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Funnily enough I said same when they told me I said I suppose this baby was a blessing because I'd have never known If I'd not fell pregnant... but everything's just raw as literally got told today ... and I'm a bit of a stickler for getting facts and things in place because I'm a natural worrier and this is probably the most scariest situation I've been in ...and I'm lucky i have a good husband but I can't really talk to him he's totally in denial at this at present. X
Thank you, can I ask you how you felt after starting medications, was there many risks or side effect whilst pregnant... I'm still shocked at moment but just want to mentally prepare myself for what may come ..many thanks for your reply x
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I'm so sorry this is how you found out. A lot of women are diagnosed while pregnant it's currently one of the only times they test us. When I was diagnosed it took almost a month for me to get on meds, I was also freaking out. I had no need to be, but this is new and it is scary at first.
The meds they prescribe you will make you undetectable which means you won't be able to transmit the virus to others. Most women, or men will be undetectable within a few months of taking these meds. Your baby will not be at risk of transmission.
My son was given baby AZT for 6 weeks after he was born. They tested him 3 times from the day he was born till he was done with his meds and he is negative.
Here are some links that might help you out:
https://www.thebody.com/content/art44411.html
https://www.thewellproject.org/a-girl-like-me/a...
Take deep breaths, I know it's hard to believe but you will be okay. Please reach out to this page if you have questions or need to vent. We have all been there and we are here for you.
Brooke~*
Iv just been diagnosed at 11 weeks pregnant through blood test I'm going for more blood test tomorrow to work out the medication best suited and dosage but heard it can take up to 3 weeks which scares me with the pregnancy more. It's all a massive shock tbh and trying to get my head around it all hoping others in my situation may be able to share there story's and help me settle my mind
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