| In the past when a woman is diagnosed with multiple | | | | as they are young and very receptive. As multiple |
| sclerosis, the physician will advise against setting up a | | | | sclerosis set in, sometimes there is a need to explain |
| family. But the advance of science and medications as | | | | to your children that you need time to manage it and |
| well as greater understanding of multiple sclerosis let | | | | may affect whatever plans you have with them. |
| many in the medical profession to acknowledge that a | | | | Activities can be rescheduled but seek their |
| person with the illness can bear children and are able | | | | understanding and perhaps set aside the time for other |
| to cope with the debilitating disease. | | | | more sedate activities such as reading, etc. When you |
| Multiple sclerosis can let you raise more than one child | | | | take the opportunity to clarify with your child, it can be |
| but for that, it is necessary to take a deeper look at | | | | helpful and not lead to misinterpretation. |
| yourself and how you handle multiple sclerosis. There | | | | Multiple sclerosis needs not be a life sentence as there |
| is definitely a necessity to prepare well and sort out | | | | are still many things you can do as long as you learn |
| your life to take care of the growth and health of the | | | | to plan ahead. Your time with your children is very |
| children. | | | | precious and for other errands that can be put aside |
| Do not attempt to take it all by yourself as raising a | | | | to a later date, learns to do it and spend your time |
| family can be trying even for parents without multiple | | | | wisely. Allocate your time to run errands and other |
| sclerosis. Planning your time wisely is necessary and | | | | essential tasks but do not overexert. When you are |
| as looking after children can be draining, tries to ration | | | | occupied with energy exhausting task, do a simpler |
| your energy so that you can get through the day | | | | and less energy draining one next so that you can |
| without feeling worn out. When you are energetic, allot | | | | conserve and not overly exhausted. |
| some time to play with your children but at other times, | | | | Always inculcate in your child the need to be thoughtful |
| when you need to rest more, have quiet activities with | | | | and accepting of those with disabilities. Children with |
| your child. | | | | multiple sclerosis parents tend to grow up to be more |
| Children are very alert and perceptive, so when the | | | | conscientious, affectionate and caring adults. |
| opportune time comes, clarify with them your condition | | | | |