Wanting to get pregnant

[kris]

Hi all! I have a 2 year old daughter who will be 3 in May. I really had hoped to be pregnant already, but things haven't worked that way. I started suffering from depression in September same time IC symptoms developed. I was diagnosed with IC on December 12. Then right before Christmas I started having panic attacks. Well, things are going a whole lot better now I have had only one flare since December, period related, no more panic attacks been off the meds for 2 months now. I am also fixing to go off the meds for depression. My doctor wants me to stay on elmiron for a year which will put that at December of 2001. I really wanted to get pregnant sooner and wanted some advice. She said if I just couldn't wait she would let me go off the meds earlier. Should I wait or go ahead? They think my body needs time to recover from all the stress it has had. Just wondering what some of you thought. Should I talk to her again in May or should I just wait till December? Guess I've just got baby fever. My friend just had a baby a month ago. Makes me miss a little one so much. Sorry this is so long. Just needed to give some background information.

Thanks,

Kristy

[This message has been edited by kris (edited 03-25-2001).]

[ICNLesa]

((((Kris)))),

I'm sorry you're feeling down and am sending you lots of cheery thoughts!! I understand why your doctor feels you need time to recover before pregnancy. I had a pretty rough summer last year (surgery, IC, IBS) that took it's toll on me emotionally and physically. Just when I started to feel better, I became pregnant (within a couple months) and was sick all over again with pregnancy symptoms. I don't regret becoming pregnant at all but I don't think I'm as emotionally 'sound' as I would have been if I had more time in between. I think you need to do what you feel comfortable with. Talk with your doctor, ask all of your questions, and go from there. We're here for you!!

ICNLesa

[sharon429]

Kris
I can really relate to you wanting baby and having to watch your friends and everyone else having one. I have 3 children - ages 4,5 and 6 and never thought I would have a problem getting pregnant. After 8 or so months trying I knew there was something wrong. I had been in a lot of pain since my third was born and finally discovered I had IC. Shortly afterwards I found out I had hypoglycemia and also started having panic attacks. Anyway, I was put on Zoloft which has helped me very much. Now I've started to try to get pregnant again but with no success. The doctor said that once I get pregnant (if I ever do) I can either get off the Zoloft for three months and go back on or stay on it. I don't know why I started getting the panic attacks - I also was under some stress and the pain was beginning to become unbearable.
I have become obsessed with thinking about another baby. My husband and everyone else can't understand because I should be happy with the three beautiful children I have and I am! I just wanted to have this last baby and can't get it out of my head.
Well, I hope everything works out for you. Good Luck.