Reged: 09/26/06
Posts: 19
Loc: Sunny South, England
I know it won't lessen the pain of not having children but I have quite mild IBS compared to most and having two children under 4 which can be a massive challenge on a daily basis just having the IBS - it gets worse when they start asking to go places and do things and they need to get out of the house to school etc and you have to try and manage it all around the IBS. The guilt makes the IBS worse and its one massive challenge. Forget sleeping, you won't get the chance to sleep during the day and very often not through the night either. I think the others on this board are right - think of your health first then think of children second. On a positive note I have two friends who were told they would not have children with various illnesses and both have gone on to have two children each. Never say never - if you get your health sorted your state of mind may help your fertility. Good luck sounds like you deserve it xx