cperki31
07-03-2008, 09:17 AM
Okay, I need help. I am freakin out. I just found out a week ago that I am pregnant. We were not intending for this to happen. I am terified, as my only child has congenital muscular dystrophy and there is a 25% chance of the disease happening again. Worse yet, there is no prenatal testing to determine it early as they do not know the cause of my daughters MD. I want to be happy, as I have wanted another child for so long, but was too scared to ever try. I do not handle anxiety well and am really really scared right now. I am unsure what to do.
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CJs Mom
07-03-2008, 11:23 AM
Hey Casey
I can only imagine the fear and anxiety you must be feeling right now. I remember when I found out I was having twins I was terrified because I did not have good pregnancies. I spent time in and out of the hospital with my 2 previous children because of blood pressure problems, so I was terrified at what carrying twins would do to me!!! We had problems with the twins coming too early, and then finding out Caleb had MD was almost overwhelming. But I can say, that even though it has been very hard and stressful and heartbreaking at times, I would never change anything that has happened. I, personally, believe that every child is a gift from God, even if that child is not considered "perfect", to me, Caleb is "perfect" He is my child and I would rather have him the way he is, than to have never have known him at all. So what if he's not "normal" like other children, he's normal enough for me , and I thank God that He gave Caleb to me, to love and cherish.
I hope this helps in some way, I will be thinking about you
Lori
I can only imagine the fear and anxiety you must be feeling right now. I remember when I found out I was having twins I was terrified because I did not have good pregnancies. I spent time in and out of the hospital with my 2 previous children because of blood pressure problems, so I was terrified at what carrying twins would do to me!!! We had problems with the twins coming too early, and then finding out Caleb had MD was almost overwhelming. But I can say, that even though it has been very hard and stressful and heartbreaking at times, I would never change anything that has happened. I, personally, believe that every child is a gift from God, even if that child is not considered "perfect", to me, Caleb is "perfect" He is my child and I would rather have him the way he is, than to have never have known him at all. So what if he's not "normal" like other children, he's normal enough for me , and I thank God that He gave Caleb to me, to love and cherish.
I hope this helps in some way, I will be thinking about you
Lori
cperki31
07-03-2008, 12:11 PM
You are so strong. I've made an appointment with a counselor at my local guidance center. I really need to get some help. I stink at controlling my depression & anxiety and just was put on Lexapro, which really was helping. As soon as I found out, I quit taking it. I don't think that has helped me mentally. What you said was so beautiful. I keep focusing on my fears and need to know how to control that. All prayers are greatly accepted.