Getting pregnant and being pregnant concerns

[Mallymookcf]

Hi my name is mallory, and i am new to this whole blog thing, but i find it a great way to understand yourself through other people who are so similar! I am 22 years old recently married and i want to start trying to get pregnant soon. i have to make sure a bacteria call pandorea is gone before i try and have even more complications. so far so good though on the last 3 sputum cultures. I was wondering mainly about my hemoptasis problem and how that interferes with pregnancy...or does it? Also i have realized and noticed that most hemoptatsis can be related to your hormones and cycles, so i wonder if it will get better during pregnancy and then worse once the baby is here bc my hormones are goin to try to level back out...mmm im so un informed about all of that. i have had two microbacteriums in the past that have not grown in any recent cultures, and my last fev1 was in the 90s. my pfts are great but my x-rays are severe and bad, talk about a God thing. so if anyone could give me some advice or just information about being pregnant with c.f. Thanks so much. God bless!

 

[Mallymookcf]

Hi my name is mallory, and i am new to this whole blog thing, but i find it a great way to understand yourself through other people who are so similar! I am 22 years old recently married and i want to start trying to get pregnant soon. i have to make sure a bacteria call pandorea is gone before i try and have even more complications. so far so good though on the last 3 sputum cultures. I was wondering mainly about my hemoptasis problem and how that interferes with pregnancy...or does it? Also i have realized and noticed that most hemoptatsis can be related to your hormones and cycles, so i wonder if it will get better during pregnancy and then worse once the baby is here bc my hormones are goin to try to level back out...mmm im so un informed about all of that. i have had two microbacteriums in the past that have not grown in any recent cultures, and my last fev1 was in the 90s. my pfts are great but my x-rays are severe and bad, talk about a God thing. so if anyone could give me some advice or just information about being pregnant with c.f. Thanks so much. God bless!

 

[Mallymookcf]

Hi my name is mallory, and i am new to this whole blog thing, but i find it a great way to understand yourself through other people who are so similar! I am 22 years old recently married and i want to start trying to get pregnant soon. i have to make sure a bacteria call pandorea is gone before i try and have even more complications. so far so good though on the last 3 sputum cultures. I was wondering mainly about my hemoptasis problem and how that interferes with pregnancy...or does it? Also i have realized and noticed that most hemoptatsis can be related to your hormones and cycles, so i wonder if it will get better during pregnancy and then worse once the baby is here bc my hormones are goin to try to level back out...mmm im so un informed about all of that. i have had two microbacteriums in the past that have not grown in any recent cultures, and my last fev1 was in the 90s. my pfts are great but my x-rays are severe and bad, talk about a God thing. so if anyone could give me some advice or just information about being pregnant with c.f. Thanks so much. God bless!

 

[Mallymookcf]

Hi my name is mallory, and i am new to this whole blog thing, but i find it a great way to understand yourself through other people who are so similar! I am 22 years old recently married and i want to start trying to get pregnant soon. i have to make sure a bacteria call pandorea is gone before i try and have even more complications. so far so good though on the last 3 sputum cultures. I was wondering mainly about my hemoptasis problem and how that interferes with pregnancy...or does it? Also i have realized and noticed that most hemoptatsis can be related to your hormones and cycles, so i wonder if it will get better during pregnancy and then worse once the baby is here bc my hormones are goin to try to level back out...mmm im so un informed about all of that. i have had two microbacteriums in the past that have not grown in any recent cultures, and my last fev1 was in the 90s. my pfts are great but my x-rays are severe and bad, talk about a God thing. so if anyone could give me some advice or just information about being pregnant with c.f. Thanks so much. God bless!

 

[Mallymookcf]

Hi my name is mallory, and i am new to this whole blog thing, but i find it a great way to understand yourself through other people who are so similar! I am 22 years old recently married and i want to start trying to get pregnant soon. i have to make sure a bacteria call pandorea is gone before i try and have even more complications. so far so good though on the last 3 sputum cultures. I was wondering mainly about my hemoptasis problem and how that interferes with pregnancy...or does it? Also i have realized and noticed that most hemoptatsis can be related to your hormones and cycles, so i wonder if it will get better during pregnancy and then worse once the baby is here bc my hormones are goin to try to level back out...mmm im so un informed about all of that. i have had two microbacteriums in the past that have not grown in any recent cultures, and my last fev1 was in the 90s. my pfts are great but my x-rays are severe and bad, talk about a God thing. so if anyone could give me some advice or just information about being pregnant with c.f. Thanks so much. God bless!

