welp, it's official

[cq4lyfe]

The baby making shop is closed. Yesterday I had a bilateral tubal ligation which means the bottom of my tubes were cauterized and actually removed, so there is no chance of reversal or anything. I have 3 small incisions because it was laproscopic (sp?). My belly button is super sore, but I feel okay other than that. I have actually been very emotional, but I don't think it's because I regret the surgery. It's just bittersweet knowing that this phase of my life is over. It is very hard to find a comfortable position to breastfeed b/c H loves to kick his feet while he's eating and it get me right in my belly every time. I have been side nursing and putting a small pillow over my belly for him to kick. I think it sucks that they  make you wait this long to have it done if you have a vaginal birth! I am taking care of three kids for goodness sake. My wonderful best friend offered to take the older two kids overnight last night and she took them to school and the sitter's house this morning. I'm so grateful for that! Anyway, please send T&P's, but it should be a quick recovery!

[TJ]

I know that is a difficult decision to make. I hope you heal up really quickly.

[cq4lyfe]

thanks BFF

[Girlymama79]

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[freezorburn]

Hope you can get lots of rest and recover quickly! Maybe once you are feeling better you can do something to honor this milestone in your life.

[meesh]

Healing vibes!

And have you tried the football hold? So his feet are more on your back to kick? Might work ad protect your belly

[awful]

Hope your recovery is quick!

[Crisco Salad]

Wishing you a speedy recovery! I've been thinking of you and hoping your surgery went well.

[nvywife]

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[rrrrrachel]

I know that kind of stuff is fraught. Hope you're feeling better in no time!

[chickypoo2468]

I was so confused for a minute, you guys and your new names!!

Glad you have someone who was there to help you. I had no idea you had to wait, I was wondering how they did it during a vaginal birth, I guess now I know that they don't lol.

I'll be thinking about you, and remember, emotions are ok!

[redrock]

Hoping for a speedy recovery.

[clldll]

Glad the procedure went well. Wishing you a speedy recovery. I like freezorburn's suggestion of doing something to commemorate.

[pbandj714]

Hope you recover quickly and easily!

[rugger]

Hope you heal quickly CQ!

[SAK]

I remember having those mixed emotions when I had them tie my tubes. Heck, I still have those mixed emotions some days. Hoping you recoup quickly!

[kmc84]

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[esd]

Wishing you a fast recovery!

[grumpycakes]

Glad it went well, CQ!

[ovenrack]

Speedy recovery, and a toast to the next phase of your life! You've birthed humans... the sky's the limit!

[cq4lyfe]

these comments mean the world to me! thanks everybody

[kmmd]

I hope you have a speedy recovery!

[zaraceligon]

Hope for a good recovery.

[mooncharm]

I hope you recover quickly. I am sure it's a tough decision, but it was a brave one! Glad you're able to find a way to nurse that works for you while you're healing.

[sasq09]

Praying for a quick recovery for you!

[Nik Pal]

I hope you feel better soon. I'm so glad you have help-- keep letting folks know what you need! Thanks for keeping us updated

[cq4lyfe]

another update...feeling even better today! I tried the football hold last night and that helped a lot. thanks meesh! My belly button is the only thing that really hurts now. I'm a lot less emotional too. I know that I made the right decision and I don't regret it. I definitely agree that I want to do something to commemorate this time in my life. thanks for that suggestion

[unaveragejane]

Hugs, CQ! I'm so glad you're feeling better!

[Stringy]

How'd I miss this the other day? Hugs CQ!