my husband and I want to have another baby but my first pregnancy i got really sick?

Question

i got really sick due to my uncontrolled thyroids i developed severe pre-clamsia which then turned into pulminary edema im worried that it would happen again

Answer 1

Hiya hun,

I had a really bad time in my first pregnancy too. I was hsopitalised because I was vomitting so much I was bringing up my stomach acid. The at 26 weeks I developed pre-eclampsia and I was in and out of hospital. My daughter was also very sick while I was carrying her. She was born at 33+6 and was in neonatal for 10 days.
When we decided to try for another, I did worry. Luckily the pregnancy was easier although I did develop pre and post natal depression.

We are now trying for #3 and we had many concerns. So we went to our GP to discuss what could be done so I don't get ill again and everything is set in place for the day I get that BFP.

I would go to your doctor, he will be able to advise you. I am at a much higher risk of PND again, but we have put a plan in process to make sure we do everything we can to stop it.

Good luck
xxx

Answer 2

Dont worry. I had sickness during and after pregnancy 1st time (I was blessed with a girl) but the second time the only problem was that the little one (a very cheeky boy who stuck his tongue out when being scanned) wanted to be born from 21 weeks. Aparently the hormones are higher when u are having a daughter (not sure what u were blessed with). My advice? 1) start improving your diet and reducing stress 2) start taking folic acid to reduce risk of spina bifida 3) get your thyroids checked 4) consult your gp or specialist 5) GO FOR IT!

Answer 3

Well, let's see: you should go into a second pregnancy prepared. Is your thyroid condition under control now? Have you talked to your OB about whether or not your thyroid medication is appropriate and safe during pregnancy?

Preeclampsia is more likely in a first pregnancy than subsequent ones, but there's no way to predict which women will develop the condition more than once. (I had it twice, and was told that any further pregnancies would be considered "high-risk" and monitored carefully from early on.)

You just have to figure out what it is that you really want, and then have a frank conversation with your doctor about the risks and what can be done to manage them.

Answer 4

if you want another baby that much you wont let it bother your choice as its all worth it to have a child. you should speak to your gp about the risks and they can talk your concerns through with you to put your mind at ease. there is a chance you will get it back but you might not. you will just have to chance it. if you dont feel ready and its putting you off then wait a bit longer until you think you can deal with it possibily reocuring. just be greatful you can have healthy children at all, some of us might not be able to and would do anything to be in your shoes. good luck.

Answer 5

1] suggest you get thyroid undercontrol before you attempt another pregnancy
2] I was very ill with first also - first hyperemesis, then dislocated hip, then preeclampsia and hemorrhaged during delivery!
I waited til first was 4 [ old enough to be potty trained and able to make himself a peanut butter sandwich ], and it worked out great! He was so into 'his' new baby! They are now 18 and 23 and still get along very well.
I did have some vomiting, and a much milder pre-eclampsia - so they induced me sooner.
3] prep your body - proper diet, vitamins, water intake, rest, exercise .

Answer 6

i would not worry too much as all pregnancy are different i was really sick with the first 1 could not get out off bed most days but the others have been fine so don't worry too much

Answer 7

There are risks with every pregnancy. And every pregnancy is different. You never know, you might not have any complications with your next pregnancy. Just make sure you get good prenatal care. You'll be ok.

Answer 8

You should consult your doctor, emphasizing that you and your husband both feel strongly about having another child. If your doctor advises against you becoming pregnant again, then perhaps you could consider surrogacy? The child would still be developed from your egg and your husband's sperm; it would simply be carried by another woman and you would skip any illness that may occur.

Answer 9

Every pregnancy is different, but you need to sit down with your ob/gyn and have a discussion about the possibility of this being a recurring issue.

Answer 10

Well, if you both want another baby that bad, you'll have to risk it I guess. Ask your Dr. if there's anything you can do to try and prevent it or bring down the risk.

Good luck!