I am 17 weeks pregnant... I'm 22 years old and been bulimic sinced I was 13 or 14. I stopped once I found out I was pregnant. I told my doctor and he said I will be fine as long as I don't do it anymore and I eat right and get enough nutriotion for me a the baby. I really don't want to harm my baby because I was once stupid just to be skinny. Anyone have had a eating disorder and had a healthy normal baby????
2007-03-02 08:34:19 · 5 answers · asked by ~mother of 2 beautiful girls~ 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Hey there! Its amazing how much I totally know how you feel. I once was a bulimic and after 6 years of dealing with it, trying to get help I got pregnant at 22 years old. That was the best thing that ever happened to me. Since then I have gotten stronger and stronger when it comes to food. I am now pregnant with my 3rd (I am 26) and I have not slipped in a long time. I do obsess over my weigt at times and I have the urge at time, but never when I am pregnant. I have So much to live for and I know that I CANT be that person I was when I was bulimic...I cant let that person come over me for my kids. Just so you know, my kids are healthy and happy and so am I. If you cant stop, you must get help. It is frusterating to me that a doctor says....Oh, just dont do it anymore...easier said than done! But GOOD luck and congrats!! you can do it!
2007-03-02 13:31:05 · answer #1 · answered by Shay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am much older than you and have a 22 month old son. He was my first. He was born very healthy, and is extremely smart. He is also very happy and well adjusted.
I actually suffered with several eating disorders. It would interchange from bulimia to anorexia when I was in my teens and early to mid 20's. I am not proud to also say that I did several drugs as a young teen. My life was pretty messed up back then, mainly due to a very sad and unfortunate childhood. I guess I just acted out by trying whatever I could, or harming myself even.
I really thank God that years have gone by since then and I did get better. It took many years of therapy and behavior changes. It really is a miracle that I did not die from all that I did to myself.
So my friend, I can honestly tell you that you can still have a beautiful, healthy child regardless of what you may have done. Certainly your decision to stop the bulimia is extremely important. You have another life depending on you now. It will be the best thing that ever happened to you too. Having a child takes your mind off of yourself (which is a main problem with bulimics). You are more focused on the welfare of that little life that depends on you and looks up to you for guidance.
Please also seek therapy. After 8 years of bulimia, you owe it to yourself and your child to get to the real root of the issue so you don't bring that into your childs life.
Good luck to you. Eat right and healthy. Think positive. Miracles do happen.
2007-03-02 09:06:58 · answer #2 · answered by Singthing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a past of present sufferer of this disease, but I do know what it is and if there is ever a reason to stop now would be the time, and I would suggest that you see a counselor through out your pregnancy just so you have some one to talk to if you ever get the urge.... I also understand that most eating disorders are not just because the woman wants to be "skinny" it has underlying issues which need to be dealt with... You don't want to risk relapsing after the baby, you need to work on staying healthy for the rest of your life so your child will always have his/her mother... Good Luck
2007-03-02 08:55:57 · answer #3 · answered by B-E-B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, you were still healthy enough to be able to get pregnant so that's a good sign.
Keep in close contact with your doctor. The first concern coming to my mind is that the vomiting or nausea that often comes with morning sickness may trigger old habits...but the good news is, eating huge meals will pretty much start to feel impossible, so this will be a really good opportunity to get in the habit of eating lots of little meals.
good luck, and don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.
2007-03-02 08:48:38 · answer #4 · answered by daisyk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I just have to say that it's extremely commendable to quit doing something like that for your baby. I know my sister in law is bulimic and she had 2 unhealthy babies but that was only because she didn't stop damaging her body after she found out she was pregnant. So as long as you are doing what's necessary now then you should be fine.
2007-03-02 08:40:56 · answer #5 · answered by angel32984 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