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Name: DK
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I was wondering how all of you feel about getting pregnant again after having your autistic child. My daughter is a 2 and 1/2 and she is autistic. I am scared to have another child. The work I am putting in with my daughter is more then I ever dreamed it would be...Taking her to speech therapy, occupational therapy, group therapy, ABA training, EVERY DAY and on top of that having to really TALK to her in a way she will understand all day. I feel guilty reading a magazine or something because I feel when I due this it gives her an opportunity to "tune out" and that is bad. I know that is going to be never ending. I can't image taking care of another child, but my clock is ticking and it's kinda now or never...anyone have any thoughts they would like to share?
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Name: FC | Date: May 6th, 2006 10:59 PM
I am never scared to have another child, just think of it this way DK; now you will be more prepared in case things go the same way. My son just turned 8years old and we were trying for such a long time and things just never worked out. Now we are divorced (as 87% of parents of autistic kids do), but I'm still not worried for if I start over because I know that I want more.
Every day is a new day, think of things in that way and the sun will seem to shine a bit brighter. Good luck. 

Name: DK | Date: May 9th, 2006 3:49 AM
Be happy your divorced from that man. The next time you get married and have children the chances of YOU having another autistic child are slim. I have done so much research on genetics, and I am almost positive it is the mix of genes from the parents. There are wacky genes on my side and my husbands side. I almost feel like my husband is a little autistic but has never been diagnosed. My daughter and him are like two peas in a pod. I have to call his name about 5 times before he will respond. 

Name: weng | Date: May 14th, 2006 7:38 AM
It's just recently that i found out that my first child who is 2 1/2 years old is autistic. He has a sibling who is also a boy and just 5 months old. Its really hard for me who is a working mom to take care of the needs of my autistic child and my newborn baby. With only one helper, sometimes i would like to scream if my toddler throw into fits and my newborn cries all at the same time. Sometimes when this happens, i would just sit down, look at my two children and would just let them cry out ( to save my sanity), but of course, after gathering my wits again i have to look into their needs. Before finding out that my first son is autistic, i planned to have three children, now......another one is still welcome. I know that God will send His graces to provide for the needs of my children. 

Name: CECILIA | Date: May 16th, 2006 11:32 AM
I have a 2 1/2 yr old autistic daughter and a 1yr old daughter who seems to be right on track.... When I do take my oldest to therapy my youngest is allowed to come as well.. Just wanted to share that with you... Good luck on what ever you decide to do..ciao 

Name: belinda | Date: Jun 12th, 2006 11:43 PM
i have 4 children all with autism....i know many parents who have more than 1 child with autism...there is a risk...definately a genetic predisposition....but you would cope im sure....i would nt change a thing....but we're all different....good luck 

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