SquashMama
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Firstly, what a fab section to have! 
I think the title says it all really!
I was told I would never be able to have children as my asthma is so severe that it's been nearly fatal for most of my life. My life changed totally in 2008 when I started immunosuppressant injections which have given me a quality of life I never thought possible. Under medical support, I carried my beloved son until 37 weeks, through a nightmareish pregnancy, and I had a normal delivery, despite being told there would be no chance for me.
Since his birth, I have been diagnosed with arthritis in my hands due to a lifetime of steroids, and bipolar disorder. Both have been successfully managed for the last two years, although since Jan I have been coming off meds, which has been hell, in order for me to TTC. Amazingly, I'm here after month 1, but I have natural apprehension as to how the next 8 months will go. This will be our last baby, as I have been strongly advised it would be very dangerous to have any further children, so it's strange mixture of emotions.
I am happy to support anyone else who has questions, as it's a terrifying time. I took a number of medications through my last pregnancy with little to no data about the fetal effects. This is something I now support medical charities to help pregnant mamas to deal with.
I think the title says it all really!
I was told I would never be able to have children as my asthma is so severe that it's been nearly fatal for most of my life. My life changed totally in 2008 when I started immunosuppressant injections which have given me a quality of life I never thought possible. Under medical support, I carried my beloved son until 37 weeks, through a nightmareish pregnancy, and I had a normal delivery, despite being told there would be no chance for me.
Since his birth, I have been diagnosed with arthritis in my hands due to a lifetime of steroids, and bipolar disorder. Both have been successfully managed for the last two years, although since Jan I have been coming off meds, which has been hell, in order for me to TTC. Amazingly, I'm here after month 1, but I have natural apprehension as to how the next 8 months will go. This will be our last baby, as I have been strongly advised it would be very dangerous to have any further children, so it's strange mixture of emotions.
I am happy to support anyone else who has questions, as it's a terrifying time. I took a number of medications through my last pregnancy with little to no data about the fetal effects. This is something I now support medical charities to help pregnant mamas to deal with.