 

[NoExcuses]

hey there.

i just wanted to give you another angle to think about: the health affects after being pregnant. many long nights, busy days can put a lot of stress on the body. additionally, babies pick up every virus and that increased exposure could adversely affect your health as well.

i've seen it several times where CFers deteriorate more quickly after children because suddenly they're sleeping quite a bit less, compliance with meds is less because all their attention is paid to the baby (as it should be) and colds/flu are much more frequent because babies pick up these kinds of things. ultimately lung function deteriorates.

so while doing your research, consider not just the affects of the pregnancy, but your life afterwards.

 

[NoExcuses]

hey there.

i just wanted to give you another angle to think about: the health affects after being pregnant. many long nights, busy days can put a lot of stress on the body. additionally, babies pick up every virus and that increased exposure could adversely affect your health as well.

i've seen it several times where CFers deteriorate more quickly after children because suddenly they're sleeping quite a bit less, compliance with meds is less because all their attention is paid to the baby (as it should be) and colds/flu are much more frequent because babies pick up these kinds of things. ultimately lung function deteriorates.

so while doing your research, consider not just the affects of the pregnancy, but your life afterwards.

 

[NoExcuses]

hey there.

i just wanted to give you another angle to think about: the health affects after being pregnant. many long nights, busy days can put a lot of stress on the body. additionally, babies pick up every virus and that increased exposure could adversely affect your health as well.

i've seen it several times where CFers deteriorate more quickly after children because suddenly they're sleeping quite a bit less, compliance with meds is less because all their attention is paid to the baby (as it should be) and colds/flu are much more frequent because babies pick up these kinds of things. ultimately lung function deteriorates.

so while doing your research, consider not just the affects of the pregnancy, but your life afterwards.

 

[NoExcuses]

hey there.

i just wanted to give you another angle to think about: the health affects after being pregnant. many long nights, busy days can put a lot of stress on the body. additionally, babies pick up every virus and that increased exposure could adversely affect your health as well.

i've seen it several times where CFers deteriorate more quickly after children because suddenly they're sleeping quite a bit less, compliance with meds is less because all their attention is paid to the baby (as it should be) and colds/flu are much more frequent because babies pick up these kinds of things. ultimately lung function deteriorates.

so while doing your research, consider not just the affects of the pregnancy, but your life afterwards.

 

[NoExcuses]

hey there.

i just wanted to give you another angle to think about: the health affects after being pregnant. many long nights, busy days can put a lot of stress on the body. additionally, babies pick up every virus and that increased exposure could adversely affect your health as well.

i've seen it several times where CFers deteriorate more quickly after children because suddenly they're sleeping quite a bit less, compliance with meds is less because all their attention is paid to the baby (as it should be) and colds/flu are much more frequent because babies pick up these kinds of things. ultimately lung function deteriorates.

so while doing your research, consider not just the affects of the pregnancy, but your life afterwards.

 

[hopesiris]

Hi Mallory,

Generally the mothers who do best are the mild CFers. Also, taking care of a baby is exhausting and those of us who don't work seem to have a better balance and get sick less often. I can't tell you much health wise because I'm so mild, but I did get irritated lungs and an infection in my third trimester.

Bonnie

 

[hopesiris]

Hi Mallory,

Generally the mothers who do best are the mild CFers. Also, taking care of a baby is exhausting and those of us who don't work seem to have a better balance and get sick less often. I can't tell you much health wise because I'm so mild, but I did get irritated lungs and an infection in my third trimester.

Bonnie

 

[hopesiris]

Hi Mallory,

Generally the mothers who do best are the mild CFers. Also, taking care of a baby is exhausting and those of us who don't work seem to have a better balance and get sick less often. I can't tell you much health wise because I'm so mild, but I did get irritated lungs and an infection in my third trimester.

Bonnie

 

[hopesiris]

Hi Mallory,

Generally the mothers who do best are the mild CFers. Also, taking care of a baby is exhausting and those of us who don't work seem to have a better balance and get sick less often. I can't tell you much health wise because I'm so mild, but I did get irritated lungs and an infection in my third trimester.

Bonnie

 

[hopesiris]

Hi Mallory,

Generally the mothers who do best are the mild CFers. Also, taking care of a baby is exhausting and those of us who don't work seem to have a better balance and get sick less often. I can't tell you much health wise because I'm so mild, but I did get irritated lungs and an infection in my third trimester.

Bonnie

 

[AnD]

The biggest thing is the planning and discussion beforehand, IMHO. You and your husband will have to look at the whole, big picture, and deal with things like "Are you willing and capable of raising a child by yourself?" for both him and you. Unfortunately, things can happen to healthy people too. Do you have a good support system? That is important for any parent, and especially for us, IMHO again.
The time, the money, how far you are willing to go to have a biological child (best to have looked at this before you get in the emotional middle of it if there are issues that come up).

