Category: Parent Talk
the doctor thinks that there is an eighty percent chance I may have Multiple Sclerosis. I do not want that to be the case, but it is what it is. I was also thinking of having children, but it may present some problems being that i will have to deal with that and blindness. Are their any blind parents who have children and also have MS? If so, I'd love to hear from you. I have sighted friends who have MS and children, but it is different if you are blind. I look forward to hearing from you.
Well, I am a blind mom and I have cerebral palsy. I know it's probably not what you were looking for, but I hope I can give you some hope. I don't know what MS is, and I can't say that I can relate to it in any way, but if you know successful parents with MS, and of course there are lots of blind parents, then I see no reason why you can't be a parent. My cerebral palsy does limit me more than my blindness, but I manage fine. I'm pregnant with our second child and am thinking of having more in the future. Please ask any questions you may have. I'm very open and willing to be honest with you.
Wow! I forgot I posted this. wow! It is nice to talk to a parent who is blind but also has something else to deal with. I imagine that having CP makes things difficult, but you seem to manage things quite well. way to go staying strong and positive. You've actually gave me some encouragement.
MS is a neurological disorder. It causes people to lose function in various ways. Some are more severe than others. MS affects each patient differently. Nonetheless, it does make things more difficult.
For more information, you may find that this link is helpful.
Thanks for replying and answering.
The diagnosis of Multiple sclerosis is almost certain now. I'm just waiting on my last tests to confirm it.
geek woman
actually for some women being pregnant lessens ms symptoms. i remember reading this in college. you ought to ask your doc about it.
I've heard of that also, but what I'm worried about is when I'm caring for the kids after birth. I'm worried about if I have flare ups what I'll do. For instance, I'm facing a sudden case of vertigo, which they say is common with the onset of MS. I believe in my heart that I could do it. i'm not saying that I can't. I just know it be difficult, hence the reason I want to hear from any parents who either know of this or have experienced it themselves. Thanks to all who have contributed thus far.
Well, since you don't have kids yet, you may consider this: if the man in your life does the kind of work that will allow him to work from home at least part-time that may help. I'm lucky being a programmer, but of course I haven't always worked from home, but I could do so when my wife was sick - and still work - it's not the same as 100% care but I believe it helps. My brother has triplets and they hired nannies from the local college - I'm frankly not sure how they did it. Just sayin' there's any number of ways to solve this problem, and, speaking as a man, it's not just yours to solve. My comments are not meant as a strike on anyone parenting solo - just saying two heads are better than one. And besides there are lots of people who suffer illness after they've had kids, and then have to figure ways to compensate. But you and hopefully yours, unlike most, are thinking about it now. To me, that's what matters. Just stuff to consider ...