I was a mother long before I found out I even had Bipolar Disorder. I wasn't on meds. Had I known what I know now, I may have reconsidered having children. It is difficult at best to be a mother, let alone a bipolar mother. I am serious, it was the hardest thing I have ever done. I love my children and they are doing great but it was almost impossible at times for all of us. I also had addiction problems which multiplied the difficulty. If you struggle with that it makes it ten times worse. I'm just being real. Having children is wonderful and beautiful and life changeing but for a bipolar mom it can be overwhelming and near impossible. Sorry if I discouraged you, just wanted to share my experience.