Getting pregnant
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Getting pregnant
Hi everyone
I have been without alcohol for 5 months, i am now 37 going on 38. I am thinking of maybe starting a family with my partner if we are lucky enough but i was wondering of the possible health problems for my unborn child if this happened. I was never a very heavy drinker, well yes i was for sure, but not maybe compared to some others. But i did drink well through my 20's and 30's ad for the last 5 years maybe about a bottle a wine a night on average, give or take less sometimes and more sometimes.
Has anyone here become pregnant after recover fairly late in life and what was your experience, i would love to know...i did tests at the doctor 4 months ago and my liver enzymes were a bit higher than normal but nothing permanently damaged as it seems.
All the best to you all, lots of love
I have been without alcohol for 5 months, i am now 37 going on 38. I am thinking of maybe starting a family with my partner if we are lucky enough but i was wondering of the possible health problems for my unborn child if this happened. I was never a very heavy drinker, well yes i was for sure, but not maybe compared to some others. But i did drink well through my 20's and 30's ad for the last 5 years maybe about a bottle a wine a night on average, give or take less sometimes and more sometimes.
Has anyone here become pregnant after recover fairly late in life and what was your experience, i would love to know...i did tests at the doctor 4 months ago and my liver enzymes were a bit higher than normal but nothing permanently damaged as it seems.
All the best to you all, lots of love
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Originally Posted by laana 
Hi everyone
I have been without alcohol for 5 months, i am now 37 going on 38. I am thinking of maybe starting a family with my partner if we are lucky enough but i was wondering of the possible health problems for my unborn child if this happened. I was never a very heavy drinker, well yes i was for sure, but not maybe compared to some others. But i did drink well through my 20's and 30's ad for the last 5 years maybe about a bottle a wine a night on average, give or take less sometimes and more sometimes.
Has anyone here become pregnant after recover fairly late in life and what was your experience, i would love to know...i did tests at the doctor 4 months ago and my liver enzymes were a bit higher than normal but nothing permanently damaged as it seems.
All the best to you all, lots of love
I have been without alcohol for 5 months, i am now 37 going on 38. I am thinking of maybe starting a family with my partner if we are lucky enough but i was wondering of the possible health problems for my unborn child if this happened. I was never a very heavy drinker, well yes i was for sure, but not maybe compared to some others. But i did drink well through my 20's and 30's ad for the last 5 years maybe about a bottle a wine a night on average, give or take less sometimes and more sometimes.
Has anyone here become pregnant after recover fairly late in life and what was your experience, i would love to know...i did tests at the doctor 4 months ago and my liver enzymes were a bit higher than normal but nothing permanently damaged as it seems.
All the best to you all, lots of love
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Thank you both. I know it's my doctor i will have speak to if we get serious about this..it would still be great to hear of other people's stories. I am a bundle of guilt now, not for what i have done to me as much as what it could do to my child. Maybe i am overreacting due to my past behaviour and i need some reassurance...end of the day i really hope my dream can come true.
So happy for you Patman, I am sure you have a lucky son indeed
So happy for you Patman, I am sure you have a lucky son indeed
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Originally Posted by Thepatman
Only your doctor can answer this as Stoogy said.
As for starting a familly, I really wish you the best. My son is the best thing in my life ;-)
As for starting a familly, I really wish you the best. My son is the best thing in my life ;-)
You are so right, I think I would still be drinking if it was not for my family,
Take care.
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I hope that your dr can give you the answers to your questions.
I know that guilt is a big part of alcoholism (and recovery) and I hope you are able to come to terms with this.
Best wishes for you and your partner.
I know that guilt is a big part of alcoholism (and recovery) and I hope you are able to come to terms with this.
Best wishes for you and your partner.
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No advice but best wishes from me Laana.
It doesn't look to me like you're thinking of this baby as something to keep you sober - I think that's a good thing.
I've seen enough parents here to know that a baby is often not enough. Pretty hard on the kid too.
Have the baby because you want him or her
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It doesn't look to me like you're thinking of this baby as something to keep you sober - I think that's a good thing.
I've seen enough parents here to know that a baby is often not enough. Pretty hard on the kid too.
Have the baby because you want him or her
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