About to try for #2

[GrimmsWifey]

Hi my name is Joy. I am new here. I am 21, will be 22 next month with CF. I have a 14 months old and about to try for number 2. In the past I have grown Cepacia, but have not two years this March. I was curious as to how many of you have more than one child? How often do you go into the hospital? How were your pregnancies? How is your health after having kids? I just really would like any information or advice you have. I did deliver my daughter two months early due to me having increased complications towards the end and her trying to come. Any information is more than welcome.


Joy

 

[GrimmsWifey]

Hi my name is Joy. I am new here. I am 21, will be 22 next month with CF. I have a 14 months old and about to try for number 2. In the past I have grown Cepacia, but have not two years this March. I was curious as to how many of you have more than one child? How often do you go into the hospital? How were your pregnancies? How is your health after having kids? I just really would like any information or advice you have. I did deliver my daughter two months early due to me having increased complications towards the end and her trying to come. Any information is more than welcome.


Joy

 

[GrimmsWifey]

Hi my name is Joy. I am new here. I am 21, will be 22 next month with CF. I have a 14 months old and about to try for number 2. In the past I have grown Cepacia, but have not two years this March. I was curious as to how many of you have more than one child? How often do you go into the hospital? How were your pregnancies? How is your health after having kids? I just really would like any information or advice you have. I did deliver my daughter two months early due to me having increased complications towards the end and her trying to come. Any information is more than welcome.


Joy

 

[GrimmsWifey]

Hi my name is Joy. I am new here. I am 21, will be 22 next month with CF. I have a 14 months old and about to try for number 2. In the past I have grown Cepacia, but have not two years this March. I was curious as to how many of you have more than one child? How often do you go into the hospital? How were your pregnancies? How is your health after having kids? I just really would like any information or advice you have. I did deliver my daughter two months early due to me having increased complications towards the end and her trying to come. Any information is more than welcome.


Joy

 

[GrimmsWifey]

Hi my name is Joy. I am new here. I am 21, will be 22 next month with CF. I have a 14 months old and about to try for number 2. In the past I have grown Cepacia, but have not two years this March. I was curious as to how many of you have more than one child? How often do you go into the hospital? How were your pregnancies? How is your health after having kids? I just really would like any information or advice you have. I did deliver my daughter two months early due to me having increased complications towards the end and her trying to come. Any information is more than welcome.


Joy

 

[Scarlett81]

got your pm joy-i'll reply to you tonight or in the morning. (as soon as i can.-we are in the process of moving and packing right now) happy to pass on my experiences to anyone interested. welcome aboard!

 

[Scarlett81]

got your pm joy-i'll reply to you tonight or in the morning. (as soon as i can.-we are in the process of moving and packing right now) happy to pass on my experiences to anyone interested. welcome aboard!

 

[Scarlett81]

got your pm joy-i'll reply to you tonight or in the morning. (as soon as i can.-we are in the process of moving and packing right now) happy to pass on my experiences to anyone interested. welcome aboard!

 

[Scarlett81]

got your pm joy-i'll reply to you tonight or in the morning. (as soon as i can.-we are in the process of moving and packing right now) happy to pass on my experiences to anyone interested. welcome aboard!

 

[Scarlett81]

got your pm joy-i'll reply to you tonight or in the morning. (as soon as i can.-we are in the process of moving and packing right now) happy to pass on my experiences to anyone interested. welcome aboard!

 

[Keepercjr]

Joy

There are a few of us pg w/ #2 right now so I'm sure you'll get some helpful info.

I am now 11 weeks pg with #2. I haven't been sick since I was pregnant with my son. Before having him, I was going into the hospital (and then home IVs) 1-2 times per year. My last course of IVs was when I was about 20 weeks pg. I have had some minor issues but no major lung infections (knocking wood!).

My lung function is the same as it was before I had my son. My FEV1 is in the mid 60s and has been there for a number of years. Taking care of my son as a baby was a piece of cake but taking care of him as a toddler is a different story! He has opinions and likes and dislikes and is VERY intense. Being his primary caregiver since my DH works means that I don't always get 2 treatments in per day. I can almost always get my evening treatment but the morning treatment is iffy. If nobody else is here to distract him and he doesn't want me doing the treatment there isn't much I can do about it since he can turn off the machines or he will cry and scream the entire time. Not really worth the fight IMO. I'm sure it will get better as he grows and matures. We're just in a difficult phase right now.

