Why would they discourage me? Because I have a mental illness? Because I have BPD? It's my body, my life. I know the risks involved and know the responsibility that comes with the decision. I actually am a little peeved that you think I shouldn't have children. I'm stable and have a strong treatment team.

No, all my doctors support my decision: T, Pdoc, group T, primary, OB/GYN, and endocrinologist. My family is also aware of my decision and fully supports the decision. They know that I will need help, and they're prepared to help. I will also make sure to join a mom group.

Plus, all my doctors tell me I'm not the typical person with BPD. I'm high functioning. I also have made a lot of progress thanks to therapy. And my meds keep me stable. They think I'm different because I had a lot of mother-figures while growing up. Being left handed also helps because I have access to both the logical and emotional parts of the brain. I'm extremely good with boundaries. And I'm very aware of myself and life around me.

Anyways, this is all off topic, but what your wrote really hurt me and was really prejudice. You can have your opinion, but it has no impact on my decision.