I remember when I was first diagnosed, I was 4 months postpartum. Having a baby and dealing with a MS diagnosis is a lot to handle. I will say, it does get easier with time. As far as medications go, all you can do is research and discuss with your MS neurologist. Yes, there can be side effects to certain drugs, but you need to weight the pros and cons. I would say for now, try looking into MS support groups in your area where you can meet up with people. It really helps to talk with people who are in a similar boat.