Hey ladies. I'm 5 weeks today. A few days ago, I came down with a cold/cough/sore throat and ran a fever of 99.8. I freaked out a little bit since a fever isn't the most comforting thing when your body is trying to form a brain! I took some tylenol for two days, and while I was on it, I didn't have a fever. I feel great today (relatively!) without medicine, with no sore throat, but I'm still running a fever of 99.4. Is this something I need to be concerned about? I've read that basal body temperature (I haven't been charting...just using a temporal scanner these past few days) rises during pregnancy, but I usually run a bit cold, like in the high 97s. I'd rather limit my use of Tylenol if I can, but should I keep taking it so I register at 98.6 again?
Is a low-grade fever a symptom of pregnancy?
No. It's fine. I had the same thing! Your body will be a little warmer when pregnant. Congrats and don't worry!
Yes, during pregnancy your body increases progesterone which raises your body temp slightly. If it gets over 100 take two Tylenol.
Shonda + Trey = James Alexander (Born Sleeping on 8-17-12) & Natalie Claire 8-10-13
Go home MOOSE, you're drunk.
Your growing child
Your 28-month-old: Gifted kids
Can you know at the age of 2 if your child is gifted? Read More
Your 28-month-old: Concentration
Your child can play with small objects easily and stack (not just knock over) towers of blocks. Read More
Your 28-month-old: Understanding grammar
A preschooler learns many new words and their meanings every single day. Read More
Your 29-month-old: Learning to share
Preschoolers can be fiercely protective of their possessions. Read More
Your 29-month-old: Repetition is key
Your little one may want to eat the same things andwear the same clothes day after day. Read More