Alenee Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Dh had a vasectomy 4 years ago but...I'm late. Dh wants me to go get a test....curious if any of you have BTDT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Not me, but one of my best friends! Her little surprise is now nearly 4 years old! Go buy a test!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Not me but I know two people who have. Has your hubby had sperm counts done since the snip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio12 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I fear this almost every month! I have heard that it is very very rare after that amount of time IF you have had a zero sperm count to verify that the vasectomy took. It is much more common for people to get pregnant right after the vasectomy because they didn't wait for the test results and went ahead and behaved as though the vasectomy had taken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Not me but I know two people who have. Has your hubby had sperm counts done since the snip? Nope. He never did. I know I know! I'm supposed to be having a hysterectomy in 6 weeks due to Adenomyosis, which in itself, would not cause me to be late. It's actually really weird...I've had 2 cycles nearly every month for 6 months so now that I'm late and having LOTS of symptoms, I'm almost convinced...but I'm too afraid to find out. I'd love another baby but dh...that's another story. It sure would throw us for a loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio12 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Not me, but one of my best friends! Her little surprise is now nearly 4 years old! Go buy a test!!! How long had it been since your friend's dh had had the vasectomy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 A year - and he hadn't been back for his recount either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlemaiden Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 My friend's dh had a vas. reconnect. She is currently pregnant with their surprise third-----she was over the top freaked out! You should have heard the things she said to me. "I'm 37! I don't know anyone having babies at this age! I don't want my daughter to have to give up her youth to help me with a child!" Ahem...the friend you are venting to is 37, and majorly preggo! Give up her youth? Good gracious--my poor children. ;) She has finally accepted the change and is looking forward to this child, but it was rough for a while. I can completely understand the shock. Best wishes to you my dear. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 My friend's dh had a vas. reconnect. She is currently pregnant with their surprise third-----she was over the top freaked out! You should have heard the things she said to me. "I'm 37! I don't know anyone having babies at this age! I don't want my daughter to have to give up her youth to help me with a child!" Ahem...the friend you are venting to is 37, and majorly preggo! Give up her youth? Good gracious--my poor children. ;) She has finally accepted the change and is looking forward to this child, but it was rough for a while. I can completely understand the shock. Best wishes to you my dear. Jo Congrats to you both! But lady, that sounded like you're saying I AM preggo!;) Watch, "it" is gonna show up any minute now that I've started this thread.....:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Head immediately to the store, come home, pee on stick, post results. Then I can know to panic or not every month. My DH also failed to go back and get tested so it definitely weighs on my mind every month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlemaiden Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Congrats to you both! But lady, that sounded like you're saying I AM preggo!;) Watch, "it" is gonna show up any minute now that I've started this thread.....:glare: No, no, no. The "best wishes" statement could go either way, right? :D I hope it turns out just like you hope. It is amazing how knowing just one person has changed my impression of the vasectomy. Apparently the percentage of reconnection is something like 0.2%. More frequently people get pregnant because the vasectomy wasn't complete and there was still sperm present. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PameliaSue Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 My dh took one for the team in December last year. The urologist he used does the procedure a little differently and sews one end of the 'tube' in a fold of skin or something (sorry, I don't really know how to explain it). The urologist said that this method is 100% reliable. He actually made some comment like if your wife gets pregnant you may want to consider it immaculate conception. I really should call them and ask for a better explanation of the procedure just so I know... I did get all of this info filtered through my husband who often grunts as a form of communication. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I know a lady....well, actually my Mom knows a lady...I've only met her and her surprise once. Anyway, her dh had a V when they had their first child. From the time this child could speak she begged for a sibling. Begged. Parents said, sorry it isn't gonna happen. And then when the mom was 43 years old, she had a baby. Yes. She woke up in the ICU to be told that 2 weeks earlier she had given birth to a baby girl. Mom and baby fine. Well, baby now 8.. :) (I love that story) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 My husband got his check done--we were leaving for vacation in Hawaii w/o kids in tow (part work-related & paid) so we didn't want to worry or mess with other forms of birth control while we were there. There were actually 2 checks he had to have done, I think the first was about 3 months after, and the next another month later(??). He was clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 stepping into the wonderful (??) world of premenopause with me & several others here. Your "symptoms" certainly do sound like some of ours. