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Hellobee Boards Topic: IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:02:19 +0000 sera_87 on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2240375 Mon, 20 Jul 2015 05:05:58 +0000 sera_87 2240375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ SO will get snipped once #3 is here (still baking). We just haven't decided on a concrete timeline. twoofeverything on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2240340 Sun, 19 Jul 2015 22:50:33 +0000 twoofeverything 2240340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ DH had a vasectomy last year, just before my twins' second birthday. I had a really hard time with it...it was absolutely the smartest and most responsible choice for us, plus I knew in my heart that DH didn't want a third child. I'm giving myself the necessary time to accept what is already done, and what I already agreed to. That said, I would have totally done something less permanent! The what-ifs are a nasty bitch. DillonLion on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2224032 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:04:33 +0000 DillonLion 2224032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm on the pill, but cannot wait until DH gets a vasectomy. But we're years and years away from that and not 100% sure we are done. erinpye on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2223962 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 14:12:29 +0000 erinpye 2223962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mrs. Lion: same with my DH. I was shocked at how simple the whole thing was and how easy the recovery. Mrs. Lion on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2223738 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 11:45:00 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2223738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @sarac: all kidding aside (obviously I don't actually wish pain on my husband!) it was super easy for him. he spent 2-3 days taking it easy and he was a little sore during that time but he was back to normal pretty fast. sarac on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2223660 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:36:48 +0000 sarac 2223660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mrs. Lion: I so hope that's how my husband's goes. He's gotten a little scared after hearing some horror stories from friends. He's also a competitive biker, so I know he's worried about how long he might need to be off his bike afterwards. Mrs. Lion on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2223645 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:11:28 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2223645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @sarac: ha! I was happy about this too and dh spent 2 days going "wow, I thought this was going to hurt but I feel like nothing even happened!" must be nice love, must be nice. so much for empathy. ;) JMOM on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2222072 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 17:47:12 +0000 JMOM 2222072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have had a mirena since November. I assume I'll go into menopause within the next couple years so I'm hoping I won't have to get another one after the 5 year expiration period. My DH doesn't want to have a vasectomy - he's a wimp. After 2 c-sections + infertility junk and surgeries for hernia and gall bladder, I'm done with surgery. There is no way I'm going under the knife again. sarac on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2222013 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:39:13 +0000 sarac 2222013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My husband is going to get a vasectomy and I am so gleefully excited. I have done two pregnancies, taken all manner of fertility drugs, and I am done. I cannot wait for him to have to be the one to suffer the hassle and irritation just once. MrsLonghorn on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2221510 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:03:57 +0000 MrsLonghorn 2221510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Mirena IUD for now. DH will get a vasectomy in a few years. Mirena has had fantastic period-related side effects for me (I spot for a day and then am done!), so I may keep it even after the vasectomy. (Doctor said she wouldn't do anything permanent until DS is 5 years old because a lot of 'one and done' change their mind before the 5 year mark) NovBaby1112 on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2221432 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 09:17:33 +0000 NovBaby1112 2221432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I will probably get on pill or IUD for few years until we are 100% sure, then DH will get snipped. I'm feeling more and more like I'm ready to be done at 2 so we'll see. mrsjyw on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2221414 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 09:01:28 +0000 mrsjyw 2221414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ DH will eventually get a vasectomy! BandDmommy on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2221398 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 08:54:27 +0000 BandDmommy 2221398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I am getting mirena. :). DH will probably get vasectomy in a year or so. jetsa on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2221367 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 08:31:56 +0000 jetsa 2221367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I got the Mirena last week and my husband has a consultation today for his vasectomy @MrsTiz: that's our plan after the Mirena is done, we are so done that even just a vasectomy isn't enough :silly: @blackbird: yes my midwife was all about Mirena = no periods. I actually intended to get my tubes tied and she talked us into Mirena for the unintended benefits. dc yoga bee on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2221339 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 08:11:42 +0000 dc yoga bee 2221339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm getting an IUD at my 6 week apt. I'm leaning towards one and done, and like the option of long-term IUD. @princessbaby: I don't want any hormonal birth control, but I've read paragard confirmed the copper IUD