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My wife is HIV+ and pregnant
#24473 - 11/11/01 04:07 AM
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Hi,
At my wife's first pre-natal exam she was screened for HIV, and she tested positive. Saying this is a nightmare is an understatement.
I tested negative. Her first viral load came back at 1200, and CD4 is 680. The docs reccomnened meds to reduce the risk of the baby being inffected.
I'm having a hard time with all this. the future is never certian for anyone, but this situation adds a element of danger that scares the hell out of me. I guess I'm interested how other's handle this type of thing when they have a partener who is HIV+. I want to be strong and positive for her, at times I have a hard time doing so.
So if there is anyone out there who has some advice, or who would like to correspond please send me a message at
eldrad3@yahoo.com
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Hie Chris,
This is not the end of the world. I understand it is a shock but with counselling and advice, you will sail thru, okey. Also, lots of women do get pregnant and give birth to hivnegative children;your wife could have a c-section or if her viral load is very low, the chances of transmission are also believed to be low. My partner is hiv negative and Iam postive but we do live normal lives(ofcourse, we use protection) like normal couples. Things will get better as time goes on, Iam sure. I wish you luck.
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If you want to talk to someone great, call Rebecca Denison At the organizaiton in Oakland, Calif. called WORLD. IT's an organization for women who are positive. She had negative twins from her NEGATIVE husband. She is positive. She is a great example to all of us.Phone number is 510-986-0340. They can also talk to your wife if you think she wants to talk to other women!
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It was april of this year when I found out my wife was hiv+ and it was a shock to both of us. I am negative and get tested once every 6 months. Her doctor put her on meds and also recommended a c-section while administering meds during delivery. We have a beautiful son who dna test has come back negative. I know it hard to be strong but first renew your faith in GOD and pray on it. Second learn everything you can about the disease so that you can be her rock when she is weak. As her husband you have to be her best and most caring supporter by keeping her current with her meds during the pregnacy and giving her constant encouragement. I will pray for you and believe that your family will be strong and healthy. Keep in prayer and love
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Thank you to everyone for your responses
I’m very happy to hear your son tested negative. I’m doing my best to make sure my wife is current on her meds, and that she eats healthy. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
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Dont you want to know how she got infected? If it were me I would as if it is a shock as you say, you should consider what she was doing that allowed her to be infected. I have had education on transmission of HIV and now that I know you typically have a 1 in 1000 chance of contracting HIV even with an infected partner, I would guess she was unfaithful for a long time, or using drugs. Dont you care that she was cheating on you? I would be very worried about this and also who else she may have spread HIV to.
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