xJillx
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My husband and I always joke with each passing wedding anniversay that we re-upped our "five year plan" (Our "five year plan" when we got married was to have kids after our 5th anniversary...but we keep pushing it back). We love to travel and we both agree we aren't ready. But, of course, as soon as I am diagnoised with Crohn's disease, I am starting to develop a baby bug! It certainly doesn't help that it seems like everyone around me is pregnant! I know 6 girls who are due this summer. Anyways, I know I have to get well first, and I probably wouldn't consider starting a family for at least another year. But I have some serious questions that are really on my mind. Can you help answer them?
1. I know everyone's symptoms and pregnancies are different, but is it true the better you feel when you get pregnant, the better chance you will feel good during the 9 months?
2. Is it true woman with Crohn's should have a C-section? Why is this?
3. For those who have had children, how did you feel after giving birth? Do things get worse/flare ups?
4. Again a question for those who have children, has your child(ren) been diagniosed with Crohn's? I have read it's a very low chance (I believe I read 9% chance to be exact) for offspring to inherit CD, but it is still a major concern of mine.
Thank you in advance for reading - I really appreciate it!
1. I know everyone's symptoms and pregnancies are different, but is it true the better you feel when you get pregnant, the better chance you will feel good during the 9 months?
2. Is it true woman with Crohn's should have a C-section? Why is this?
3. For those who have had children, how did you feel after giving birth? Do things get worse/flare ups?
4. Again a question for those who have children, has your child(ren) been diagniosed with Crohn's? I have read it's a very low chance (I believe I read 9% chance to be exact) for offspring to inherit CD, but it is still a major concern of mine.
Thank you in advance for reading - I really appreciate it!