We waited till my son was 2.5 before trying for #2. Knowing my son's personality, having a baby too close in age to him would have been a nightmare for me. He will be 3.5 when the new baby arrives and I'm really hoping that he can accept the role of big brother without too much struggle. I'm still really scared about it though.

If I were in your situation, Joy, here is how I would go about deciding #2. Is it likely that you will deliver prematurely again? If so, is there a chance you could end up in the hospital (or home) on bedrest? Who will care for your daughter in that situation? How would she handle being separated from you if you end up in the hospital due to complications. If you deliver early again, will you have care for your daughter so you can take care of your new baby in the NICU? I know in my situation, my son would NOT handle being separated from me well at all (and I would be equally upset). As it is he gets anxious and upset if I'm gone for more than an hour or 2. But your daughter may be totally different so just some food for thought.

Good luck making your decision <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Keepercjr]

Joy

There are a few of us pg w/ #2 right now so I'm sure you'll get some helpful info.

I am now 11 weeks pg with #2. I haven't been sick since I was pregnant with my son. Before having him, I was going into the hospital (and then home IVs) 1-2 times per year. My last course of IVs was when I was about 20 weeks pg. I have had some minor issues but no major lung infections (knocking wood!).

My lung function is the same as it was before I had my son. My FEV1 is in the mid 60s and has been there for a number of years. Taking care of my son as a baby was a piece of cake but taking care of him as a toddler is a different story! He has opinions and likes and dislikes and is VERY intense. Being his primary caregiver since my DH works means that I don't always get 2 treatments in per day. I can almost always get my evening treatment but the morning treatment is iffy. If nobody else is here to distract him and he doesn't want me doing the treatment there isn't much I can do about it since he can turn off the machines or he will cry and scream the entire time. Not really worth the fight IMO. I'm sure it will get better as he grows and matures. We're just in a difficult phase right now.

We waited till my son was 2.5 before trying for #2. Knowing my son's personality, having a baby too close in age to him would have been a nightmare for me. He will be 3.5 when the new baby arrives and I'm really hoping that he can accept the role of big brother without too much struggle. I'm still really scared about it though.

If I were in your situation, Joy, here is how I would go about deciding #2. Is it likely that you will deliver prematurely again? If so, is there a chance you could end up in the hospital (or home) on bedrest? Who will care for your daughter in that situation? How would she handle being separated from you if you end up in the hospital due to complications. If you deliver early again, will you have care for your daughter so you can take care of your new baby in the NICU? I know in my situation, my son would NOT handle being separated from me well at all (and I would be equally upset). As it is he gets anxious and upset if I'm gone for more than an hour or 2. But your daughter may be totally different so just some food for thought.

Good luck making your decision <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Keepercjr]

Joy

There are a few of us pg w/ #2 right now so I'm sure you'll get some helpful info.

I am now 11 weeks pg with #2. I haven't been sick since I was pregnant with my son. Before having him, I was going into the hospital (and then home IVs) 1-2 times per year. My last course of IVs was when I was about 20 weeks pg. I have had some minor issues but no major lung infections (knocking wood!).

My lung function is the same as it was before I had my son. My FEV1 is in the mid 60s and has been there for a number of years. Taking care of my son as a baby was a piece of cake but taking care of him as a toddler is a different story! He has opinions and likes and dislikes and is VERY intense. Being his primary caregiver since my DH works means that I don't always get 2 treatments in per day. I can almost always get my evening treatment but the morning treatment is iffy. If nobody else is here to distract him and he doesn't want me doing the treatment there isn't much I can do about it since he can turn off the machines or he will cry and scream the entire time. Not really worth the fight IMO. I'm sure it will get better as he grows and matures. We're just in a difficult phase right now.

We waited till my son was 2.5 before trying for #2. Knowing my son's personality, having a baby too close in age to him would have been a nightmare for me. He will be 3.5 when the new baby arrives and I'm really hoping that he can accept the role of big brother without too much struggle. I'm still really scared about it though.

If I were in your situation, Joy, here is how I would go about deciding #2. Is it likely that you will deliver prematurely again? If so, is there a chance you could end up in the hospital (or home) on bedrest? Who will care for your daughter in that situation? How would she handle being separated from you if you end up in the hospital due to complications. If you deliver early again, will you have care for your daughter so you can take care of your new baby in the NICU? I know in my situation, my son would NOT handle being separated from me well at all (and I would be equally upset). As it is he gets anxious and upset if I'm gone for more than an hour or 2. But your daughter may be totally different so just some food for thought.

