Sorry it’s been a while folks, but I just suck and I’ve been working. Some gents might want to skip this entry because of the talk about lady parts and hey I’ll still love ya. But it’s something that’s on my mind right now.
I saw the new gynecologist and I’ll call him Dr. T. I like him, he was all the stuff I asked for and would even be attractive if he gained a few pounds. But like I was talking to a friend about. I wonder if looking at ladies’ goodies all day makes him uninterested in it at home.
Already off the subject and just getting started. Okay back on track. I went to see Dr. T. and everything seems to be working well and in the right location so I’m happy about that. The one phrase that kept coming up was FOR YOUR AGE and damn I did not like hearing that. The doc said that due to my age he thinks maybe I should consider getting an I.U.D. That blood clots and other health concerns are more likely for women my age and who started their periods young like me. And since most women my age have kids they get their tubes tied, but since I have a few years left maybe the I.U.D. is the way to go.
Lets be honest folks I am not currently emotionally, physically or financially in a position to have a baby. And I have always said that if I get to 35 and I’m still not ready I wouldn’t have any kids. I guess it just dawned on me that in two months I’ll be 34 and a year after that of course I’ll be 35. That little realization and the idea of having to give up the pill after so many years of use for an I.U.D. is freaking me out a bit. When I think I.U.D.’s I think about old chicks, whose eggs are old and that just sucks.
So I started doing a little research. A I.U.D. can be used for up to ten years. That would save me a mint in contraception. It’s 98% effective always a plus. The procedure to have it done can be done in the doctors office. If circumstances change I can have it removed and get pregnant as I would if I were getting off the pill. So I’m still trying to make up my mind. I need to decide within the next couple of weeks. So okay I guess I’m asking anybody got an opinion one way or the other. Got any good sites you think I should check out? Opinions are welcomed and jokes about my eggs are expected!
08 May 2006 at 03:44 pm | #
Um. Heh. Um… Ever notice how sperm cells look like litte tadpoles?
08 May 2006 at 10:43 pm | #
I had the I.U.D. right after having Darin...4 months with it and little Amber popped up! But on the other hand i had a friend that had it for 5 years and no pregnancy. I had asked what happened with mine, did mine bend? Fall out of place? My answer from the doctor----Nothing wrong with it, GOD wanted you to have two kids ...boom...boom. These are exact words!!!! Yep and i paid for that..lol
Couldn’t he lie and say it had fell out of place or broken? So of course my husband got teased to death about having super sperm....lol And of course of avoiding the stop sign...lol
09 May 2006 at 01:37 pm | #
Not having any experience in this matter I’m as helpful as tits on a boar hog but at least I know about the tadpole thing. Besides what is wrong with old eggs? You were hatch from one! I was 37 I believe and you turned out real pretty! Hope someone can help you decide what to do!!!!
Don’t stay away so long next time!
12 May 2006 at 01:28 pm | #
Caroline- I’m leaning towards getting it and I’m hoping I have your friend’s luck with it. I love kids and all but I’m not in the right place in my life for them.
Momma- Yes, I’m from old eggs. And I’m certainly cracked I mean hatched, but as I said who knows what the future will bring. We’ll see when I get my shit together!
Jeff- Yep far too many biology for me in college. Not to mention I have an unusual interest in human sexuality. I’m sure it makes my parents proud! LOL!
16 May 2006 at 05:37 pm | #
My best friend had her first baby at age 36, after 7 years of marriage.
Then the second kid just 16 months later, but I think that was because antibiotics messed up her birth control pills.
My mother had my baby brother when she was 42. My friend Mary adopted a toddler when we were 47.
Over at MRTL’s place, she talks about the Mirena after her second baby. There’s a link within the post.
Myself, I’d get tired of checking for the string. I also don’t remember to take pills regularly.
Which is why my mate got fixed while I was nursing the 3rd baby at age 29.
We have to decide what’s our best thing by listening to the inner self.