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Fellow schizophrenic here. I was pregnant while on anti psychotic meds and my daughter is now 25 and in wonderful health with no signs of schizophrenia! Congratulations to you both

@Burevestnik9M730

3 жыл бұрын

What was your medication regimen?

@fatelessdancer36mom

3 жыл бұрын

@@Burevestnik9M730 I don’t remember exactly which meds I was on, sorry. It was 25 years ago and I’ve been through so many meds tbh.

@Burevestnik9M730

3 жыл бұрын

@@fatelessdancer36mom Does it mean that you only took medications 25yr ago, for a few years, and never again?

@Happycactus-s1q

3 жыл бұрын

@@Burevestnik9M730 No, she means her daughter doesn’t have schizophrenia which is survivorship bias

@Burevestnik9M730

3 жыл бұрын

@@Happycactus-s1q I asked about her medications not her daughter's

Congraaaaats !! Don't feel the need to over-share about this experience just because you have this platform. Keep as much of it as private as is comfortable for you. Wishing you the best !

@cassiforest9191

3 жыл бұрын

Very well put!

congratulations!! Please don't be too hard on yourself with taking medication. If you were diabatic, for example, you'd continue taking your insulin- mental health meds shouldn't be different!

@TheFos88

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@Happycactus-s1q

3 жыл бұрын

I disagree. She should’ve spoken to her doctor before she ever planned on getting pregnant. That would have been the responsible thing to do.

@uniayang

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! Many women with chronic illnesses have kids and do so very responsibly (e.g. talk to their doctors, have frequent gynecologist appointments).

@TheFos88

3 жыл бұрын

@@Happycactus-s1q that's very subjective as people know themselves and what they can handle and can't.

If you feel comfortable, I’d love to see “journal” style videos throughout your pregnancy. What you’re thinking and feeling and experiencing. The videos could help SOO many people, the content you make is really high quality and there also aren’t many people doing it so I think it stands out. Rob is right, the beginning is the biggest hurdle!! You’re passed the huge shift and alllll the changes. I’m so proud of you. Everything is gonna be smooth sailing ❤️❤️❤️ you guys are amazing

As a younger lady with psychosis who takes a lot of antipsychotics I would LOVE to see how to handle pregnancy when the time comes for me...thanks

@Burevestnik9M730

3 жыл бұрын

What AP you are taking and what dosages?

@sabrinacorbello4428

3 жыл бұрын

@@Burevestnik9M730 I’ve been on so many honestly. Right now they are experimenting with 15mg Haldol

@Burevestnik9M730

3 жыл бұрын

@@sabrinacorbello4428 I assume you tried Abilify, Risperidon, Olanzapine already?

@sabrinacorbello4428

3 жыл бұрын

@@Burevestnik9M730 Yes, all with nasty side effects that made me stop

@Burevestnik9M730

3 жыл бұрын

@@sabrinacorbello4428 They usually say Abilify (aripiprazole) is the one with the least amount of side effects e.g. weight gain, sedation, etc. What was your experience with Abilify and what dosages you were taking?

I would absolutely like to see more about your journey while pregnant, becuase it's something so many people have to deal with. I don't have a uterus, but it still helps me contextualize the struggles my peers (like you) are dealing with because of their pregnancies. Also, I started a hormone therapy earlier this year, and it had made my med schedule into a bit of a circus while my body adjusted, but it's back to normal again now that my body has figured itself out. Don't be surprised if you continue to have symptoms from hormone fluctuation during (and even after) your remaining trimesters. Your body will eventually figure itself out, so keep the hope alive. One more thought: My wife had to start new meds while pregnant. That didn't make her a failure, but I totally understand why it feels that way. Please don't beat yourself up over doing your best to live with a brain and body that aren't medical ideals. Your journey and needs are valid, and I'm so glad you've found some stability. I just hope you don't feel too bad about the details of that stability, because the best thing you can give yourself, Rob, and your children is a (generally) stable parent who loves them. (Lord knows I have to remind myself of that regularly.)