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 She woke up in the ICU to be told that 2 weeks earlier she had given birth to a baby girl. Mom and baby fine. Well, baby now 8.. :) What? Woke up in the ICU? More details, please! Some of us are very curious. :bigear::D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Dh had a vasectomy 4 years ago but...I'm late. Dh wants me to go get a test....curious if any of you have BTDT? Well, what are you sitting there for, woman? Go get a test! :auto: The rule is, if you announce that you are taking a pg test on the boards, you have to tell the Hive the results of the test before you can tell your dh. It's a RULE. You wouldn't want to be breaking board rules, now would you? No, you wouldn't. Unless he physically watches you pee on the stick and watches the little sign come up, we take priority to the actual father. Go. We'll be waiting. :lurk5: :bigear: :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I know 2 people who got pregnant. one 1 year later, and one (who's baby is due next month) who get pregnant 4 years later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 What? Woke up in the ICU? More details, please! Some of us are very curious. :bigear::D :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 :bigear: (Tapping foot) WELL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Not me personally, but a good friend of mine ended up pregnant after her dh had a vasectomy. I can tell you they were BOTH pretty shocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in OK Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Two of my close friends. One was several years after her husband was fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 HELLO???!!! I logged back on to see the results of that test. Go test woman!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I know you are waiting to use that very accurate first morning urine right? That's gotta be what all this keeping us in suspense is about, not just the joy of torturing a bunch of ladies that have nothing to do but sit around and wait for your pregnancy test result.... lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 What a joy to come home and see all of these responses! Really, I had to take the dd's to swim practice and then we all went out to dinner. We stopped by our local country market on the way home for a test but they didn't have any. They had enemas, trojans, you name it, but no preg. tests. Whatever.... I may still run back out tonight. But I WILL let ya'll know! I want to know about that mom in the ICU too....:lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmom4 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 my df who is 42 and has a 13 and 12 yr old boys. Can you say BIG SURPRISE when she came up pregnant after hubby had vas YEARS ago?? Her little one is 5 mos. old now. :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 :lurk5: I have nothing of import to add. I just want to subscribe to the thread so that I can find out when, er um, if Carli has an announcement to make. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamato3 all-boy boys Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 :lurk5: Should be in bed, but can't NOT find out the result...from both Carli and the fascinating ICU story.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 :lurk5: hoping you got a chance to get a test! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 :lurk5:Should be in bed, but can't NOT find out the result...from both Carli and the fascinating ICU story.... Yep. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I have nothing of import to add. I just want to subscribe to the thread so that I can find out when, er um, if Carli has an announcement to make. :D Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 :lurk5:Should be in bed, but can't NOT find out the result...from both Carli and the fascinating ICU story.... Ok, well, here is some :lurk5: While we wait for the results. This woman is 43 years old and suddenly becomes very ill. It is her heart. I can't remember what exactly was wrong with her heart, but she was very very sick. She went in the hospital and ended up in ICU. Her dh happened to be alone in the waiting room when the doctor rushes out looking hysterical. The dh said later he was positive the Dr's next words were going to be, 'Your dw has died.' Instead he says, 'Your dw is in labor.' Dh says, confused, 'that can't be, I've had a V.' Doc says, 'Nonetheless, your wife is in labor. Right Now.' So later, more details emerge. Apparently, while she was in ICU, in a coma like state, a nurse thinks her stomach looks swollen. So they sent up an X-ray person to X-ray her...the tech calls the nurse screaming, 'why didn't you tell me she was pregnant?' Nurse says, 'Huh?' rushes in and examines her and finds her to be in actual labor. So she gives birth to a full term baby and wakes up briefly during this labor and they tell her she has given birth, but hey, she doesn't believe THAT story...LOL...and goes back to her near coma state for the next 2 weeks. Family all arrives, mothers and brothers and SIL....doctor comes out and says, 'the baby is a girl. We've checked her out nine ways to Sunday and can't find anything wrong with her. It is by the Grace of God she is healthy. The Grace of God. I just can't believe it.' And more along those lines with many many 'by the Grace of God' comments thrown in. So poor Dad, new baby, wife still critical, no crib, diapers, formula...nothing. The community and family pull together, outfits a nursery and a few days later they take Grace home. :) Wife wakes up two weeks later. Apparently, this pregnancy, with zero pre-natal care, was the reason behind the heart problems. It may have been why they stopped at one baby 9 years before. Anyway, they tell her she has a baby and she is blown away of course. And the best news is she fully recovers from the heart problem they thought would kill her. The staff put up a little sign in the ICU....'In honor of Grace, the only baby ever born in this ICU.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmy Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 That is the sweetest story ever! What a special little girl - I wonder what God has in store for Grace! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 . The staff put up a little sign in the ICU....'In honor of Grace, the only baby ever born in this ICU.' Amazing story! Thank you for sharing :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Dh had a vasectomy 4 years ago but...I'm late. Dh wants me to go get a test....curious if any of you have BTDT? Yup! Our son is our "little surprise." Sweetie didn't go back to make sure it worked. Now we know, it didn't. