TTC with MS?

[vermontmomma]

We were already working towards #2 when I just got diagnosed with MS. My Dr said that pregnancy is actually really good for the condition so we're hopeful to keep trying. Has anyone else gone through this?

[vermontmomma]

anybody? i can't be the only one to try this.

[Taxlady]

I do not have MS, but I have Crohn's Disease, which I have heard is along the lines of MS as your body attacks itself.  I have heard on several occasions pertaining to Crohn's that women experience something called "pregnancy bliss".  It's a phenomena where the body goes into remission in order to take care of your growing baby.  I have not been pregnant, so I do not know from personal experience, but my SIL also has CD and she experienced it.. she had total relief while she was pregnant. 

Good Luck. 

[vermontmomma]

Thanks, it's good to hear that this may be a common phenomenon. I feel like breastfeeding may be a factor too but haven't confirmed this, things didn't flare up with me until dd cut down to 1-2 nursings a day at almost 2.

I've been thinking about a large family for some time but before dh felt more comfortable with just 1 or 2. Now he's all in favor of the idea so perhaps it's for the best after all. I think he thinks if I just stay in a constant state of pregnancy or breastfeeding for several years straight there may be a big breakthrough in medicine eventually by the time all our children are born! 

[Taxlady]

Well, that sounds like a good plan.  Good luck!