I want another baby!

[mom2lillian]

Coming from the perspective of a CF mom of one, who has planned with my husband to get pregnant again next year:

a stable committed marriage for some time, especially given your CF status

to have talked with a high risk OB about pregnancy and the medications you are on and teamed with your CF doc who has confirmed you are stable enough to undergo a pregnancy then the two of them can decide, with your input, what medicines you should stay on---instead of soliciting that info solely from the web (others experiences/opinions are nice)

to have planned conception to avoid your peak illness times, if applicable, or to plan them towards the end of your pregnancy where the child would be better able to tolerate (or birth be induced) a medication if necessary

to have your financial status in order so that you can take care of both of your children should you find yourself unable to work after a second, or if you already dont then so that you are covered for an emergency (especially given the economic climate) should your sole provider loose their job etc etc

to have ensured you are in your peak physical and mental status

to have ensured your partner is fully knowledgeable that they will be a single parent
that they will be able to financially handle the burden of your dying couped with one income and two children to care for
that they would be a great single dad/mom
to have discussed what effect you believe your death will have with your spouse on the family dynamic and be accepting of the perceived results (none of us know obviously we havent died yet)

to be willing to be extremely ocmpliant to preserve the health that you do have for as long as possible

to solicit support from fmaily and friends that will be there to help should need be

and since you dont appear to be in a long committed relationship (I dont konw) to have considered what will happen to your ability to care for this child should this relationship not last

 

[mom2lillian]

Coming from the perspective of a CF mom of one, who has planned with my husband to get pregnant again next year:

a stable committed marriage for some time, especially given your CF status

to have talked with a high risk OB about pregnancy and the medications you are on and teamed with your CF doc who has confirmed you are stable enough to undergo a pregnancy then the two of them can decide, with your input, what medicines you should stay on---instead of soliciting that info solely from the web (others experiences/opinions are nice)

to have planned conception to avoid your peak illness times, if applicable, or to plan them towards the end of your pregnancy where the child would be better able to tolerate (or birth be induced) a medication if necessary

to have your financial status in order so that you can take care of both of your children should you find yourself unable to work after a second, or if you already dont then so that you are covered for an emergency (especially given the economic climate) should your sole provider loose their job etc etc

to have ensured you are in your peak physical and mental status

to have ensured your partner is fully knowledgeable that they will be a single parent
that they will be able to financially handle the burden of your dying couped with one income and two children to care for
that they would be a great single dad/mom
to have discussed what effect you believe your death will have with your spouse on the family dynamic and be accepting of the perceived results (none of us know obviously we havent died yet)

to be willing to be extremely ocmpliant to preserve the health that you do have for as long as possible

to solicit support from fmaily and friends that will be there to help should need be

and since you dont appear to be in a long committed relationship (I dont konw) to have considered what will happen to your ability to care for this child should this relationship not last

 

[mom2lillian]

Coming from the perspective of a CF mom of one, who has planned with my husband to get pregnant again next year:

a stable committed marriage for some time, especially given your CF status

to have talked with a high risk OB about pregnancy and the medications you are on and teamed with your CF doc who has confirmed you are stable enough to undergo a pregnancy then the two of them can decide, with your input, what medicines you should stay on---instead of soliciting that info solely from the web (others experiences/opinions are nice)

to have planned conception to avoid your peak illness times, if applicable, or to plan them towards the end of your pregnancy where the child would be better able to tolerate (or birth be induced) a medication if necessary

to have your financial status in order so that you can take care of both of your children should you find yourself unable to work after a second, or if you already dont then so that you are covered for an emergency (especially given the economic climate) should your sole provider loose their job etc etc

to have ensured you are in your peak physical and mental status

to have ensured your partner is fully knowledgeable that they will be a single parent
that they will be able to financially handle the burden of your dying couped with one income and two children to care for
that they would be a great single dad/mom
to have discussed what effect you believe your death will have with your spouse on the family dynamic and be accepting of the perceived results (none of us know obviously we havent died yet)

to be willing to be extremely ocmpliant to preserve the health that you do have for as long as possible

to solicit support from fmaily and friends that will be there to help should need be

and since you dont appear to be in a long committed relationship (I dont konw) to have considered what will happen to your ability to care for this child should this relationship not last

