Those of you who have an illness or disability

Lynda09 · Oct 11th, 2009, 10:03 AM

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 · Oct 11th, 2009, 10:07 AM

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 · Oct 11th, 2009, 10:53 AM

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 · Oct 11th, 2009, 11:01 AM

Hello im not actively TTC yet but i am WTT#2- 2014, i am a disabled mummy of DS#1, 4 months old

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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.

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sophxx · Oct 11th, 2009, 17:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

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 · Oct 14th, 2009, 14:28 PM

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 · Oct 14th, 2009, 16:26 PM

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 · Oct 14th, 2009, 17:13 PM

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 · Oct 15th, 2009, 02:40 AM

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 · Oct 15th, 2009, 04:59 AM

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.

Oct 11th, 2009, 10:03 AM	#1
Lynda09 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wiltshire,UK Posts: 385	Those of you who have an illness or disability 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

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Oct 11th, 2009, 10:53 AM	#3
sleepinbeauty Waiting To Try (WTT) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NY, USA Posts: 3,298	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!!!!)

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Oct 11th, 2009, 11:01 AM	#4
Abblebubba Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Welwyn Garden City Herts Posts: 1,296	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. .

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Oct 14th, 2009, 14:28 PM	#6
Delamere19 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lancashire UK Posts: 1,157	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.

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Oct 14th, 2009, 16:26 PM	#7
xsophiexleax Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 935	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

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Oct 11th, 2009, 10:07 AM	#2
plutosblue Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cambrigeshire. Posts: 5,862	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.

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Oct 14th, 2009, 17:13 PM	#8
lozzy21 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Teesside, Posts: 19,440	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.

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Oct 15th, 2009, 02:40 AM	#9
Summerbee Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wilts, UK Posts: 439	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!

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Oct 15th, 2009, 04:59 AM	#10
Kess Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: England Posts: 1,245	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.

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