First Cold Sore While Pregnant, Did My Dad Give Me Herpes?
Hi everyone,
I am 29f and I am in a long term committed mariage and just got a sudden outbreak of herpes on my lip. I'm trying to figure out how this happened... Ive never kissed anyone with active outbreaks while single and I haven't been in contact with anyone that had an outbreak (at least not visible) recently... The only person I know that had somewhatr frequent outbreaks was my father growing up. I can'rt remember if he was cautious and safe around us when he had outbreaks but hes honestly the ONLY person I clearly remeber having it and being around me as a child. I'm wondering if it possible after all these years that my father was the person that exposed me to HSV? Will the anitbodies accurately suggest how long Ive had it before the outbreak?
Also, as this is my first outbreak, is it possible this will be the only one I get? I really don't like having this visible and having to be so cautios around my family(husband, 11yo and 1yo) and worrying about spreading it. I read that pregnancy can weaken the immune system and casue dormant HSV to suddenly casue problems. This is my second pregnancy within 1 year. I lowkey feel gross having this... like other people are judging me.
Thank you!