Preparing for second pregnancy many years later with Fibromyalgia

ellaec

I had my first child at 23. Then life happened and I never thought I would find myself in the position to have another child...until now.

I cannot reach out to blood relatives for more information as I am hard NC (no contact) with certain members and don't want to get others mixed up in it. Even if I could, everyone who has kids in my family had them in their 20's, or not at all. No one else has Fibromyalgia.

I've already started seeing a fertility doctor (only good news so far 🤞 but more results to come). Early 20's and late 30's are vastly different times to be pregnant and I have no idea what to expect, or what more I could or should do to give my baby (or babies) the best possible chance other than what I've already done: stopped all refined sugars, less junk food, more fruits, veges, nuts and protein, gentlier exercise, etc. I swapped my meds out for supplements and am taking an iron-free pregnancy supplement to prepare. I am also seeing a NSA Chiropractor who is helping me manage the worst of my pain symptoms. I am almost pain-free, just achy most days.

I'd love to connect with others, especially those with Fibromyalgia, those who are having babies in their late 30's or have children with a big age gap between babies. Advice is welcome.

lexieb98

HI! I'm 25 and have hEDS, so not quite what you're going through, but somewhat similar. Congrats on your babe! And I'm happy to hear you're pain free. I'm 5w+1 and already having joint issues. I wasn't expecting it this quickly.

knottie95236bae9927b60f

Hey had son at 16 and just turned 34. Very unexpected. No appointment yet I think 9w. Waiting for response to confirm apt. Worried because I am on medications for pain management and anxiety prior and was living my life until now. Found out with 1st at 19.5w. My period was irregular and I was young. Off king term iud and period hasn’t regulated so this is a surprise and was not prepared at all. Anxiety was off the chains and has its days randomly. But the back pain is horrible and I’ve been exhausted can’t even work like u want to because I am drained. In need of an EHV housing choice lotteries contacted for 2 places