 

[mom2lillian]

Coming from the perspective of a CF mom of one, who has planned with my husband to get pregnant again next year:

a stable committed marriage for some time, especially given your CF status

to have talked with a high risk OB about pregnancy and the medications you are on and teamed with your CF doc who has confirmed you are stable enough to undergo a pregnancy then the two of them can decide, with your input, what medicines you should stay on---instead of soliciting that info solely from the web (others experiences/opinions are nice)

to have planned conception to avoid your peak illness times, if applicable, or to plan them towards the end of your pregnancy where the child would be better able to tolerate (or birth be induced) a medication if necessary

to have your financial status in order so that you can take care of both of your children should you find yourself unable to work after a second, or if you already dont then so that you are covered for an emergency (especially given the economic climate) should your sole provider loose their job etc etc

to have ensured you are in your peak physical and mental status

to have ensured your partner is fully knowledgeable that they will be a single parent
that they will be able to financially handle the burden of your dying couped with one income and two children to care for
that they would be a great single dad/mom
to have discussed what effect you believe your death will have with your spouse on the family dynamic and be accepting of the perceived results (none of us know obviously we havent died yet)

to be willing to be extremely ocmpliant to preserve the health that you do have for as long as possible

to solicit support from fmaily and friends that will be there to help should need be

and since you dont appear to be in a long committed relationship (I dont konw) to have considered what will happen to your ability to care for this child should this relationship not last

 

[mom2lillian]

Coming from the perspective of a CF mom of one, who has planned with my husband to get pregnant again next year:
<br />
<br />a stable committed marriage for some time, especially given your CF status
<br />
<br />to have talked with a high risk OB about pregnancy and the medications you are on and teamed with your CF doc who has confirmed you are stable enough to undergo a pregnancy then the two of them can decide, with your input, what medicines you should stay on---instead of soliciting that info solely from the web (others experiences/opinions are nice)
<br />
<br />to have planned conception to avoid your peak illness times, if applicable, or to plan them towards the end of your pregnancy where the child would be better able to tolerate (or birth be induced) a medication if necessary
<br />
<br />to have your financial status in order so that you can take care of both of your children should you find yourself unable to work after a second, or if you already dont then so that you are covered for an emergency (especially given the economic climate) should your sole provider loose their job etc etc
<br />
<br />to have ensured you are in your peak physical and mental status
<br />
<br />to have ensured your partner is fully knowledgeable that they will be a single parent
<br />that they will be able to financially handle the burden of your dying couped with one income and two children to care for
<br />that they would be a great single dad/mom
<br />to have discussed what effect you believe your death will have with your spouse on the family dynamic and be accepting of the perceived results (none of us know obviously we havent died yet)
<br />
<br />to be willing to be extremely ocmpliant to preserve the health that you do have for as long as possible
<br />
<br />to solicit support from fmaily and friends that will be there to help should need be
<br />
<br />and since you dont appear to be in a long committed relationship (I dont konw) to have considered what will happen to your ability to care for this child should this relationship not last
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />

 

[JazzysMom]

Much of what Nicole addressed is what I was thinking about regarding death.....the father of the baby being a single parent etc.

One thing that you might want to consider is the fact that you are older.....things that didnt bother you when raising your other child might now. My pregnancy didnt kick my butt....the caring of my daughter did. She was a great baby too so I couldnt imagine if she was sick, colicky etc.

Granted you have another child who is old enough to help a bit along with your BF, but it is still alot......sadly its one of those things that you dont know the result of until you are in it.

 

[JazzysMom]

Much of what Nicole addressed is what I was thinking about regarding death.....the father of the baby being a single parent etc.