@OfficialMyxomatosis

3 жыл бұрын

*" I don't have a uterus"* You got me with this. This is the best comment I have seen a husband ever write from a husband. *Bravo you! B R A V O!* Much love to you and your wife (and child?ren). You are a wonderful person with so much compassion and such a wonderful brain to want to learn more about your wife's body.

I would love to have videos on your mental health experience while pregnant! I feel like it could help other people

I would love to see more content on this as I hope to get pregnant in the future and I live with schizoaffective.

@lizsidilau1126

3 жыл бұрын

Also, Congrats!! 🎉

@hansoloyolo1839

3 жыл бұрын

I can help you with that. O.o

@aaymathebest4705

3 жыл бұрын

@@hansoloyolo1839 how please can you tell the details?

@aaymathebest4705

3 жыл бұрын

@@lizsidilau1126 hi ,so happy ,You talked about getting pregnant in the future,I know about a daughter's pain incase of my daughter and even if it'll be somebody's else daughter...being a single mum and also my daughter first time became ill,diagonsed from sczophernia,also I'm broken,because I've lots of dreams incase of my daughter..I've forget all my pain,continue pray for a good,loving husband from God incase of my daughter....so,please all mum's should leave encouraging messages,also should encourage incase of diet and incase of healthy tips,incase of precautions....

@truffleandrosalie

3 жыл бұрын

Please folks, at least wait until we have this pandemic under control. FFS

Congrats! Thank you for sharing this. Your journey has been so informative and inspiring.

I am so happy for you guys! God bless you on this amazing journey! Sending much love and light your way now and always!

I’d be interested in how to have the energy to take care of a baby, while having a brain illness. This is my concern for myself in the future.

@jacquelineleitch7050

3 жыл бұрын

It's not as bad as you might think if you know what your illness is. Kids aren't the problem as per usual, it's the big people who are the issue.

Yes!! Give me all the mental health-pregnancy content. Biggest congrats to you both and your family

Congratssss🤗🤗. I would like to see content that includes pregnancy topics. 😊

Congratulations. My mum has schizoaffective disorder as well. She was originally diagnosed with just schizophrenia in her early 20's but a few years ago when I was a bit younger was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. She took all of her medications whilst pregnant with me as she needs medication to keep her well. As long as you have good doctors to support you and your little bub, all should be fine. Would be interesting to follow along in the new journey of yours. A new follower to by the way. Again congrats and I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes smoothly.

Congrats! My sister was pregnant and she was on antipsychotics, her doctor ask her to reduce the dose, when she did though, the symptoms came back and was severe.. So she went back to her usual dose, but the danger may occur in breastfeeding, so now she does not breastfeed her girl.. Would like to know how ut goes with you! Wish you all the best

@Burevestnik9M730

3 жыл бұрын

Breastfeeding is essential for immune system. And schizophrenia is an impairment of immune system among other things (brain, nervous, digestive). The best alternative is to find a healthy woman who is breastfeeding her own child and is willing to help.

@Chezlshay

3 жыл бұрын

@@Burevestnik9M730 Actually, this statement is not founded in modern research. The advantage of breastfeeding over formula has been largely over exaggerated and fraught with biased research. If you are interested in the research, I recommend looking at the meta data that Emily Oster has compiled and analyzed in Crib Sheets.

@Burevestnik9M730

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chezlshay In a pool of huge unknowns that characterize human physiology, I will choose a natural way over other options any time of the day. In other words, I would do it as the nature intended.

Congratulations! I think sharing your personal experience with navigating pregnancy and mental wellness would be extremely valuable to continue to discuss! Seems like it isn’t talked about nearly enough! Thank you for posting such important content!

Congratulations!!!! I myself am weary of carrying a child whilst taking medication for mental illness. Thank you for being open with sharing your journey! Would love to see more

This is an amazing news. I am so happy for you guys waiting to see more of this video so excited. Congratulations

Congrats! Such good news :) long time viewer, you're doing such good work!

Very exciting! Congratulations. This is certainly a great opportunity to explore this important topic and I’d love to see whatever you are comfortable about sharing in your journey

congratulations im so happy for you all. thank you for including us, id love to see more updates and see how you all navigate everything !

