Thank you everyone for your replies - really appreciate your POV's.
Had a very looooooong night up with DD. Temperature stayed high, despite the nurofen and she was having bad dreams coupled with a stomach ache (I think these are side fx of Tamiflu).
Chappas - yes, we have Relenza here and I have heard it is a better choice for PG. DD was actually prescribed this first, but she found the applicator too hard to manage (chose to blow instead of suck).
Grub - I remember you from the 2ww thread I actually looked up some of your previous posts last night and was sorry to read you had suffered from SF. Glad you are doing better now. I would definitely take Tamiflu if I was showing symptoms. ATM I am just feeling tired and dizzy, probably from lack of sleep.
Chepie - your post was also really helpful. I am amazed you did not get SF. DD had some bad dreams last night so it is a good thing Aiden was spared those.
AFM - have managed to squeeze in with another GP at 11am so at least now I can maybe get a swab done for DD (if it works after treatment has commenced) and ask if I should be given something.
Thought I would post the outcome in case anyone in a similar situation references this page in the future.
DD was not able to have a Swine Flu swab test performed, as she had already commenced the Tamiflu. It was agreed I should go on Relenza as a precautionary measure. Meanwhile DD is still out of sorts, but improving. We all got a little more shuteye last night
DD had been challenged with her initial prescription of Relenza, which is why she was switched to Tamiflu. She could not get the hang of the puffer. Now I am embarrassed to say I don't think I am doing an entirely good job of it either. I even watched the video on the Relenza website. But somehow, despite my best conscious efforts, more seems to go on my tongue, than down into my lungs where it should go The good news is that I still do not have a fever and I think we may be getting past DD's most infectious stage
WTH - Only just found this post. So sorry to hear your DD was so sick and what a hhorrible scare for you and bub as well. I think taking the Rilenza would be my best compromise too. YOu are doing something but not putting bubs at risk.
Hope everything settles very soon
Glad to hear that things are on the mend..... You must be so tired from looking after a sick household and the stress of it all (I know I was)... sorry to hear about DD and the bad dreams.... But I am happy that you by-passed it too!!!!
WTH - I'm with Meredith, I only just found this post too. FWIW I would have done the same as you, you don't want to risk yours or bubs health at this stage of the pg. Sounds like you have had a terrible time with DD being so sick I'm so happy she is on the mend Hope you are feeling better too.
Chappas, Meredith, Chepie and Megsmum Thanks for checking in on me. It has been a rough week or two. DD has finished her Tamiflu and seems to be over the worst of it, though she still maintains a mild temperature and now has general cold symptoms. But she is a much happier chickpea which makes life a lot easier. I continue to suffer with a post-viral cough. The pain in my chest has graduated also to my back. It hurts like crazy to cough (which I still need to do) and breathe deeply. Coupled with the return of my sciatica I am pretty miserable. The combination really complicate bedrest. Last night it hurt to lay down or roll over, so I had to sleep pretty much sitting up I did read Relenza can cause shortness of breath and wheezing, so am wondering if it has maybe made things a bit worse. Took my last dose this morning, so will find out soon enough. We'll get there...
I actually looked up some of your previous posts last night and was sorry to read you had suffered from SF. Glad you are doing better now. I would definitely take Tamiflu if I was showing symptoms. ATM I am just feeling tired and dizzy, probably from lack of sleep.
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The good news is that I still do not have a fever and I think we may be getting past DD's most infectious stage 
I'm so happy she is on the mend 
Thanks for checking in on me. It has been a rough week or two. DD has finished her Tamiflu and seems to be over the worst of it, though she still maintains a mild temperature and now has general cold symptoms. But she is a much happier chickpea which makes life a lot easier. I continue to suffer with a post-viral cough. The pain in my chest has graduated also to my back. It hurts like crazy to cough (which I still need to do) and breathe deeply. Coupled with the return of my sciatica I am pretty miserable. The combination really complicate bedrest. Last night it hurt to lay down or roll over, so I had to sleep pretty much sitting up 
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