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05-8-2009 - TTC again... too soon???

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Hey ladies! I went for my 6 wk check up today & informed my doctor I wanted to try to get pregnant again & was not using birth control. She told me that I should wait a year before TTC so my body & uterus could prepare itself for pregnancy again. She said if I conceived now I would risk a lot of complications such as bleeding or a preterm baby. She said I'm also at a high risk because with Max I hemorraged pretty badly after he was born & had to get a blood transfusion. She stressed the importance of allowing my uterus to heal or I could hemorrage again & possibly die. I just turned 37 & we definately want another baby. I don't want to wait too long. Also, My two boys are 18 years apart & I didn't even think I could get pregnant again before Max. I really don't want to go on birth control & lose an opportunity I may have to conceive. I'm tempted to leave it in God's hands but I don't want to risk my life either. Any one else TTC already or have had babies real close together? Any advice would be appreciated!

17 Comments on TTC again... too soon???

tanyagower - Wednesday, 16 Sep
yeah i want to ttc again my little boy tyler was born on the 17th of june and i want another one

kennedys mommy - Thursday, 20 Aug
I know I am a little late on this, but when I think leave it in God's hands, I think you know I am continuing to try and when God says its time, then its time. If He didn't think you were capable and healthy enough to give you a child He wouldn't, whether its next year or in ten years. If He decides tomorrow He wants you to become pregnant again, then in His eyes you are healthy enough and will be fine. Good luck in whatever you decide.

jinx-marcell - Tuesday, 11 Aug
Well with Devon we're going to wait until he's old enough to understand the concept of having a younger sibling, instead of a replacement baby. If by leaving it in God's hands you mean giving your body time to heal and then trusting in his ability to give you another baby, then yes, I'd say trust in God. If you mean to neglect your health, then no. It wouldn't be fair to steal a mother from Max to try to make another baby. But that's just my opinion.

mel11 - Saturday, 8 Aug
I would follow your doctors suggestion and wait at least a year. I just had a preterm baby and believe me...you don't want to go their. It's not the best thing to do for you or your baby. One year will not make much difference in your fertility and it will give you the time with your son that he deserves.

ryry - Friday, 7 Aug
Personally, I think the older you get, the harder it is to keep up with the kids in the first place, not considering any possible complications that you might have to deal with during another pregnancy. I can't imagine getting pregnant now with the baby being two months old and needing his mommy every second and I'm ten years younger than you. I'd wait until at least the baby is "sleeping though the night" because I think we all can remember how tiring pregnancy can be. Believe it or not, you still have a few good fertile years left - my husband's mom had him at 40 and another at 43. But, then again, you have to do what feels right to you. My mom went through menopause at 37 so I understand the time crunch frame of mind and if you have a hunch that menopause is around the corner for you, you should go for the gold =) But, if not, relax a little and take the time to enjoy this one and let him be the baby of the family for a little bit =)

shavg - Thursday, 6 Aug
Heya, I would wait a couple more months...and just use condoms instead of the pill or the jab, cos u dont wanna mess up ur cycle...haha, good old condoms! Maybe just wait till u are 4mo post? Your doctor is right in saying wait a year, thats how long all doctors advise...but ALOT of women get preg well before that year is up...hence 11mo apart siblings. I dont think its too soon and i do think that if your body is ready again you will start ovulating etc.

trinity - Wednesday, 5 Aug
I have heard that you have a higher chance of blood clots getting pregnant too close. There is an episode of Dr.G of a mother dying from that. I am a believer in the lord. I also believe he trys to lead is the right way and maybe listening to your Dr is best buy I know he wants is to have babies. Most people who let it up to god are nursing after a baby so that usually protects them for about 6mos befor they get pregnant. I think just pray and the lord will help you.

Cindie - Wednesday, 5 Aug
I woudl suggest waiting 3-6 months to TTC again. Doctors say a year. I had a Csection and was told 18 months even though I had no complications with healing or anything. But we waited 6 months and at the 6 month mark TTC baby #2. I'm now 5 months and have had no complications. As a matter of fact this pregnancy was easier so far than the last one.Like others said, you know your body better so if you feel up to it go ahead.