Many Congratulations!!! I would love to hear about your pregnancy journey on this channel. Much love and support to you guys ❤️

Congratulations. You must be thrilled. I went through 2 pregnancies on some psychiatric medications. May babies were just fine. I was worried about causing them mental health issues with the mood disorder. They are great though, have less mental health problems than a lot of their friends, and are compassionate and open-minded about people’s challenges. I wish the same for you.

Happy for you. I am inspired by both of your courage and honesty in finding joy and truth amidst challenges

Congratulations to you both! I look forward to continuing to hear your story and how you live with Schizophrenia. Thank you for sharing your life with us and taking the stigma out of Schizophrenia, and in turn helping to take the stigma out of mental illness in general.

Congratulations! So excited for you to be parents!!! Can’t wait to follow your journey.

You two are going to be fantastic parents. Your baby will have parents that love them and are always thinking about what's best for them, and that is such a beautiful thing. All of your failures, all of the times that you feel you fall short... those things are so, so small compared to the love you obviously already have for your baby. Congratulations, I'm excited to get to ride along on your journey into parenthood. 💛

@jacquelineleitch7050

3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with this and more that the stats on schizophrenia are that even if your kid does get it the prognosis for recovery and better living with it increases as experience with the disease increases.

@daisy7066

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacquelineleitch7050 why would the child "get it" if it's not genetically passed down?

@jacquelineleitch7050

3 жыл бұрын

@@daisy7066 It is genetically passed down. It is one of several heterogeneous viral diseases like Cancer and Huntington's that is passed down. It doesn't guarentee that you will get it, not is it "viral" or contagious in th sense of infection as many anti-vaxxers on Vancouver Island fallaciously believe, but one's environment and events especially in early childhood make one suseptable to acquiring a variety of mental health issues that can crop up anywhere from childhood till generally age 30ish. I must add that not everyone who acquires a mental health diagnosis has a heterogeneous catalysis. I don't know the percentage off hand of that statistic. But with the massive prevalence of Cancer and Heart Disease for instance, climate change and pollution and diet have a more than 80% determination and inheritance is only at about a 15 - 20% determination at this time.

Congratulations Lauren, so happy for you both. Would love to follow along with this added journey. God bless you both... LOVE TO YOU BOTH!!!

Congratulations! Please try not to worry. Try to assume that everything is going to be fine because it may very well be fine.

Yes please keep sharing updates on your pregnancy journey! I don't plan on having children, especially biological children but I think that anyone can draw strength, hope and inspiration from watching you be so brave and tackle normal life changes/challenges. No matter what you post I think it's always very well presented and very informative and I think the community can also be a big support to you!

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing so openly. It was very helpful. I hope to hear more about your pregnancy journey. Glad you have stabilized. Stay well.

Congratulations! I’ve really enjoyed following your channel since it began and I’m excited to hear about this new experience.

Yes yes yes!!! I would love content surrounding your pregnancy and mental health. I’m wishing you both nothing but light and love throughout this entire process💛

How exciting! Congratulations! It sounds like you are addressing your issues thoughtfully, and you have a good doctor who is willing to research on treatment options. Best of luck to you both.

Congratulations :) I do have so many questions about this topic and I have also really enjoyed how informative and open you are with all the other topics

Congratulations guys! I would love to see more. I'm pregnant and have bipolar with psychosis. I have stayed on my meds. I'm so grateful to all the other women who are posting their experiences here. It is so validating and reassuring. It can feel so isolating and lonely being pregnant with a serious mental illness and having to make decisions about meds and breastfeeding so seeing I'm not alone has just been such a blessing to come from your video. Your baby is lucky to have two wonderful parents..my prayers for a beautiful, happy healthy pregnancy 💛

Congrats to you both! I am very interested in this aspect of your life and would love if you guys continued to share!

How wonderful! You two do what's best for your family, now and when you become parents. Your kiddo will know love. Go from there.

I'm newly subscribed! Thank you so much for sharing your story and good luck on your pregnancy journey!

