Done Having Kids

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wfhm5b — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:50:24 GMT

really hadnt heard that before (v). that is reassuring. dh says he will get fixed because he knows i really dont want to but he has said that for a couple of years now. lol but i truley beleive he is done this time. im really thinking copper iud.

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Tweens&aBaby — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:22:30 GMT

wfhm5b:
two tweens n a baby did you have any side effects of the copper iud? and how long did you have it in?

I had it for 4 years, I think. Since there are no hormones in it, your periods will be pretty much the same as they would be without any birth control. I have always had heavy bleeding and cramping so that was the same when I had the copper IUD in. The only other thing I noticed was a dull ache in my uterus area but that went away as soon as it was removed so I assume it was just a reaction to the copper. I don't feel like that now with the Mirena one in. If you don't want hormones I think the copper IUD is the way to go :) And I have never heard of anyone else complaining about the dull ache so that was just my reaction to it. I also am allergic to most metals so I assume that is why. They say the IUD is more effective than the big "V", so that is a great thing about them as well.

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Kitten — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:15:44 GMT

I had a copper iud that I just got removed last week. Overall, I really liked it. AF was a tiny bit heavier and my cramps were a little bit worse, but nothing that would knock me off my feet again. I too thought we were done, but I'm glad I went with this option. I got it put in when my youngest was just over a year so I had it in for about 2 years.

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wfhm5b — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:58:33 GMT

im really leaning towards the copper iud. it really does seem like the best option. two tweens n a baby did you have any side effects of the copper iud? and how long did you have it in?

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Tweens&aBaby — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:50:06 GMT

wfhm5b:
they do have a 10 yr copper iud

I had that one before I got pregnant with Ava. I too thought I was DONE having kids, glad I went with this option ;)

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wfhm5b — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:28:26 GMT

very true sulfire76. thanks it really helps.

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polkadotdreams — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:36:49 GMT

I forgot about the copper IUD, I would do that one. At least you will have your own peace of mind that if someday the kids got much older and were pretty much taking care of themselves he may consider another. Our son will be 15 in August and our daughter is almost 5 months so he has been very helpful. You may not have anymore, but at least with the IUD you can pretend to think about it in your mind and there won't be something that will permanently keep it from ever happening.

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wfhm5b — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:13:26 GMT

thanks ladies. i really want to go both ways! i dont go with any thing that contains hormones. for some reason im very sensitive and get depressed. they do have a 10 yr copper iud that doesnt have hormones in it. i was considering that one before. my hubby is done. he is a only child so im sure five is enough for him. i really want to be done but i really do have my doubts. i want to do the right th ing for the family not just me. decisions decisions!

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Tweens&aBaby — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:09:12 GMT

Have you considered an IUD?

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polkadotdreams — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:52:19 GMT

To me it seems like you are really struggling with the choice. Why aren't you considering the 3 year implant (Implanon) or Mirena for 5 years? Couldn't you go with one of those two and give yourself a few more years to make the choice of a tubal? Just a thought. I am positively done as my son will be 15 at the end of the summer and I wanted a daughter and now got one but I got the implant because I hate going under and need a couple years to work up the nerve to go back under the knife. My advice would be against getting the tubal....for now.

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wfhm5b — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:59:25 GMT

i really want to be done. my hands are going to be full. i know i will allways miss a baby. i know when baby days are gone they are gone. i need to be responsible and get fixed. but, i just know im going to regret it. i really have mixed feelings. anyways. my ? is do you get to decide what tubal procedure u get done. ive done i little research and it seems the clamp is the one i want. no i dont plan on having it reversed. but it would be a peice of mind knowing it could be a possiblity reversed if i couldnt handle my deision. i have till august to maket his decision and its ging to be a hard one.