Desperate for a child

[endo4life]

I am 29 yrs and for almost 2 yrs now I have been trying to cope with Gastroparesis but I DO NOT have Diabetes. It's really hard to research because most information relates always to Diabetes 1st which is very misleading for me due to the fact that I do not have Diabetes. I realize most people that suffer from Gastro have Diabetes but WHAT ABOUT ME?...I do not have Diabetes. I found (1) book "Eating for Gastroparesis" but guess what it's NOT available no matter what website I visit and Barnes and Noble say they are unable to order it. I used to be a great cook and enjoyed the kitchen but now I really try not go in anymore.
My desire for children is alive and well but with my incurable illnesses of Gastroparesis and Endometriosis...I am very worried about my future. I have to take so many pills for the reflux, nausea and vomiting with Gastro. They are so overwhelming and my deepest fear is when I get pregnant how will all this be managed. I have to know what kind of impact will it have and will I be able to provide the efficient nutrition my baby will need during my pregnancy.

I really appreciate any and all feedback.
Thank you kindly,
Kids are great

[endo4life]

Thanks soooooooooooo much for the feedback. I really appreciate all the info on prenatal vitamins. High risk OBGYN is most definitely a requirement due to my other incurable illness that I have had since I was 16yrs old diagnosed with Endometriosis which is severe pelvic pain. I know my pregnancy will be a struggle and blessing if I am able to carry full term.
I am most concern with the lack of my appetite and inability to eat like most ladies are able to do. Food is the enemy alot of times for me and I need to find a guide to better eating. Most times I am unable to fully digest fully what I eat and comes back up. I am fearful that my baby will not get any type nutrients.
Yes, due to Gastro I do have to take several vitamins in addition to several medications most vitamins are in the form of liquid or soft gels anything else is a struggle to digest. Very true that my case is NOT a text book one. Its very frustrating to find that book too Eating for Gastro. I would like to get that link for where you found the publishing release on 11/11/08....***@****

Take care

[medchick0523]

It's always difficult to research when you're not a "textbook" case, I've been there. I looked for the book on Amazon and became very excited when I found it, but it's unavailable. ****. Okay, I found another website that said the book has not yet been released by the publisher, one says expected ship date is 11/11/08, the other says 6/09. I found yet another site that allowed to add the product to the cart, and says nothing about pre-ordering/not being released. If you would like any of those links, let me know, as I cannot post links here.

I am assuming since you take several medications, not taking them for the duration of the pregnancy is not an option. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you for sure what pregnancy category your medications are in. I do believe that Zofran is safe during pregnancy, I have a brain disorder and somedays experience horrendous nausea and this works wonders!! Proton-pump inhibitors are category C I believe, they may be harmful to the fetus. The risks to the fetus may be outweighed by the benefits to you. That's a decision only you can make. I would guess you are on nutritional supplements for the gastro? I am TTC myself and started taking a prenatal vitamin ( I have b12 and iron anemia), using that as a replacement for the individual supplements.  It would probably be smart to involve your doctor before or as you are TTC, once you do get pregnant, it might take a couple of extra doctors visits, maybe a high risk OBGYN, but it'll all be worth it.

Best wishes!

Samantha xx