[shay_pcb]

My name is Shannon, and I am 19 years old. I am on dialysis and tryig to get a transplant. I am a member of some dialysis forums, but one in particular is critisizing me for wanting to have a baby and being engaged to a 40 year old man. I don't think age matters when it comes to love. We love each other very much and want to be together forever. Here's a link to some of the things that have been said: http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=2294.0 Read the whole thing. It gets bad... G2G...I'll write more later...Sorry!!

Shannon

welcome to PC, Shannon. i'm so sorry that people are being insensitive to your feelings. what you do with your life seems to be your own business, in my opinion......keep us updated. pat

I think several good points were raised in the discussion. I think it would be beneficial for you to get some therapy before you attempt to have a baby.--Suzy

[shay_pcb]

I actually have talked to a coucelor before bc one of the transplant centers wanted me to before accepting me on their list, but the coucelor said that there was nothing to councel me on. I am going to talk to my doctor about having a baby next week. I know that it could be harmful, but there is a possibiltiy that it could work, too, right? It's healthy to take risks. Everyone takes risks when they want a baby anyway. No one knows whether they will have a healthy baby or not. My mom was very healthy and had me, with all these medical problems. (If you want to know my medical history: http://angiee1973.proboards42.com/in...ad=1168991645)
But I will do what my doctor thinks is best, I promise!! lol

[Boopers]

Hi Shay,

The decision is ultimately yours. As long as you are satisfied with your decision then it's no one else's business.

You sound like you have a good head on your shoulders and have carefully thought this out. I agree that you should talk with your doctor and then after you hear what he says about it, then you will be able to decide what's best.

Good luck.