One thing that you might want to consider is the fact that you are older.....things that didnt bother you when raising your other child might now. My pregnancy didnt kick my butt....the caring of my daughter did. She was a great baby too so I couldnt imagine if she was sick, colicky etc.

Granted you have another child who is old enough to help a bit along with your BF, but it is still alot......sadly its one of those things that you dont know the result of until you are in it.

 

[JazzysMom]

Much of what Nicole addressed is what I was thinking about regarding death.....the father of the baby being a single parent etc.

One thing that you might want to consider is the fact that you are older.....things that didnt bother you when raising your other child might now. My pregnancy didnt kick my butt....the caring of my daughter did. She was a great baby too so I couldnt imagine if she was sick, colicky etc.

Granted you have another child who is old enough to help a bit along with your BF, but it is still alot......sadly its one of those things that you dont know the result of until you are in it.

 

[JazzysMom]

Much of what Nicole addressed is what I was thinking about regarding death.....the father of the baby being a single parent etc.

One thing that you might want to consider is the fact that you are older.....things that didnt bother you when raising your other child might now. My pregnancy didnt kick my butt....the caring of my daughter did. She was a great baby too so I couldnt imagine if she was sick, colicky etc.

Granted you have another child who is old enough to help a bit along with your BF, but it is still alot......sadly its one of those things that you dont know the result of until you are in it.

 

[JazzysMom]

Much of what Nicole addressed is what I was thinking about regarding death.....the father of the baby being a single parent etc.
<br />
<br />One thing that you might want to consider is the fact that you are older.....things that didnt bother you when raising your other child might now. My pregnancy didnt kick my butt....the caring of my daughter did. She was a great baby too so I couldnt imagine if she was sick, colicky etc.
<br />
<br />Granted you have another child who is old enough to help a bit along with your BF, but it is still alot......sadly its one of those things that you dont know the result of until you are in it.
<br />
<br />

 

[Sweetness81]

When I got pregnant with my daughter, I was married to my ex. for 8 years! until he hurt her and was sent to prison. Anyway, I have stabel income, and my cf is under control for the being. Thats why I wanna try, while I know that my body has the energy it will need for a second pregnancy! I have raised four boys. Even though I am only a mother of one. I know how hard raising kids are. I have thought about the death thing too! But we all have that risk, regardless of having cf or not. I am now in a committed relationship, and have been for sometime now. My doctors have said that if it should happen that I would be fine. I just want to take precautions being exactly the fact that was mentioned about being older,and seven years since the last pregnancy. I know about the meds. that there are some i cant take. Im still asking the docs about that one. Im supposed to be going to my cf care team again in Jan. So I will ask the more intimate questions then, but right now Im just asking in general how other mothers with cf feel. And how the second pregnancy effected your body? Im gathering as much info as possible. I have wanted another baby for 5 years now, but I was in an abusive place. Now Im not. I have the financial thing taken care of. I cant work. I get help with that. And my bf is prepared to help with the baby! He wants one too! He is fully aware of the possibility of what cf could do to me, and/or a new baby.

And my daughter keeps asking for a brother or sister for christmas! Hehe. All I could tell her is that it takes time. Lol. Anyway, Thanks for all the advice! I will check back for any new responses and suggestions and will ask the docs about these things.

Thank you!
Sweetness

 

[Sweetness81]

When I got pregnant with my daughter, I was married to my ex. for 8 years! until he hurt her and was sent to prison. Anyway, I have stabel income, and my cf is under control for the being. Thats why I wanna try, while I know that my body has the energy it will need for a second pregnancy! I have raised four boys. Even though I am only a mother of one. I know how hard raising kids are. I have thought about the death thing too! But we all have that risk, regardless of having cf or not. I am now in a committed relationship, and have been for sometime now. My doctors have said that if it should happen that I would be fine. I just want to take precautions being exactly the fact that was mentioned about being older,and seven years since the last pregnancy. I know about the meds. that there are some i cant take. Im still asking the docs about that one. Im supposed to be going to my cf care team again in Jan. So I will ask the more intimate questions then, but right now Im just asking in general how other mothers with cf feel. And how the second pregnancy effected your body? Im gathering as much info as possible. I have wanted another baby for 5 years now, but I was in an abusive place. Now Im not. I have the financial thing taken care of. I cant work. I get help with that. And my bf is prepared to help with the baby! He wants one too! He is fully aware of the possibility of what cf could do to me, and/or a new baby.

