Mom advice?

[Txgal33]

I am new here, but have been reading posts of awhile now. I have a wonderful 18 month old daughter, but my anxiety and this phobia have gotten so much worse the past couple of months. She had sv twice last winter, though both were actually pretty minor, my husband and I caught it once last October from her. Also she was under a year old, so it was more like spit up anyway.... Anyway, this was My first time to v* in 15 years and I am 35! It was so horrid, now I am in constant fear of her getting it again soon since she is in preschool. It has already gone around her class once a couple weeks ago, but she escaped it, not sure how. I wash her hands and feet when we get home and change her clothes, bit I worry that she will end up with this dreadful phobia too. Other parents, do you always catch it from your kids, or do cleaning routines, etc help to prevent??? A nanny is not an option for us, and honestly she loves her school. I hate this phobia! I even got a zofran script from my doc just in case, and have already filled it. Thanks for any advice.

[leah2713]

Hi, I know how you feel. My little boy is nearly 2 and he had a horrific case of the sv in february -i literally thought i would die from the anxiety. Neither me or my husband got sick (even though i felt sick, think it was purely anxiety). He has v* a few times since but not as bad, but i still panic and worry contantly. I think about it most days. I did get ill one time he had sv but i only had d* and n*. I try and rationalise in my head that if he catches these things now he will build up a good immunity and hopefully not get ill as often as he gets older. I am fanatical about hygiene and cleaning when it happens and am generally a clean person, but i do try to not let it stop me from going to play groups and centres etc..even though it fills me with dread. I too worry he will get this phobia from me, but i think as long as you try to not show your anxiety to your daughter she will be fine. I am so calm with my son whilst its happening, but as soon as he goes to bed the anxiety and freaking out starts! I know its really hard to keep it together but even though we panic i think you just go into mummy mode- its an instinct like everything else. Do you have a good support network e.g. husband, parents that can help you out when things are tough? Im here if you ever need to talk. hope this helps a bit x