Basically, the "gameplan" needs to be hashed out to a rough draft, a framework for you to build on, so there are less surprises.

My biggest issue was the "after the baby was born" of getting enough rest. A good support system (friends and relatives who can come pretty much at the drop of a hat) was crucial for me. The first few months were utterly exhausting (wonderful, but exhausting <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ), and I ended up with home IVs in the first 6 months. I also had some misdiagnosed underlying stomach issues (chronic pancreatitis, apparently, and H. pylori) that added to my problems, that aren't the norm.

I stay home too (and pretty much, other than a couple of part time jobs early in our marriage) always have (I'm an artist, or was, lol). I really think that that has helped my health out considerably. My last FEV1 was actually up from 5 years ago, by 9% (I've been sick, so I'm kinda dreading my next pft's...*sigh* <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ).

My daughter doesn't <i>go</i> to preschool (we are trying homeschool, and so far liking it. I also have [noncf] friends who homeschool). She didn't go to the church nursery, either (she was a preemie).

She does go to Sunday School now and Awanas (she's four). I do get a few more colds that before, but not too bad. It also helps that her 2 main playmates, it turned out, have asthma, so their parents understand the "no sick playdates" as they already go by that for themselves, and that helps me stay healthy <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> .

I have actually become more proactive and compliant with my meds and treatments since having my daughter. I know that taking care of myself is the best thing I can do for both me and my family. The healthier I am, the more time (both short term and long term) I will have to spend with my daughter while she's young, and my husband when we're old <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .

That's where we are now. I hope that helped you some.

 

[AnD]

The biggest thing is the planning and discussion beforehand, IMHO. You and your husband will have to look at the whole, big picture, and deal with things like "Are you willing and capable of raising a child by yourself?" for both him and you. Unfortunately, things can happen to healthy people too. Do you have a good support system? That is important for any parent, and especially for us, IMHO again.
The time, the money, how far you are willing to go to have a biological child (best to have looked at this before you get in the emotional middle of it if there are issues that come up).

Basically, the "gameplan" needs to be hashed out to a rough draft, a framework for you to build on, so there are less surprises.

My biggest issue was the "after the baby was born" of getting enough rest. A good support system (friends and relatives who can come pretty much at the drop of a hat) was crucial for me. The first few months were utterly exhausting (wonderful, but exhausting <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ), and I ended up with home IVs in the first 6 months. I also had some misdiagnosed underlying stomach issues (chronic pancreatitis, apparently, and H. pylori) that added to my problems, that aren't the norm.

I stay home too (and pretty much, other than a couple of part time jobs early in our marriage) always have (I'm an artist, or was, lol). I really think that that has helped my health out considerably. My last FEV1 was actually up from 5 years ago, by 9% (I've been sick, so I'm kinda dreading my next pft's...*sigh* <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ).

My daughter doesn't <i>go</i> to preschool (we are trying homeschool, and so far liking it. I also have [noncf] friends who homeschool). She didn't go to the church nursery, either (she was a preemie).

She does go to Sunday School now and Awanas (she's four). I do get a few more colds that before, but not too bad. It also helps that her 2 main playmates, it turned out, have asthma, so their parents understand the "no sick playdates" as they already go by that for themselves, and that helps me stay healthy <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> .

I have actually become more proactive and compliant with my meds and treatments since having my daughter. I know that taking care of myself is the best thing I can do for both me and my family. The healthier I am, the more time (both short term and long term) I will have to spend with my daughter while she's young, and my husband when we're old <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .

That's where we are now. I hope that helped you some.

 

[AnD]

The biggest thing is the planning and discussion beforehand, IMHO. You and your husband will have to look at the whole, big picture, and deal with things like "Are you willing and capable of raising a child by yourself?" for both him and you. Unfortunately, things can happen to healthy people too. Do you have a good support system? That is important for any parent, and especially for us, IMHO again.
The time, the money, how far you are willing to go to have a biological child (best to have looked at this before you get in the emotional middle of it if there are issues that come up).

Basically, the "gameplan" needs to be hashed out to a rough draft, a framework for you to build on, so there are less surprises.

My biggest issue was the "after the baby was born" of getting enough rest. A good support system (friends and relatives who can come pretty much at the drop of a hat) was crucial for me. The first few months were utterly exhausting (wonderful, but exhausting <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ), and I ended up with home IVs in the first 6 months. I also had some misdiagnosed underlying stomach issues (chronic pancreatitis, apparently, and H. pylori) that added to my problems, that aren't the norm.

I stay home too (and pretty much, other than a couple of part time jobs early in our marriage) always have (I'm an artist, or was, lol). I really think that that has helped my health out considerably. My last FEV1 was actually up from 5 years ago, by 9% (I've been sick, so I'm kinda dreading my next pft's...*sigh* <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ).

