How do I cope knowing I can’t have anymore babies? I know my family could not handle it. My oldest is autistic, my husband is not supportive majority of the time, he has his moments, but he’s mostly just always in a bad mood or depressed.
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I went through something similar. Take comfort in knowing it is the right decision for you and your family. That has helped me.
When I went through this, I realized it was best for me to care for/ nurture/love the children I am blessed with💚 and not worry about it anymore
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I’m pregnant with baby #5 and I still am not ready to be done. I mean I am but in my heart I’m sad. Lol
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I had my tubes tied at 29 with 4 boys. I went through several years of regret, but now my boys are grown, living at hone and I’m ready to be a mom from a distance lol. I think its something we feel as we watch the childhood slip away, but as they become adults we can start to see other possibilities. I was a mom and couldnt imagine a purpose without being that caretaker. When you finally see that you can invest in self care I think that void starts to dissolve. Now if you dont already have children and it’s a problem conceiving I would probably look into adoption and fulfill the desire to be a mom because it is one of the most fulfilling things we do. My oldest has asperger’s syndrome and trust me when I say that it will require a lifetime of support.
I just had my tubes removed for my own health. I’m currently writing an essay about this in my thesis. I def cried after the surgery knowing it was the best for my body but that I wouldn’t get the chance to have any more babies. Ugh, it’s tough but I think yo have to show yourself face and gratitude and think of what matters most.
And if it’s not a physical thing, day dream about the future and what could be, if things changed
I was told I couldn’t have kids cause of cancer but I had 2 miracle boys I don’t know why you can’t have children but don’t gave up I did once I was told I couldn’t have kids anymore but now I have 2 beautiful boys I love very much
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Just a side note… when your husband is on a mad mood or depressed that means he isn’t coping either … men are conditioned not to express our feelings like women do. We bottle it up and try to deal with it the best we can. And that may sound dumb to most women but it’s how we keep going farward when everyone else is going through stuff aswell
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Why can’t you have anymore kids? If its due to medical reasons its understandable. You may want to seek professional help to help you cope through it.
If your husband is always in a bad mood or depressed then why stay in that type of environment especially if your oldest child is autistic. You also said your husband is not supportive majority of the time so once again why are you still with someone like this. You deserve better and your children DEFINITELY deserve way better. If you can’t do it for yourself do it for your children.
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With a depressed unsuportove husband. Even tho it’s medically not possible. Probably a good thing anyway . Have enough on your plate as it is. Hubby needs help or you need to leave. Do what you can for your ASD child
I would divorce if he’s unwilling to be an active participant. You can have more kids with a supportive partner. You need to do what’s best for both you and your child and y’all deserve to have someone who will be there.
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Enjoy the ones you got and grow up. No need to be petty about it.
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Sending you a huge hug. I recommend both you and your husband start seeing therapists on your own and maybe also together. Table the baby discussion in your head to way down the line and focus on what needs to be worked on now. Hopefully just postponing the decision for the meanwhile will help you cope.
If your husband is like that, sounds like having more kids with him isn’t the best idea anyways, right now your focus should be on making a better life for you and your children
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Sounds like your husband is the issue
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I’m concerned about your hubby not being supportive and depressed. He needs to seek help for the depression. You deserve help and a supportive spouse. So does your child. If he doesn’t want help, I would consider leaving him. You deserve better.
As for no more kids… I get it. I only have 1 and I’ve wanted another for years but haven’t been able to… me and hubby went through issues and had to get that worked out. Then it just became a financial thing. We both work and live paycheck to paycheck, I can’t afford daycare again. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve cried myself to sleep. I just want 1 more. Just 2. I don’t think thats asking top much. I’ve tried to get over it and accept it, but I still have good days and bad with it. Now my 1 n only is 11 and I’m getting older with a ticking time clock, it’s now or never…so I’ve really been sad lately and almost have to decided to say f it and try for another anyway. But I haven’t. The struggle is real. My hearts with you. Many hugs
Sounds like your husband is a problem. Maybe you will have more kids. Just not w him
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