Thought I’d optimistically start this thread, though I am super early! My estimated due date is 11/16. This will be baby number 3 for us and our last.
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[name_m]Just[/name_m] dropping my congratulations to you and those to come!
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I know no one else is here yet, [name_f][/name_f] but being sick while pregnant sucks! [name_f]My[/name_f] throat is so swollen and sore and though my temperature is not high (thank goodness), I still have chills and body aches. And I have to wait one more hour before i can take another dose of medication, which I also try to avoid as much as i can, [name_f][/name_f] but this time I’m worried I’ll spike a fever if I don’t! I might go in to urgent care tomorrow to check for strep.
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Just[/name_m] needed to vent
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@LibelluleClaire[name_f][/name_f] So sorry you’re sick, lovely! Being sick while pregnant SUCKS!! 
[name_f][/name_f] Sending love. I hope you feel better soon! 
[name_f][/name_f] xx
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Thank you! I feel like I’m being a baby complaining. But it’s just one more thing. This pregnancy has been anything but smooth, and I’ve only known for two weeks! Between my three yr old breaking her arm, [name_f][/name_f] then knocking out her front teeth, [name_f][/name_f] and worrying about xrays hurting the baby before I knew I was pregnant and now this! I’m ready for some good news.
[name_f][/name_f]I’m 90% certain I have strep. [name_f][/name_f] And now my temperatures climbing up, [name_f][/name_f] which always makes me nervous in early pregnancy. Luckily the Dr opens in an hour and I’ll go get some antibiotics.
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Sorry for complaining. But I’m just ready for a break!
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So i ended up in the ER with a temperature of 102/103. Luckily we were able to get it back down; [name_f][/name_f] but having such a high fever this early in pregnancy is a little scary. The Dr reassured me that the odds are still in my favor for having a healthy pregnancy and baby, [name_f][/name_f] especially since it was treated promptly. He said in this case its probably best to alternate between ibuprofen and Tylenol every 3 hours until my fever breaks. [name_f][/name_f] That the risk of the fever outweighs the risk of the ibuprofen, especially when taken for a short period of time. [name_m]Just[/name_m] to make sure it doesn’t spike again.
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@LibelluleClaire[name_f][/name_f] Don’t apologise. Everyone needs to vent. You’ve had a lot happen. I’m sorry things are hard. It’s good that you’ve been seen and received reassuring news that things should be fine despite the fever. I hope the pain meds help and you feel better soon. [name_f][/name_f] xx