HSV2 and living with a child

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Just found I have HSV2, scared first outbreak happens, i have 3 yr old child, scared to touch the child, share meals, I'm cleaning my hands constantly, afraid to give it to my partner and child.

I'm taking valacyclovir for 3 days now 1000mg no difference, super scared for my child and partner, I don't wanna share drinks with either of them...

Any parents with babies or toddlers, and the kids are teenagers now or young adults?

I'm extremely scared for my partner and child extremely.

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  • Posted

    Have you had your first outbreak yet or are you waiting for it? Washing your hands and not sharing drinks is a good idea. Keep taking your antivirals. Hsv is weak outside the body, so it can not survive on clothing, towels or even toilet seats.

    • Posted

      Yes I had my first breakout, its been 8 days finished up the meds on my 7th day and no improvements, is this normal, this annoying pain and im swollen a little.

  • Posted

    thats my biggest fear i wanna know to i just found out not to long ago and idk how long i had before i gotta my first outbreak but i think i had it before i found out and just dont wanna pass it to my kid

  • Posted

    you really need yo find ways to calm down and de-stress. i gave birth naturally with hsv2 and my child is in perfect health.

    • Posted

      what did you? how did you manage? did you take any vitamins ? I wanna have another baby so scared to do it to my partner.

    • Posted

      i took a suppressant near the end of my pregnancy. it was never an issue with my partner. we knew the risks.

  • Posted

    don't stress yourself or feel as though you can't touch anyone. You have it genitally so you can't endanger anyone unless you touch your private area first and then touch them. Only then would I think its necessary to wash your hands. The virus isnt on your fingers and doesnt linger there.. Unless you have it orally, you can share drinks, its not on your mouth so your saliva won't harm anyone

  • Posted

    if you have it on your genitals then you cant give it to anyone unless they touch your genitals.

  • Posted

    i have HSV 1 on my lips since a young age, and i have 5 children. I have a 17,16,14,10 and a surprise rainbow baby of 20 months!

    im still scared to give it to my children, so i do not kiss my children if I notice that my lips are getting chapped, which usually hightens my outbreaks, i wash my hands if i have an outbreak and i dont kiss them during an outbreak.

    NONE of my children has it and my partner neither. You will learn to recognise the signs your body gives you.... do not live in fear!

    My older kids always ask me: mom do you have a cold sore? before taking a sip of my drink!

    it will be ok!

    xxx

    • Posted

      so do you share utensils? is it safe for the children? i am so confused after googling it. some say it won't transmit by sharing utensil,cup, food. but some say yes it transmit by sharing utensils glass drinks food.

  • Posted

    The problem is I have HSV-2 not HSV-1, its like how do i deal with this, so scared for my child, I want to have another one soon. Just scared about all this.

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