rice-and-squeaks-mama - Wednesday, 5 Aug
hey, you arent on my friends list (yet :) ) but I saw your comment on a friends page and thought I'd respond.i had a severe post partum haemorrage with my little man, isaac, and lost over 2 litres of blood! when I went for my 8 week post partum checks I asked the nurses advice about TTC. Since then I have asked my GP and went to see my midwife who delivered isaac to ask her thoughts,They all said that if I want my babies close together there is no reason why I shouldnt TTC. I have fibroids, but they said that doesnt necessarily mean I'll have any problems.Where you induced with Max? My midwife said that there is a chance that PPH can be excabarated when induced. She also said that I am only at a SLIGHTLY elevated risk of having PPH with other babies....and she said that it wouldnt matter when we had that baby, the risk wouldnt be reduced.Eventually we decided to wait til hes 1 and then TTC - but thats just cos we are hectic with moving hosue and stuff. In my family, my brother is 21 and my other brother is 22....they were SUCH good friends growing up!I hope you will come to the right decison for you and ur family....do some other research, get some second opinions and trust your own instincts, and God!Take care xx

shesxchaotic - Wednesday, 5 Aug
Well I can tell you that my mom had me at 23, my brother at 37 and my sister at 39. Also, if you don't want to risk messing up your cycle with b/c, maybe try a diaphragm. It won't mess up your cycle and that way you could wait maybe like 6 months without the worry. Good luck!

dinahmite425 - Wednesday, 5 Aug
my little sisters are 1 year apart meaningmy om must have gotten pregnant when they were 3 months old... my sisters are 21 20 and almost 19.. my mom did it on purpose because me and my older sister are 8 years apart...i am ttc also... im excited but im not in an extreme rush but we are not going to us birth control so when ever i get pregnant will me fine liast week my doc asked if i was using birth control and i said no and she said okay your going to end up pregnant and laughed she did not say anything about you better not try to have a baby right now she was cool with me having a baby if i want

jk4105 - Wednesday, 5 Aug
Well I would say that put in Gods hands he knows more then any dr. You know ur body better then any dr. and you will know when it is time..God will not let it happen till the time is right...The kids I adopted are all 10-12 months apart so there momma was poppin them out back to back..and was 6 months pregnant when she passed (nothin to do with pregnancy it was car accident) so my point is alot of women do it and are fine.. So pray about it and do it when u feel you are lead to it..the only thing i would say is try to think about max to cause I love all my kids dearly but sometimes I feel like they dont get as much attention as one should cause they are sooo close together..good luck and wish u the best with ur choice.

Excited4June - Wednesday, 5 Aug
My sister and I are only 11 months apart and then my brother and I are only 14 months apart. My mom said that she went past 40 weeks with all of us and had no complications... she was also in her low 20's. My husband and I want two children, but I'm unsure how long I want to wait in between... I would kind of like them close together, but still debating. I would listen to your doctor though... Sure you might have another beautiful baby, but is it worth it if they don't have a mom?? Just my thought.

nirvana - Wednesday, 5 Aug
i got pregnant again after my first baby, when he was only 3 monthsold.that ended in miscarriage.i then got pregnant again 2 months later and i had my second baby 3 months prematurely.is fine thank god but so many complications with that pregnancy.its none of my business but given you had some complications during pregnancy and birth id give your self a few months at least to heal.I understand your wanting to rush as youre 37 but what you want at the end of it is a healthy mum and another healthy baby. Enjoy Max for a few months then get cooking on number 3, after all being pregnant with a tiny will be extra exhausting so get yourself ready...vitamins, sleep etc so youre in the best shape possible :)Good luck!! xx

mommyto6 - Wednesday, 5 Aug
My ob doc said the same thing to wait at least a year before conceiving again. I had twins in dec 2007 and in oct 2008 got pregnant again. We weren't using birth control and I had just finished breastfeeding when I got pregnant. My pregnancy went fine baby was full term. I would just let nature run its course. Good luck in your ttc journey!

cblooflat - Wednesday, 5 Aug
i would wait a little bit. I know you wouldn't want to take away from this special time with Max OR the child you're TTC. If there are concerns about the baby being preterm or having problems and the risks go way down just by you waiting a year then i would definately wait. Its not just you that you're thinking about now, its your family and the child you're bringin into the world. there are other methods than birth control you can use IE: diaphram or condoms that don't have any effect on your hormone levels. A year will FLY by esp with little Max because babies grow and change so much in their 1st year! :)

SuperHeroMom - Wednesday, 5 Aug
I got preggo with my 2nd when my 1st was 4 months old. I carried my 2nd full term and had no complications. My 1st baby was a c-section. I would say maybe wait a coulple months b4 trying but I think you would be ok. It depends on how you feel. Good Luck!

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