Will my child be Autistic too?

[Rakhi]

Originally Posted by Spazkat9696

If you're that worried don't have a child. I know several people who have no one with autism in their family, yet their child has autism. Personally I think it would be your loss. There are a lot worse things a child can have than autism.

I understand that there are a lot worse things which could happen than Autism. I was just...I dont know, if there is anything I can do to prevent it, I would like to do. Thats why I was asking. Thank you spazkat.

Originally Posted by OcularBeauty

I have Three children both of my boys are on the spectrum. My siblings children are normal. That being said their is no way of knowing how your children will turn out. You have to know that you are ok with having a child weather they have a condition or not. If you are not ready to accept that maybe it is not the right time to have children yet. Children come with no warranty and anything can and will happen. I wish you the best with your decision.

Thanks OculatrBeauty. I was hoping there is a way to know how my children wil turn out. If there is none, I guess there is nothing in my hands right now.

Originally Posted by firefightermom

My point was that you just don't know...if you are that scared about the possibility, then don't have kids. Easy answer.

firefightermom, you know that the answer is not that easy .

[NoExcuses]

Originally Posted by Rakhi

I was just...I dont know, if there is anything I can do to prevent it, I would like to do.

Cut way down on the chemicals you use. Sunscreens, lotions, cleaning products, air sprays, makeup, all the things that are nothing but chemicals.

I know people don't like taking responsibility, but when you swim in chemicals 24/7, something is bound to be wrong with your kids. It's easier to blame it on outside factors, but people need to take a look at what they are doing to cause disruption in normal development in their children.

[OcularBeauty]

I think that saying to cut down on any kind of chemicals is smart. Most experts believe their are environmental factors but that is not the only factor. I was extremely careful of any foods I ingested and not using chemicals or dyes when I was pregnant with my sons. I had prenatal care from early on and my sons are still autistic. I am not saying you shouldn't be careful but if that was the only thing you needed to do their wouldn't be such a rising number in our children being born autistic.

[midlight]

[mod]Deleted personal attack.[/mod] granted autism isn't something that's easy to deal with they may take a little to get used to but they are some of the sweetest people on the earth full of unimaginable amounts of unconditional love a little impatient sometimes they talk a little loud and are happy with whatever is given to them and they are impossible to stay mad at but what do i know i just grew up with an older brother who was autistic so go ahead and worry about having a normal child and never wonder about having one that could be happy no matter what and always bring a smile to face!!!

[jasper12]

I would not worry about it. My husband's Mother had severe mental illness, and Schitzophrenia...I was really worried that one of our kids would have that problem...as a matter of fact, I almost broke up with him after he told me that...but our kids are all fine. Maybe you need to speak with a genetic counselor, so you could feel better about this issue.

[domino]

Life is a crapshoot. There are no guaranties on anything. You need to decide whether you like the odds and make your decision accordingly. If you desperately want a child, your risk threshhold may be higher. If you're ambivalent, you may not want to accept any risk. We don't know you, only you and your husband can decide.