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Hi everyone,
For those of you who had kids while you had IC (or any type of bodily imbalance) symptoms, this is quite personal, but did you have problems during pregnancy? Issues conceiving? Nasty symptoms while pregnant? Children with any health problems or signs of an imbalance?
I'm a year into treatment and Dr. Brizman has given her blessing for my husband and I to start trying to get pregnant. However, I worry that because I'm still in the process of healing, I maybe have some of the issues I mentioned above. Dr. Brizman assures me we can deal with whatever comes up, but I figure forewarned is forearmed (that, or I'm needlessly obsessing, as I sometimes can do ;P).
In any case, it would be good to know your experiences with pregnancy and IC.
Thanks very much!
Lauren
Hi Lauren!
Hi Lauren!
First let me say how excited I am for you!!! I did not have IC during my pregnancies, but now that I have it, I certainly understand your concerns. But given that those of us who have struggled with this condition, dislpay a proclivaty for anxiety and worry, I would say try to breath deep and trust you can do this next important phase of your life. If Dr. B says you are ready, you probably are! You are in really good hands with Dr. B, as you well know!
Blessings!!!
Mimi
If we don't excel at health, the only other option is disease.
Hi Lauren,
Hi Lauren,
My IC actually started when I was 12 weeks pregnant. It was very scary for me because I had no idea what was wrong with me and every doctor I saw just chalked it up to "being pregnant!" This was my second child and I knew it had nothing to do with being pregnant. So you're way ahead of the game!
My little girl is great...some ezcema, which Dr. B said is from me taking antibotics while I was pregnant...yet another thing the doctors said would clear up my bladder/vulvodynia issues...I was so desperate that I took them :( Of course they did nothing.
I am a new patient, but I trust Dr. B...believe in yourself and just surrond yourself and your pregnancy with beautiful healing thoughts! Our bodies and minds can do amazing things!
Claire
Hi Lauren- From one needless
Hi Lauren- From one needless obsessor to another- take a deep breath and trust! Really, we can't micromanage everything- even the health of ourselves and our kids. There is a HUGE part that is out of our control. If Dr B is giving you the green light, trust her- she has been pretty adamant in her blog about not getting pregnant while still really sick so if she said it was ok- it is ok. Getting pregnant and then being a parent takes a huge leap of faith. Even the most "healthy" person isn't going to have it perfect or I should say the way they necessarily planned it. Plus there is also your husband in the equation. In the end I think we all just take the next right step!
My kids are very healthy. The only issue with my 3rd child is that she is tiny but I think that will resolve in time with all the healthy things I am doing for her and if not I am planning on taking her to see Dr B next year. I didin't "have" IC during my pregnancies it started when Nora was 10 months old but I assume my imbalances were already there and yet my kids are super strong, smart, healthy and cute. I am not bragging but just so you know this was during pregnancies where I had such morning sickness all I ate was frozen pizza and pepsi- I kid you not.
Best of luck! ((((hug))))
Thank you so much Deir, Mimi
Thank you so much Deir, Mimi and Claire. Yes, I'm trying my best to be positive and have faith. I know the last thing I need is to be stressed out about having kids when we're just wading into this process, which has its own challenges. Projecting about what could go wrong has never helped me before, so I'm trying my best to keep my thoughts rosy and hopeful. Frankly, have so much to be grateful for right now, so I'll try to keep my thoughts focussed on that.
Thanks again for all the positivity and for the news about your own healthy children. That's exactly what I needed to hear!
Happy Holidays to everyone and all the best for a happy, HEALTHY, wealthy 2013.
Lauren
Hi Lauren,
Hi Lauren,
Yes, I did have my first daughter when I had IC. I was young, 22, and my beautiful Milena was quite the suprise. I had a completely healthy pregnancy and my daughter is healthy and happy. The IC symptoms remained the same for me during pregnancy- no better or worse- thoughout the duration. After Milena, I began to heal myself and was in remission when I had my second daughter and again- had no problems. It was after my second daughter was born that IC came back with a vengeance- I had forgotten the lessons I had learned. No worries... enjoy this time. It is SPECIAL! If you have questions, feel free to ask;)
Katie
Hi Lauren :)
Hi Lauren :)
Congratulations on the exciting news :) I am so glad to hear you got Dr. B's blessing to go forward with pregnancy. She is a very cautious person and I am sure thought this out well before giving you the go. She will be there to guide you through any issues, hopefully none :), so enjoy the sweet news, and celebrate your healing :) I am sure everything will be just fine, you are in a better place now than you were before, more aware, and knowledgable about your health.
It might be hard for you to spend time here, but if you do, i'd love to hear about your journey and wonderful news along the way as an inspiration :) Also, just wondering if you'd mind sharing your current symptoms if any, the kind of protocoal and diet list. I just want to understand the process better, i know it's all very individual. Thanks so much and congrats again :)