need info on tubal at time of delivery

Anyone had a tubal ligation at the time of delivery, or know anything about it?

I'm going to try to not have an epidural during delivery. But then I want my tubes tied after my baby is born. Are they going to have to do a epidural anyway for that procedure? If so, that sucks!!

I'll ask my doctor at my next appointment. Just wondering what you gals knew.

Thanks
Kina

I had a c-section so mine was done right there as I was already "open" lol But I wanted to tell you good luck. You baby boy is due on my youngest baby boy's 3rd birthday. (I have 3 boys they are all  my babies lol)

I didn't have a tubal but had the Essure procedure and didn't have any kind of anesthesia at all.   In fact they even do it in the dr's office now.   Google it and see what it is.   It is considered permanent.   I had it about 3 yrs ago and had it go very smoothly.   Actually was out shopping that evening.  

Michelle,

I'd be interested to hear more from women who have had this done. I have read about it quite a bit. It looks like a good deal when you read Essure's website. But then I get deeper into sites that show side effects and problems.

I know any medical procedure has good and bad stories. Just like our WLS. But after having the Mirena IUD for 4 years, I just don't think I want any more foreign objects in my body.

Sounds like it's working good for you though--glad to hear it!!

Best wishes,
Kina

Kina

I'm gonna go out on a limb here with what I say - and I hope you don't get offended.

I know your husband was not exactly thrilled with this pregnancy because he already has grown children...and that it was an unexpected gift to you.  I know you've said that you believe this will be your only child - because your husband didn't want more.  I'm just going to suggest that you wait a while - maybe a year or so - after this baby gets here before doing any sort of 'permanent' procedures to prevent pregnancy.  Make sure that it's what YOU want and that you're not doing it only because your husband doesn't want more kids.  You also count and should have a say so in the family that you have...and once this baby's here, you may decide that you want one more.  You don't want to do something that would make that hard/impossible, just in the off chance that you do decide that - and that you can talk your husband into cooperating with that. 

You said he was thrilled when you found out this one is a boy; maybe once this baby's here, he'll decide he wants to try for one more boy? 

Take your time making such an important (and drastic) decision.  There are other methods of birth control you can use while you wait to make sure this is the right decision for YOU...not just your husband.

Do talk to your dr though...learn the options out there and when/if the time comes...you'll be educated and know exactly what you want.

Best wishes.

Holly--
Always love to read your posts....at least you're honest!!

First of all, I'm impressed that you remember my story with my husband and all...

Second, things have changed as far as that goes!! He's the one fighting for at least one more baby after this one!! He says "he'll need someone to play with"...etc. I say "you can play with him!" LOL

Anyway, with my age, I think we're pushing it as it is. And I'm not exactly enjoying this pregnancy thing. I don't think I was ever really cut out to be a mom. I haven't felt a lot of motherly instincts yet, and he'll be here soon! I hope something kicks in! So, we're still talking, but I'm for getting fixed. My doctor and I would both prefer my husband get the cut, but -- of course -- he won't even discuss it. I think he's one of those that thinks it will make him "less of a man". Whatever....

But, really, I appreciate your thoughts. Always gives me more to think about.

Kina

I'm glad to hear your husband has turned the corner completely regarding this baby - and is even looking at the possibility of another one.

I really do have a feeling - even if you're not enjoying the pregnancy.  I know it's probably a comfort thing and just wanting it over with already...perfectly normal, I think.  Regarding the motherly instincts...I'm sure they'll kick in when the baby gets here.  You're going to be so in love with this baby...and wonder what life was like before he got there.  If your husband is now saying he'd like one more - and you're unsure of your mother instincts (because you haven't had a baby before...and holding a niece/nephew or friend's baby, though fun, is not the same as holding YOUR baby...whether it's YOUR baby through birth or adoption...it's YOUR baby)...I still suggest that you give it time to make sure what you want.  Don't make a decision to do something at the birth of this baby...especially something irreversible (or hard to reverse).  Wait until he's here and you 'test' yourself and your mother instincts, see how much you enjoy being a mom...then decide.  Don't let your age deter you.  I think you said you're 37/38?  You've still got a few baby-making years left in you...and a few months 'suffering' with the discomfort of being pregnant will pay off in spades for the joy and love you receive for life in return.

If after this baby's here - after giving it time - you do decide he's sufficient for you to feel your family is complete, then you can consider the best method of permanent birth control for you.  You could do an abilation (God knows I'm spelling that wrong LOL!), which basically does something to the inside of the uterus (scrapes it/scars it/lasers it...not sure exactly what) but keeps it from building the endometrium, thus preventing pregnancy.  It's an in-office procedure from what little I know about it...you'd have to google it or talk to your dr for more info. 

I'm only giving my two cents (ok...I'm full of opinions...maybe a nickle's worth?) because I would hate to see you come back here (or even not here...just in general have you be in the situation) a year from now full of regrets for what might have been.  It'd be better to wait a year and decide you did not want to have another one and wanted the permanent birth control than to do the permanent birth control and in a year wonder what the hell you were thinking...and not be able to undo it.