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Ok, so I am starting to worry.
I was taking sodium valproate at the time of conception and as far as I can remember I was taking it until I saw the Dr at about 5 weeks, so throughout the "crucial" period.
I did start taking the pregnancy vitamins, and since this first apt extra folate, although I haven't been regular with it and probably went weeks without taking any.
So I have my 20 week U/S next week which is when they normally pick it up. I remember back to my 12 week one and bubsy wasn't moving at all, the technician said he was probably asleep, but now I'm worried.
I was taking on the lower end dose of the drug, but that still give me an increased risk.
The worry is making it hard to concentrate on uni at the moment and I have a major assignment that is due which will determine the location of my next clinical placement so I have to do well!
So if you can say a prayer for us that whatever happens we can deal with it and still be able to provide what bubsy needs. I haven't told DH this as I don't want to worry him just yet.
Part of my really wants my baby to be "normal" but I feel really bad saying that! I won't love bubsy any less but I'm just scared of what it will mean.
I hope you don't think badly of me for thinking this way. I feel like the worst mother in the world!
I was taking sodium valproate at the time of conception and as far as I can remember I was taking it until I saw the Dr at about 5 weeks, so throughout the "crucial" period.
I did start taking the pregnancy vitamins, and since this first apt extra folate, although I haven't been regular with it and probably went weeks without taking any.
So I have my 20 week U/S next week which is when they normally pick it up. I remember back to my 12 week one and bubsy wasn't moving at all, the technician said he was probably asleep, but now I'm worried.
I was taking on the lower end dose of the drug, but that still give me an increased risk.
The worry is making it hard to concentrate on uni at the moment and I have a major assignment that is due which will determine the location of my next clinical placement so I have to do well!
So if you can say a prayer for us that whatever happens we can deal with it and still be able to provide what bubsy needs. I haven't told DH this as I don't want to worry him just yet.
Part of my really wants my baby to be "normal" but I feel really bad saying that! I won't love bubsy any less but I'm just scared of what it will mean.
I hope you don't think badly of me for thinking this way. I feel like the worst mother in the world!
The Lord knows what he is doing, and all will be well if we trust in him. 
