Bit of a Problem?!

@megs85 (3142)
Australia
October 31, 2006 8:57pm CST
I have five and a half month old son, but after complications post labour i'm starting to believe I am not going to be able to have another child. I have been to the doctor and sort of told my partner, but haven't really gone into too much detail with him. I'm beginning to think that I may be in serious trouble but I'm tired of doctors and hospitals and tests and being poked and prodded, has anyone got any advice?
11 responses
• United States
1 Nov 06
Have the doctors told you you won't be able to have another? Have they determined why you're having problems? I'm not being harsh, just truly curious and want to give you good advice.
@megs85 (3142)
• Australia
1 Nov 06
The doctors arent saying much but teh fact that I have been bleeding for the past 6 months surely doesnt help... They have done an ultrasound to see if I had membranes or placenta but nothing is in there. They cant determine why it wont stop. I had drama after I had my son and ended up coming home with a catheter in for 3 weeks (at one stage they thought it was going to be in for 9 months- I'm only 21). Sorry if I have overshared with anything here, I'm not trying to be offensive just honest :D
• United States
1 Nov 06
No, you're not oversharing at all. I appreciate the honesty. I'm sorry that you've had to deal with all that. Have you gone to get a second opinion yet? I would, the doctors should have some idea of why you are still bleeding. I wouldn't count out the possibilty of another child yet either. I can understand your doubts about it though. I think it's important to share what you are feeling with your partner. I'm sure they'd want to help you and support you right now.
@megs85 (3142)
• Australia
1 Nov 06
Ive seen a number of doctors I'm so sick and tired of hospitals and tests and being examined... I don't know...
@BVBF25 (753)
• United States
1 Nov 06
Have you been taking any forms of birth control? After my first child I bled for six months straight. I believe that it was due to the birth control shot that I was receiving. Everytime I questioned the doctors about the shot and my bleeding, they would say "It'll go away with the next shot". After the second shot when it didn't go away I refused to have the third. That was a good decision cause sure enough my bleeding stopped around the time I was due to have my third shot. Since then I have given birth to 3 more children all were born naturally and healthy. So please stay encouraged. God has plans for you and if it's in his will for you to have more children then so be it. If it isn't in his will then it would've never been. God is in complete control and his grace endures all of lifes obstacles. There isn't a doctor, a disease or a situation that is beyond God's control. You will be in my prayers. God bless.
@megs85 (3142)
• Australia
1 Nov 06
I'm not on any birth control yet, haven't felt the need for it :D Thanks for your kind wishes...
@megs85 (3142)
• Australia
1 Nov 06
I am also hoping to still be alive to see my beautiful son grow up, thats another thing I am concerned about. Please dont think I am not thankful to have my son I know how blessed I am, I am luckier than some to even just have him... And I am grateful every day for him. But I am concerned about my health...
@LovingIt (5396)
• United States
1 Nov 06
I know this isn't what you want to hear, but for your own health you really need to go ahead and let the doctors figure out exactly what is wrong. It is not normal for these kind of problems to be happening to someone, especially someone as young as you. Most likely when they find the cause it will be able to be fixed. I had a lot of problems after the birth of my second child and wasn't able to have any more children, in fact I ended up having a hysterectomy when I was in my 20's. That was a long time ago though, and medicine has come a long ways since then. Also 2 children was all I really wanted or I would probably have gotten more opinions on it. I know the poking and prodding gets old. I've been through multiple health problems myself this year and I get soooo fed up with it, but for your own sake, put up with it.
@megs85 (3142)
• Australia
1 Nov 06
Thank you for your honesty and for sharing your experiences. I think thats what I am most scared of, them telling me I CANT and that I may have to have a hysterectomy or something... I appreciate your comments thank you...
@deeds14 (815)
• United States
1 Nov 06
Wow, I'm really sorry. I hope your doctors figure out everything ASAP, and I will definately keep you in my prayers.
@megs85 (3142)
• Australia
1 Nov 06
Thanks for the prayers, I hope so too...
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@oresal (1350)
• El Salvador
1 Nov 06
im really sorry to hear that, what about adoption?
@megs85 (3142)
• Australia
1 Nov 06
Thanks for the thought, I'm not sure I could consider it just yet, its not like I want another child right now, I'm more concerned with the possibility of EVER having another child. But thanks for the idea, its very sweet...
• India
1 Nov 06
its nice/ not bad u can adopt a child it is good for u so what but he or she will give u love same as ur child
• Australia
1 Nov 06
hey im 21. had my first at 16 a month prem, second at 18. at 30wks preg i started bleedin cos my placenta started to break up went into labour, they had to stop it. a few weeks later bub was born 5wks prem, i bleed for about 6 mths and got asked not to have any kids for a few yrs as im only 45kg my body cant handle the strain, my daughter just turned three and about 6mths ago my periods started going normal,,
@megs85 (3142)
• Australia
1 Nov 06
wow, 3 years of this great... :S Thanks for sharing. Did they tell you why you bled for so long if you don't mind me asking?
• Netherlands
1 Nov 06
I can understand that you don't want to deal with the bad news if there is any, but you really should go get more tests done with a different doctor. Come on, if there is something wrong with you that will not fix itself, you need to know. You need to get medical care to insure that you are alright. Maybe it is easy for me to say, but honestly finding out you are unable to have any more kids is not as important as finding out if you are okay. I sincerely hope that you can bring yourself to go get more help. I hope that all is okay with you and turn out okay.
@birthlady (5609)
• United States
9 Nov 06
Not to be too personal, but why are you bleeding for six months after having your child? If doctors can't give an explaination of why you are bleeding, I would switch doctors and tend to my health NOW rather than be too concerned about another child later.
@SViswan (12051)
• India
8 Dec 06
I had bleeding problems for 4 years after my first child!! I tried all sorts of medicines (but no prodding pricking). After 4 years I found the right doc who treated my problem and stopped my bleeding. I now have a second child who is two weeks:)
@metong (655)
• Philippines
16 Nov 06
Don't loose hope megs with your problem, just remember that GOD is good whatever problem you are in right now just don't forget to pray always and he will answer all your prayers. Have FAITH in the LORD always and he give you everything. GOD bless you.
@achyuta (2851)
• United States
16 Nov 06
Get second, third opinions whatever it takes. I know you are tired of doctors, but in certain situations in life one have to deal with them. Even though it is irritating to you, get good advise and act on that. There is no reason to be downcast. Take medical advise for second child. As of now, take good care of the first child. May god bless you with as many as you want :)