Congrats!!!! Thanks for sharing your experience. Sending so many well wished to you all

Congratulations! Wishing happiness health and safety in this beautiful adventure!

Congrats! I'm interested in following the pregnancy and even further than that parenting as someone with schizophrenia. I wish you luck with this!

I absolutely love that you are willing to share such a special time in your lives, I think it will help others so much! Congrats!

Always remember that mental health is health. Many people with physical illnesses stay on medications during pregnancy, and mental illness is no different. It does not make you lesser or a failure to have to remain on meds. It is a part of life. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and hoping for the best! You are so inspiring!

@nihil8436

3 жыл бұрын

It is different, it's not scientifically detectable like physical health ailmemts. The medication is dangerous for the baby.

I am delighted for you both and wish you a peaceful pregnancy. I know of a woman who stayed on her antidepressants while pregnant: the baby was & is fine. Do what is right for you I look forward to hearing more xo

Exciting news! I think your story is so inspiring. I would like to see your journey with this. It's a huge life adjustment and that's hard without mental illness.

Wonderful news! So delighted for you both.

CONGRATS TO BOTH OF YOU! SO EXCITED AND THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR VIDEOS ❤️

Congratulations!!! I’m pregnant with schizophrenia right now as well and I can tell you it can be hard, but you can do it! I’m so excited for you guys!!!!

@katmancilla5777

3 жыл бұрын

I told my psych doctor immediately when I was pregnant and we worked on making my meds safe for the baby. All I can say is that you should work with your obgyn and your psych doctor.

Late to the party, but congratulations Rob & Lauren! Thanks for sharing this exciting news with us, so happy to hear that your family is growing!

I send you so many happy wishes. Please if it is not too much share with us this amazing and brave journey.

I'm inspired by the two of you and by all the work you're doing to share the journey you're on. Congratulations! I'm happy for you!

Congratulations!!!! Thanks for sharing. I immediately forwarded the video to my 20 yrs-old daughter. She was recently diagnosed and becoming a mother in the future is a dream of hers. I wish you three the best. Thank you!!!

CONGRATULATIONS from a fellow Canadian!!!!! Wishing you a smooth pregnancy in which you are well

Congratulations. Please share your pregnancy journey. I wish you all the best! You will be wonderful parents.

You guys look so happy. What a great guy to be there with you to support you and love you unconditionally. This baby is going to be so loved

Congradulations!!! Thank you for sharing with us such good news.

Congratulations to you both!!!!Absolutely want to hear all about this journey! There are so many aspects to this journey. It is so rare for people to discuss any of it.

Congratulations! Share as much or as little as you’re comfortable with; anything you guys have to say is helpful and valuable. (And the thumbnail is so cute!!!)

Congratulations 🎊 to you both and I wish you the best of luck and happiness. Stay safe and be careful!

Congratulations!! I gasped when I opened KZread and saw this :) I'm so happy for the two of you!

Congratulations! Wonderful news and I’m so happy for you both. I would love you to keep making videos as there is literally nothing online about pregnancy whilst living with schizophrenia.

I think any kind of input is of value. Thank you both

I would love to see as much as you are comfortable sharing!! Congratulations, I'm so happy for you guys.

Congratulations! I'm schizophrenic also and going thru ECT now down to once a week. I would love to learn more information about your conditions while being pregnant and how you guys manage life. You two are a strong and tough couple. I totally respect that. I wish you guys all the best and hope to watch more videos from yall! I would love to learn more about the process of being pregnant while being diagnosed with schizophrenia. Much love. 💘

Congratulations! All the best wishes for health and happiness in this human journey. Share what you feel comfortable sharing, or feel is important. I trust you to be the judge of that.

This is amazing! I’m so happy for You guys and I’m very interested in following your journey! 🙏🏻💕

Congratulations! Definitely interested in following along. I find your channel to be inspiring and hopeful. Best wishes for smooth sailing!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!~ 🎊🎉🎊🎉🥳🙏🏼💖💕 May you have a happy, healthy and blessed pregnancy!!

Thank you so much for sharing this! I can’t imagine the roller coaster ride this must have been for you two. Congrats and thanks again for bringing us along on this journey with you! ❤️❤️

This is great news! Love, love, love it. I would love to hear your journey and experience...

