Isabella, our oldest daughter (5), was just diagnosed with Fifth's Disease. I am not certain I have ever had it. All studies indicate that if you get it before 20 weeks of pregnancy (I am 16 1/2 weeks) the baby is at increased risk of severe problems (a rare and severe type of anemia, fetal hydrops, heart problems, etc.) and even fetal death. I am a wreck!

Please pray for me and especially for my little baby boy! Please pray that they find I am immune to it, which may be the case since you can have an infection of this without knowing it. I will be talking to my OB on Monday and will likely have a blood test to determine if I am currently infected or have the antibodies for it.

Thanks

Michelle

Michelle

Mom to three beautiful girls and a precious baby boy!

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