Neeny,

Not Lupus specifically, but I have an autoimmune disease that sounds very similar. (It is called Sarcoidosis, an autoimmune disease where the lumpathic system (lymph nodes) attack each other, causing all sorts of issues).

Anyway, I miscarried in July 2002, and I really questioned whether it had anything to do with autoimmune disease. The answer from my GP and my OB was a definate NO.

I then have gone on to have had two successful pregnancies and now how 2 beautiful babies. In both pregnancies I got tired, but no more than usual/no more than any other pregnant woman! My OB even suggested that the increased hormone activity of pregnancy can help fix autoimmune issues.

In terms of parenting ongoing, I get tired, but I have nothing to compare it too, and it doesn't inhibit our lives at all. (Although sometimes I get nervous if I feel any signs of an attack, which puts me and DH on edge a bit.)

HTH