Did you know a whole lot of women carry the Strep B virus? Me either. Apparently this is not an issue for the host, but if that host is squeezing a child out of its body, the virus can be spread to the baby and then the baby needs antibiotics. No big deal, just necessary information.
How do you know if you carry the Strep B virus you may be wondering? The doctor does a swab to see if you have any of the virus present. Apparently this virus is not like it's sibling Strep A. Strep B does not live in your throat. Strep B likes a more personal home. Therefore the swab is taken from a more personal home. Yeah...got to have a QTip not only in my hooha, but also in my butt. Awesome.
I knew going into this adventure that I was going to learn a new definition of humility. Even knowing this going in doesn't prepare you for things like a double dipping QTip. Can't wait to see what we get to do at the next appointment.
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