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I'm Pregnant

Faith

The last couple of days I’ve been being sick in the morning, not very pleasant. I had a feeling I might be pregnant so saw my GP this afternoon. I am indeed pregnant and now I’m not sure where to go from here. I’m worried in case the baby ends up Autistic or if he / she is born with all the health problems I have, like a bad immune system, it runs in our family. I have a twin, her name is April and she nearly died when she was born. I was born a couple of minutes after her and also almost died, which is why my parents named me Faith so I would always have faith in myself and life itself. I don’t want this to happen to my baby. I’d hate for anyone to grow up constantly getting poorly like that.

I would never abort as I don’t believe in that, but I am concerned what my baby will be like when he / she is born. The baby wasn’t planned but I am very happy, so is my boyfriend, we’ve both always wanted kids and now it looks as if that is definitely going to happen.

If you have any advice I’d love to hear it. I have a feeling it’s going to be a rough 9 months. Disappointed

Faith x

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  • I don't think having a baby who might be autistic is anything really to worry about.  After all, you are autistic yourself so even if it is so, you will have the understanding. And even in the 'worst' scenario, that the baby is completely non-verbal, the baby will be born into a loving home and given the affection needed.  That is by far the most important thing.

    My first child was unplanned, but that did not mean he was unwanted.  He is now thirty years old and a lovely lad, he has not been diagnosed as autistic but he certainly has autistic traits.  But I could not wish for a more considerate and caring son.

    So congratulations, your life will never be the same, but the rewards far exceed any problems, real or imaginary. 

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  • I don't think having a baby who might be autistic is anything really to worry about.  After all, you are autistic yourself so even if it is so, you will have the understanding. And even in the 'worst' scenario, that the baby is completely non-verbal, the baby will be born into a loving home and given the affection needed.  That is by far the most important thing.

    My first child was unplanned, but that did not mean he was unwanted.  He is now thirty years old and a lovely lad, he has not been diagnosed as autistic but he certainly has autistic traits.  But I could not wish for a more considerate and caring son.

    So congratulations, your life will never be the same, but the rewards far exceed any problems, real or imaginary. 

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