Comments on: What is the best choice here? http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/ making little kids cry since 1999 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:27:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: RoseAnn http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9077 RoseAnn Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:06:39 +0000 http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9077 Have you considered Essure? http://www.essure.com/ It is basically another version of tubal ligation. The website mentions a "theoretical increased risk of ectopic pregnancy" but I don't know how the actual risk compares to traditional TL. I'm fortunate. My husband was snipped 3 years ago and we couldn't be happier. Have you considered Essure? http://www.essure.com/

It is basically another version of tubal ligation. The website mentions a “theoretical increased risk of ectopic pregnancy” but I don’t know how the actual risk compares to traditional TL.

I’m fortunate. My husband was snipped 3 years ago and we couldn’t be happier.

]]> By: Shelley http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9074 Shelley Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:52:38 +0000 http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9074 I don't know what other women's experience has been, I can only speak for myself. I had a tubal after my third C-section at the age of 35. That was 5 1/2 years ago. My periods since then have been a little lighter. Whereas they used to be 6-7 days, they're now 4-5 days. Less cramping, also. This is just me though...I'm sure it's different for everyone. <em>Shelley's last blog post..<a href='http://thehormonezone.blogspot.com/2008/03/fun-movie-meme.html' rel="nofollow">Fun Movie Meme</a></em> I don’t know what other women’s experience has been, I can only speak for myself. I had a tubal after my third C-section at the age of 35. That was 5 1/2 years ago. My periods since then have been a little lighter. Whereas they used to be 6-7 days, they’re now 4-5 days. Less cramping, also. This is just me though…I’m sure it’s different for everyone.

Shelley’s last blog post..Fun Movie Meme

]]> By: Michele http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9072 Michele Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:45:40 +0000 http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9072 Personally, I am getting a tubal once these girls are out. We're done done done - three times over. Heh After Abby was born I had the Mirena put in at my 6 week check-up. I loved that thing (other than putting it in, that part hurt a bit) especially with the no periods thing. Once we were ready to start trying again out it came. If we were done having kids after having Abby I wouldn't have gone the Mirena route - I would've gone straight for the tubal. The big V hasn't been a topic for discussion in this house. Heck if I know why - probably because it's easier for us to do an IVF with my tubes tied than with trying to reverse a vesectomy if, god forbid, we needed to have another child. Lord knows my life needs some more made for tv movie madness in it. ;) Good luck with your choice. There isn't isn't just one right answer, it's whatever works for you as the right thing to do. <em>Michele's last blog post..<a href='http://moxygen.net/2008/03/03/and-the-results-are/' rel="nofollow">And the results are ?</a></em> Personally, I am getting a tubal once these girls are out. We’re done done done - three times over. Heh

After Abby was born I had the Mirena put in at my 6 week check-up. I loved that thing (other than putting it in, that part hurt a bit) especially with the no periods thing. Once we were ready to start trying again out it came. If we were done having kids after having Abby I wouldn’t have gone the Mirena route - I would’ve gone straight for the tubal.

The big V hasn’t been a topic for discussion in this house. Heck if I know why - probably because it’s easier for us to do an IVF with my tubes tied than with trying to reverse a vesectomy if, god forbid, we needed to have another child. Lord knows my life needs some more made for tv movie madness in it. ;)

Good luck with your choice. There isn’t isn’t just one right answer, it’s whatever works for you as the right thing to do.

Michele’s last blog post..And the results are ?

]]> By: Shawna http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9070 Shawna Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:05:47 +0000 http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9070 I'm you, like, one pregnancy ago. J and I won't deliberately be having more kids after the Biscuit is born, but I hate to close the door with such a resounding thud during my scheduled c-section. And like you, our kids are Clomid babies, so the theory is that we won't get pregnant again by accident. Yeah, that's what you thought too, wasn't it? You're in a different boat, however, since you know you don't want to have another pregnancy. I don't know what the "right" answer would be for you so I can't be much help, sorry. Just do your research I guess... I’m you, like, one pregnancy ago. J and I won’t deliberately be having more kids after the Biscuit is born, but I hate to close the door with such a resounding thud during my scheduled c-section. And like you, our kids are Clomid babies, so the theory is that we won’t get pregnant again by accident. Yeah, that’s what you thought too, wasn’t it?

You’re in a different boat, however, since you know you don’t want to have another pregnancy. I don’t know what the “right” answer would be for you so I can’t be much help, sorry. Just do your research I guess…

]]> By: Jaclyn http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9065 Jaclyn Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:14:21 +0000 http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9065 Another vote for the big ol' Snippity Snip Snip! I just think the risks of heavier periods, hormone issues, etc. with the tubal isn't worth it. Buy Kile some booze and tell the boys to be gentle, you too :) Another vote for the big ol’ Snippity Snip Snip!

