Monday, December 14, 2009

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth a vasectomy

Warning to men everywhere: this post’s contents will make you extremely uncomfortable. Proceed with caution.

My husband Jamie underwent the "snip-snip" on Friday. We have two beautiful kids and had always planned to have three so did not take this decision lightly. But after a couple of failed attempts at getting pregnant and much prayer, we knew we were done. We both feel strongly we are to bring another child into our home under circumstances other than giving birth.

Can't say I'll miss it one bit.

Jamie sent me an email when he scheduled a consultation with the doctor and said "what a great sacrifice" this was for him.

I get it. Messing with Man's Most Prized Possession is bound to cause extreme angst. But men somehow forget the 40 weeks of misery we undergo, only to be rewarded by pushing out a screaming watermelon. Follow that up with sleepless nights, exploding boobs and Jekll and Hyde hormones. Then, multiply that by multiple children.

I think it's safe to say women have the far worse deal.

I would liken a vasectomy unto READ ON