week 3 days.. n i found out today im infected with chicken pox.. im so worried what can i do?

[kj_skibum]

Hmmm....Remember, you only get chicken pox 1x in lifetime. Your immune system creates immunity to getting again....in later life you can however get shingles from too much stress or other comorbidity illness.

Most people have pox as children. Call your mom/people who raised you and ask if you had it when you were very young. If you did, your safe. If not, watch for fever, and call Dr. right away if you have synptoms.

Your posting in 35t group so I am thinking you possibly already had pox before.....

[RockRose]

I agree.  You are in an at-risk window,  between 13-20 weeks when you baby can be affected.  They can do sonograms along the way to see if your baby is developing normally.  

Chances that your baby will be fine are higher than chances that your baby will be harmed in some way.

Prayers coming your way -

http://www.babycenter.com/0_chicken-pox-during-pregnancy_9329.bc

[jennymeaney]

Go to the doctor and I think they can give you n injection to protect the baby... im not sure but I think thats he case. Good luck.x

[ctberalmu]

Go see a doctor asap. Chicken pax can infect your baby too ms be born with a disease