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To get my tubes tied?

56 replies

Noob2022 · 05/02/2025 20:14

Looking for a bit of advice from people who have undergone the procedure.
Personally feel like family is complete with DS2 on the way in the next couple of months.
But considering tying the tubes as

Had little to no support during pregnancy from partner/ extended family.
Getting on age wise
House is a bit of a squash and a squeeze
various health issues that need focusing on (overweight etc)

On the flip side love kids and always wanted a larger family.
Financially able to support having more kids.

anyway would be good to hear from others who have considered the procedure or had it done.

YABU : don’t do it, it’s irreversible and you’ll regret it if you change your mind.
YANBU : you’ve done your time enjoy life, focus on your health and the family you have/ will have.

(other forms of contraception haven’t really worked well for various reasons - hence considering this option at the moment)

OP posts:
Noob2022 · 05/02/2025 21:05

Isseywith2witchycats · 05/02/2025 20:19

I had the op after I had my third child but I was absolutely certain I did not want any more children , to be honest i only wanted two children and third was a pill failure and 42 years later I haven't regretted it for even one day, by the way I do love my youngest the same as the other two

Thank you, that’s really useful.

OP posts:
OnYerselfHen · 05/02/2025 21:04

Sorry for jumping on OP but to those who have had the procedure; what's it like? How sore? How long were you off work?

Teebles007 · 05/02/2025 20:48

I had it done after my 3rd. No regrets.

Rocknrollstar · 05/02/2025 20:48

I had the op because I was two and done. Had the ther things I wanted to do with my life. Never ever regretted it

JimHalpertsWife · 05/02/2025 20:20

Have condoms failed?

Isseywith2witchycats · 05/02/2025 20:19

I had the op after I had my third child but I was absolutely certain I did not want any more children , to be honest i only wanted two children and third was a pill failure and 42 years later I haven't regretted it for even one day, by the way I do love my youngest the same as the other two