September 2013 babies!!

Hi all did some Internet based research and then called my community midwife in the uk they are the only person you see if you have a low risk pregnancy and cried :-( and asked about does it cause cysts as I can't find on the Internet it does, why aren't I on antibiotics and will this baby die if other did? She called hospital and apparently the test I had shows I have had toxoplasmosis in my life time if you pray please pray it was before 3 dec - the blood has now gone to London where they can determine whether the infection is current ie needing antibiotics and a worry or old so okay - ugh this lill lady is a drama queen for sure!

Northern pretty pissed off with scan tbh, sonographer wasn't v nice she checked heart and fluid around baby both normal said she wouldn't do other mmts as at George's had done them already! Literally 2min 1 dodgy pic and no bedside manner ;-(. Bad day today whilst I've had worse news today was worst day care wise ;-(

Have you had yours yet? Xx

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Originally Posted by fish2012

Hi all did some Internet based research and then called my community midwife in the uk they are the only person you see if you have a low risk pregnancy and cried :-( and asked about does it cause cysts as I can't find on the Internet it does, why aren't I on antibiotics and will this baby die if other did? She called hospital and apparently the test I had shows I have had toxoplasmosis in my life time if you pray please pray it was before 3 dec - the blood has now gone to London where they can determine whether the infection is current ie needing antibiotics and a worry or old so okay - ugh this lill lady is a drama queen for sure!

Northern pretty pissed off with scan tbh, sonographer wasn't v nice she checked heart and fluid around baby both normal said she wouldn't do other mmts as at George's had done them already! Literally 2min 1 dodgy pic and no bedside manner ;-(. Bad day today whilst I've had worse news today was worst day care wise ;-(

Have you had yours yet? Xx

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Fish it is highly highly likely that what they found is antibodies from when you had it, most likely a long time ago!! It's so incredible common to have had it.

Did you have a scan today then? And they didn't check for the cysts? When I was worried about spotting the other day I called mi hospital and they told me that St George's in tooting have a drop in clinic, as in you don't have to make an appointment!? Might be worth looking into. It's totally unfair to leave you with all this worry!!

Northern I hope you are alright!!

We have just left the hospital and as predicted its not good news, and a miracle didn't happen. Our little Evelyn hasn't improved in regards to the swelling in her brain, which means she'd had severe disabilities. But also the fluid around her stomach has got worse and with the heart abnormalities it suggests she is in heart failure. The dr doubts she'd last the pregnancy.

So, we go back tomorrow to have the tablets, which I don't know what they're for to be honest. I thought they were to stop her heart but apparently not. Then I am back on Friday morning to be induced.

I won't go into more details as its distressing but I thought I'd update you.

Tree st George's is amazing! That's where I go for next scan on 7 may they are brilliant this was at my local hospital tbh I understand she said her machine wasn't as good as there's she could only see one cyst but that didn't mean other one had gone just she could see it due to equipment lie of baby etc and it was soon to do mmts again. Both I understand but she was rude with it which tbh I don't need ;-(

I had a previous scan without mmt for same reason but sonographer was lovely and explained its like loosing weigh you should t way too often they shouldn't measure too often ;-s

Fish it is very very likely you were infected awhile ago. Tons of people have been infected with Toxo and don't know it unless they are tested for the antibodies. The antibodies will give you and your baby protection against future infection. I don't think having the antibodies is bad news as all. Let us know what your testing shows for a current infection but I am sure you will be negative. Sorry you are going through all this stress and hopefully it is all for nothing and baby is fine.

If its just antibodies from previous toxoplasmosis you don't need to ever worry about getting it. You and baby are effectively immunised. Ok not too long until st George's, that's good. And though I'm sure we can't read too much into it due to equipment etc its good only one cyst could be seen today.

Northern I'm so sorry there was no miracle today. I'm utterly heartbroken for you. I hope all goes as well as it can over the next few days.

I am so sorry Northern. There are no words for something like this. I am so sorry!! You and your little one are in my thoughts constantly.

Fxfxfx northern! I wish I could give you a real hug at the moment!

Fish and Northern I just hope you can find comfort in something, whatever it maybe, I hope you can find peace, and comfort during such hard times!

Northern I'm so sorry for this news my thoughts are with you what a tough time for you so so sorry xxx

Northern I have no words to express how utterly sad I am for you right now :( my heart is broken for you xxx
You will stay in my thoughts and prayers :(