How long did you wait to have sex after giving birth?

[BlessedMommy2011]

I know the Dr says 6weeks. But do you really have to wait that long?
I feel really bad because well I was not the nicest during my pregnancy with my son and I have not had sex with my husband since June.
I gave birth 3weeks ago. My husbands keeps bugging for some and well I'm a little scared cause its not 6weeks lol. His birthday is coming up and I would really like to be able to at least do it for his birthday in a couple days but again im scared.... I feel fine and my delivery was easy my son was barely 7lbs. But I am scared of getting pregnant right away ? I have read stories of others and it scares the crap out of me.
My daughter is going to be 3 in a few months and with her I waited 2 months because she was 8lbs 6oz and she did hurt me. But I was already on birth control when we did it.
I am not ready for another baby right off the back as it will be way to hard for me and financially on us.
What did other mommy's do ?

[specialmom]

Definitely follow the doctor's orders.  You are healing internally and should do that fully.  At your 6 week check, your doctor checks you over and gives you the green light for sex. Don't do it until then. good luck

[saraless123]

Your husband is being a jerk. YES, you need to wait at least 6 weeks until having sex again. You can give yourself a massive infection. Yes, you can get pregnant right away as well. Use a condom, or go on birth control when you do have sex.

He will live another three weeks without sex. You don't need to apologize for not having sex with him.