Duchesssix

I currently have a 13 y/o girl and 11 y/o boy. Three years ago my husband and I decided we didn't want any more children. We were done with diapers, daycare, babysitters, car seats, and more and were entering a new and exciting part of our lives. It is nice to be able to go out for a while and not have to get a babysitter or take the kids with us. As such, my husband got a vasectomy.

Now, however, I find I am constantly wanting another baby. This was the primal reason for the vasectomy so if this ever happened no "accidents" could occur. These feelings are SO intense though. How do I make them stop. I'm not around any babies so this isn't the cause. I haven't held an infant in years even more the vasectomy. I hate feeling this way. How long is it going to last and what can I do?

Trudis

Well, talk to your husband about your cravings. Maybe you just need to be able to talk to him about it, and it will go away.

Livingston

This is common with many couples after sterilization. Talk with your husband about it. He could get a reversal done, or there is the possibility of adopting a little one.

Karie

I think it's pretty common too, just talk it over. Make a list of the pros and cons. Think about how hard it would be to reverse the procedure. Hey you never know, you just might have it done and have another baby.

Momof9

I hope this doesn't sound dumb. Have you thought about volunteering at your local hospital in the nursery? Or go to a daycare center or shelter for teen mothers? Some place that will temporarily put you in contact with infants.

Carmencita

Momof9 that is a wonderful suggestion. I am pretty sure that this baby will be my last. I have always thought that a family of four would work wonderfully for the our family's lifestyle. I hope that when my kids get older I don't get these longings. But if I do, I am planning on helping other moms with kids to take the edge off. At least that way, I can always return them at the end of the visit.