Questions & Answers

All I know is that when the time comes, I'm getting that Epidural as soon as I can (had one with baby one)! I just want this baby out lol But I know it's not time yet. I'm exhausted and want my body back! That is motivation to not be afraid or antsy about giving birth but thinking about it sends a rush of adrenaline through me! Hope all goes well with you and your baby! Positive thoughts are always helpful lol

I'm going to message you but from what "they" say is it isn't one thing pinpointed but it is true that environmental is 62% while genetics is 38% so they pretty much say if you sneeze funny it can contribute. I've been so desperate since my two have it that I've been willing to go on a little faith. Thanks for your input because I'm so scared that every time I mess up on our diet or because I'm stressed,etc, this one will have it. I'm struggling with a yeast issue all of a sudden and even though I'm trying to stay away from sugar/carbs I can't eliminate them totally because of willpower and they say that is linked to autism also. Sigh. Sorry for the rant. I'm wondering what's right and what's wrong and if I have any control like I hoped or if it's all just BS.

Angela, epidurals wont have an effect on autism. :) I have a son with mild autism and he was the one that had no pain meds at all. My epidural baby is the normal one. It's predecided honestly, nothing "causes" autism. Baby either is or isn't. Dont let any of that vaccine nonsense scare you either, neither of my kids were vaccinated until kindergarten and guess what? one was still autistic :)

I pretty much went balls to the walls with my first...I did get an epidural, but when I was almost fully dilated so I felt the pushes fully because it hadn't kicked in. The oxygen mask flew off me andthe doctor had to actually catch my son. The next time I got the epidural and it was great, but even sitting there sore the next few days I thought, do so many of us actually go through this crap just to go home to a long period of time not sleeping or having time to ourselves, nipples bloody from nursing, cleaning up poop and holding a crying baby all day (at least I did) - all this after all of that pain! This time I'm trying to go natural again just because I'm high risk for autism and try to do as much natural as possible and I'm scared shitless. And through all of this, we continue to do it again and again. Bottom line? I hear ya! I don't want to get torn a new one again! (sorry if it was in bad taste but I have to make light of it)

Thank you for the support ladies! As crazy as it sounds it is comforting to know I am not alone with how I am feeling! I guess we just have to keep picturing pur little love-bugs in our arms. �����

I'm due in 6 weeks time with my first and in seriously starting to freak out. I've so many what ifs going through my mind it's awful getting so stressed

I know the last thing you might want to do is exercise, but I have found Yoga and meditation has helped keep me calm with dealing with this pregnancy after a m/c. It helps you to relax and feel connected with the baby. I like the quiet of the meditation, and feeling my whole body relax including my mind.
~~***Best Wishes on your delivery!~***

Oh I know how you feel. I am about to have my 4th c-section in less than 11 weeks and I am freaking out about it! My last one was 7 years ago so its been a while but I remember how awful recovery is and how I hate worrying about my other kiddos while in surgery.. I have to just tell myself to calm down and not worry about it yet, kinda procrastinating the freakout for another time and it seems to work! Although the day of my c-section I may be a basket case lol. Hope you find a way to relax and have a nice easy birth! Your due date is a day after mine :)