Well, I guess that answers that question!

[meg]

I have known since my last pregnancy that having a TL was the right choice for me and my family. I had the TL in conjunction with my c-section without hesitation. I have had moments of sadness, hearing of others pregnancies, watching Moira Grace grow so quickly, but never regret.

I was just perusing the boards and passed the Trying to Conceive folder and I thought to myself, "Why the he!! would anyone with HG want to do that?" Well, I have 3 children, so clearly I understand why, but it really solidified for me that my TL was the right decision for me.

[rjdecker]

Meg,

I had a TL this time, too. I think I actually grieved over it because I was so sad to not be able to hold a new one in my arms again, but yet, at the same time, I am so relieved. In fact, I am going to graduate school right now so I can teach nursing, but I am also highly considering getting my Nurse pracitioner. And I just heard of a new degree where it is like a PhD in nursing, but it is actually a doctorate of nursing, and it is clinical. So, I am very thrilled to know I won't have Hg to deal with while I am going to school again. And I loved getting rid of the maternity clothes that I hated so much. So yes, I am a little sad, but excited at moving on.

Jenny

[PamelaRose]

I'm with you, Meg. I knew from the moment the pg test turned postive with Reilly that we were done, and I've never had second thoughts! I was worried when my nephew was born 18 months later that I'd have a serious attack of baby lust, but nothing. I see sweet, squishy newborns and want MY 'babies' back to that stage, but I have zero desire to have another. I think that's a good thing; I feel so sorry for women who aren't at peace with the decision or who want another baby and can't have one. It's good to have exactly what you want!

[Trudy]

I'm now regretting not having a TL when I had a c-section almost 3 weeks ago. Dh didn't want me to have one (he's only heard the negative side of it) but the main reason I chose not to was that I have endometriosis and would still have to take the pill for that. Dh is dying to have sex again and keeps asking how much longer (obviously still too soon). But I am terrified of getting pg again. I really do not want to go through this again. I know I said that after Beth but I know I mean it this time. So it looks like I'll have to stick with the pill. Maybe I'll have to have more surgery for the endo sometime and can get a TL done then.

[meg]

Trudy,

It took about 6 months before I wasn't nervous that the TL somehow hadn't "taken" and I would find myself pregnant again.

I know that some of the women have had IUDs with good results if you are looking for a less invasive option. My SIL has endometriosis and she has a Mirena IUD and no problems.

Good luck!