Possible to become pregnant after a...

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Registered: 08-07-2004
Possible to become pregnant after a...
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Mon, 10-11-2004 - 3:11pm
tubal ligation? I had one done the day after my DD was born, back in June. I've since had 2 very regular periods, each 28 day cycles. I am now late, which the only times I ever have been in my life is when I was pregnant. I am sure it could be anything, but I've read that there are failure rates, though it seems almost impossible, it still could happen.

Has anyone known of someone who has become pregnant after a tubal ligation? I feel very wierd asking about this.



Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

Christine

DD Kendra 12/1/02

DD Allison 6/20/04

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 10-11-2004 - 5:09pm
Hi mom2kendra_n_alli, welcome!

We have had a member post about becoming pg after a TL, but that sort of thing is very, very rare. If you are late it's not too soon to test to see where you are. I hope you get the answer you want. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Hugs,

      Jill

    

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Registered: 08-07-2004
Tue, 10-12-2004 - 4:52pm
Thanks!

I did test this morning, negative, which I did expect. My body isn't giving me any more hints the AF will be showing any time soon. I'll wait another couple days to a week and if it doesn't show, I'll retest and call my ob/gyn to see if this is normal.

Christine

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 10-12-2004 - 5:50pm
Yes,it's possible....I would test....if you get a negative,I'd make a dr appt....
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Thu, 10-14-2004 - 8:43am
Yes, it is possible, especially within the first 6 months after the TL, but it's been known to happen even years later. However, it could just be normal changes. My body and cycles changed after every baby - in fact, I never got onto a "normal" 28-day cycle until my third child was 2 years old!

Kelly

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Registered: 08-07-2004
Fri, 10-15-2004 - 1:22am
Just an update, AF finally showed her ugly head yesterday, Wednesday. Ugh. Now i am just going really heavy...these are the days when I miss being pregnant! LOL!!

Thanks for everyone's input. It's appreciated! :)

Christine

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Registered: 09-19-2004
Sun, 10-17-2004 - 7:28pm
Hi,I just want to tell you I had a c-section 6 months ago,and had my tubes done,I was 2 weeks late back in aug from getting my period.I got the word that iam pregnant I had a ulcersound done at 6 weeks and every thing is fine now iam 15 weeks pregnant,so it can happen it happen to me.