TTC while chronically ill

[Katakalupto]

Is there anyone else trying to conceive while being chronically ill?

 

[Linnis]

I TTC for 19 months while having two chronic illnesses. I TTC for 8 months before my m/c in November of 2004 and for 11 months before becoming pregnant. I had my son in October.

I went off all my meds during that time and am still off of them while I breastfeed. It's hard but completely worth it.

 

[Asherz]

I suppose it depends on your illness.

My mom has lupus and has had four children and a possible miscarriage before she had any of us.

 

[AdeliaGreen]

I have Fibromyalgia. I am off all medications right now and trying to find natural treatments for the symptoms.

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

I have Lupus It's been interesting thats for certain- and I know the road ahead of me is a long one.

 

[BookwormPrincess]

Hi there,
I have fibromyalgia and chronic daily headache, and my husband and I have been trying to conceive for about 5 months. I've been chanding and coming off meds since March last year (06), which has been pretty traumatic at times.

I'm finding this month particularly heart wrenching! I have 1 week left of the 2WW but have already started cramping and spotting - feel so sad. The stupid thing is I still hope that I might be pg, you know?

 

[Katakalupto]

Yes I know exactly that is where I am right now. I am in the 2WW, but had some cramping. I should know within a day or two though.

 

[BookwormPrincess]

I hope this month works for you.
How long have you been trying?

 

[Katakalupto]

Thank you, I hope it works for you as well!

Since May of last year.

 

[BookwormPrincess]

Thanks.
May ... that's a fairly long time, how do you cope with the disappointment each month? Would this be your first baby?

Can I ask, what illness do you suffer from?

God Bless

 

[BookwormPrincess]

Just worked out how to subscribe to threads ... not really mastered these forums sites!

 

[Katakalupto]

Thanks.
May ... that's a fairly long time, how do you cope with the disappointment each month? Would this be your first baby?

Can I ask, what illness do you suffer from?

God Bless

Yeah I'm starting to worry it won't happen, but it is all in God's hands.

No, I have lost 3 babies, and have a 2 year old daughter.

I have epilepsy, osteoarthritis, PID (pelvic inflammatory disorder,) and migraines.

What are yours if you don't mind me asking?
God Bless you too!

 

[BookwormPrincess]

Yeah I'm starting to worry it won't happen, but it is all in God's hands.

No, I have lost 3 babies, and have a 2 year old daughter.

I have epilepsy, osteoarthritis, PID (pelvic inflammatory disorder,) and migraines.

What are yours if you don't mind me asking?
God Bless you too!

So sorry to hear about your losses - I can only imagine that must have been heart breaking.
Your little gilr is a real blessing!

That's a lot of illnesses you have to cope with. I can identify with the pain, as I have Fibromyalgia with Chronic Daily Headache. I have no idea how I would cope with a baby, but I want a family so much I'm prepared to cope with anything (at least that is how I feel now).

x

 

[Katakalupto]

So sorry to hear about your losses - I can only imagine that must have been heart breaking.
Your little gilr is a real blessing!

That's a lot of illnesses you have to cope with. I can identify with the pain, as I have Fibromyalgia with Chronic Daily Headache. I have no idea how I would cope with a baby, but I want a family so much I'm prepared to cope with anything (at least that is how I feel now).

x

Thank you, it was and occasionally still is but I wouldn't wish them out of the Father's arms for anything.

It is alot, but I can handle it all with Christ. Its just the realizing it part thats hard at time.

You learn to adapt around your illnesses with a baby. It can be hard at times, but worthwhile too.

 

[BookwormPrincess]

Thank you, it was and occasionally still is but I wouldn't wish them out of the Father's arms for anything.

It is alot, but I can handle it all with Christ. Its just the realizing it part thats hard at time.

You learn to adapt around your illnesses with a baby. It can be hard at times, but worthwhile too.

That's an amazing heart you have - God has given you a lot of grace.

I know that God won't give me more than I can bear, but it sure feels too much a lot of the time.

It's encouraging to hear that you can adapt - that's what I tell myself would happen if we do (when!, have faith!) conceive and have a baby.

x

 

[Katakalupto]

That's an amazing heart you have - God has given you a lot of grace.

I know that God won't give me more than I can bear, but it sure feels too much a lot of the time.

It's encouraging to hear that you can adapt - that's what I tell myself would happen if we do (when!, have faith!) conceive and have a baby.

x

Thank you.

I know what you mean about that one. Some days I wish God had made me a little weaker.

Yes, it is hard to adapt, but you do what you have to. Talking to others with the same illness that have children will help you learn things to do.

 

[BookwormPrincess]

Thank you.

I know what you mean about that one. Some days I wish God had made me a little weaker.

Yes, it is hard to adapt, but you do what you have to. Talking to others with the same illness that have children will help you learn things to do.

Yeah, I've thought that too!

You're right chatting to others is a big help, and I look forward to coming on here when I do have a baby! (there's that word 'when' again - please Lord!)

I think God can show his healing love through our friends.

 

[BookwormPrincess]

Hi there, I've been wondering if anyone else with chronic illness has had any success with charting their basal body temperatures?

I keep a tabs on my cycle, but haven't bothered with temps because I take medication and also because I have so much disturbed sleep; I know these things can affect your waking body temp. I tried it a long time ago when we starting trying for the first time (over 18 months ago I think) but my temps were all over the place.

Any suggestions? I may be going to my GP soon to ask for preliminary tests and was wondering if I should have been taking my temps. Do you think something like the Clearblue Fertility Monitor would be just as good?