https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:02:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699454 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 17:52:42 +0000 littlejoy 2699454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: When I say NFP, I mean that we always use the pull-out method. There were a few times we didn't (like if I had *just* ended my period). I know a friend who uses NFP, and has SIX kids. I want to be like, "Are you doing the opposite of what's suggested?!" ;)</p> <p>@babypugs: Same here!! It's worked for us for a long time, but we definitely do not want 3 kids, and I'm sure the universe would find humor in NFP not working, ha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699432 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 17:02:24 +0000 Portboston 2699432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've been using NFP and condoms for the last 8ish months (prior to that I was nursing and pretty much abstinent! haha) Im just now getting back on the pill because DH doesn't really believe charting works (even though Ive explained it to him a million times and hello, SCIENCE) but Im sick of dealing with his anxiety so back on the pill I go. But it did work for the past 8 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699317 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 14:47:26 +0000 lawbee11 2699317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used condoms between having LO and DH getting a vasectomy. I went back on the pill for awhile but hated it. I've heard way too many horror stories about IUDs and while I certainly don't love condoms I don't think they're THAT bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699308 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 14:38:42 +0000 Foodnerd81 2699308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just want to say I could never do NFP with a baby. My sleeping and everything is just way to unpredictable for me to rely on it, though I did before babies for several months with no problems. I have an iud but am considering having it removed (wondering if it's affecting my moods) but don't like any other options. And we used condoms between babies and ended up with our second just a little sooner than planned (it only takes once...) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699298 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 14:25:38 +0000 MrsSRS 2699298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babypugs: if you don't want to risk it at all I'd do NFP plus diaphragm and spermicide. But I'm pretty fertile and paranoid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699274 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 14:02:28 +0000 snowjewelz 2699274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I will be going with the mini pill b/c we hate condoms. If we somehow get pregnant on it, then I guess it's mean to be to have a 3rd, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699256 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 13:09:09 +0000 sunnyday 2699256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got depo provera injected Wednesday. Migrated IUD in past, and eve though I got another one after, I'm not doing one again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699254 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 13:00:17 +0000 babypugs 2699254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: I've used NFP in the past but am too scared to risk it now that I'm for sure done, ha!</p> <p>@Smurfette: I guess an IUD is cheaper than a baby in the eyes of insurance. :)</p> <p>@jape14: That does sound good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699249 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 12:50:57 +0000 jape14 2699249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babypugs: no side effects besides the very welcome one of no period! and my hormonal headaches (reason I switched from regular bcp) went away completely. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699222 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 12:09:02 +0000 Smurfette 2699222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babypugs: call your insurance my OB said yesterday most insurance 100% cover it. But I hear you on the bills I just paid mine. $4300 so far. And I'm not getting a paycheck for 6 weeks. DH is on seperate insurance so anothe deductible, one reason we might wait. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699212 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 11:42:29 +0000 littlejoy 2699212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used NFP for 10+ years, but after this baby is born (and before DH vasectomy), we'll be using something - probably condoms. </p> <p>I have been seeing a ton of ads for an implant that goes in your arm?? I don't know about it, but it's smaller than an IUD. There's also other BC options like the shot or NuvaRing (which I hated). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699208 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 11:34:08 +0000 babypugs 2699208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jape14: That's great, and I am pretty good sticking tho a schedule. Did you have any side effects? </p> <p>@erinbaderin: @Banana330: @Truth Bombs: Basically the reasons that Truth Bombs listed. I'll feel much more secure with the decision after a year! </p> <p>@Smurfette: can't beat free! Mine definitely would not be, and I'm not sure I can stomach any more big medical bills after that January baby, ha! </p> <p>@mdf106: That is encouraging. Might be the way to go after all. </p> <p>@MrsSRS: I've never tried either! Worth investigating, thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699198 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 10:55:49 +0000 MrsSRS 2699198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Diaphragm plus spermicide? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699186 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 10:22:34 +0000 mdf106 2699186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The risk of pregnancy on the minipill is pretty low if you are breastfeeding (I assume you are from your listed options). I would try it, and switch to condoms if you do have side effects. FWIW I was on the minipill after having my first, and did not have any side effects, but I did have side effects after my second (spotting), and switched to condoms until I was done breastfeeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699181 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 09:52:15 +0000 Smurfette 2699181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't have a bad experience with my IUD. But I really didn't want to get it again. But I don't trust condoms. I know too many that got pregnant when using one or they forgot one time. So I am going to get the IUD until DH gets snipped. Plus side it is free. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699176 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 09:41:58 +0000 Truth Bombs 2699176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son is 14 months old and we've just used NFP plus condoms during fertile time. Hubs is getting a vasectomy soon though and I can't wait. I can understand holding off, for some reason I had a fear that if we took permanent measure right away that something terrible would happen to one of our kids so I wanted to give it some time for things to settle down and us to feel 100% certain of our choice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699160 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 09:10:17 +0000 Banana330 2699160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>our plan is to use condoms until Vasectomy... but i agree why wait a year? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699156 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:56:47 +0000 erinbaderin 2699156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about your husband moving up his vasectomy timeline, is that something that could be on the table? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699152 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:49:49 +0000 jape14 2699152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Prior to DS, I was on the mini-pill for over a year without any pregnancy scares. (Obviously before I had a child so I was not nursing or anything.) I was militant about taking it at the same time of day, every day - just set a cell phone alarm for a time I knew I'd be home, before I went to bed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birth-control-wwyd#post-2699148 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:43:18 +0000 babypugs 2699148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am done having kids (yay!) and my husband is going to have a vasectomy in about a year. I hated my last IUD and am afraid off the side effects and rather high risk of pregnancy with the mini pill. Are condoms my only option here, or is there some magical baby-preventing method I've overlooked? </p>