Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group

It depends on how ...helpful your husband is and your relatives. My husband has MS so we didn't have issues with medication affecting preg. However, we have 3 children and I must do almost everything. Luckily I have a wounderful sister nearby so when my husband has a "flare up" and we wind up at the hospital she will babysit. It can work if you have a plan and support.

i say go for it...my mom was perfectly healthy and was horrible at it!

it's all about the safety zone a child feels. does it have the care and love of the parent(s)

it will be difficult physically for you. if your husband, and you are absolutely without a doubt about this, there to help, it'll all be good.

now i'm telling you darling, from my own experience, you must not have any doubts about how your husband will be there for you.

i say that because as an older mom, my ex sais he'd be there no matter what. we were together for 16 years. divorced when kiddo was 2...sigh...

I am 42 male with 15 yrr old daughter. When married I only had diabetes, but Ms came along when kid was 12. Cannot tell you about you / pregnancy and meds, but I say go for it. IF you LOVE kids and KNOW you want one, then do what is required and make sure hubby is up to the plan. I would say that if hubby bails at anytime, that would make life a wreck for you. When the kid is born, dont hide things from him/her. As they get older, they realize things and will retaliate if you hide issues from them such as if you havea majorr flairup when the kid/ you are older. GOod luck. Maybe you guys should talk to your Rabbi / Priest first. GOOD luck to you!!!! Its a team effort, remember there is no " I" in team.

THE MSF HAS A BOOKLET ON PREGNANCY AND ms. ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT A WOMAN USUALLY IS FINE DURING PREGNANCY, BUT MANY WOMEN'S MS WORSENS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CHILD IS BORN. TALK TO YOUR NEURO AND GET SOME ADVICE. BUT BE PREPARED FOR THE UNPREDICTABILITY OF MS.

I WAS DXD 1 YEAR AFTER I HAD MY SON, THAT WAS WHEN I HAD FIRST ATTACK, LASTED LIKE 1 MONTH. THAT WAS IN 06

I have 2 children ages 6 & 9, I was dx w/ms Feb. 2005 when they were 2 & 5. I was scared to death, because I thought that I could no longer be the mother that I had prayed to be. But, that was not the case I was stronger than I thought. I was determined to be the only mother for my kids. Instilling all the great morals, values and the word of Christ that had been instilled in me. So, I came up with a plan. I read all the literature that I could find about ms regarding parenting, pregancy, marriage, employment etc.. It took a long time for my husband to understand ms because he was in denial. But, when I stopped trying to educate, save, comfort and worry about him I was able to start focussing on myself. Meaning I only did what was neccessary for my kids. I priortized everything in my life. I started by getting a lot, lot of rest. Take very good care of yourself no matter what and don't let anyone tell you how to be a wife, mother or parent. Find your own way. Because they have no idea what you are going through everyday, hour and minute of the day. You know pregnancy puts ms on hold for a while. You are likely not to have a relapse for atleast 1 1/2 yrs. after the birth of your child. And if you are not stressed maybe longer. We never know when a relapse is coming but if you pay attention to your body signs about ms you may be able to calm it down with the change of habits, rest etc.. whatever normally works for you. Make sure your husband is on board for the challenge. But, keep in mind that no matter what it is always mommy sick or not. This is a huge responsibility. But, I know that I would not have done things any different. My kids give me strength even when I am extremely ill. I generally do not go in the hospital when I am sick. I do my treatment at home for my kids. It may take longer to heal but it is worth it. Also, check with your local ms chapter about assistance when you come home with the baby and when you have your relaspes. I recvd. help from an agency when I relapse. I get 3 days a week 4 hrs. a day help with cleaning, washing, cooking, running erands, picking up meds. etc. x 6weeks use your resources. Never be to proud to accept help. You don't have to do everything there is help. I also, have a company that delivers resturant meals to my home and put into my freezer so that I don't have cook but still provide meals for my family. Because remember your husband has to work to support you guys. So, do your research and think long and hard and pray. Then make a decision. Good Luck!