more children?

I have my 6 week check up in a few weeks and I plan to talk to my ob about another pregnancy, OMG!! I really don't know if that's what I want, I'm just investigating the possability at the moment and I wouldn't concider it until Luca was atleast 12 months.. but I kinda think maybe I would like just one last baby??? or is it just hormones talking?? I don't know,,, I'm not young and I had GD this time round so I take that as a sign my body is getting old, although this pregnancy I was alot fitter and healthier (due to the diabetic diet) and recovery was amazing.
If I did want another baby is it beyond a possability? when I was on the operating table my ob said he doesn't recomend anymore children as my uterus looked like a fish bowl.. not really sure what that means but I'll ask at appt, I know I have to ask my OB but I know he'll say he doesn't recomend it as it's his job kwim? and as a rule they don't recomend anymore than 3 c's as the risk of complications is higher each time... do you think I'm asking too much of my body??
It's way too early to think about another baby but I was wondering if anyone else has concidered more children after a C birth?. How many have you had? how many would you concider having?

Hey Tiff :-) I'm only on my second child - and hoping for a VBAC - but just wanted to tell you that my sister is the same age as you - about to undergo her 4th c-section (she has a 4 & 2 year old boys, and had a stillborn last year). I think she is wanting another child after this one, so she will probably give it one more go - so that would be a total of 5 c-sections. I heard that there isn't actually a limit on the amount of c-sections you can have, but of course, the risks associated are greater with each one. I think it depends on whether your want to have another child outweighs the risks!!! (and we are talking babies here, so I dare say it will!! ;-)) I know that I want another one after this one, even if I don't get my VBAC and it ends in a c-section again. Good luck with whatever you decide to do!!!!!!

HiTiff,
I really would be bringing it up with ur Ob. I've just had my 3rd c/s and they did the typical "Do we tie ur tubes while we are in there?" thing. I think I looked so appalled they knew what the answer was before I even voiced it. DH and I won't rule out another kid or two in the future. We love babies and the joy and love and laughter each individual child brings with it. I had complications this time (adhesions, we believe from an infection after the lap I had last yr) and god am I very sore recovering, but besides it taking them extra time to clean it up and cut it away, they said I am ok to have more in the future.
I would def be asking why? And how dangerous he believes it would be etc. I dare say they cannot tell u what to do, only advise and accidents still happen. But I would suggest on asking about it, he'll say he advises against it, but if it is something you want, he might compromise and just recommend more monitoring etc.
I hope you get the answers u want and that there is nothing to stop u going for number 4 when u decide u want to!

Wow i myself havent even considered it. But id love another child when ashley is 2 and half but it sort puts me off when i think ill probably be up for another c section and it scares me lol

i say take i up with you're GP and go from there

Hi I just had my 3rd c/s.. 03, 05 and 07 were when I had them..

I think they recommend 18 months between c/s. so if your bub is 18 months or so at the time of the c.s then thats ok.. Not 100% sure on that but it is what I think

oh i didnt know that.altho it sounds reasonable lol

I will be having my third c/section in june and i was told by my ob that you can have as many as you want,he told me that he just recently delivered a woman that was up to her 11th csection!!!!
I only want one more after this bub so 4 kids so its reassuring to know that i can

wow thanks for your replies, it's really intersting how different ob's advise different things.
It's reasuring knowing I'm not alone. My current ob is a very cautious and thorough dr, a fantastic surgeon but not all that good with the touchy feely side of things :lol: I plan to ask him why he feels I shouldn't have another baby but I suspect it's more because of the risks increased from having subsiquent C's which is scary enough and I don't take it lightly but it also doesn't rule out EVER having another...

Kerrie I was also asked about having my tubes tied after my second baby was born and like you I was appauled at the thought I wouldn't beable to have another baby, I was asked again this time around and although I thought about it I just couldn't bring myself to close that chapter, maybe it was more of an emotional decission than anything.