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I can’t say “thank-you” enough for your website. I have read a lot about herpes and most of it is written in medical terms. Its great to hear someone’s personal story.

A little over a year ago I had my first Herpes outbreak and needless to say I freaked out! I had been with my boyfriend, now fiance, for 4 months and words could not express my anger/regret at what had happened to me.

He was shocked and told me he had never had an outbreak on his genitals of any kind. I cried and cried and he did his best to console me. Once the results came back the doctor told me that the outbreaks were due to HSV 1 and that I had contracted it from having had oral sex. Bummer.

I was stressed and depressed and had another outbreak about 2 months later. And then in August of 2008 I became pregnant. We were both so happy and my outbreaks stopped all together.

I was outbreak free for 6 1/2 months and then had another outbreak in January of this year. I was getting used to not having any. Right now I am 34 weeks pregnant and will begin suppressive therapy in week 36.

I have faith in the good lord that he will protect my child and myself and that everything will go well during the birth and afterward. Its been a year since my first outbreak and I pray everyday that one day Herpes wont be on my mind constantly.

This personal story was sent in my Rebecca with the hope that it would help somebody out there cope. Thank you so much Rebecca!

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