https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 05:51:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1121916 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 14:41:01 +0000 Vegmama 1121916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: For us, I temped for 3 months to confirm my cycle ... then we'd use the pull-out method during my peek fertility week. Actually, we used the pull-out method 99% of the remainder of the month, too (like, didn't do it only once or twice a month when I KNEW I wasn't near ovulation). </p> <p>Those first 3 months gave me a really clear idea of when I O'd (it was consistent). When I started working out, my cycle length changed, so once again, I charted (temped) to keep track of my new cycle (it shortened by 7 days). </p> <p>When we were TTC, I temped every morning for months because we were actually trying, and I wanted to know when I O'd. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1118557 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 01:04:27 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1118557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Those of you who said you chart: do you mean you temp or do you just sort of guess your cycle? </p> <p>We use today'sponge but with my lack of drive and. Other of us exhausted we are not having much action. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1118533 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 00:10:23 +0000 HLK208 1118533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Charting and condoms for 1-2 weeks during my fertile window to be safe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1118508 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 23:24:30 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1118508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Those who have IUD: are u happy with it? Any negative side effects? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1118481 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 22:50:08 +0000 Sapphiresun 1118481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're 8 weeks pp, so at the moment we're using the "sheer terror of attempting sex again" and 'we have a newborn that only sleeps being held" method, but I did get a prescription for the pill again at my 6 week appointment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1118195 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 20:25:55 +0000 heartonastring 1118195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The we-have-a-five-month-old-so-we-are-always-too-tired-for-sex method. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1118120 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 19:50:08 +0000 MrsStar 1118120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got the depo shot after having LO for 3 cycles. But have now come off it and will stick with condoms until we're ready to try again. When we're done with kids I'll try the mirena again (my body rejected the 1st one) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1118043 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 19:22:45 +0000 GrapeCrush 1118043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Between our two I was on BC, and we used 'backup'(condoms) sometimes and well we ended up with a surprise BFP... :) I have an IUD now, because we are done! And obviously I suck at taking the pill lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1117987 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 19:04:38 +0000 deactivated_account 1117987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have a little one yet. But seriously, I'm on cycle 4 TTC. I honestly thought I could get pregnant any day of the month. I can't believe I took the pill religiously every day for 10 years like my life depended upon it. I will never get back on the pill again. I will just avoid sex during the days leading up to my ovulation and just let nature take its course. I don't mind lots of kids. But seriously, I'm praying to even just have one!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1117874 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:56:57 +0000 Cole 1117874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We aren't at the between babies stage yet but I had a Mirena for 4.5 years and I have every intention of going back to it once we get to that stage. For me, it was the only birth control method that didn't cause unwanted side effects, it has the pleasant side effect of making my periods all but disappear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1117869 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:51:19 +0000 yoursilverlining 1117869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mirena IUD before and after LO. I am not ok with a "whatever happens, happens" baby, so I wanted something completely fool-proof and didn't want to have to remember to take a pill every day. Love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1117853 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:37:20 +0000 Mrs. Amethyst 1117853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After LO was born, I exclusively breastfed for 12 months. I know BF is not a BC method, but I didn't get my period until 10 months postpartum and haven't gotten pregnant yet! We were, and still are, in the "if it happens it happens/ NTNP" mindset. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1117845 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:32:36 +0000 loveisstrange 1117845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mirena. It's amazing and I love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1117837 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:27:33 +0000 artsyfartsy 1117837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Condoms, then I went back in BCP. Both times we used the pull out method as well. After LO is born I'm going to use natural family planning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1117830 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:23:08 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1117830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Between #1 and #2... we used condoms because I didn't want to mess with hormonal birth control. We had planned to try again relatively soon. </p> <p>Now that we have our 2 kids and don't know if we want any more, I'm on the Mirena IUD since it lasts 5 years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1117677 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:55:37 +0000 Mrs. Train 1117677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was on birth control in between kids and had my tubes tied with my last c section </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1117667 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:51:22 +0000 boots 1117667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Paragard IUD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1117629 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:35:23 +0000 Marfi 1117629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was on the pill but that was because I get wicked cramps when I'm not on it. Loving my doctor for giving me some pain meds to make AF more bearable before I get the BFP! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1117615 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:30:04 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1117615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Conforms, and Loosely NFP. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1117583 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:22:03 +0000 swedishfish 1117583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: haha, I just voted that! I'm 13 weeks postpartum and we still haven't DTD! I don't know why I'm so nervous. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1117579 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:20:36 +0000 lovehoneybee 1117579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>IUD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1117565 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:11:09 +0000 Periwinkle 1117565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: hahah, me too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1117455 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 14:46:36 +0000 runsyellowlites 1117455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Condoms &amp; charting... I really hate the idea of hbc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1117442 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 14:43:57 +0000 sslm 1117442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Condoms. I hated being on the pill, and we want to have our kids close together so didn't really want to deal with anything hormonal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1117428 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 14:39:40 +0000 Vegmama 1117428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumn865: We were just having this conversation ... We used the pull out method for 5 years without any scares or pregnancies. I just kept track of my period (by charting) and knew when I ovulated (we would still have sex during that time, but just pull out). </p> <p>I am against hormonal birth control (it makes me insane), and the pull out method (when used properly) is just as effective (if not more) than condoms. </p> <p>We have friends who are pregnant now who also use the pull out method ... they were drunk and had sex 'just one time', and BAM, baby town!! Ha. It's about really communicating &amp; being sure you &amp; your partner will really stick to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1116276 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:23:50 +0000 avivoca 1116276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Charting and pull-out. It worked for two years before TTC. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1116258 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:19:50 +0000 MrsF 1116258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a mirena and I'm really happy with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1116242 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:17:44 +0000 epotts06 1116242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The mirena was the best money I ever spent! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1116090 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 08:43:20 +0000 Bookish 1116090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm on the minipill but I need to either start charting or get an IUD asap. I am terrible at remembering to take it, and lord knows I don't need to be pregnant at 12 weeks pp!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-birth-control-method-did-do-you-use#post-1116080 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 08:39:33 +0000 Smurfette 1116080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>IUD! I love it so far. After we the baby factory is closed, DH will get snipped. </p>