pregnant with a low FEV1

[shuv]

Hi, I've never posted anything on here before but I was wondering if there is anyone who has had, or knows anyone who has had, a pregnancy with an FEV1 under 40%?
I recently found out that I am pregnant and my FEV1 is around 32%. I have been on the lung transplant list for about 8 months and I know this means that pregnancy is very high risk. My doctors have warned me of the risks but say they will support any decision I make. I have been finding the decision quite overwhelming, I'm only 22 but Im in a loving relationship and have a lot of support and if I was healthy I think I would be very happy to have a child.. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks. Shuv

 

[shuv]

Hi, I've never posted anything on here before but I was wondering if there is anyone who has had, or knows anyone who has had, a pregnancy with an FEV1 under 40%?
I recently found out that I am pregnant and my FEV1 is around 32%. I have been on the lung transplant list for about 8 months and I know this means that pregnancy is very high risk. My doctors have warned me of the risks but say they will support any decision I make. I have been finding the decision quite overwhelming, I'm only 22 but Im in a loving relationship and have a lot of support and if I was healthy I think I would be very happy to have a child.. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks. Shuv

 

[shuv]

Hi, I've never posted anything on here before but I was wondering if there is anyone who has had, or knows anyone who has had, a pregnancy with an FEV1 under 40%?
I recently found out that I am pregnant and my FEV1 is around 32%. I have been on the lung transplant list for about 8 months and I know this means that pregnancy is very high risk. My doctors have warned me of the risks but say they will support any decision I make. I have been finding the decision quite overwhelming, I'm only 22 but Im in a loving relationship and have a lot of support and if I was healthy I think I would be very happy to have a child.. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks. Shuv

 

[shuv]

Hi, I've never posted anything on here before but I was wondering if there is anyone who has had, or knows anyone who has had, a pregnancy with an FEV1 under 40%?
I recently found out that I am pregnant and my FEV1 is around 32%. I have been on the lung transplant list for about 8 months and I know this means that pregnancy is very high risk. My doctors have warned me of the risks but say they will support any decision I make. I have been finding the decision quite overwhelming, I'm only 22 but Im in a loving relationship and have a lot of support and if I was healthy I think I would be very happy to have a child.. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks. Shuv

 

[shuv]

Hi, I've never posted anything on here before but I was wondering if there is anyone who has had, or knows anyone who has had, a pregnancy with an FEV1 under 40%?
<br />I recently found out that I am pregnant and my FEV1 is around 32%. I have been on the lung transplant list for about 8 months and I know this means that pregnancy is very high risk. My doctors have warned me of the risks but say they will support any decision I make. I have been finding the decision quite overwhelming, I'm only 22 but Im in a loving relationship and have a lot of support and if I was healthy I think I would be very happy to have a child.. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks. Shuv

 

[mamaScarlett]

i don't personally know of anyone, but i know there are some out there in your shoes.
having been through preg myself, i'd say the most important things to help you get through it successfully are support and your attitude.
you have to believe 100% that you will get through this healthy, the baby will, and everything will be ok-you really have to believe that.
having supportive family/friends around is vital for you. i'd suggest having a trusted relative/mom ect.. stay with you or nearby so you can get the rest you need for the first few months.
if you can budget it-getting help around the house/meals from a high school/college kid is a great way to help you relax.
if you have a personal faith-try to tap into that to help you get through this.
for me, my whole life i believe i was a 'diseased' person-i had to learn to tell myself over and over again that my body could do this, and that a womans body was made to have a baby.
there's been bumps in the road, but its been the best journey of my life.
try to talk to moms with pfts in your range to get an idea of how things could go for you. and even though pfts are very important-remember how you feel is equally important.

 

[mamaScarlett]

i don't personally know of anyone, but i know there are some out there in your shoes.
having been through preg myself, i'd say the most important things to help you get through it successfully are support and your attitude.
you have to believe 100% that you will get through this healthy, the baby will, and everything will be ok-you really have to believe that.
having supportive family/friends around is vital for you. i'd suggest having a trusted relative/mom ect.. stay with you or nearby so you can get the rest you need for the first few months.
if you can budget it-getting help around the house/meals from a high school/college kid is a great way to help you relax.
if you have a personal faith-try to tap into that to help you get through this.
for me, my whole life i believe i was a 'diseased' person-i had to learn to tell myself over and over again that my body could do this, and that a womans body was made to have a baby.
there's been bumps in the road, but its been the best journey of my life.
try to talk to moms with pfts in your range to get an idea of how things could go for you. and even though pfts are very important-remember how you feel is equally important.

