I am never scared to have another child, just think of it this way DK; now you will be more prepared in case things go the same way. My son just turned 8years old and we were trying for such a long time and things just never worked out. Now we are divorced (as 87% of parents of autistic kids do), but I'm still not worried for if I start over because I know that I want more.
Every day is a new day, think of things in that way and the sun will seem to shine a bit brighter. Good luck. ↑ |
Be happy your divorced from that man. The next time you get married and have children the chances of YOU having another autistic child are slim. I have done so much research on genetics, and I am almost positive it is the mix of genes from the parents. There are wacky genes on my side and my husbands side. I almost feel like my husband is a little autistic but has never been diagnosed. My daughter and him are like two peas in a pod. I have to call his name about 5 times before he will respond. ↑ |
It's just recently that i found out that my first child who is 2 1/2 years old is autistic. He has a sibling who is also a boy and just 5 months old. Its really hard for me who is a working mom to take care of the needs of my autistic child and my newborn baby. With only one helper, sometimes i would like to scream if my toddler throw into fits and my newborn cries all at the same time. Sometimes when this happens, i would just sit down, look at my two children and would just let them cry out ( to save my sanity), but of course, after gathering my wits again i have to look into their needs. Before finding out that my first son is autistic, i planned to have three children, now......another one is still welcome. I know that God will send His graces to provide for the needs of my children. ↑ |
I have a 2 1/2 yr old autistic daughter and a 1yr old daughter who seems to be right on track.... When I do take my oldest to therapy my youngest is allowed to come as well.. Just wanted to share that with you... Good luck on what ever you decide to do..ciao ↑ |
i have 4 children all with autism....i know many parents who have more than 1 child with autism...there is a risk...definately a genetic predisposition....but you would cope im sure....i would nt change a thing....but we're all different....good luck ↑ |