Oh dear, please don't worry too much, I know it's scary to get that kind of call, especially at 13 weeks! A few of us in my mum circle have been through similar situations, and one thing we all learned is that the CMV blood result needs a follow-up test to check whether it's a past infection or a current active one, because that makes a big difference in terms of what action your doctor will take next. For the Vitamin D, just start on the D3 your doctor recommended, it's not just for bones, it actually supports your immune system too during pregnancy, so getting those levels up is genuinely important. My friend went through a CMV scare around the same stage and she said her specialist monitored her closely with additional scans, and things turned out well, so do ask your OB about what monitoring plan they have for you going forward. Please do bring all your concerns to your specialist at your next appointment though, since every case is really different and they will be able to give you the clearest picture based on your specific results. Hang in there, you are doing the right thing by following up!
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