Hi all,
I am new to this site and am hoping to get some feedback on an issue that has been leaving me sleepless.

I have BP and had a pretty rough time until I was diagnosed 5 years ago. I have been pretty stable on Seroquel but still deal with a lot of anxiety, irritability and mood swings. As I'm sure it is for many of you, life is often a daily struggle.

I have a daughter who was born before I was diagnosed. I am convinced that she has inherited BP (no she has not been diagnosed with anything...she is very young...call it maternal intuition). I agonize over the guilt and the worry....

The thing is that my husband would really like to have another child. I really hope no one takes any offense from this but I am really struggling with the prospect of bringing another child into this world who has a reasonable chance of inheriting this devastating disease. My husband is healthy so hasn't really experienced anything like what BP can do. He didn't know me when things were at their worst.

I am wondering how others who have dealt with this decision have come to terms with it? I'd love to know the thoughts of some of you who have lived with BP.

Thanks for your insight....