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cakey7
cakey7

I'm 24 and my partner is 31 and we really want to try for a baby. I'm on pregabalin and I really don't think I'm ready to come off or at least have nothing and be alone but I don't know what to do. I went to the doctors yesterday and they told me I had to come off my tablets as they can cause deformation on babies. Is there nothing else I can take? I know some people will say its not time to have kids if I suffer from anxiety but I feel once I have something to concentrate on I can help myself. I'm just scared of going cold turkey.

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  • Hollyworrier19
    Hollyworrier19 cakey7

    Posted

    I think my doctor suggested Fluoxetine which is the least harmful drug when pregnant. Hope this helps x
    • cakey7
      cakey7 Hollyworrier19

      Posted

      Thank you, this is helpful. Especially knowing there is someone else who is trying for a baby in the same frame of mind as me. I will look in to this thank you. X
    • Hollyworrier19
      Hollyworrier19 cakey7

      Posted

      Let me know how u get on hun, be interested to see what your doctor says. If u ever need to talk, just message me, keep us both motivated knowing we are in the same situation. smile xx
  • SkyeBeth
    SkyeBeth cakey7

    Posted

    I wish you guys both the best, but just remember being pregnant it self can be very stressful.  Most women have healthy, normal pregnancies but for me mine was a nightmare.  I lost a twin early into the pregnancy then told that I would probably lose the remaining baby as well.  My whole pregnancy was filled with ultrasounds, speciliast appointments, geneic counselling ... well you get the drift.  Also, the father walked away because he didn't want the stress of dealing with a disabled child (his words). I don't want to scaremonger but if something does go wrong do you think you are in a strong enough position mentally and emotionally to deal with it?  My case was pretty rare but it is just something to think about.  
    • SkyeBeth
      SkyeBeth

      Posted

      On a post note, despite all the above I now have a beautiful little girl that I just love to bits and has turned by life around.
    • cakey7
      cakey7 SkyeBeth

      Posted

      The farther was not worthy of the baby then. Well done for going through all that and coming out the other side. I actually work with adults with disabilities so I feel like I would be educated in that respect. I also feel like this makes me more nervous as I'm so aware of what disabilities are out there. May I ask though, were your complications caused by anxiety? It is just I understand that some meds can affect a baby but what affect does stress have on one? I know you shouldn't get stressed when your pregnant but is there any lasting damage if you do? X
    • SkyeBeth
      SkyeBeth cakey7

      Posted

      My daughter is nine now and back then I didn't suffer from anxiety and depression, that reared it's head three years ago.  My daughter has Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, it is extremely rare, only 500 people in the world have it.  It's when genetic material is missing from Chromosome 22.  It was just one of those freak things that happen I guess with no real cause.  She is a beautiful, happy child though and I don't regret a day that I had her.  I haven't seen her Father since I was pregnant and I didn't put his name on the birth certificate so she has my surname.  I have no regrets about him walking away.
    • cakey7
      cakey7 SkyeBeth

      Posted

      He obviously wasn't worth being a dad, sounds like your better off with out him! Your doing a great job on your own and he probably would of dragged you down. X
    • SkyeBeth
      SkyeBeth cakey7

      Posted

      My concerns were more for my daughter and how he would have treated her.  I know he would have gotten very frustrated by the fact she can't speak or feed or dress herself.  I think the reason my daughter is such a happy child is because she has been brought up in a loving, warm environment.  Despite how bad my depression or anxiety got over the last three years my love and care for my daughter never wavered.  I think she's been my cornerstone, is that the saying?
  • cakey7
    cakey7

    Posted

    Update: This is really not going well, I went my first 24 hours without tablets yesterday and iv gone back to square one. I don't want to eat and drink anything and I'm shaking and I cant stop crying because I cant do it. Iv taken my tablets again but the haven't started working yet. What if I never manage, all I want is a family. X
    • arwen1972
      arwen1972 cakey7

      Posted

      Oh sweetie. (((hugs))) to you. Can you get outside for a walk? Try to distract yourself if you can. I wish I could make you a cup of tea and chat to you. Talking really helps you to focus.x
    • cakey7
      cakey7 arwen1972

      Posted

      I tied going out to do some weeding but I didn't last very long. I got all dizzy and had to come in side. I listened to my meditation video to get me to sleep last night but I just want to go back to how I was. X
  • Hollyworrier19
    Hollyworrier19 cakey7

    Posted

    You will get there hun, it just takes time, just try to remember why u are doing it and keep yourself busy so u aren't thinking about things. Xx
    • cakey7
      cakey7 Hollyworrier19

      Posted

      Trying smile. Just want to eat, I'm gunna go back to the doctors. Done some googling of meds that don't harm the fetus. There are some that are very low risk so gunna ask the doc about them. Thanks for the support guys, my family are against me getting pregnant. Xx
    • Hollyworrier19
      Hollyworrier19 cakey7

      Posted

      Just snack if you can't eat a whole meal. That always helped with me. Yes I did Google low risk tablets too and when I spoke to the doctor he suggested a couple, so don't worry there is something out there that u can take if u need help with your anxiety through pregnancy. Xx
    • cakey7
      cakey7 Hollyworrier19

      Posted

      my friend is on prozac and something else for OCD and she is pregnant and already has a daughter and they are doing great so i feel a bit better now. She reccomended talking to a pediatric consultant as they have more info on tablets you can use plus they help mother and baby get through not just one or the other. Xx
    • Hollyworrier19
      Hollyworrier19 cakey7

      Posted

      Ah really that's good, see knew there was something u can take smile I might talk to a paediatric nurse too then. Are u going to make an appointment? X
    • cakey7
      cakey7 Hollyworrier19

      Posted

      When I go back to the doctors I'm gunna see if they can refer me, that way I can get seen quicker. Feeling a bit more positive, even eaten a few biscuits. X
    • cakey7
      cakey7 arwen1972

      Posted

      Still very shaky, but thank you for asking it means a lot!
    • arwen1972
      arwen1972 cakey7

      Posted

      Big (((hugs))) Feel free to message me if you need a sympathetic ear.x
    • cakey7
      cakey7 arwen1972

      Posted

      Thank you, I don't want to be a pain in the bum though. X
    • arwen1972
      arwen1972 cakey7

      Posted

      That is one thing you could never be sweetie.x
    • Hollyworrier19
      Hollyworrier19 cakey7

      Posted

      That's a good idea smile let me know how u go. Glad u are feeling more positive about it all now xx
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