Bump. I never succesfully carried, and that was before FM. However, others here have children and may be able to offer better advice.

Okay thank you "/

I have had fibro for over 10 years but I don't think I'm a typical case. I generally do not have much pain but a lot of fatigue. I have 2 children since my diagnosis. With my daughter, I had horrible morning sickness. But once I got through that, the fatigue was not as bad. With my son, I was not sick and I had so much energy. I walked a lot with him. Anyway, after they were born, I did okay. Trying to get them into a schedule is difficult so rest all you can. I don't have much advice beyond that but I did want to speak up. I'm sorry I can help with the pain part.

I think having a baby is always hard, but so well worth it! If you want to do this, you can. Esp if you have a great husband ;)

My youngest was 5 when I was dx. I have two sons with health issues, but we keep on keeping on.

Leo, hugs!!

I understand your concerns! When I was pregnant with my daughter, I had already been in pain for 12 years, but I wasn't officially diagnosed. I just knew I hurt! But I do remember that my pain actually improved some during pregnancy. I honestly don't remember when the pain returned to "normal" after her birth.

As Jeninheels said, if you want it badly enough, you can do it. :o) I would definitely do it all over again, knowing what I know now, if I had the chance. It's certainly trying, but SO worth it.

Have to give you credit for being ready for another baby when yours is 16 months now! :o) We only planned on having one, but I remember feeling the desire to have another when my daughter was around 5! LOL

But as far as stress to the baby, I have never heard of fibro causing problems like that for the unborn child. Obviously, if the mom is feeling overly stressed it would have an effect. You know that much. :o) Asking your dr would be a good idea for reassurance. I wish you and your husband the best!

Good luck!

I've asked my doctor, because I was trying to conceive at one point after diagnosis, and she told me to go for it, and that 50% of the time people with fibro feel a lot better and 50% they feel worse... so it's just a chance. I never was able to conceive and eventually got divorced, so there's been no more trying for the last 4 years.
Don't let fibro hold you back, if you want to add to your family, do it. I would if I could!!

Thank you all who responded! I will definitely be talking to my doctor at my appointment in a few weeks. I have not been feeling well but I do not want to let that stop me! I love kids!