Parenting with MS presents challenges but your desire will overcome them.
I've got 2 here you can practice on.

i have 5 and i'm so glad that i wasn't diagnosed before i got pregnant.i wouldn't let m.s. take away having children for me

I have one child, 12 and when she acts up, so does my MS. I love her greatly, and would never change anything, however I will never ever want another child - especially not an infant that I am responsible for and may not be able to take care of. You will find many other parents on here that continue to have children despite their MS and other challenges that are doing just fine. They have their bad days like the rest of us, and then their worst days, but they also have their good days where it seems to make all worth while. I personally have decided to not take the chance and have another child - I am now 33 - and was waiting until this year to decide to have another child, and yes, I did want another one, after I am married (which will now happen next year). however, I don't think it will be fair to me or the child, so I have decided to adopt an older child, or maybe foster in a few more years when I have more money and can provide for a child less fortunate.

To each of us this is a personal decision, there is no right or wrong. I just know I can't handle those middle of the night issues, and the ear infections, the teething, all that again with MS.

I have one child, 12 and when she acts up, so does my MS. I love her greatly, and would never change anything, however I will never ever want another child - especially not an infant that I am responsible for and may not be able to take care of. You will find many other parents on here that continue to have children despite their MS and other challenges that are doing just fine. They have their bad days like the rest of us, and then their worst days, but they also have their good days where it seems to make all worth while. I personally have decided to not take the chance and have another child - I am now 33 - and was waiting until this year to decide to have another child, and yes, I did want another one, after I am married (which will now happen next year). however, I don't think it will be fair to me or the child, so I have decided to adopt an older child, or maybe foster in a few more years when I have more money and can provide for a child less fortunate.

To each of us this is a personal decision, there is no right or wrong. I just know I can't handle those middle of the night issues, and the ear infections, the teething, all that again with MS.

To each his own. I was dx'd in October '06 when my youngest daughter was only 7months old. I have good days and bad. My mom helps me out when she can, I think if it weren't for my kids (i have 3) I would have a much harder time getting out of bed in the morning. GL with you decision. (sp)
Erin

If that is your dream to become a mother, then God will bless you with kids, and they do bring much happiness, so you wouldn't want to deny yourself that happiness. I have 4, and actually my MS was brought on by the pregnancy with my 4th and final kid. That is not usually the norm though, it seems in most cases, one's MS is in remission during pregnancy for some strange reason. My major concern right now, is my hubby was dx with MS in 2000, and I was pregnant in 2002 with those neuro problems, and 5 years later, the neuro is pretty certain that I also have it, so I wonder about our kid's futures, and if any of them will have it also, all that any of us can do is pray for a cure. I would say go for it, kids can definately make life interesting, and I can't imagine my life without any of mine. You will just have to ask for help from the child's grandparents, aunts, uncles, and most of all the child's father. Good luck with your decision.

i didn't even know i had ms when i was pregnant. my son is now 13. and i really glad i have him. he's the best thing that's ever happened to me.
he want's me to win the lotto because he thinks i can buy a cure somewhere

Same here - I have two boys 4 and 6 y.o. In retrospect, I'm pretty sure I've had MS for over 10 years... My husband and I were talking about how we're so glad we didn't know it was MS then b/c maybe we would have decided not to have the babies who are now my life! Medically, I hear MS remits during pregnancy, but may flare shortly after delivery (hopefully explaining my mood swings after my 2nd...that's my story and I'm sticking to it ; )

Are you ready to have kids otherwise (relationship etc) if so I'd go for it - otherwise I really don't know. good luck -Di

I was dx'd in 2000 and had 2 boys before that and 2 after. After being dx'd and having 2 little ones it seemed harder but i was also 10 years older, so i am sure much had to due with age rather than the MS. Don't let the MS run your life.
Michelle

Best of luck to you in whatever you decide. I am a true believer in medical advances, the cure could be around the corner. My two girls (3 and 6) are my reason for getting up every day and fighting this so hard. Just plan carefully and have support and a solid plan...and be prepared to change that plan on a dime every single day!!!

I was diagnosed with MS at 27, but had mild symptoms since about 21. My MS did not progressed rapidly, so I felt hopeful that I could pull it off. It does take some leap of faith, since there are no guarantees. Anyone who chooses to have children will share some of these concerns, MS or not. I didn't get married until 33; I had our first child at 34 and second at 37. I think that age is definitely a factor, but I was determined to have children, I don't believe that it has been detrimental to them so far and any sacrifices I have made have been more than worth it. I couldn't imagine life without our kids! The fatigue can make things difficult though. I am often problem solving how I can get things done and meet the needs of my children without wiping myself out. For me, I often have to cut out the nonessentials and during the signicant relapse times, we need to modify our lives to a greater extent. It is a great gift if you have friends and/or family who are willing to help when needed! I believe the saying, that if there is a will, there is a way!

I was dx in feb 3 2006 and then 6 weeks later I found out I was preg with the second child ... mine are 22 months apart....oldest is 2.....I always follow this rule:

1. God First
2. Family Next
3. Employment (what's that, I can't work anymore despite what the damn doctors believe)
4. More of a motivational point than rule:----- my kids motivate me and give me the will to get up out of the bed and FIGHT LIKE I HAVE NEVER FOUGHT BEFORE!!!! It depends on what stage your ms is at and what your heart desires...etc...good luck but I say go for it...I have absolutely no regrets!!!!