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I have a copper IUD that was placed around 8 weeks PP.
Pros:
Once it's in, you forget about it, I hated having to remember to take pills.
No hormones. I will never go back on hormonal BC.
Safe for breastfeeding. I assume Mirena is too since a lot of women around here seem to get it a few weeks PP.

Cons:
Heavier/longer periods, I've had mine for nearly 2 years and the first 6 months I had very heavy bleeding/irregular periods. From what I understand, you don't have this issue with the Mirena though.
Does not prevent ovulation, which is the main difference with Mirena. Some people are not comfortable with this possibility.

I also have the copper iud. Love that I don't have to think about it and no hormones. But it has made my periods longer and heavier and my cramps are no joke. I have had it 7 months I think and last month seemed to be a bit better.

I have the Mirena - that's totally fine to have while nursing.

For me though, it's really affected my libido and my sensitivity. I've only had it a month, so I'm hoping my body will adjust, but right now, it kind of sucks.

ETA: I think I'm in the minority for this side affect though - no one else I've talked to have experienced this.

I had a mirena after DD and nursed for two years with it no issues. I will get another after this baby.

@Mrs D: Mirena, Skyla, and Paraguard are all IUDs. Paraguard is the copper one - it contains no hormones. Mirena and Skyla both contain some hormones. But they are all IUDs.

I am on my second Mirena and I have had really positive experiences both times. The one I had before having kids hurt like a MOFO to get put in (seriously, horrific pain) but the one I got after LO didn’t hurt AT ALL. I don’t get a period while on Mirena, which is pretty awesome.
My husband was going to get a vac (and probably still will), but IUD rates are as good as sterilization rates and with Mirena I don’t get a period, so we decided to go this route and reevaulate plans once this IUD expires. My OB also mentioned at my last appointment that she is seeing a big increase in the number of menopausal women getting mirenas – not for birth control, but to decrease symptoms and bleeding. So, who knows, I might end up with one again, vac or not!

@Mrs D: I am interested in a tummy tuck too (although it probably won't happen) - had not even thought about getting my tubes tied at the same time!

DH will get snipped after we are done. I won't get an IUD again cause then he has no reason to get snipped. But if we have to use condoms, he will make an appointment sooner. I have taken care of the birth control this far, he can handle it once we are done.

I had Mirena after #1 and might get another after #2 is here. It was really uncomfortable to get inserted and I spotted on and off for like 3 months. I was about to make an appt to get it removed when it all magically got better. I loved not having periods, but I think it effected my libido... or maybe that was the years of sleep deprivation

@Mrs D: I got pregnant my 2nd cycle post removal, and I know lovehoneybee got pregnant her first cycle post removal. I know you're pretty sure you're done, but I wouldn't worry about post removal fertility.

@Adira: me too. But I'm not sure if the libido loss is from nursing, fatigue, mirena, or marriage frustrations.

@yoursilverlining: that's interesting about Mirena during menopause!

I'm also on my second Mirena. I had one for three years before LO. Then had another placed around 3 mos PP. I have been very happy with it.

Ive had my Mirena for almost 4 years. I have no periods, no issues. I do think it caused a little weight gain and I agree that it effects my libido, though.

Although, a newborn would probably mess with mu libido worse, so worth it!

I had Mirena for 2 years in between babies. It was an amazing experience for me. I didn't have a period for that entire time, it actually affected my libido less than the pill did, and I got pregnant our first month trying after getting it removed. LO2 turned 8 weeks old yesterday so I go in tomorrow morning to get my second Mirena. DH is planning to get a vasectomy before the 5 years is up but this was the best option for us right now.

I have a Skyla IUD. I was intrigued by the slightly lower hormone levels and I don't need five years of coverage (Skyla only lasts for three years). We are planning to try for kid number two before that.