Good luck making your decision <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Keepercjr]

Joy

There are a few of us pg w/ #2 right now so I'm sure you'll get some helpful info.

I am now 11 weeks pg with #2. I haven't been sick since I was pregnant with my son. Before having him, I was going into the hospital (and then home IVs) 1-2 times per year. My last course of IVs was when I was about 20 weeks pg. I have had some minor issues but no major lung infections (knocking wood!).

My lung function is the same as it was before I had my son. My FEV1 is in the mid 60s and has been there for a number of years. Taking care of my son as a baby was a piece of cake but taking care of him as a toddler is a different story! He has opinions and likes and dislikes and is VERY intense. Being his primary caregiver since my DH works means that I don't always get 2 treatments in per day. I can almost always get my evening treatment but the morning treatment is iffy. If nobody else is here to distract him and he doesn't want me doing the treatment there isn't much I can do about it since he can turn off the machines or he will cry and scream the entire time. Not really worth the fight IMO. I'm sure it will get better as he grows and matures. We're just in a difficult phase right now.

We waited till my son was 2.5 before trying for #2. Knowing my son's personality, having a baby too close in age to him would have been a nightmare for me. He will be 3.5 when the new baby arrives and I'm really hoping that he can accept the role of big brother without too much struggle. I'm still really scared about it though.

If I were in your situation, Joy, here is how I would go about deciding #2. Is it likely that you will deliver prematurely again? If so, is there a chance you could end up in the hospital (or home) on bedrest? Who will care for your daughter in that situation? How would she handle being separated from you if you end up in the hospital due to complications. If you deliver early again, will you have care for your daughter so you can take care of your new baby in the NICU? I know in my situation, my son would NOT handle being separated from me well at all (and I would be equally upset). As it is he gets anxious and upset if I'm gone for more than an hour or 2. But your daughter may be totally different so just some food for thought.

Good luck making your decision <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Keepercjr]

Joy

There are a few of us pg w/ #2 right now so I'm sure you'll get some helpful info.

I am now 11 weeks pg with #2. I haven't been sick since I was pregnant with my son. Before having him, I was going into the hospital (and then home IVs) 1-2 times per year. My last course of IVs was when I was about 20 weeks pg. I have had some minor issues but no major lung infections (knocking wood!).

My lung function is the same as it was before I had my son. My FEV1 is in the mid 60s and has been there for a number of years. Taking care of my son as a baby was a piece of cake but taking care of him as a toddler is a different story! He has opinions and likes and dislikes and is VERY intense. Being his primary caregiver since my DH works means that I don't always get 2 treatments in per day. I can almost always get my evening treatment but the morning treatment is iffy. If nobody else is here to distract him and he doesn't want me doing the treatment there isn't much I can do about it since he can turn off the machines or he will cry and scream the entire time. Not really worth the fight IMO. I'm sure it will get better as he grows and matures. We're just in a difficult phase right now.

We waited till my son was 2.5 before trying for #2. Knowing my son's personality, having a baby too close in age to him would have been a nightmare for me. He will be 3.5 when the new baby arrives and I'm really hoping that he can accept the role of big brother without too much struggle. I'm still really scared about it though.

If I were in your situation, Joy, here is how I would go about deciding #2. Is it likely that you will deliver prematurely again? If so, is there a chance you could end up in the hospital (or home) on bedrest? Who will care for your daughter in that situation? How would she handle being separated from you if you end up in the hospital due to complications. If you deliver early again, will you have care for your daughter so you can take care of your new baby in the NICU? I know in my situation, my son would NOT handle being separated from me well at all (and I would be equally upset). As it is he gets anxious and upset if I'm gone for more than an hour or 2. But your daughter may be totally different so just some food for thought.

Good luck making your decision <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[GrimmsWifey]

I had spotting at 7 weeks, a blood clot outside my gestational sack at 12 and started contractions at 17 weeks. I was really sick after I had my daughter. I had a lot of infections and was doing ivs out the ass to be quit frank. I ended up going into the hospital back in Oct, because they had to de-senseitize me and give me antibiotics I am allergic to. Luckly it kicked in the butt and I have been doing awesome sense. I got my FEV1 back up to 94%, it never really dropped when I was pregnant it was between 80-89. and am finally back at my weight before I got pregnant. As far as health I didnt have any problems until my 6th month. This time Im going to try and carry longer. Mind you it was hard as is my husband was deployed to Afghanistan. Luckly my family is here they only live 20 minutes from us so I have the help from them whenever needed. Arieahanna is very good with other kids. I have two younger brothers who are 12 and 9, as well as a godson hes going to be 5. Plus friends from Junior high now live 3 houses down from us and they have little ones she loves. As well as their help. One of my best friends came and stayed with us when I had Arieahanna to help and said she will come this time as well.