has traces of nickel, and I'm allergic. So, I'm going to get Skyla, which has slightly less hormones than the mirena. It lasts 3 years, which is about the time frame I would be willing to try for a second. If not, I'll get another one. I would prefer the copper one though! MrsTiz on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2221295 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 07:08:00 +0000 MrsTiz 2221295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think I'm getting my tubes tied after this kiddo is born. I'm 10000000% sure I do not want 3 kids. looch on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2221274 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 06:26:56 +0000 looch 2221274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I am on the pill right now, but I am seriously considering uterine ablation. It's marketed for the reduction of heavy periods, but in discussing it with my doctor, it is also effective permanent birth control. Mrs. Bee on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use/page/2#post-2221118 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 21:16:47 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2221118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @PrincessBaby: paraguard is supposed to make periods much heavier which is why people choose mirena. i've heard so many horror stories abotu mirena on my local parenting listserv which has about 5000 people, and for there to be that many bad experiences in such a small population scares me! i'm also hesitant to take permanent measures even though we are totally done. Smurfette on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use#post-2221082 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 20:29:58 +0000 Smurfette 2221082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Too late to edit but I meant I wasn't obsessing over the scale. No way I was I obsessing at 9 weeks. Torchwood on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use#post-2221027 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 19:00:56 +0000 Torchwood 2221027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm going to get an IUD at my 6 week appointment, then at some point DH will get snipped. He wants to do it basically now, but I'm insisting we at least give it some time before we're officially one and done. But we're both very sure. PrincessBaby on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use#post-2221019 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 18:53:43 +0000 PrincessBaby 2221019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ So I did not realize that Mirena meant no periods...That helps me understand the "other" side now:) If I have problems on Paragard, hubs is just getting snipped bc I am not getting pregnant again. But it makes sense for those who are not done! Potential for weight gain scares the crap out of me, but sounds like it was weight neutral for most, so that makes sense:) Crisark on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use#post-2220973 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:16:36 +0000 Crisark 2220973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Mirena. Love it. HabesBabe on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use#post-2220971 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:14:09 +0000 HabesBabe 2220971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Husband got snipped! Woooo erinpye on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use#post-2220961 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 16:54:42 +0000 erinpye 2220961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Vasectomy. Already done-- we were completely sure we were done. Mrs. Lion on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use#post-2220940 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 16:09:14 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2220940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Vasectemy. But we are 100% sure. lemondrop on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use#post-2220882 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:03:37 +0000 lemondrop 2220882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Still undecided about #3, but I'm very happy with Mirena so we'll probably stick with that. I'm not too interested in permanent measures for either of us unless we went for a third and I had a c-section. Knock on wood, no problems so far, no weight gain, no effect on nursing, and no period (kinda freaky, but awesome) (ok, a few hours of spotting, but that's it). My OB won't do copper, since he's seen too much heavy bleeding as a side effect. clover on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use#post-2220837 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 12:21:13 +0000 clover 2220837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I plan on getting a Mirena put in around my 6 week postpartum visit. After 3-4 years and if we're still sure that we are done, DH will be getting a vasectomy. Rainbow Sprinkles on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use#post-2220808 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 10:40:50 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2220808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My husband will be getting a vasectomy during his paternity leave. lamariniere on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use#post-2220793 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 09:32:36 +0000 lamariniere 2220793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have the copper iud and I've had it for about a year and a half. My periods are MUCH heavier and slightly longer than before, but I didn't want any hormones. I'm pretty satisfied with it other than the heavy days. Smurfette on "IF you are done having kids, what birth control do you use?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-done-having-kids-what-birth-control-do-you-use#post-2220782 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 09:07:04 +0000 Smurfette 2220782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We aren't done but I love my Mirena. I still spot some months but it is still better then 7 days of a period I had while on the pill. I don't remember gaining weight when I got it. But I was also 9weeks PP (or around there) so I was obsessing over the scale. But like Blackbird said pregnancy makes you way fatter so if I gained 5lbs from it, still better!