I just think the risks of heavier periods, hormone issues, etc. with the tubal isn’t worth it. Buy Kile some booze and tell the boys to be gentle, you too :)

]]> By: Jennifer http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9063 Jennifer Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:40:01 +0000 http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9063 Well I voted for the Mirena because I have one and it's not so bad although the whole 5 year thing stinks. However, I did the Mirena just in case we decided to have more than our 2 kiddos. When we are certain we are done, Tate IS going to get a vasectomy whether he likes it or not. <em>Jennifer's last blog post..<a href='http://playgroupsarenoplaceforchildren.com/2008/03/05/behold-its-beauty/' rel="nofollow">Behold Its Beauty</a></em> Well I voted for the Mirena because I have one and it’s not so bad although the whole 5 year thing stinks. However, I did the Mirena just in case we decided to have more than our 2 kiddos. When we are certain we are done, Tate IS going to get a vasectomy whether he likes it or not.

Jennifer’s last blog post..Behold Its Beauty

]]> By: Lisa http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9061 Lisa Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:28:55 +0000 http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9061 If you have objections in your heart to the IUC, please don't pick that. You might regret it later. The only thing I've heard about tubals is that they can make periods harder and more painful. But that was 2nd hand info, and you should research it before taking this as fact! I really don't know what I'd do if I were you. Probably, without researching the options and knowing they'll 'be in there anyway', I'd go with the tubal. I know we'll have a hard time when it comes to that decision for us. I don't really like ANY of the options at this point. I'm thinking we'll end up doing FAM and if we have a surprise baby, consider the surprise a blessing. Hubby seems ok with that idea.. because infertility affect him that way. Before IF, he would have never even considered that option. Anyway. GOOD LUCK making a decision. If you have objections in your heart to the IUC, please don’t pick that. You might regret it later. The only thing I’ve heard about tubals is that they can make periods harder and more painful. But that was 2nd hand info, and you should research it before taking this as fact! I really don’t know what I’d do if I were you. Probably, without researching the options and knowing they’ll ‘be in there anyway’, I’d go with the tubal.

I know we’ll have a hard time when it comes to that decision for us. I don’t really like ANY of the options at this point. I’m thinking we’ll end up doing FAM and if we have a surprise baby, consider the surprise a blessing. Hubby seems ok with that idea.. because infertility affect him that way. Before IF, he would have never even considered that option. Anyway. GOOD LUCK making a decision.

]]> By: Sara http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9060 Sara Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:31:42 +0000 http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9060 I voted other...but it's because I think this is totally your vote. Since you said you have objections to the pill and the IUC is "similiar" and the permanet part doesn't bother you...then probably just go for the tubal...though I understand your concerns about eptopic. As other posters have commented, a vasectomy would be great, but you've got to talk Kile into it of course. BTW...I just found your blog a few weeks ago & I LOVE it! Thank you for sharing your life with everyone. You are really inspiring and quite hiliarious! <em>Sara's last blog post..<a href='http://melanielynnkent.blogspot.com/2008/02/county-supreme-duchess.html' rel="nofollow">County Supreme Duchess</a></em> I voted other…but it’s because I think this is totally your vote. Since you said you have objections to the pill and the IUC is “similiar” and the permanet part doesn’t bother you…then probably just go for the tubal…though I understand your concerns about eptopic.

As other posters have commented, a vasectomy would be great, but you’ve got to talk Kile into it of course.

BTW…I just found your blog a few weeks ago & I LOVE it! Thank you for sharing your life with everyone. You are really inspiring and quite hiliarious!

Sara’s last blog post..County Supreme Duchess

]]> By: araccoon http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9059 araccoon Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:59:20 +0000 http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9059 Vasectomy is the real answer. Wait until your daughter is born and healthy before making a decision. Then when you're really sure that you will be having no more children, Kile goes in. It's an in-office procedure, not internal surgery. It's time men took responsiblility when vasectomy is so much simpler medically than tubal ligation. The worst thing that could happen is an infection which is cured with antibiotics. Voila! Done! Vasectomy is the real answer. Wait until your daughter is born and healthy before making a decision. Then when you’re really sure that you will be having no more children, Kile goes in. It’s an in-office procedure, not internal surgery. It’s time men took responsiblility when vasectomy is so much simpler medically than tubal ligation. The worst thing that could happen is an infection which is cured with antibiotics. Voila! Done!

]]> By: Sarah http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9057 Sarah Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:28:29 +0000 http://slackermama.com/2008/03/05/what-is-the-best-choice-here/#comment-9057 vasectomy vasectomy

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