 

[mamaScarlett]

i don't personally know of anyone, but i know there are some out there in your shoes.
having been through preg myself, i'd say the most important things to help you get through it successfully are support and your attitude.
you have to believe 100% that you will get through this healthy, the baby will, and everything will be ok-you really have to believe that.
having supportive family/friends around is vital for you. i'd suggest having a trusted relative/mom ect.. stay with you or nearby so you can get the rest you need for the first few months.
if you can budget it-getting help around the house/meals from a high school/college kid is a great way to help you relax.
if you have a personal faith-try to tap into that to help you get through this.
for me, my whole life i believe i was a 'diseased' person-i had to learn to tell myself over and over again that my body could do this, and that a womans body was made to have a baby.
there's been bumps in the road, but its been the best journey of my life.
try to talk to moms with pfts in your range to get an idea of how things could go for you. and even though pfts are very important-remember how you feel is equally important.

 

[mamaScarlett]

i don't personally know of anyone, but i know there are some out there in your shoes.
having been through preg myself, i'd say the most important things to help you get through it successfully are support and your attitude.
you have to believe 100% that you will get through this healthy, the baby will, and everything will be ok-you really have to believe that.
having supportive family/friends around is vital for you. i'd suggest having a trusted relative/mom ect.. stay with you or nearby so you can get the rest you need for the first few months.
if you can budget it-getting help around the house/meals from a high school/college kid is a great way to help you relax.
if you have a personal faith-try to tap into that to help you get through this.
for me, my whole life i believe i was a 'diseased' person-i had to learn to tell myself over and over again that my body could do this, and that a womans body was made to have a baby.
there's been bumps in the road, but its been the best journey of my life.
try to talk to moms with pfts in your range to get an idea of how things could go for you. and even though pfts are very important-remember how you feel is equally important.

 

[mamaScarlett]

i don't personally know of anyone, but i know there are some out there in your shoes.
<br />having been through preg myself, i'd say the most important things to help you get through it successfully are support and your attitude.
<br />you have to believe 100% that you will get through this healthy, the baby will, and everything will be ok-you really have to believe that.
<br />having supportive family/friends around is vital for you. i'd suggest having a trusted relative/mom ect.. stay with you or nearby so you can get the rest you need for the first few months.
<br />if you can budget it-getting help around the house/meals from a high school/college kid is a great way to help you relax.
<br />if you have a personal faith-try to tap into that to help you get through this.
<br />for me, my whole life i believe i was a 'diseased' person-i had to learn to tell myself over and over again that my body could do this, and that a womans body was made to have a baby.
<br />there's been bumps in the road, but its been the best journey of my life.
<br />try to talk to moms with pfts in your range to get an idea of how things could go for you. and even though pfts are very important-remember how you feel is equally important.

 

[2005CFmom]

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://cfhusband.blogspot.com/2008/02/fast-track.html
">http://cfhusband.blogspot.com/2008/02/fast-track.html
</a>
This is the first I thought of when you mentioned low FEV and pregnancy.

 

[2005CFmom]

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://cfhusband.blogspot.com/2008/02/fast-track.html
">http://cfhusband.blogspot.com/2008/02/fast-track.html
</a>
This is the first I thought of when you mentioned low FEV and pregnancy.

 

[2005CFmom]

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://cfhusband.blogspot.com/2008/02/fast-track.html
">http://cfhusband.blogspot.com/2008/02/fast-track.html
</a>
This is the first I thought of when you mentioned low FEV and pregnancy.

 

[2005CFmom]

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://cfhusband.blogspot.com/2008/02/fast-track.html
">http://cfhusband.blogspot.com/2008/02/fast-track.html
</a>
This is the first I thought of when you mentioned low FEV and pregnancy.

 

[2005CFmom]

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://cfhusband.blogspot.com/2008/02/fast-track.html
">http://cfhusband.blogspot.com/2008/02/fast-track.html
</a><br />
<br />This is the first I thought of when you mentioned low FEV and pregnancy.

 

[Marjolein]

I thought of Tricia too. She does come on and post here sometimes. So I hope she will see your post.

 

[Marjolein]

I thought of Tricia too. She does come on and post here sometimes. So I hope she will see your post.

 

[Marjolein]

I thought of Tricia too. She does come on and post here sometimes. So I hope she will see your post.

 

[Marjolein]

I thought of Tricia too. She does come on and post here sometimes. So I hope she will see your post.

 

[Marjolein]

I thought of Tricia too. She does come on and post here sometimes. So I hope she will see your post.