Medications & TTC

vl_16

I'm feeling like a horrible possible mom. We're TTC on our first cycle. I went to a psychiatrist to change medications from lithium to lamictal when we first decided to start. He said no, not until he's advised by my OB. That's his job, though? So three weeks later, I got into an OB, she's mortified this happened to me bc now I need to get off immediately. But we selfishly started anyway.
IF this TWW turns into a pregnancy, my baby will be high risk for a heart condition. She assures me the risk is there but still treatable with surgery.  I'm just shy enough to catch it by a week before heart develops but I feel so guilty. I have a different psych appt tomorrow and will be paying out of pocket so I can get proper care. 

I guess I'm asking whether any of you have taken meds with possible side effects? How did it affect your pregnancy and your decision?  How did you cope and still see this possible pregnancy as a blessing? 

lulu1180

veronical16 said:

I'm feeling like a horrible possible mom. We're TTC on our first cycle. I went to a psychiatrist to change medications from lithium to lamictal when we first decided to start. He said no, not until he's advised by my OB. That's his job, though? So three weeks later, I got into an OB, she's mortified this happened to me bc now I need to get off immediately. But we selfishly started anyway.
IF this TWW turns into a pregnancy, my baby will be high risk for a heart condition. She assures me the risk is there but still treatable with surgery.  I'm just shy enough to catch it by a week before heart develops but I feel so guilty. I have a different psych appt tomorrow and will be paying out of pocket so I can get proper care. 

I guess I'm asking whether any of you have taken meds with possible side effects? How did it affect your pregnancy and your decision?  How did you cope and still see this possible pregnancy as a blessing? 

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meggyme

I’ve been warned by the bump gods, but everyone here is trying to get pregnant, so this is not really the place for this question. I’d suggest waiting until you’re actually pregnant to worry about such things, or else you may worry yourself un-necessarily.

vl_16

I apologize, I wasn't sure where was the best place to ask since I'm in TWW purgatory. But I definitely appreciate your feedback not to stress right now. 

vl_16

And i never meant to insinuate we're not happy about a baby, after all we're purposely TTC. Was more curious how people don't dwell on side effects when TTC and into pregnancy. 

meggyme

@veronical16 we don't. Set yourself up as best you can and cross your fingers. If this isn't your cycle, feel free to introduce yourself and jump in here. We try to keep each other sane during this otherwise crazy process, but sometimes it gets the better of all of us.

We just try to be sensitive to the fact that everyone here wants to be pregnant, so this isn't the place to be asking for advice from other pregnant women because it only highlights that we have not yet been successful in that.

nitnat007

@veronical16 definitely what meggyme said, do not stress yourself out until there is something to worry about. This can be a very long journey for some of us and it can, at times, get the better of you. So do not let it start now if there is no cause to. 

I will also add that if you do choose to stick around, please read the Newbie posts pinned at the top of the board, as well as lurk for a while, so that you can get a better feel for how the board operates. Best of luck to you. 

vl_16

Thank you all for your patience and support. I've been reading the newbie rules and I think I'll lurk some more for better understanding. I will be sure to be more sensitive in my posts. 

holly321

I just want to add, I would run all med changes by an OB, in addition to the prescribing physician.  My rheumatologist has told me I don't need to stop certain meds, but my OBGyn is absolutely against me continuing use due to my obstetric history, so I don't think your psychiatrist was wrong to want an OBs opinion.

vl_16

@holly321 thank you for providing your experience. Both me and my OB thought it was strange but hearing your experience does shine light on his recommendation.