https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:14:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-anyone-practice-abstinence-as-a-form-of-birth-control#post-142356 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:23:05 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 142356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am going to chart after baby to prevent another pregnancy too soon... but honestly I don't know how religious I will be about it. We know we want another one and with my endo, I feel like I can't be too picky on when to get pregnant... I will take what my body gives me!</p> <p>Besides, sex is just way to fun. I can't imagine waiting the six weeks they say you are supposed to wait after giving birth. I guess I'll feel different once I am there though... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-anyone-practice-abstinence-as-a-form-of-birth-control#post-142235 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:29:39 +0000 yoursilverlining 142235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don’t think long term abstinence would be very healthy for a marriage. ;-)<br /> I do totally get what you are saying though about not wanting a second pregnancy/LO until YOU are totally ready. Luckily, there are lots of birth control options available these days, so I’m sure your OB can help you find something you are 100% comfortable and confident with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-anyone-practice-abstinence-as-a-form-of-birth-control#post-142227 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:26:23 +0000 Minnie_Girl 142227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you breastfeeding or bottle feeding?</p> <p>I'd suggest getting a thermometer for charting your bbt and practicing fertility awareness. Most women are only fertile for a few days out of their cycle, so there's no need to lock down your privates like they're liable to explode with babies at every moment. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-anyone-practice-abstinence-as-a-form-of-birth-control#post-142208 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:15:52 +0000 chopsuey 142208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Abstinence? What's that? Hahaha jk<br /> We just let nature take its course and got preggers with #2 12 months pp! I'd definitely chart or do something if you wanna prevent getting pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-anyone-practice-abstinence-as-a-form-of-birth-control#post-141987 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:43:26 +0000 heffalump 141987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. I'm open to having another baby asap though, so I'm not too worried about it. But we still do use multiple forms of birth control anyway until we decide to TTC. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-anyone-practice-abstinence-as-a-form-of-birth-control#post-141934 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:16:02 +0000 cupcakemama 141934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No!</p> <p>On a side note, it was fine when we dtd after LO! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-anyone-practice-abstinence-as-a-form-of-birth-control#post-141926 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:39:47 +0000 lemondrop 141926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The 8-ish weeks we waited after the birth was long term to my husband ;)<br /> Really, I just wanted to send you some support, it is hard to get back in the saddle again. I honestly could have waited a lot longer, but I felt bad for him, so once I got on the mini pill, well, you know. It was better than I expected, a little different, but not uncomfortable for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-anyone-practice-abstinence-as-a-form-of-birth-control#post-141875 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:29:08 +0000 Mrs. Pen 141875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I could never do that to my husband haha but I've considered it, just because that's how much I really don't want another baby at this time in my life. </p> <p>It's been 9.5 weeks since I had my son, and we still haven't DTD yet, we've been doing "other stuff" to keep each other satisfied - partly because I just don't feel ready yet and partly because I like the assurance it gives me that I can't possibly get pregnant while I have a two month old baby! But I know it won't be much longer til we resume normal sexual activity. </p> <p>Did anyone ever practice abstinence as a long-term birth control? </p>