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I want to join in and wait for the results too. (((Carli))):grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Carli!!! Yoohoo!! You should've already taken your morning, well, pee!!!! Fess up. Let us know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 It was negative. Gosh, I feel like ya'll are gonna be disappointed. I know I was. Talk about some emotions. I was almost certain I saw the faint positive. I had one with each dd. Even dh told me, "I wouldn't be mad." Yeah, emotions are all over the map now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Ok, well, here is some :lurk5: While we wait for the results. This woman is 43 years old and suddenly becomes very ill. It is her heart. I can't remember what exactly was wrong with her heart, but she was very very sick. She went in the hospital and ended up in ICU. Her dh happened to be alone in the waiting room when the doctor rushes out looking hysterical. The dh said later he was positive the Dr's next words were going to be, 'Your dw has died.' Instead he says, 'Your dw is in labor.' Dh says, confused, 'that can't be, I've had a V.' Doc says, 'Nonetheless, your wife is in labor. Right Now.' So later, more details emerge. Apparently, while she was in ICU, in a coma like state, a nurse thinks her stomach looks swollen. So they sent up an X-ray person to X-ray her...the tech calls the nurse screaming, 'why didn't you tell me she was pregnant?' Nurse says, 'Huh?' rushes in and examines her and finds her to be in actual labor. So she gives birth to a full term baby and wakes up briefly during this labor and they tell her she has given birth, but hey, she doesn't believe THAT story...LOL...and goes back to her near coma state for the next 2 weeks. Family all arrives, mothers and brothers and SIL....doctor comes out and says, 'the baby is a girl. We've checked her out nine ways to Sunday and can't find anything wrong with her. It is by the Grace of God she is healthy. The Grace of God. I just can't believe it.' And more along those lines with many many 'by the Grace of God' comments thrown in. So poor Dad, new baby, wife still critical, no crib, diapers, formula...nothing. The community and family pull together, outfits a nursery and a few days later they take Grace home. :) Wife wakes up two weeks later. Apparently, this pregnancy, with zero pre-natal care, was the reason behind the heart problems. It may have been why they stopped at one baby 9 years before. Anyway, they tell her she has a baby and she is blown away of course. And the best news is she fully recovers from the heart problem they thought would kill her. The staff put up a little sign in the ICU....'In honor of Grace, the only baby ever born in this ICU.' Oh. my. goodness. It's a wonder the shock didn't give her heart failure. We have a friend who had 2 kids, then a vasectomy, and then when his kids were in jr/high school, his wife showed up pregnant. It was a HUGE shock to them both. They ended up with quite a rounder! Waiting for pg test results....:lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 We were typing at the same time Muffinmom.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 It was negative. Gosh, I feel like ya'll are gonna be disappointed. I know I was. Talk about some emotions. I was almost certain I saw the faint positive. I had one with each dd. Even dh told me, "I wouldn't be mad." Yeah, emotions are all over the map now. ((((hugs)))) Nope - no disappointment. Well, disappointment that you're disappointed. How late are you? So, now your dh is starting to re-think the no more children thing? This may be a blessing for your family all the way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 It was negative. Gosh, I feel like ya'll are gonna be disappointed. I know I was. Talk about some emotions. I was almost certain I saw the faint positive. I had one with each dd. Even dh told me, "I wouldn't be mad." Yeah, emotions are all over the map now. :grouphug::grouphug:Carli:grouphug::grouphug:. I know the emotions you are speaking of and a bit of how you must be feeling right now. I'm sorry that you are disappointed. :grouphug: All I can offer are some more of these: :grouphug: (((Carli))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 It was negative. Gosh, I feel like ya'll are gonna be disappointed. I know I was. Talk about some emotions. I was almost certain I saw the faint positive. I had one with each dd. Even dh told me, "I wouldn't be mad." Yeah, emotions are all over the map now. More :grouphug: from me too. I'm sorry. But like Jennifer said, keep talking to him. You never know what might come of this. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 :grouphug:Carli:grouphug: Don't feel bad at all for even a minute. I'm sure there are a number of us who have btdt, but it always feels a little sad. It was negative. Gosh, I feel like ya'll are gonna be disappointed. I know I was. Talk about some emotions. I was almost certain I saw the faint positive. I had one with each dd. Even dh told me, "I wouldn't be mad." Yeah, emotions are all over the map now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 Thanks ladies. I feel so loved! Dh and I have other big things to contend with at this point with the two options for work right now and with my hysterectomy already scheduled, it looks like we're moving past the baby stage for good...unless of course I can finally convince him to adopt!:D A few months ago, he got to the point where he said, "I'd do it...IF GOD laid it on my heart." lol! That is totally my dh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 "I'd do it...IF GOD laid it on my heart." Maybe He just did. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Aw....... I'm sorry. I was hoping, but well, these things happen. I can't tell you how many HPTs I've taken. I routinely take them 'just in case' because my cycles are so wacked. I don't want to be one of those who doesn't realize she is pregnant like my story...:) Anyway, I am so used to taking them that sometimes I forget to check the stick! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 My friend's dh had a vas. reconnect. She is currently pregnant with their surprise third-----she was over the top freaked out! You should have heard the things she said to me. "I'm 37! I don't know anyone having babies at this age! I don't want my daughter to have to give up her youth to help me with a child!" Ahem...the friend you are venting to is 37, and majorly preggo! Give up her youth? Good gracious--my poor children. ;) Jo Mine are adopted but I was 36 1/2 and 39 1/2 when my dc were born, they came home at 12 mos, so here I was, OVER the big 40 with a 12 mo old thrust into my arms. (a very CRANKY 12 mos old~!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Maybe He just did. :001_smile: I was thinking the exact same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 :D A few months ago, he got to the point where he said, "I'd do it...IF GOD laid it on my heart." lol! That is totally my dh! Uh-oh. Famous last words, :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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