My daughter doesn't <i>go</i> to preschool (we are trying homeschool, and so far liking it. I also have [noncf] friends who homeschool). She didn't go to the church nursery, either (she was a preemie).

She does go to Sunday School now and Awanas (she's four). I do get a few more colds that before, but not too bad. It also helps that her 2 main playmates, it turned out, have asthma, so their parents understand the "no sick playdates" as they already go by that for themselves, and that helps me stay healthy <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> .

I have actually become more proactive and compliant with my meds and treatments since having my daughter. I know that taking care of myself is the best thing I can do for both me and my family. The healthier I am, the more time (both short term and long term) I will have to spend with my daughter while she's young, and my husband when we're old <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .

That's where we are now. I hope that helped you some.

 

[AnD]

The biggest thing is the planning and discussion beforehand, IMHO. You and your husband will have to look at the whole, big picture, and deal with things like "Are you willing and capable of raising a child by yourself?" for both him and you. Unfortunately, things can happen to healthy people too. Do you have a good support system? That is important for any parent, and especially for us, IMHO again.
The time, the money, how far you are willing to go to have a biological child (best to have looked at this before you get in the emotional middle of it if there are issues that come up).

Basically, the "gameplan" needs to be hashed out to a rough draft, a framework for you to build on, so there are less surprises.

My biggest issue was the "after the baby was born" of getting enough rest. A good support system (friends and relatives who can come pretty much at the drop of a hat) was crucial for me. The first few months were utterly exhausting (wonderful, but exhausting <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ), and I ended up with home IVs in the first 6 months. I also had some misdiagnosed underlying stomach issues (chronic pancreatitis, apparently, and H. pylori) that added to my problems, that aren't the norm.

I stay home too (and pretty much, other than a couple of part time jobs early in our marriage) always have (I'm an artist, or was, lol). I really think that that has helped my health out considerably. My last FEV1 was actually up from 5 years ago, by 9% (I've been sick, so I'm kinda dreading my next pft's...*sigh* <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ).

My daughter doesn't <i>go</i> to preschool (we are trying homeschool, and so far liking it. I also have [noncf] friends who homeschool). She didn't go to the church nursery, either (she was a preemie).

She does go to Sunday School now and Awanas (she's four). I do get a few more colds that before, but not too bad. It also helps that her 2 main playmates, it turned out, have asthma, so their parents understand the "no sick playdates" as they already go by that for themselves, and that helps me stay healthy <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> .

I have actually become more proactive and compliant with my meds and treatments since having my daughter. I know that taking care of myself is the best thing I can do for both me and my family. The healthier I am, the more time (both short term and long term) I will have to spend with my daughter while she's young, and my husband when we're old <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .

That's where we are now. I hope that helped you some.

 

[AnD]

The biggest thing is the planning and discussion beforehand, IMHO. You and your husband will have to look at the whole, big picture, and deal with things like "Are you willing and capable of raising a child by yourself?" for both him and you. Unfortunately, things can happen to healthy people too. Do you have a good support system? That is important for any parent, and especially for us, IMHO again.
The time, the money, how far you are willing to go to have a biological child (best to have looked at this before you get in the emotional middle of it if there are issues that come up).

Basically, the "gameplan" needs to be hashed out to a rough draft, a framework for you to build on, so there are less surprises.

My biggest issue was the "after the baby was born" of getting enough rest. A good support system (friends and relatives who can come pretty much at the drop of a hat) was crucial for me. The first few months were utterly exhausting (wonderful, but exhausting <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ), and I ended up with home IVs in the first 6 months. I also had some misdiagnosed underlying stomach issues (chronic pancreatitis, apparently, and H. pylori) that added to my problems, that aren't the norm.

I stay home too (and pretty much, other than a couple of part time jobs early in our marriage) always have (I'm an artist, or was, lol). I really think that that has helped my health out considerably. My last FEV1 was actually up from 5 years ago, by 9% (I've been sick, so I'm kinda dreading my next pft's...*sigh* <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ).

My daughter doesn't <i>go</i> to preschool (we are trying homeschool, and so far liking it. I also have [noncf] friends who homeschool). She didn't go to the church nursery, either (she was a preemie).

She does go to Sunday School now and Awanas (she's four). I do get a few more colds that before, but not too bad. It also helps that her 2 main playmates, it turned out, have asthma, so their parents understand the "no sick playdates" as they already go by that for themselves, and that helps me stay healthy <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> .

I have actually become more proactive and compliant with my meds and treatments since having my daughter. I know that taking care of myself is the best thing I can do for both me and my family. The healthier I am, the more time (both short term and long term) I will have to spend with my daughter while she's young, and my husband when we're old <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .

That's where we are now. I hope that helped you some.