I’m in my mid 30’s always been slim, active and healthy. Very, very rarely got ill before having a child, even if I was around sick people I just didn’t tend to catch it.
Fast forward to now, DC is 18 months old and I’ve lost count of the amount of colds and coughs that I’ve had since they’ve been born. Pretty much everything they bring home I’ve caught.
I eat fairly well, I get plenty of fresh air and exercise everyday, I take my multivitamins.
I had pneumonia last year, people were shocked, asked how on earth I managed to get pneumonia as a mid 30’s something. It was horrific and I was in hospital for a bit, never felt so ill in my life, I swear I’ve got PTSD from it.
DC brought yet another cold home from nursery last week and this morning I’ve woken up feeling so ill. Coughing up dark green/ browny phlegm and I’m so worried I’ve got pneumonia again. Feel like absolute crap.
Although I do suffer with some health anxiety so appreciate it could be this speaking, I’m so worried I’ve got something sinister going on with me that’s lowering my immune system.
Has anyone else just been a more sick person since having children or should I book in for some blood tests?
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FFRC4th · 19/02/2024 11:05
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