shootingstars

Thank you for the response but can you elaborate why for my peace of mind? Is hand washing enough to kill the virus? How long can the virus “survive” on ones finger tips in room temperature? If washing hands and being exposed to air does infact “kill” the virus, does this apply to everyone you are around or are children still at more risk because of there low immune systems? The anxiety has made me want to avoid babies/young children altogether now :/

Wasn’t a pacifier* can’t even type properly I’m so anxious

Just to clarify I wouldn’t be so scared if it was a pacifier that goes in a baby’s mouth..I am more scared the virus could live on my finger tips after washing my hands AND being exposed to the air 1 1/2 + hours and then transfer to the pacifier, and stay on the pacifier after quickly rinsing it off. I know how paranoid this sounds but I am so scared you can never be too sure with benborn babies ...

Now freaking out*

my sister recently gave birth and has a beautiful one week old baby. I have been very careful not to get too close because I am so scared of her low immunity. Recently during a current HSV2 outbreak, I went to visit and washed my hands 4-5 times before doing so. She asked me to grab her binkie, and I quickly complied and then begin to freak out. I washed the binkie with soap and water, and my hands AGAIN, and then let the baby have the pacifier. I am not freaking out she can contract this orally via my hands given her young age, is washing my hands enough? I am in tears freaking out

recently found out hsv2 diagnosis after finding two bumps in the shower. no pain, no itching, no seeping, virtually zero discomfort, almost like a spider bite in appearance. gyno said it didn't look like herpes, but was going to swab test to be sure..turns out it was positive. she said she's never seen anything like it, and to be grateful that Im not experience any pain. i have been in a monogamous relationship for five years and have never had any signs like this before. dr says this is not a new outbreak because I am having zero pain or discomfort, it is only two small bumps, and that the first outbreak is usually the worse. however, I've never had a painful outbreak. I do have chronic Y.I, and remember one being particularly horrible around three years ago but had no abrasions or sores, just lots of burning. I am thinking maybe this could of been a "first" but still happened about two years into monogamy. boyfriend was extremely supportive, open minded, and relieved in the sense that he reminded me that if this is the worst health problem I ever have I have a damn good life (which I know is so true). There is always the possibility he was the asymptomatic carrier, which I think is likely, but I am trying not to focus on things I cannot know for sure and just move on. I have no doubts in my mind he's been faithful to me, but has anyone had this lay dormant for 4+ years before it became a semi regular occurrence? I am ok with my diagnosis, I just want some peace of mind regarding the timing. The anxiety of never knowing how I got it is giving me more stress than anything. Overtime I think I'm ok with things, my mind starts racing about trust issues and questions. Really just looking for someone who has been in a similar situation as far as timing goes, and looking for any advice regarding maintaining/avoiding another OB.