To snip or not to snip…
Fast background before I dive into this post full ramble! I am 28 years old, my husband is 32 years old - we have four amazing wonderful little boys that are currently ages 10, 9, 8 and 6 (he’ll be 7 in February.)
We have already decided that we are finished having children. I am a high risk pregnancy, every single time and my last pregnancy was very difficult and rough on me both physically and emotionally. So there are a number of reasons that I don’t ever wish to be pregnant again, ever. Did I say never ever again? Just so that’s clear. But, this however does not mean that we don’t someday wish to expand our family. We’d love to have two more … just not in the “usual way.” We are very open to adoption someday, perhaps when our boys are a little older. It’s something we’ve talked about quite frequently, and whether my husband admits it or not he truly does want a little girl and if he tells you otherwise you’ll see that little twinkle in his eye to let you know what he’s really thinking 
That leaves us with the decision to snip or not to snip. I’ve mentioned it to Brian on many occasions. He’s even spoken with our family doctor about having the vasectomy done. But the decision has never actually been made and finalized. We’ve also discussed me having the tubaligation procedure done, but we figure my parts are beat up and abused enough. Supposedly a vasectomy is a much easier procedure with a super fast recovery. Of course he’s a typical man and he’s all worried about anyone taking anything sharp near his manliness!
So tell me your vasectomy stories. What made you and your spouse decide to snip or not snip, and who got the snipping done?
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We’re grappling with the same decision. Men are so protective of their nether regions. Imagine if they were the ones to have c-sections and stuff…lol
Hi there, I popped over from Linda’s.
My man had the snip 29 years ago when our youngest boy (we have two) was 2 years old. We decided we didn’t want more children so it seemed the obvious solution. He had a local anaesthetic and said it was a breeze. He was a little sore for a few days afterwards but nothing he couldn’t handle - couldn’t have been too bad if a man says it wasn’t too bad could it? We’ve never regretted the decision.
I use to work for a urologist so ask away if you have any questions.
Ok… my first husband got a vasectomy, and it was NOT that big of a deal (neither of us wanted kids), except that we had to beg and beg and beg to get it done since we had no kids. He was out of commission for about a day and a half, and pretty tender for a few days more.
But you know… I had a tubal ligation while married to husband #2, and while the recuperation period was a little longer, it was NOT that bad. The WORST part of it was the pains in the arm from the gas used for the laparoscopic surgery. I was outta commission (mainly due to exhaustion and pain meds) for about a week and a half, I guess. I could have functioned, I just chose not to. (Then again, when I had my gastric bypass, I was up and at ‘em within about four days)
Wow, I want to thank everyone for the input so far … and please keep the info coming. I have been trying to convince the hubby for awhile now, he’s not sure and regardless he has to wait until he’s able to take a few days off of work.
I’m not keen on the idea of having my tubes done to be honest LOL I am not ruling it out … but I am so tired of being poked at and whatnot by doctors. Someone else’s turn!
This kind of surgery is definitely lower risk for a man than for a woman, so if anyone gets “snipped”, it should definitely be him… I also heard that it even could be reversed…
a vasectomy is the best way to go, if you get your tubes tied theres a chance for a tubular pregnancy (and no thats not “cool” ). a vasectomy is easy, low risk, and also reversible. it would be a much better idea to go for the vasectomy rather than getting your tubes tied.
I was in a similar situation. I also have 4 children, 2 of which, I was on bedrest with for 5+ months. After my last one was born, he will be 2 this year, I brought up the idea of hubby getting a vasectomy. My OB suggested it is easier for him, and less invasive, plus I had gone through a lot. It took awhile to convince him, but he had it done about 5 months after I gave birth. It was a very easy procedure, even though he was also worried about them snipping the wrong thing etc…….but everything is fine!
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