26 weeks pregnant and developed shivers - terrified

[Feelingrundownandscared]

Hi is anyone still awake, I'm currently 26 weeks and 2 days pregnant. Yesterday I had a sore throat. This is gone now but now I developed shivers this evening. I currently don't have fever, but I took 500 mg of paracetamol to prevent a fever.

Ive just had my second hot shower tonight to feel warmer and baby was moving lots in the shower. Baby also has just kicked a few seconds ago.

I had both covid vaccines and I really wanted to get my flu vaccine as well but I had to keep on putting it off because I've had a continuous nasty cold for the last two weeks.

I now convinced myself that I either have corona or the flu and as I'm unfortunately only 26 weeks pregnant I'm convinced that the baby will die or I will die or we will both die as I know how dangerous corona and the flu can be in pregnancy.

I almost certainly know that I will wake up with a fever because I feel really warm and flushed despite having normal temperature.

Has anyone had flu or covid while being in their second trimester and you had a positive outcome? xx

Hi OP, I didn’t want to read and run.

I’m sorry you’re feeling rubbish . In all likelihood you and your baby will be absolutely fine. Just keep an eye on your temperature and call 111 if you’re at all concerned.

I had a nasty virus during my pregnancy and understand what a worry it can be, but the best thing you can do is to rest and take care of yourself.

@Just10moreminutesplease

Hi OP, I didn’t want to read and run.

I’m sorry you’re feeling rubbish . In all likelihood you and your baby will be absolutely fine. Just keep an eye on your temperature and call 111 if you’re at all concerned.

I had a nasty virus during my pregnancy and understand what a worry it can be, but the best thing you can do is to rest and take care of yourself.

Thank you xx did you have a fever?

Hey, I had covid when I was pregnant and had a high temp. DD2 and I are both fine and this was pre vaccines. Try not to worry too much and take care of yourself xx

I had covid at the start of my 3rd trimester. This was before pregnant women could get the vaccine. I was terrified, but it was OK. My main symptom was exhaustion and I was off work for a few weeks.

Get lots of rest, take a daily high dose vit s
D if you can, and eat healthily.

Let us know how you are.

Are you sure you aren't feeling hot and flushed becaus you've had two hot showers? I think your brain is going into over drive, try and do something to distract yourself - a good book or film? Can you take an LFF or book in for a pVR test to reassure yourself regarding Covid?

dont worry op, just try to rest.
i had fever and cold when i was pregnant, only took aspirin and rested.
you had your covid jabs so dont worry.
try to read a book (an interesting one) for example or be usy with something.
being anxious wont help anything.

not usy busy.