And my daughter keeps asking for a brother or sister for christmas! Hehe. All I could tell her is that it takes time. Lol. Anyway, Thanks for all the advice! I will check back for any new responses and suggestions and will ask the docs about these things.

Thank you!
Sweetness

 

[Sweetness81]

When I got pregnant with my daughter, I was married to my ex. for 8 years! until he hurt her and was sent to prison. Anyway, I have stabel income, and my cf is under control for the being. Thats why I wanna try, while I know that my body has the energy it will need for a second pregnancy! I have raised four boys. Even though I am only a mother of one. I know how hard raising kids are. I have thought about the death thing too! But we all have that risk, regardless of having cf or not. I am now in a committed relationship, and have been for sometime now. My doctors have said that if it should happen that I would be fine. I just want to take precautions being exactly the fact that was mentioned about being older,and seven years since the last pregnancy. I know about the meds. that there are some i cant take. Im still asking the docs about that one. Im supposed to be going to my cf care team again in Jan. So I will ask the more intimate questions then, but right now Im just asking in general how other mothers with cf feel. And how the second pregnancy effected your body? Im gathering as much info as possible. I have wanted another baby for 5 years now, but I was in an abusive place. Now Im not. I have the financial thing taken care of. I cant work. I get help with that. And my bf is prepared to help with the baby! He wants one too! He is fully aware of the possibility of what cf could do to me, and/or a new baby.

And my daughter keeps asking for a brother or sister for christmas! Hehe. All I could tell her is that it takes time. Lol. Anyway, Thanks for all the advice! I will check back for any new responses and suggestions and will ask the docs about these things.

Thank you!
Sweetness

 

[Sweetness81]

When I got pregnant with my daughter, I was married to my ex. for 8 years! until he hurt her and was sent to prison. Anyway, I have stabel income, and my cf is under control for the being. Thats why I wanna try, while I know that my body has the energy it will need for a second pregnancy! I have raised four boys. Even though I am only a mother of one. I know how hard raising kids are. I have thought about the death thing too! But we all have that risk, regardless of having cf or not. I am now in a committed relationship, and have been for sometime now. My doctors have said that if it should happen that I would be fine. I just want to take precautions being exactly the fact that was mentioned about being older,and seven years since the last pregnancy. I know about the meds. that there are some i cant take. Im still asking the docs about that one. Im supposed to be going to my cf care team again in Jan. So I will ask the more intimate questions then, but right now Im just asking in general how other mothers with cf feel. And how the second pregnancy effected your body? Im gathering as much info as possible. I have wanted another baby for 5 years now, but I was in an abusive place. Now Im not. I have the financial thing taken care of. I cant work. I get help with that. And my bf is prepared to help with the baby! He wants one too! He is fully aware of the possibility of what cf could do to me, and/or a new baby.

And my daughter keeps asking for a brother or sister for christmas! Hehe. All I could tell her is that it takes time. Lol. Anyway, Thanks for all the advice! I will check back for any new responses and suggestions and will ask the docs about these things.

Thank you!
Sweetness

 

[Sweetness81]

