Oh, I am so bummed. I had not even thought about this while we were trying, or anything, until I got another one of my "rashes" this weeks. Long story short, I have had oral herpes (cold sores) since toddler-hood, and have gotten outbreaks of them throughout my life. About a year to 16 months ago I noticed a similar feeling (itching, tingling) in my vaginal area, and discovered bump or blisters.
My husband is completely without symptoms, and 100% faithful to me (I do not question this at all). I actually think I gave them to myself! Perhaps I was picking at my mouth and then forgot to wash my hands before using the bathroom. Anyway, since I was almost certain that that's what it was, and there's not a whole lot one can do about it, I have just lived with the occasional outbreaks.
But now I'm pregnant, and even though I have read up on the risks of herpes transmission, and the likelihood of having an outbreak at the time of labor, I am so depressed at the thought of a c-section. With my last I had an epidural, and I really wanted to have a natural birth with this one. It really makes me miserable that the choice may not be in my hands.
Also, my mom wants to be there for the birth, and I haven't told her about this problem, because I think she would flip out on me. What am I going to do if they suddenly say, "oh yes, you have active herpes, we'll need to section you" with my mom in the room!?!
This sucks.
I go to my OB tomorrow, so I'll have him look at my "bumps." but honestly, there is very little question in my mind that it could possibly be anything else. Well, I guess all I can do is hope, and follow dietary guidelines for prevention. Probably will take Acyclovir the last month or two as well.
My husband is completely without symptoms, and 100% faithful to me (I do not question this at all). I actually think I gave them to myself! Perhaps I was picking at my mouth and then forgot to wash my hands before using the bathroom. Anyway, since I was almost certain that that's what it was, and there's not a whole lot one can do about it, I have just lived with the occasional outbreaks.
But now I'm pregnant, and even though I have read up on the risks of herpes transmission, and the likelihood of having an outbreak at the time of labor, I am so depressed at the thought of a c-section. With my last I had an epidural, and I really wanted to have a natural birth with this one. It really makes me miserable that the choice may not be in my hands.
Also, my mom wants to be there for the birth, and I haven't told her about this problem, because I think she would flip out on me. What am I going to do if they suddenly say, "oh yes, you have active herpes, we'll need to section you" with my mom in the room!?!
This sucks.
I go to my OB tomorrow, so I'll have him look at my "bumps." but honestly, there is very little question in my mind that it could possibly be anything else. Well, I guess all I can do is hope, and follow dietary guidelines for prevention. Probably will take Acyclovir the last month or two as well.
.....just in time to pass 'em on to DH unknowingly. It sucks, but at least I know what's going on, and that's half the battle.
