My surgery

Today is the day after my surgery. 4 Months ago we sat down together and decided that it was probably best that I get my tubes tied; the main reason is that my body would not likely handle another pregnancy very well. Some asked "Why not just have him get snipped" quick answer is he was going to, but in the end we knew that the person who really couldn't risk having a baby was me. We anxiously waited the 4 months until my surgery.

---I love, love being a mom, like wholeheartedly; I love everything about it. Some days I get frustrated and need a break like anyone else, but I find so much joy in teaching and loving my girls. I always thought I would have more children, and this decision was a really really hard conclusion to come to. The hardest part is knowing that my body wasn't cut out to carry more babies but my heart is. How do you know you are done having babies? I am not sure anyone can answer that, but I know my body is done, that my body would really struggle to have another.

The surgery is a fairly quick surgery just about an hour long. They made 3 tiny incisions and it was very minimally invasive, however you still have to be put under anesthesia and be intubated. The hardest part of the recovery so far is recovering from being intubated and the gas the pump into your body (to move your organs up to access your Fallopian tubes). My throat and neck are incredibly sore as well as my lungs and chest. The incisions are sore like expected, but everything else is alright.  I am up and moving a little today and still wont be able to lift 10lbs+ for the next week. I am now the "Tubeless Wonder". I am so proud of all of the scars I have from carrying my babies, every stretch mark, every difficult moment, I am proud of the sacrifices I have made to ensure that I can be here for my girls; even if that means I don't physically carry any more babies.

Prepping for surgery

Nursing Remi before surgery

Baby snugs after I got out of surgery, I was so happy to see them. 

She was so excited to see me

Today, the day after the surgery. Three incisions, one in my belly button, on my right side, and one on my underwear line. My abdomen also has a lot of gas from the procedure, my face is slightly swollen from the IV fluids but I am feeling great!