Overdoing it and Whooping cough?

Yesterday my friend found out she has pertussis (whooping cough) after a long illness that mirrored what I had a couple of months ago. While the child and I have been fine for weeks, we've all developed some minor runny/stuffy nose issues over night. I e-mailed our pediatrician and she wanted me to bring him in for a check since he was exposed and has some symptoms. So I took my child to the doctor to check him for pertussis, we will find out for certain in about 5 days. I also called my OB for a titer (which I called and discussed with her when my friend first got checked), considering that I may be the one who started all this. The nurse didn’t even check my chart before calling me back. I reminded her that I wanted a titer test done to see if I had it recently, and if NOT, am I immune from childhood vaccinations? I also reminded her that I called (and visited) the office many times complaining of a cough that lasted almost 6 full weeks (not to mention the fever and stuff the first week). After scheduling my appointment for the titer, she called me back 10 minutes later and said that they didn’t want me coming in to the office for this, that I should go to my primary care physician. They didn’t want me near pregnant women if I’m contagious. Let’s not forget the fact that I told them I have no symptoms (I’m all better) and I’m also a pregnant woman under their care.

I say "F" them. So Monday I interview a midwifery practice that delivers at the next closest hospital.

I’ve also been having contractions, but only minor Braxton-Hicks contractions and only after a marathon house cleaning session. I think that I’m going to take it a little easier these next few months and just focus on staying healthy and keeping this baby in until she is fully “cooked”.

Holly Moly!