I would tend to agree with your mother. First of all, most doctors will not do it at your age.
Secondly, my first 2 were conceived in almost the same circumsances you describe. Unfortunately, 4 years later my husband and I divorced. I then remarried a man who had no children but dearly wanted at least 2. Had I had my tubes tied I would not have been able to give him the 2 beautiful children he has now. I have 4. They range in age from 20, 18, 13, and 4.
Yes, a tubal ligation is reversible, but the success rate is not as high as many people think.
I finally had mine done in 2003, more due to health reasons regarding my personal circumstance.
There were no problems after the operation, it was actually very simple. It took longer to prepare the operating room and put me under. The operation itself only took about 30 minutes and I went shopping later that day.
But remember that this is a FINAL decision. Like I said, it is reversible, but the likelihood of pregnancy after revarsal is slim and NEVER guaranteed.
Please think long and hard about this. If I had it done at 22, I would not have the 2 beautiful young children I have now.
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