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Paper thin uterus during c/s?

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I had my 3rd c/s about 2 weeks ago, and during it, the OB said my uterus was 'paper thin'. He could see DD's hair through it, and barely had to touch it with the scalpel to open it.  He said I was "pushing my luck" but that I could have more kids if I wanted, there's just more risk.

 I would never do anything to endanger myself for the 3 kids I already have, and DH and I were undecided on a # 4. It's just sad to me that the choice might be taken from me, although I know how blessed and lucky I am to have the beautiful, healthy children I do have.  (DH feels like we're pretty done, but we hadn't closed the door on it and weren't planning on permanent BC at all.) 

 I'll obviously talk this all over with my regular OB at my pp appt., but has anyone else had this experience? What did your dr. say about more kids? 

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Re: Paper thin uterus during c/s?

  • tawillerstawillers member

    I don't have this experience but I can relate to your feelings.  I've had 2 c/s and we're not sure we want to have a 3rd or 4th, even though we wanted more kids.  It's pretty hard to think about. 

    I'm sorry you're having to deal with this.  I hope you get some answers from your OB.

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  • HarrietNJMommyHarrietNJMommy
    I don't have that experience, but I know that it can happen. I'm about to have my 4th c-section end of next month, but I don't have a thinned uterus........
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  • mlf625mlf625
    I'm sorry, H!  I am 100% sure we're done at 3 but I'd still probably feel a pang of sadness if I was told a 4th might not be a good idea (J would do a backflip, haha).  I'd just give it some time before you worry about it.  Maybe 6 months from now you look at the kids and just know you're done.  Or you feel the opposite, and you have a more in-depth discussion with your OB (and maybe a high risk OB, as well?)  Either way, best of luck.
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  • rosesandpeoniesrosesandpeonies member

    I have a different issue.  I have an autoimmune disease that can give my child a 1% risk of a severe deformity.  Now I know that the risk is on my side...but that 1 % irks me.  I have heard of many many women that have healthy children with my illness, but I go back and forth on the thought.  I love my two girls and after infertility I am truly grateful, but I don't like that I can't make the decision to have 3 and 4 on my own.  I cried a few days about it and then I decided to give myself time.  I am doing as much research as I can, talking to dr.'s and then I will decide.

    Enjoy your newborn and revisit the information.  Would it make a difference if you waited a longer amount of time, etc?  I have heard about this happening I just wasn't sure what the info was. and whether it can get better ,etc.  

    Good Luck to you! 

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