I have just recently had a hysterectomy, 11 days ago. I am a mother of 4 girls and a stepson but still I feel "empty". I find myself crying occassionally at the thoughts of not having anymore children. This probably sounds silly, having 5 kids already but I am only 32 and biologically that is still young and within childrearing age. I had the hysterectomy due to a prolapsed uterus that was diagnosed after my first child 10 years ago. Obviously my body retired for me. I am thankful for the children I have but what I want to know is, does the feelings of loss and emptiness go away? I bet this is how a parent who is suffering "empty nest syndrome feels", im not sure what to do to make these feelings go away. I would appreciate any advise at all. Thanks.