Those of you who have an illness or disability

[Lynda09]

Hi all I was just wondering if anyone who is trying for a baby has an illness or disability? I have chronic fatigue syndrome also known as m.e and I think I'm worried if I will be able to cope when the time comes. How do others on here feel?

Thanks

Lynda

 

[plutosblue]

Its not really a disability or an illness but I have been suffering with terrible anxiety which is controlled through medication, I'm a little worried as I have to come off it before TTC but fingers crossed I will be better. I just have to think for the positives and stay determined! I find this website is a real booster when feeling down as there is so much support.

 

[sleepinbeauty]

I have very very severe period pains (we thought it was endo, it is so bad!) so I have to stay on the Pill as long as I can to help the pain. I'm terrified of coming off it again but it will all be worth it in the end. (AND!!) In my family, we stop getting the severe pain after our firstborn so i'll never have to take this sh*t ever every ever again! (I hate my pill!!!!)

 

[Abblebubba]

Hello im not actively TTC yet but i am WTT#2- 2014, i am a disabled mummy of DS#1, 4 months old .
I am in a wheelchair and i cannot walk, i have had Athrogryposis since birth and this effects all 4 of my limbs, sooo im a tad nervous TTC in 5 years time but i really think i can be strong enough to do this, even thou my doctors dont. .​

 

[sophxx]

Hi all I was just wondering if anyone who is trying for a baby has an illness or disability? I have chronic fatigue syndrome also known as m.e and I think I'm worried if I will be able to cope when the time comes. How do others on here feel?

Thanks

Lynda

Hi I have chronic fatigue/ m.e had it since I was 16 I'm nrly 19 weeks preg pm me with any questions! I'm happy to help! X

 

[Delamere19]

I have fibromyalgia and some days I have really painful limbs. I do worry about coping with a baby but I have a really supportive family which is a really big boost.

 

[xsophiexleax]

I wouldn't really class it as a disability or illness but I have arthritis so I'm nervous about pregnancy & handling a baby with that! I'm not allowed to take my meds while pregnant either so I know that's gonna be really painful! ofc i know it'll all be worth it though

 

[lozzy21]

I wouldent class it as an illness or a disability but i have problems with my back and my knees and i worry that if i dont loose some weight before i get pregnant ill struggle with my mobility.

 

[Summerbee]

It's not an illness or a disability but I have bipolar depression, currently not going on meds as when your on them your not allowed to stop, you can conceive on them but not 100% safe and not much research on it. I do worry about how I will function, but I can either live your whole life letting it win and being a victim, or just get on, and try my best to cope. Scary thoughts but just my outlook!

 

[Kess]

I have an anxiety disorder (I get panic attacks), and also IBS which gives me horrendous stomach cramps, though I control it to quite an extent with diet and hypnotherapy now. I'm also coming off my meds for the panic attacks, I'm now on half the dose I used to be, and doing fine.

I'm worried more for when the kids are school age - my worst IBS time is in the mornings, and I hate the thought of not being able to take them to school though being stuck on the toilet in pain. I can only hope either 1) I'll be better by then and/or 2) OH will be able to take them to school.

 

[holly81]

Oh I'm so glad to find this thread and know that I'm not the only one with worries!!

I've been having recurrent health problems since Feb 08. I'd been clear for a year but it just came back again in September and I'm still signed off work now. I'm being referred for more tests for something quite life-changing. This is really freaking me out baby-wise because we were meant to be TTC at Xmas but it feels irresponsible until I know what the deal is Bummer bummer bummer!!

Your not going to let your health stop you though, right? I'm sure your OH and family/friends will be there to help if things get tough every now and again.

 

[MrsC2B]

I've got genetic issues - I have a disease (unknown yet if its hereditary or not) and my brother has a different hereditary disease (less of a problem, but it passed on between males and may be carried unknown by females) my parents were told by genetic cousellors not to have any more children because if they had a child with the both our problems that child would be royally screwed. (Although my mum did miscarry a child once and I always wonder if the reason was the combination of diseases)

I've asked my doctor to refer me & OH for preconception counselling, but my specialist doctors who treat my condition are being crappy and dont want to reply (in over 5 months!) to the preconception counselling department. Cry! :'(

So maybe all will be well... Maybe it won't (hopes desperately!)

All I've ever wanted is bring life into this world and cherish it. (totally sad, but true) so i'm praying that everything will be ok, and all my fears will be unfounded.

 

[fairygirl]

I have fibromyalgia too, but most of the time I try not to think about it.

 

[aidensxmomma]

I wouldn't consider this an illness or disability but I have borderline personality disorder and ADD. Along with lifelong depression issues. I already have two kids are worry every day that they might have one (or more) of those issues because it can be genetic. However, I just keep telling myself that if they do have any of them, I will be able to catch it earlier because I've been through it all and my OH has been through some of the bad times with me, too. So we will know what to look for and know what kind of treatments are available.

 

[Lynda09]

Wow thank you for your replied it's nice to know I'm not alone and people do have children and successfully raise them with all kinds of conditions.

Good luck to you all

Lynda

 

[sophxx]

theres a disabled mummies thread in bnb groups with lots of people with deiffernet health problmes im sure if you have any questions they would be happy to help!

 

[sleepinbeauty]

I wouldent class it as an illness or a disability but i have problems with my back and my knees and i worry that if i dont loose some weight before i get pregnant ill struggle with my mobility.

I hear ya. I had knee surgery at 16 and I toss my back out shaving my legs, picking up the laundry basket etc... this is gonna be good...

 

[gracegrace]

I'm 36 weeks pregnant and have various medical problems... the main problem is how tired I get, though I'm not sure if it's the same type of tiredness of CFS or ME. So given that LO's not here yet I don't have any real advice. I just know that what really keeps me going is how supportive DH is. Do you have a partner and/or family/friends who'll help?

 

[livestrong]

I have borderline personality disorder and have struggled with depression in the past but am a lot better now. I take meds to control it, have been on various different meds for 4 years now and everytime I try to come off them I get worse Hopefully when it's my time to TTC I will be in a position where I can be free of meds as I wouldn't want to be on them whilst pregnant as it may harm the baby.

 

[Angel2Fire]

I have M.E as well. I have a son who's 6 months. Your very welcome to pm me if you'd like a chat hun