anyone have a child AFTER finding out one is Autistic?
Me and DH are thinking about having a 3rd child. My oldest ds has (4) HFA, my dd (22 mos) is developmentally normal. We just had ds dx in July, but I have been wanting another child since I had my youngest (crazy I know), but I finally brought myself to talk to dh about it and he kinda wants another one also... !!! I'm very excited about this.
Anyway.... I was just wondering if anyone made the decision to have another after knowing that one was autistic? If so, how did that child turn out and did you give that child any shots? We are alittle scared to have another boy... for fear of this, but I also hear that the chances are only slightly higher and the higer functioning the child you have with Autism, the better you chances on having a typical child... either way we would love it no matter what!
Re: anyone have a child AFTER finding out one is Autistic?
Hello,
As you know from my name I have 4 boys, but the first boy is my husbands from an other marrage. our first 2 boys where born 18 month apart. then the last one was born 2 years later. We first froung out our middle boy was Autistic. Then our older was going through testing at his pre school to see if he would meet requierment for speech. They said he had some autistic behavors, but not mainy. Now our youngest is 11 month old now and he is addvance all the way. We are still giving him the shot because he doesn't show any signs of autism. We also making sure he is on track and pushing him to keep on ontrack. I'm pretty sure he's going to be ok. I hope I help and anwsered your question.
Re: anyone have a child AFTER finding out one is Autistic?
I really wish there was that magic 8ball. KWIM?
A wise friend of mine with two kids on the spectrum once said to me,"Statistics don't mean much once it happens to you."
We have twins. Baby A is my ASD child. Baby B is kind of NT, not spectrum, but language disordered (apraxia, et al). I'd love to have another baby, hopefully just one, LOL, but I get scared.
I say you have to just pray (if you're of that persuasion) or trust your instincts.
God bless you. ((hugs)) And y'all will be in my prayers.
Re: anyone have a child AFTER finding out one is Autistic?
[COLOR=Indigo]My son's DX was given 4 weeks after the birth of my baby girl.Of course we knew he was autistic when I got pregnant again.My daughter is now a year old has SEVERE food allergies and seems to be showing signs of autism.I WOULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN.....
We have decided to keep it at 2 kids.....I'm busy enough!
Re: anyone have a child AFTER finding out one is Autistic?
I have a son with high functioning autism. My hubby and I always said we wanted 4 kids(he was our second). I almost died having him and am unable to have more but I would have if I could have!!! God only gives you what you can handle, and I guess he felt I could only handle 2...oh well. Best of luck in your decision.
Kathy
anyone have a child AFTER finding out one is Autistic? 
!!! I'm very excited about this. 
for fear of this, but I also hear that the chances are only slightly higher and the higer functioning the child you have with Autism, the better you chances on having a typical child... either way we would love it no matter what!
Re: anyone have a child AFTER finding out one is Autistic? 
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