mu boyfriend adhd

[mummytobeleighanne]

Ok so my boyfriend was diagnosed with ADHD when he was younger  i have never had anything like that and im pregnant whats the chances our child would have it.

[mummytobeleighanne]

Thank you for all commenting and i have took in mind what you all said.

[allmymarbles]

You are pregnant and happy. Stay that way and don't borrow trouble. And keep in mind that ADHD can be related to diet and environmental factors.

[Sandman2]

   Hi Adisney,  you make several good points and I want to thank you for contributing.  One thing that you may not be aware of is that they have recently redone the evaluation standards for ADHD.  Children as young as 4 can now be evaluated.  And while medication is not recommended at this age, behavioral therapy is recommended.  I think that is highly important for people to know.  Waiting until 8, is far too late in a childs life to offer them the help they need.
   By the way, I have several adult ADD sites with tons of helpful information aimed at adults with AD/HD.  And I can certainly recommend resources for your kids if you feel the need.  Best wishes.

[Adisney990]

I've heard different theories over the years on the topic.  One such theory was, if either parent has ever done drugs than that raises the probability of thier child having one or both of the diseases.  The general concensus seems to be that it runs in families.  I had it as a child and still have a rather severe case of both ADD/ADHD and both of my children were just diagnosed.  My daughter only has ADD, but my son, like me, has both.  Don't even bother getting the child tested until he/she is at least 8, unless they are causing harm to themselves or others because the tests were never meant for kids younger than 8 and the medication is certainly not meant for kids that young.  My kids are 11 and 13 and they take the lowest does of Vyvance available.

[specialmom]

Things such as add/adhd do tend to run in families but I would not worry about this.  Babies are a joy and as the mother of a child with a developmental delay that looks like adhd-------  I wouldn't change one thing about my child.  He is wonderful as he is.  He may be more challenging but I rise to the occassion as he is my beloved baby.  You will too.  And there is a very good chance your child will not have add/adhd.  I'd not look for it but take each day as it comes.  Always remember to give your child, no matter add/adhd or not, plenty of physical outlets and lots of your time guiding him.  And as he gets older, if he/she does have any challenges, you just address them and work on it.  My son is doing fantastic.  Intervention these days is amazine.

But when you are pregnant, change that what if something you see as bad happens to what if something good happens--------  what if your child is a gifted academic?  What if they are a gifted piano player?  What if they are a gifted athlete?  What if they are just happy kids?  (that's my personal ultimate goal).  good luck and happy baby