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Mixed feelings about my partners vasectomy

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BlueeSpottyTiger · 12/07/2021 20:43

We're both under 30 and we've been together for over 13 years. We have two beautiful children and although I don't think I want anymore I have such mixed thoughts on it.
My partner is all for it, can't wait even. Adamant he wants no more children as he's happy with what he has now. I can never see him changing his mind. He wants to pay for nice holidays for us, driving lessons, uni and mortgage deposits for the children when they are older.
I however am a little bit unsure and although I don't want any more children now you never know how you'll feel in the future. I agree with all the reasons why he doesn't want anymore children plus I have experienced two miscarriages and never want to go through one again but I can't help feeling sad our baby stage is done and dusted and we won't ever get the chance to go back.
Did anyone else feel really torn when their partner was having a vasectomy?
P.s... it's tomorrow!

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Bksjshsbbev2737 · 12/07/2021 20:50

I’m certain that I don’t want any more DC but I’d still feel like you do if it was made a definite thing. On the upside it’d be lovely not to have to consider contraception.

RandomMess · 12/07/2021 20:57

I knew I was done but was very sad at being sterilised - it's so final and knowing that the baby days (well pre-school years) are completely over with.

saleorbouy · 12/07/2021 21:06

Sure if he's done and you have beautiful DC then I can understand his view. He is looking towards a future without the worry of an unplanned pregnancy which is a weight of your mind if you're done.
It is final and I can see your dilemma too, but enjoy what you have and think about never having to worry about nappies and baby paraphernalia again.
No more contraception necessary.

JosephineDeBeauharnais · 12/07/2021 21:10

His vasectomy doesn’t affect your fertility- he’s the one who can’t have any more children, not you. That door hasn’t closed for you. His body, his choice.

Tickly · 12/07/2021 21:14

We were both agreed we were done. We talked about it at length and decided I'd get a coil instead just in case DP got long term pain (rare side effect of vasectomy). About a year later one of our children died very suddenly. I have never been so glad he didn't have one. We now have another child. Not a replacement but a new joy and hope for the future. Drastic reason to not get one but as you asked...

RandomMess · 12/07/2021 21:19

Tickly that was my plan, 2 coils to see me through to my mid 40s alas I couldn't tolerate them and needed womb ablation.

I was late 30s, had 4DC but I sobbed in pre-op. Although womb ablation is completely irreversible whereas tubes clipped or vasectomy can be worked around it just costs £££££

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