When I got pregnant with my daughter, I was married to my ex. for 8 years! until he hurt her and was sent to prison. Anyway, I have stabel income, and my cf is under control for the being. Thats why I wanna try, while I know that my body has the energy it will need for a second pregnancy! I have raised four boys. Even though I am only a mother of one. I know how hard raising kids are. I have thought about the death thing too! But we all have that risk, regardless of having cf or not. I am now in a committed relationship, and have been for sometime now. My doctors have said that if it should happen that I would be fine. I just want to take precautions being exactly the fact that was mentioned about being older,and seven years since the last pregnancy. I know about the meds. that there are some i cant take. Im still asking the docs about that one. Im supposed to be going to my cf care team again in Jan. So I will ask the more intimate questions then, but right now Im just asking in general how other mothers with cf feel. And how the second pregnancy effected your body? Im gathering as much info as possible. I have wanted another baby for 5 years now, but I was in an abusive place. Now Im not. I have the financial thing taken care of. I cant work. I get help with that. And my bf is prepared to help with the baby! He wants one too! He is fully aware of the possibility of what cf could do to me, and/or a new baby.
<br />
<br />And my daughter keeps asking for a brother or sister for christmas! Hehe. All I could tell her is that it takes time. Lol. Anyway, Thanks for all the advice! I will check back for any new responses and suggestions and will ask the docs about these things.
<br />
<br />Thank you!
<br />Sweetness

 

[Sweetness81]

When I got pregnant with my daughter, I was married to my ex. for 8 years! until he hurt her and was sent to prison. Anyway, I have stabel income, and my cf is under control for the time being. Thats why I wanna try, while I know that my body has the energy it will need for a second pregnancy! I have raised four boys. Even though I am only a mother of one. I know how hard raising kids are. I have thought about the death thing too! But we all have that risk, regardless of having cf or not.

I am now in a committed relationship, and have been for sometime now. My doctors have said that if it should happen that I would be fine. I just want to take precautions being exactly the fact that was mentioned about being older,and seven years since the last pregnancy. I know about the meds. that there are some i cant take. Im still asking the docs about that one. Im supposed to be going to my cf care team again in Jan. So I will ask the more intimate questions then, but right now Im just asking in general how other mothers with cf feel. And how the second pregnancy effected your body? Im gathering as much info as possible.

I have wanted another baby for 5 years now, but I was in an abusive place. Now Im not. I have the financial thing taken care of. I cant work. I get help with that. And my bf is prepared to help with the baby! He wants one too! He is fully aware of the possibility of what cf could do to me, and/or a new baby.

And my daughter keeps asking for a brother or sister for christmas! Hehe. All I could tell her is that it takes time. Lol. Anyway, Thanks for all the advice! I will check back for any new responses and suggestions and will ask the docs about these things.

Thank you!
Sweetness

 

[Sweetness81]

When I got pregnant with my daughter, I was married to my ex. for 8 years! until he hurt her and was sent to prison. Anyway, I have stabel income, and my cf is under control for the time being. Thats why I wanna try, while I know that my body has the energy it will need for a second pregnancy! I have raised four boys. Even though I am only a mother of one. I know how hard raising kids are. I have thought about the death thing too! But we all have that risk, regardless of having cf or not.

I am now in a committed relationship, and have been for sometime now. My doctors have said that if it should happen that I would be fine. I just want to take precautions being exactly the fact that was mentioned about being older,and seven years since the last pregnancy. I know about the meds. that there are some i cant take. Im still asking the docs about that one. Im supposed to be going to my cf care team again in Jan. So I will ask the more intimate questions then, but right now Im just asking in general how other mothers with cf feel. And how the second pregnancy effected your body? Im gathering as much info as possible.

I have wanted another baby for 5 years now, but I was in an abusive place. Now Im not. I have the financial thing taken care of. I cant work. I get help with that. And my bf is prepared to help with the baby! He wants one too! He is fully aware of the possibility of what cf could do to me, and/or a new baby.

And my daughter keeps asking for a brother or sister for christmas! Hehe. All I could tell her is that it takes time. Lol. Anyway, Thanks for all the advice! I will check back for any new responses and suggestions and will ask the docs about these things.

Thank you!
Sweetness

 

[Sweetness81]

When I got pregnant with my daughter, I was married to my ex. for 8 years! until he hurt her and was sent to prison. Anyway, I have stabel income, and my cf is under control for the time being. Thats why I wanna try, while I know that my body has the energy it will need for a second pregnancy! I have raised four boys. Even though I am only a mother of one. I know how hard raising kids are. I have thought about the death thing too! But we all have that risk, regardless of having cf or not.

