I’ve followed you for years. I hope one day if you want to have children, you are able to. You are a wonderful person and your child would be lucky to have you as a parent.

So happy for you! You're an incredible person to do this! Knowing that it will be hard! Go for it!

Thank You so much for sharing your experience, Lauren. My father lived with Multiple Sclerosis. Those who are living with MS, are the unsung heroes and warriors of this world, thank you.

Hi Lauren, so lovely to see you post again ❤ I have had MS since 2010 and now have 2 children. One born in 2021 by c-section and one born in 2023 by vaginal birth. During my first pregnancy I came off treatment and had a minor relapse at 20 weeks so went back on treatment until 34 weeks. With my most recent pregnancy I stayed on treatment throughout the pregnancy until 34 weeks and had no relapses. I have breastfed both babies and restarted treatment within a week of giving birth and haven’t had any relapses which I am so thankful for. My consultant and nurse was very clear that MS shouldn’t hold you back from having children, and that as someone living with MS I could still successfully have a family. The toddler phase is tough but I am lucky to have a super supportive husband who can take over childcare on the days I am struggling with fatigue/pain. I am also a school teacher, working with children from age 3-12. When I returned to work after pregnancy I reduced my hours from 5 days a week to 3 which has made a real positive difference in my work/life balance. Feel free to message me with any other questions. Wishing you all the best whatever route you decide to take.

your great sunny attitude would make for one great parent.

Hi Lauren, It is so nice to see you on here. I have had MS since 2004, at 32 years old. I had my first child at age 40 and the second at 41. My fear was that I thought I would be exhausted and too tired to be with them. It wasn't the case. I felt extremely good being pregnant. I did have a relapse after each one, but even with that, for me, it was the best decision I ever made. I am on Tysabri, and that really helps with my energy levels. There are little things I would try to do when they were toddlers, which was to play games that didn't require too much moving, like dressing me up, or making me into a mummy with toilet paper, coloring, etc. My husband did the 'running around' games. Everyone is different, but it's something that you will never know the answer to unless you do it. I would say, don't let fear be part of your decision making. Lastly, I don't have family near where I live, so I used babysitters for support if I needed a rest. if you have friends and family who can support, then that would be an extra blessing and reason to go for it! Good luck with your decision! Marlo X

Hello Lauren 👋... It's nice to see you , I want to wish you the best of luck and good health in your life. ❤️🌹

You got a job again yaay I remember watching your video previously when struggling with my job because I got diagnosed with ms x

I think you would be a great mother. I hope that you decide on Mr. Right before you take that step. I'm sure I'm not the only one of your admirer's that have been hoping for a sign of that.

go for it.

well, do I have a story on that subtitle? but the short version. when I got my diagnosis, that I had MS, my girlfriend was devastated, because, she wanted children and she throat that was not an option anymore or soon to be, so we agreed to start making one before it was too late. we now have a boy at the age of 9. but even though I was the one with MS I had to do a lot of the work, even waking up in the middle of the night to give the bottle to our son.. short story, she had a postpartum depression, and now all so have MS, what or the odds? my advice, be a team with your partner, and it will all be fine, no matter the storm :)

I had a baby girl while I have MS … It’s not easy to do it but I succeeded to have a baby & my ex-wife was so happy. Mody😎

Hi Lauren, hope you are doing well.

Do you have advice for financial help and are you receiving disability thank you I know it’s i related but I have ms and am struggling 🙏 thank you

I don't have children of my own. I like to make Squeaky & Peanut Butter look like little kids! Squeaky plays video games. Peanut Butter loves bubble baths! He loves to take them at night. I haven't even gotten a chance to show you a picture of them! Want to see of picture of them?

Im 34 i feel too old for kids, i mean id probably be a great dad but i dont like children 😂

Interesting interview on KZfaq: "Oklahoma researchers find link between MS, diet"