Congratulations on baby! Way to identify the ways be well and get yourself on track! Beautiful Journey!

You two are such a beacon of knowledge and hope for people with mental illness. Congratulations to you both on this exciting new chapter! Please continue to share your experiences if you can because your presentation and authenticity contributes to normalizing mental health for general audiences.

Love this video. That excited smile you have in the beginning of the video is the sweetest. You’ve got this 💪 can’t wait to watch your journey!

Oh my god Lauren - this is so exciting. Congratulations!!! This is such lovely news and you'll be an amazing mother.

Thank you for sharing your journey! I love your videos. You are helping to normalize talking about mental health openly. Your videos help people be more understanding and compassionate when talking to people struggling with schizophrenia. You are appreciated.

So exciting! I'd love the opportunity to follow along on your journey when you feel comfortable doing so!

congrats ! 😊 Look forward to following your journey.

Congratulations! I know you put a lot of thought, research, and LOVE into this decision. I'm cheering you on! I highly recommend looking into a professional doula as soon as you can.

Omg this is amazing news congratulations! Would love to follow y’all along on this journey

I love you guys. I’m a medical professional who has many experiences with people affected by this disorder. You help me to be able to understand this and hopefully give better care. Thank you and the BEST WISHES for you both. Another word of advice is you know your body and brain. You need to do what is best for you as healthy happy mom means healthy happy baby!!

Congratulations! You probably realize how valuable all your information will be to many, moving forward. 😘

Congratulations! Best wishes for your pregnancy journey.

So excited for you guys!!!!!! Congrats 😍😍😍😍😍 Thank you for sharing ☺️

Huge congratulations to your family, you are already glowing! ♡ I have three girls, all while navigating through my own mental health journey. Being a mother is my biggest motivation to make sure I am okay, although remembering my own self care has been challenging and some days are better than others, my children are my biggest blessing. Thanks for sharing your experiences in such an educational and open way. Your bravery helps make me brave too. Congratulations again!

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your story ❤️

Congratulations!!! This is such beautiful news!! I wish you a healthy plus happy pregnancy and labor. I would love to see the journey too but only if it isn't too taxing on you.

I am so happy for both of you! What wonderful news. I wish you all the best in your pregnancy, and I am certain you will both be incredible parents. Dealing with medications while pregnant sounds very stressful but I know you are doing what is best for you and your baby. I look forward to seeing how the journey goes. Your insights add so much to the conversation about mental illness.

Congratulations! So happy for you guys! I have to admit, tears welled up in my eyes when I first saw the thumbnail. Please, do share your pregnancy journey with all of us. Both of you are incredibly brave and I think your experience could be so inspirational.

So happy for you❤️ all three of you are loved and supported!

Congratulations! Yes I would love to hear more about how things go for you guys as you navigate the pregnancy while taking care of your mental health.

Congratulations! And I would love to learn about your journey as you move through it. I wish you all the best for trimesters 2 and 3!!

omg im so happy for u, ive been following u for a few months and its so cool to see a tidbit of ur journey!

Thank you so much for sharing your story and being vulnerable with us. I felt compelled to comment and let you know that I do not see you as a failure for taking your medication, and I also think you're ON the lowest possible dose (even though you said you had to increase). We are our own biggest critic. Don't be harsh on yourself for things you cannot control. That mom guilt is real! I want to wish the best of luck to you and your family!! and congratulations!!

Oh my, that's awesome! Congratulations!!! Embrace this beautiful journey 🖤

Oh I so hope you will share more!!! I am a wife with mental illness and would love to see how you are able to navigate this. Its something I have been wondering if I can pursue in the future.

I would definitely love to see more of your pregnancy journey, as well as how it folds with your illness. Congratulations to you and your family; what an exciting time!!

Congratulations Lauren and Rob! I wish you a peaceful and safe pregnancy. Keep us updated and as always share your experience and learning

I am so happy for you!!! Congratulations!!! Whatever you are willing to share would be great- just do whatever feels best for you :)