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19 Dec 2008 @ 4:13 PM
luckymommy223 Join Date: Sun 29th Jun 2008
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Pregnancy at 42 with ADD/Depression

I am in need of some advise.I have a therapist but can't see her until March. I am 42 yrs old, married and we have 2 beautiful children, 4 and 6. I have ADD and depression. I have been trying to have a third for 3 years on and off. I am not sure if I want a third child or not. I am afraid of being off meds and then being overwelmed after the baby would be born. My psych. Dr. is keeping me on 10mg of Ritalin because we are trying to get pregnant, but it doesn't do much for me. We have been trying steady now since July and no luck yet. I am using Clomid, but my periods are not so regular. I have had my thyroid and hormone levels checked and both are normal. I cant get much done and can't consentrate on anything much else. I am happy with my kids and our family. I would love to have a baby for all the wonderful reasons. I dont know if I really want to start again or not. But I dont know if maybe I just can't let go. What can I do to settle myself with these thoughts that keep mixing around in my brain. Please some advise me.

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22 Dec 2008 @ 11:33 AM Reply # 1
Anni Join Date: Thu 25th Oct 2007
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Hi Lucky Mommy:

Thanks for your post. This is a tough one. The decision whether to have a third child is, of course, one that only you and your husband can make. Will you regret it if you don't try for a third? Then probably you should. But if your mental and physical health is suffering as a result, I would rethink the decision.

In the meantime, here are a few articles about stress management that I thought might help...

7 Ways to Reduce Stress: Calming Techniques for ADHD Adults

Calming Techniques for Adults with ADHD

Take a Deep Breath: Stress Less with Adult ADHD

Also, here is our new Guide for ADHD Women

I hope this helps!

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22 Dec 2008 @ 3:48 PM Reply # 2
luckymommy223 Join Date: Sun 29th Jun 2008
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Pregnancy at 42 with add/depression

Thank you! I will look at these sites and think some more. Things are just so hard without meds. It somehow doesn't seem fair to my kids and my husband. But I will think more.

Thanks.

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