I am now in a committed relationship, and have been for sometime now. My doctors have said that if it should happen that I would be fine. I just want to take precautions being exactly the fact that was mentioned about being older,and seven years since the last pregnancy. I know about the meds. that there are some i cant take. Im still asking the docs about that one. Im supposed to be going to my cf care team again in Jan. So I will ask the more intimate questions then, but right now Im just asking in general how other mothers with cf feel. And how the second pregnancy effected your body? Im gathering as much info as possible.

I have wanted another baby for 5 years now, but I was in an abusive place. Now Im not. I have the financial thing taken care of. I cant work. I get help with that. And my bf is prepared to help with the baby! He wants one too! He is fully aware of the possibility of what cf could do to me, and/or a new baby.

And my daughter keeps asking for a brother or sister for christmas! Hehe. All I could tell her is that it takes time. Lol. Anyway, Thanks for all the advice! I will check back for any new responses and suggestions and will ask the docs about these things.

Thank you!
Sweetness

 

[Sweetness81]

When I got pregnant with my daughter, I was married to my ex. for 8 years! until he hurt her and was sent to prison. Anyway, I have stabel income, and my cf is under control for the time being. Thats why I wanna try, while I know that my body has the energy it will need for a second pregnancy! I have raised four boys. Even though I am only a mother of one. I know how hard raising kids are. I have thought about the death thing too! But we all have that risk, regardless of having cf or not.

I am now in a committed relationship, and have been for sometime now. My doctors have said that if it should happen that I would be fine. I just want to take precautions being exactly the fact that was mentioned about being older,and seven years since the last pregnancy. I know about the meds. that there are some i cant take. Im still asking the docs about that one. Im supposed to be going to my cf care team again in Jan. So I will ask the more intimate questions then, but right now Im just asking in general how other mothers with cf feel. And how the second pregnancy effected your body? Im gathering as much info as possible.

I have wanted another baby for 5 years now, but I was in an abusive place. Now Im not. I have the financial thing taken care of. I cant work. I get help with that. And my bf is prepared to help with the baby! He wants one too! He is fully aware of the possibility of what cf could do to me, and/or a new baby.

And my daughter keeps asking for a brother or sister for christmas! Hehe. All I could tell her is that it takes time. Lol. Anyway, Thanks for all the advice! I will check back for any new responses and suggestions and will ask the docs about these things.

Thank you!
Sweetness

 

[Sweetness81]

When I got pregnant with my daughter, I was married to my ex. for 8 years! until he hurt her and was sent to prison. Anyway, I have stabel income, and my cf is under control for the time being. Thats why I wanna try, while I know that my body has the energy it will need for a second pregnancy! I have raised four boys. Even though I am only a mother of one. I know how hard raising kids are. I have thought about the death thing too! But we all have that risk, regardless of having cf or not.
<br />
<br /> I am now in a committed relationship, and have been for sometime now. My doctors have said that if it should happen that I would be fine. I just want to take precautions being exactly the fact that was mentioned about being older,and seven years since the last pregnancy. I know about the meds. that there are some i cant take. Im still asking the docs about that one. Im supposed to be going to my cf care team again in Jan. So I will ask the more intimate questions then, but right now Im just asking in general how other mothers with cf feel. And how the second pregnancy effected your body? Im gathering as much info as possible.
<br />
<br /> I have wanted another baby for 5 years now, but I was in an abusive place. Now Im not. I have the financial thing taken care of. I cant work. I get help with that. And my bf is prepared to help with the baby! He wants one too! He is fully aware of the possibility of what cf could do to me, and/or a new baby.
<br />
<br />And my daughter keeps asking for a brother or sister for christmas! Hehe. All I could tell her is that it takes time. Lol. Anyway, Thanks for all the advice! I will check back for any new responses and suggestions and will ask the docs about these things.
<br />
<br />Thank you!
<br />Sweetness