Pregnant and exposed to the stomach flu

January 09, 2008

So, on Sunday, over at my parents' house my nephew threw up. I stayed away from him. My husband held my other nephew while my sister cleaned the mess. My sister was certain it wasn't the "flu" because my nephew was acting fine afterwards. It was as though he just gagged or something...so we stuck around. Despite this, my husband and I did a lot of hand washing that night. Later, we got a call from my sister saying my other nephew threw up a couple of hours later. Great. It was the flu.

The next day, both my sister and brother in law got it...although they said it wasn't bad. He just had diarrhea...she threw up once and had diarrhea, but didn't feel that bad.

Last night, after dinner, my husband got horribly ill with diarrhea. Being pregnant, I left his side (killed me), and locked myself in our room. He had a bathroom to himself and the living room. He threw up big time four times throughout the night, and had diarrhea so many times he lost count. He still has a touch of diarrhea this morning.

Clearly, I avoided the exposure from my nephews...but my husband. I drank from his water at dinner -- one hour before he got sick! I feel like I'm just waiting for it to hit.

Anyway, I'm washing my hands every five minutes, I'm disinfecting everything, I'm on my way to get an immunity bumping Jamba Juice. I know there's "nothing" you can do once infected, but anyone know of any old wives' tales...anything?

Also, this seems to be a 24 hour bug...I assume that, if I get it (heaven forbid), and if I stay hydrated, it should do no harm to the 14 week old fetus. Is this correct? Is there a point where I should call my doctor?

Finally, does anyone know how long my husband is contagious. I thought he'd be OK by now, but, with the touch if diarrhea he's still having, I don't know.

Thanks...and wish me luck.

Oh geez. My cat just threw up. Can you believe it?

January 09, 2008

Im not sure exactly what to say but im wishing you all the best sweetie! Im sure all will be ok. I cant believe now the cat is getting sick, oh man. Hopefully you will be the lucky one and not get this.

I would just call your doctor and check just to be on the safe side. Im sure you will be just fine.

Just eat some chicken noodle soup and get lots of water just to be safe. Maybe drink some OJ too.

Love ya my dear, and im here for ya!

January 09, 2008

Stay well hydrated, shouldn't harm the fetus so long as you do this and let your doc know..

January 09, 2008

if you have any sort of facial/body rash from this, let your doc know, as we all want to make sure it's nothing more, like parvovirus B19, etc...But sounds like the good ol' stomach bug...

January 09, 2008

Thanks! Eek.

January 09, 2008

hang in there- hope you dont get sick, but a few people in my family recently had this- and it seriosly was a mild bug for them-hope that adds some piece of mind! sounds like your husband got it pretty bad!

hope he is feeling better soon- and if you get it... just keep drinking even if you keep pukin it up- and you can drink gatorade for electrolytes too!

Good luck- and let us know!

oh yeah- hope the kitty is feeling better too- LOL

January 09, 2008

Hi Ali, You are doing all the right things under the circumstances. Im sure you will be ok and the baby will be just fine. Take care and keep me posted. God bless

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