Since I was 19 and first got arthritis in my hips, I wouldn’t say I have been average, at least physically. I have gotten pretty used to it and not found that it got in the way much. As I approach motherhood, I am struck by how different yet similar I feel to other wanna-be mothers. Is my potential pregnancy a little more complicated? Sure! However, my fears are the same as all moms. How will I feel while I am pregnant? Will I be sick, will there be complications? Will my baby be healthy? Will I have any long term effects from pregnancy? Regardless of whether I had arthritis, I would be asking these questions. The more I think about the differences that might pregnancy might have, the more nervous I get. I find comfort in knowing that this whole process is an unknown for everyone. I may have more things that could go wrong, but I may have nothing go wrong!
For now, I am trying to take one day at a time and not plan for the worst. I feel very good about our plan for my medications and I really like our doctor, which gives me great comfort. Not to mention that I have a fantastic partner who is willing to step in and help whenever I need, and tons of friends and family who would do almost anything for me! I think whatever price I pay in the short term to bring this baby into the world will be well worth it!
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