Forums to discuss having/not having children

[Cyprus92]

Hi all,

So I am in that horrible waiting and desision making time of trying for a child or having a hysterectomy.

I am having counselling but wondered if there is a forum to discuss with others going through or it or to contact older ladies who don't have child either by choice or unable to.

I would like to talk through thoughts and feelings as life goes on and changes.

Thank you

[AllthatGlitters]

Hi. I don’t have children. I would be willing to chat on here. I don’t know of a forum where you can discuss this x

[Anna1511]

Just had one and also dont have children!

Am here to listen 😘

[Noodle1984]

I feel and understand what you’re going through. I was in a bad car accident 5 years ago that left me unable to work. I now have 15 chronic conditions and I’m unable to care for myself some days let a lone a child. It has been the single hardest decision I’ve made. I still haven’t had a hysterectomy as I feel like that comes with it’s own issues and I’m not there yet. But I know that I would never be able to be pregnant with all my health issues.

I’m sorry you’re having to make this decision. It’s not something that is easy.

[maggiemay39]

Hi, I'm 42 years old and recently had a hysterectomy due to endo. I don't have any children of my own. My partner has 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren. I have always known I didn't want children so rhe decision to have the hysterectomy was an easy one for me.

My brother and his wife are struggling to get pregnant so I did feel bad telling them about my decision to have my op because I didn't want them to think I was being insensitive. It is a very delicate issue.

All I can say is thar from an endo point of view, so far, having the hysterectomy was definitely the right decision for me.

Take your time and do get other opinions, but remember it's your life so you get the final say becayse you have to live with that decision.

Do feel free to message me if you want to chat further.

Take care xx