Pregnancy & seizures

[leye1]

I have 2 children (5&7).

I developed epilepsy when pregnant with my 2nd baby. I had one full convulsive seizure in the night, and a few awareness seizures. I then had a lot of awareness seizures for around a year after. It was a really tough pregnancy and I remember thinking I would drop dead if I had another baby.

Anyway, 5 years later I assumed my body might be strong enough for another baby. I haven’t had any seizures in around 4 years.

I’m 4-5 weeks pregnant and had an awareness seizure yesterday evening. I couldn’t move or respond.

i’m now thinking how stupid I’ve been to think o could have another baby. I can’t see how this can end well if I’ve got seizures already. Surely this can only get way worse over the next 8 months?! I have to think of my children. I’m not sure what to do! advice please!

I would ask to see a neurologist urgently and not rush into anything. I regret my abortion so much and wouldn’t want that to be you

Neurologist can give you helpful advice and maybe medication or something will help your

I agree with Anxious24, you should talk to your doctor/OB about your condition, and your options, as people vary so much, even someone who has been through something similar probably can't give you good advice. It sounds like you really wanted another child, so I hope you will give this pregnancy every chance. Maybe a new treatment has been developed in the last five years that you have not tried yet. Get all the information you can before making the choice, as many abort out of fear and panic and then wish they could turn back the clock. Hope you get some good news.