Has anyone gotten pregnant...

[maelstrom]

There is a new form of female sterilization. My OB sent out a letter about it. It sounds really interesting and DH and I are strongly considering it:

http://essure.com/Home/Understandin...Default.aspx?gclid=CPrh-JaUwp4CFQO2sgodjxz-pQ

Just a PSA for anyone who might be considering Essure... be certain that you don't have a nickel allergy!

 

[quasar4legs]

Try not to worry too much. Easier said than done, I know.

 

[Nette]

Oh man, I feel for you. What a scary thing to be going through. You should go see your doctor. You are probably NOT pregnant with two neg tests, but better to have it checked out. I know you don't want to have another baby, but if by some (tiny) chance you are pregnant, I'm sure that when the time comes you will appreciate this baby as much as you do your sons.

All that said (and not meaning to scare you...) One of my mom's friends delivered her IUD with her QUADRUPLETS All four were very healthy.

(Sorry, just like to tell that story whenever anyone brings up the IUD and pregnancy - I'm kinda sick like that.)

 

[DebbieB]

Just curious - any updates?

 

[shrubber]

My midwives practically shoved the IUD down my throat and said it was the greatest option for safe reliable birth control.

Perhaps the insertion method was wrong.......

 

[BCDisneyFanatic]

Perhaps the insertion method was wrong.......

 

[terri01p]

My neice just got preg. with an IUD in place, what is so sad about it all is she is 22 and this is her second child and she is no longer with the guy...totally a shock to all.

 

[Piecey]

It does seem like IUDs are heavily pushed. My second day in the hospital after having Lucas my OB suggested I get Mirena at my postpartum.
I passed, because I hope to get pregnant within the next year and it seemed silly to have it put in just to have it taken back out.

I hope you got whichever answer it is you are looking for, OP.

 

[jenrose66]

Not Pregnant

I was 15 days late, but it came! I am worried about the IUD placement though because I couldn't feel my strings so I'm gonna have it checked next week.

This scare has really opened my eyes. Another baby is not in my reality, not even to say well if it was to happen it will happen. I told DH that he needs to schedule his procedure ASAP and that we're done till he's done

 

[Ohiodislover]

Glad things turned out. Best Wishes!

 

[*BTMRR*]

I'm glad to hear all is well.

I was interested to read how many people feel that IUDs are really being pushed. I was a little put off when I went in for a totally non-birth-control-related doctor appointment and the doctor (not my usual doctor) very insistently told me I had been on the pill for much too long and should really consider an IUD instead. I've been on the pill since age 20 other than while TTC/pg/nursing and have had no problems; I'm in my mid-30s now. He wanted to set up an appointment right then and there to get the IUD inserted ASAP! I was surprised and said no thanks.
I talked to my regular doctor and she said I'm fine on the pill for as long as I want to be on it.

Strange!

 

[Nom]

The reason I'm feeling so bad is that I DON'T want another baby...that's not a happy ending for me. I have two beautiful boys but my pregnancies were terrible from an emotional standpoint. I was depressed thru both of my pregnancies and went seriously nuts with postpartum depression after they were born. I always said I'd never have more kids because the emotional toll was just too much for me to bear.

Now, if I'm pregnant, what do I do? It's terrible to wish for a miscarriage...and once you see what a blessing children are...how can you end a pregnancy? I guess there is always adoption but I don't think I could go thru with that either...I mean I would still be going thru the pregnancy and the after pregnancy...

See there is no way for me to not sound like this selfish horrible person. Some people struggle very hard to have children and can't. I blink and I get pregnant, Me and DH were successful the first try for both pregnancies. That is why I had the IUD put in, I figure 99% were pretty good odds. I guess god doesn't give you something you can't handle...hopefully I'm jumping the gun. I'll be calling my midwife on Monday.

Thanks for listening.

Putting on flame suit.

Although though those who are morally against it would disagree, the decision to have an abortion is not a selfish choice. Especially in the circumstances you have outlined, it is not a selfish choice. Sometimes you have to think of yourself and your family and make a tough decision- tough, but not selfish.

Either way, I am glad this turned out well for you. Best of luck in the future.

 

[DizBelle]

I'm glad it turned out well and I'm glad your DH has agreed to get snipped ASAP. That's the considerate thing for your DH to do.

 

[Kae]

Another who is happy for you. A have an IUD, now i am older than you so my periods are getting non-regular. But in your case with 2 little ones & thanksgivng & now Christmas maybe you are have some stress that made you,late.

Kae