Am I Crazy To Try Again So Soon?

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Permalink Reply by Nikkihope on June 6, 2008 at 2:41am

My Ob told me if I wanted more than one child I should consider doing so after my 1st one is born so I dont think it is crazy of you. Have you discussed this with your O.b?

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Permalink Reply by Hollygirl on June 6, 2008 at 2:52am

No I haven't...yet. I am scared of being called crazy probably. I am excited to try again. In the first few weeks after I had Slade I felt like I wouldn't do it again for a long while but I think that stress dies down fast. I will try discussing it with my OB but since i had a c-section i am not anticipating that she'll want me to try. :-)

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Permalink Reply by star101 on June 6, 2008 at 6:49am

i know that some people fall pregnant quite easily after giving birth birth, especially those who have previously has fertility issues but please consider the impact it may have on your body and the baby- babies born soon after a sibling are often premature, this is because your body has not fully recovered. Your uterus has a scar on it- do you want to risk uterine rupture before its fully healed? As youve had a c-section, theres a risk of placenta praevia, where the placenta grows over the cervix.

Just consider these points before you go ahead! I would wait at least 6 months before trying

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Permalink Reply by Hollygirl on June 6, 2008 at 6:55am

Thanks for the reply. Yes I am aware of the health risks. I'm wouldn't be trying to fall pregnant on the expectation of falling pregnant again right away though. I just know it can take a while and I suppose a part of me (the part of me who hears her clock ticking louder every year) feels like I don't have the luxury some women have in being able to choose when they fall pregnant. Seriously I have friends who never had to try for a second month for any of their children. Man that's frustrating lol.

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Permalink Reply by star101 on June 6, 2008 at 7:13am

i know what you mean, I know people that would fall pregnant at the drop of a hat!

I had twins in september and I would definately want to enjoy them for a while without the issue of looking after another baby- even if it meant going through icsi again.

You say you know it can take a while but, it may well happen straight away!

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Permalink Reply by Rach on June 6, 2008 at 8:41am

i had my DD in jan 07 we started ttc when she was 9/10 weeks old, so i dont think you are crazy. Good luck hun xx

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Permalink Reply by naomi on June 6, 2008 at 9:33am

hi, no i dont think your crazy if its what you and your partner want then go ahead, thats what i would like to do as my DD is 6 now and im trying again and would like #3 soon after. as you say it could take a while, good luck hun x

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Permalink Reply by Hollygirl on June 8, 2008 at 4:32pm

Thanks girls for helping me with that decision. It's easy to feel like you're doing the wrong thing, but in the end I guess every couple has to do what's right for them, yeah? Anyway thanks for the help. :D

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Permalink Reply by Jennee on June 13, 2008 at 4:34am

do what u think is right. dont listen to us;)
THEY say ( who are they anyways).. but they say that you can get pregnant very easily right after giving birth.
So maybe luck is on your side and you will be prgnant again soon.
If not, then use the time you have as an advantage. Instead of waiting a year, and then trying and taking a really long time to get pregnant, as least you didnt waste all that time. DO i make any sense?

If your doc says you can do it, and you feel ready, then do it!
I know you have to wait 6 weeks after giving birth to have sex (dont you?) and your past that point.

congrats on the birth and your son

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