Crohn's in Pregnancy

[Hank0303]

I have had Crohn's for 18 years.  I just found out we are pregnant.  Does anyone have any suggestions or comments for me about what I can expect to deal with for the next nine months?  I've been in remission for about 4 1/2 years.  I have been off of my immunosuppressant for 2 years or so.  I welcome any offers of advice, warnings, etc.

[Hank0303]

Thank you so much for all of your kind words!  We are so excited, but I can't help but wonder what is in store.  I was hoping that others had felt good during pregnancy, because that's what the literature says will happen.  You never know if you can trust that though, right?!  I haven't been on meds in almost two years, but I am having to take lomotil for diarrhea they say is in no relation to my crohn's.  That's been going on for almost two years-which is why I quit the meds.  I'm hoping for the pregnancy constipation to kick in so I don't have to take the lomotil.  LOL!  We had out first ultrasound yesterday at 8 weeks and they said everything looks really good.  I just want to do all i can for this little one growing inside me.  

[mistykh]

I actually was pregnant with Crohn's and didn't even know that was what I had until several months after I had the baby and was diagnosed with Crohns. I had severe constipation and bad cramping during pregnancy but besides that everything went just fine. My baby was born beautiful and healthy and I was on tons of different meds at the time cause my ob-gyn was trying to figure out what was wrong with me and none of them harmed the baby. I'm sure everything will go just fine for you and the baby.

[JP40]

I felt my best when I was pregnant.  Could eat anything - it was great.  Only had trouble my in my 3rd month.  That's when we found out I was pregnant.  You'll be fine - enjoy that little bundle growing inside of you.  It's the coolest thing God did in my life

[carrie384]

I was diagnosed after my first child was 1 year old. I went on to have two more healthy 8lb babies. I felt the best as far as my crohn's was concerned when i was pregnant. Probably the result of all the extra hormones. I wish you all the luck and healthy a pregnancy.

[godguidesme]

congrats!!, that is so good, You gave me great advice about my husband, Im so happy for you I know it must be scary a little. But you will be fine, I wish I had some advice for you, as far as the chrons I dont know, but anything else you want to know I would love to help! even just to listen, Im so happy for you!!