tubal ligation = depression anyone else

[htcamommy]

So long story short I had my tubes tied after my 3rd pregnancy (our 5th child) largely out of outside pressure since I did and do truely not want to have kids again. Fast forward 5 months and welcome to my obsession over it. I recognize that with my two previous ppd it manifested in a form of obsessiveness as well. My 1st I was obsessed with my unplanned emergency c-section. I had failed as a woman. I had not informed or educated myself. My 2nd I obsessed over the welfare of my children. I was certain that they would die in the mildest of care by someone else for example my dh giving one a bath. Now with pregnancy #3 I am obsessing over my tubal ligation being the wrong choice. So much so that I have had serious discussion about reversal. Now I don't want anymore children. But I'm 29 who knows how I feel in 4 years... what did I do... etc etc. Anyone else feel like your tubal ligation was the axis on which your ppd turned? Anyone else considered a reversal?

[dmbaker3]

14 months since my TL and I wanted a reversal within a week of it being done. My daughter was born in July - I made the decision to have a TL in May (I was 7.5 months pregnant) - I DO NOT think under ANY circumstance a pregnant woman should be allowed to make such a decision! I have regreted it ever since, not because I want more children but bc of the constant pain I have in my pelvic area, the horrendous pain when I ovulate, sore breasts all of the time, worst periods I've ever had in my life - I really wish I would have been informed of these possibilities! Now, my insurance won't pay for a reversal so I really feel stuck. I wish I could reach out to every woman that is considering this and talk to them - not to change their minds but to truely inform them. Thanks for starting this post!