First and foremost, congradulations about starting down the path, if for no other reason than to be doing something rather than worrying!

I have been diagnosed with DID for about a year and a half now. When I was first diagnosed, one of the immediate things that came to mind was if I should father a child. As a only child and one of the last in my family line, its always been something in the back of my mind to want a family. But with everything that's happened, and I passed it on to not only my children, but the entire line? It really put me in a pickle.

Luckily, I married a very sensible and wonderful woman. When I talked to her about it, she calmly said, "Would you love it any differently?". From there, it made perfect sense. I am lucky enough to have a family that loves me, crazy or not. When the time comes for a new addition to our family, then it'll be fine. So long as it has me and the family to love and care for him/her.

On another ramble, I know my father has been going over a similar question. His mother was diagnosed with something, although exactly what is rather unclear. When everything starting coming about with me, I know he's been rocked pretty hard. Unfortunately, my folks are a distance away, and aren't as involved in my life as much as I'd like. About the only thing they have to understand what I may be going through is the awkward conversation with my wife, which almost never happens because they are nervous, or WebMD, which to quote one doctor, "repeats worst fears above actual fact". I know they love me, no matter.

What I'm trying to get across (I know, tough to see through the rambling) is that if you are lucky enough to bring more life to your family, no matter the bad, the good will always outweigh, for no other reason than just love and happiness.

*breathe* Okay, I'm done.