 

[GrimmsWifey]

I had spotting at 7 weeks, a blood clot outside my gestational sack at 12 and started contractions at 17 weeks. I was really sick after I had my daughter. I had a lot of infections and was doing ivs out the ass to be quit frank. I ended up going into the hospital back in Oct, because they had to de-senseitize me and give me antibiotics I am allergic to. Luckly it kicked in the butt and I have been doing awesome sense. I got my FEV1 back up to 94%, it never really dropped when I was pregnant it was between 80-89. and am finally back at my weight before I got pregnant. As far as health I didnt have any problems until my 6th month. This time Im going to try and carry longer. Mind you it was hard as is my husband was deployed to Afghanistan. Luckly my family is here they only live 20 minutes from us so I have the help from them whenever needed. Arieahanna is very good with other kids. I have two younger brothers who are 12 and 9, as well as a godson hes going to be 5. Plus friends from Junior high now live 3 houses down from us and they have little ones she loves. As well as their help. One of my best friends came and stayed with us when I had Arieahanna to help and said she will come this time as well.

 

[GrimmsWifey]

I had spotting at 7 weeks, a blood clot outside my gestational sack at 12 and started contractions at 17 weeks. I was really sick after I had my daughter. I had a lot of infections and was doing ivs out the ass to be quit frank. I ended up going into the hospital back in Oct, because they had to de-senseitize me and give me antibiotics I am allergic to. Luckly it kicked in the butt and I have been doing awesome sense. I got my FEV1 back up to 94%, it never really dropped when I was pregnant it was between 80-89. and am finally back at my weight before I got pregnant. As far as health I didnt have any problems until my 6th month. This time Im going to try and carry longer. Mind you it was hard as is my husband was deployed to Afghanistan. Luckly my family is here they only live 20 minutes from us so I have the help from them whenever needed. Arieahanna is very good with other kids. I have two younger brothers who are 12 and 9, as well as a godson hes going to be 5. Plus friends from Junior high now live 3 houses down from us and they have little ones she loves. As well as their help. One of my best friends came and stayed with us when I had Arieahanna to help and said she will come this time as well.

 

[GrimmsWifey]

I had spotting at 7 weeks, a blood clot outside my gestational sack at 12 and started contractions at 17 weeks. I was really sick after I had my daughter. I had a lot of infections and was doing ivs out the ass to be quit frank. I ended up going into the hospital back in Oct, because they had to de-senseitize me and give me antibiotics I am allergic to. Luckly it kicked in the butt and I have been doing awesome sense. I got my FEV1 back up to 94%, it never really dropped when I was pregnant it was between 80-89. and am finally back at my weight before I got pregnant. As far as health I didnt have any problems until my 6th month. This time Im going to try and carry longer. Mind you it was hard as is my husband was deployed to Afghanistan. Luckly my family is here they only live 20 minutes from us so I have the help from them whenever needed. Arieahanna is very good with other kids. I have two younger brothers who are 12 and 9, as well as a godson hes going to be 5. Plus friends from Junior high now live 3 houses down from us and they have little ones she loves. As well as their help. One of my best friends came and stayed with us when I had Arieahanna to help and said she will come this time as well.

 

[GrimmsWifey]

I had spotting at 7 weeks, a blood clot outside my gestational sack at 12 and started contractions at 17 weeks. I was really sick after I had my daughter. I had a lot of infections and was doing ivs out the ass to be quit frank. I ended up going into the hospital back in Oct, because they had to de-senseitize me and give me antibiotics I am allergic to. Luckly it kicked in the butt and I have been doing awesome sense. I got my FEV1 back up to 94%, it never really dropped when I was pregnant it was between 80-89. and am finally back at my weight before I got pregnant. As far as health I didnt have any problems until my 6th month. This time Im going to try and carry longer. Mind you it was hard as is my husband was deployed to Afghanistan. Luckly my family is here they only live 20 minutes from us so I have the help from them whenever needed. Arieahanna is very good with other kids. I have two younger brothers who are 12 and 9, as well as a godson hes going to be 5. Plus friends from Junior high now live 3 houses down from us and they have little ones she loves. As well as their help. One of my best friends came and stayed with us when I had Arieahanna to help and said she will come this time as well.