Scared of routine HIV screen

[ally772]

I know that I am being slightly irrational, but it would help to get some backup on that opinion.  I am a 27 year old female who is pregnant. This is my second pregnancy. I was in the Army and during my career was tested last right before I got pregnant with my daughter, which was in 2004.  Since then I have been with her father, and my current husband whom I am now expecting a child with. We have been together for over 3 years in a very monogamous relationship. My husband is deployed and has had three HIV tests (you must test before going to Iraq) in the last 6 months, all of which were negative. I am in my third month of pregnancy and have just had my first battery of tests, one of which was an HIV screen.  My first husband (my daughters father) was not entirely faithful I'm afraid, and I cannot stop thinking that I have HIV.  Before I knew I was going to be tested, I never thought about it.  I certainly dont believe I have any risk factors.  But for some reason this waiting for the results is eating me alive.  I havent slept in days. Not sure what Im looking for here, perhaps just some reassurance that I am being irrational and that the chances of being infected are slim, especially because my husband is negative.  Any advice would help...pregnancy is exhausting enough without not being able to sleep!!

[Someguy70]

You shouldn't worry too much. You even don't know whether the father of your first child has had any risky exposures while being with you. Most probably not.

[aj_78]

Hi ally,

I'm sure you would be negative. You should test to reduce your anxiety. I myself facing the same situation, but my risk is higher than yours. I have a family too. I'm sure they would have tested after your pregnancy in 2004 for any complications, I'm 99.99% sure that you will be alright. I think you are unnecessarily worrying too much. God bless and you will be safe.