Kris, sorry i messed up my last msg...i'm writing on my phone. Your situation sounds like mine somewhat. I, too, was diagnosed during a pregnancy and needed surgery quickly due to brainstem compression. I was 27, having my third baby. It was so very scary and depressing for me, too. I had a healthy delivery (my easiest of 5; 2 of my babies were post-AN). It is so great that you have support; you will appreciate it. True, I cannot be the same mom I was pre-AN, but in many ways I am bettter. I have had to slow down, and I can put loving my children before keeping a perfectly clean house. I read to them even though dishes need to be done and laundry needs to be folded~things cranial nerve damage from brain surgeries have made difficult. These disabilities have forced me to put people before things. I was a type A personality who probably would have valued doing chores over spending time with my family. Soooo, just take one day at a time, do your reaearch, plan for lots of help! best of luck:)
